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May 26, 2016
It's not really that difficult. You stand up on an over-sized surfboard and casually paddle along. "It was really pretty easy," says a laughing Jessika Lloyd, "until I fell off." Jessika and her...
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May 26, 2016
Find a physical activity you enjoy and it won't be considered exercise. This is exactly why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought wounded veterans and their families together to challenge...
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May 24, 2016Senate Approves Bill That Includes Reproductive Assistance Funding
The U.S. Senate approved a bill Thursday that could help wounded veterans and their spouses start a family. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauds the vote by the Senate but knows there is much...
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May 24, 2016WWP Hosts Pottery Painting for Warriors and Family
Even the toughest of warriors can find healing while expressing their artistic sides. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently united a group of injured service members to paint pottery, enjoy...
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May 24, 2016
Kenneth Gibbs will remember August 19, 2004, for the rest of his life. That's the day the retired U.S. Army veteran and his comrades were rolling down the road in northern Iraq when they saw a...
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May 20, 2016Program Helps Injured Service Members Find Meaningful Employment
First impressions can make or break a job hunt. Within minutes of sitting down with a potential employer, the interviewee must convey their confidence, competence, and cohesiveness with the...
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May 19, 2016
An 18-week training program for the New York Fire Department's (FDNY) probationary firefighters was cut into five heart-pounding simulated teaching scenarios for wounded military veterans and...
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May 10, 2016
Decommissioned and restored to its World War II destroyer escort structure, the USS Slater serves a new mission as a National Historic Landmark, recently taking aboard wounded veterans from this...
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May 4, 2016
Injured veterans made a mad dash through the downtown streets of Anchorage, Alaska at the 2016 Running of the Reindeer race during the world famous, 10th annual Fur Rondy festival. Wounded Warrior...
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Apr 29, 2016
Rushing water and spray greeted a group of injured service members and their families as they braved the rapids of the Hudson River Gorge. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted the event as part...
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Apr 29, 2016WWP joins Habitat for Humanity to Build New Home
John Heywood did not create the phrase "many hands make light work," but he did contextualize the proverb in 1546 along with many others. Regardless of the phrase's origin, its meaning holds true...
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Apr 27, 2016
The Invictus Games are coming to Orlando, Florida, and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will be there to support the event and the competing wounded veterans. The Invictus Games are the only...
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Apr 25, 2016Veteran Service Organizations Join Forces to Give Back through Local Community Service
For years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has funded organizations that share the WWP mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. Through a continued partnership, WWP will be investing $9...
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Apr 21, 2016Retreat Reveals Hidden Struggles, Coping Tools for Injured Veterans
A group of twelve injured veterans exchanged stories and shared personal coping mechanisms during a recent three-day fishing retreat at Mid Bay Shores Cabins in Destin, Florida. The outdoor...
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Apr 19, 2016
Injured service members and their mates deserve a break from the stress of daily life. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted Alumni and family support members for an evening of painting...
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Apr 19, 2016
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recognizes that wounded veterans can face monumental challenges during their transition from military to civilian life. As part of its mission to honor and empower...
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Apr 18, 2016Cutting Edge Cloud Security Solutions from Akamai to Help Veterans Charity Better Serve its Constituents
To continue to evolve its networking solutions and improve its network security infrastructure for the ever-changing marketplace, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced its recent collaboration...
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Apr 15, 2016Wounded Veterans Volunteer to Landscape Veterans' Home
Although there are many ways to build, enhance, and maintain neighborhoods, one way to create a sense of comfort and community is through beautification projects. This purpose brought Wounded...
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Apr 15, 2016True Love for the Game Moves Wounded Veteran towards Recovery
Cheers thundered for more than the female collegiate round-ballers during the 2016 Women's Final Four® tournament when the NCAA® invited Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and their families...
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Apr 14, 2016Soldier Ride Comes to Sacramento April 21-24
Northern California will host Wounded Warrior Project's® (WWP) Soldier Ride® as a group of our nation's heroes begin their journey toward a strong recovery with fellow injured veterans....
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Apr 14, 2016Cleveland Indians Host Injured Service Members During Spring Training
A day at the ballpark became a chance to make memories for wounded veterans and their families. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took the group to meet the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark...
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Apr 14, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Comes to Atlanta April 21-24
The southeast will once again play host to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® as a group of our nation's heroes begin their journey with fellow injured veterans toward a strong...
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Apr 12, 2016
In 2016, Charles "Chuck" Clark reached out to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) when facing back surgery for a service-related injury. A 7-year battle with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)...
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Apr 11, 2016
Leaving the sunshine and sky above for more grounded fare, a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and family members explored New York state's second most popular natural attraction,...
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Apr 8, 2016
Soaking up the sun and drinking in the salty air of the sea, a group of wounded veterans recently experienced a seal watching tour at Thimble Island. The event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project®...