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Veterans were transported to a time of lords, ladies, and mystical creatures during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee. As...

Something magical is happening in McLean, and a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans and their families were first in line for the fun. Santa HQ officially opened in Tysons Corner...

Firefighters and veterans cast their lines on the cold waters of New York harbor during a recent fishing trip hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). WWP program events like this offer settings...

More than 70 injured veterans and family members enjoyed a day of fresh air, horses, and fun during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing to Quantum Leap Farm in Odessa. Participants...

When an injured service member returns from deployment, the adjustment period can be difficult. As a veteran acclimates to the new normal of life outside a war zone – and the challenges of...

A group of injured veterans learned all about the art of glassblowing during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event in Columbia, South Carolina. During the workshop, warriors...

Veterans with service-related health issues receive instant relief as Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) sets a new record, securing more than $250 million in monetary benefits for wounded service...

As an 11-year Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq, Yvette Francis was certainly familiar with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). In fact, she had crossed paths with the organization more than...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) teamed up with Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP), Poison Spider™ Bicycles, and Cliffs and Canyons to provide a unique recreational experience for an...

For U.S. Army veteran Demecia Rogers, the rough years began during her deployment to Iraq in 2003. They might very well have continued, had she not reached out to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...

Every year, the NFL celebrates and recognizes members of the military as part of the league's year-round Salute to Service campaign, in honor of Veterans Day. Contributions to the campaign support...

Hurricane Matthew roared up the coast of the Carolinas last month, causing flood damage estimated at more than $1 billion. In the storm's aftermath, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) teamed up with...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) subject matter experts will be presenting WWP's mental health support model at the 2016 Association for Experiential Education conference on Oct. 28. The workshop...

In her almost 200-day deployment to Logistics Support Area Anaconda in Balad, Iraq, U.S. Airman Jessica Daubenmire's base was attacked 149 times – three were rocket attacks, and the rest were...

For many warriors, the experiences they had in the military were some of the best of their lives, filled with fellowship, meaning, and direction. To help wounded veterans connect with others who...

Warriors celebrated their recoveries during a recent workout hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). During this physical health and wellness gathering, warriors connected with others in their...

A group of injured veterans and guests recently joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for a day on the waves during a surfing excursion at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Participants spent the day...

Wounded veterans face many challenges when they return to civilian life. Among those obstacles is maintaining a healthy diet. Years of regimented physical training and dieting during military...

Fall is in the air, and a group of i­njured veterans and family members took full advantage of the season's splendors during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) visit to Apple Jack Orchards....

Having recently surpassed its monumental goal of serving more than 2,500 post-9/11 combat warriors – including their families and caregivers – through its mental health programs and services...

The shore in front of the historic Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station was mostly vacant, apart from large waves lifting a crisp, salty aroma into the air and wounded warriors carrying their surf...

A group of injured veterans recently joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and The Mission Continues for a day of generous service in Seattle. The outreach event was part of a nationwide...

Along with the University of Notre Dame, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hosted a workout and physical health and wellness seminar at the university's state-of-the-art facilities. After a brief...

Injured veterans seeking treatment for combat stress recently received a new healing perspective through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) multi-day mental health workshop. The five-day...

Go Pack Go! Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted a group of injured veterans – and diehard football fans – for an afternoon of living sports history at Green Bay's famous Lambeau...

Veterans with service-related health issues from the 3rd Infantry Division and the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) received professional guidance when Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) paid a...

The secret to a beautiful yard is having the right tools to keep it well-maintained – so it only stands to reason that those supplies should also stay maintained. During a recent Wounded Warrior...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) surpassed another monumental goal when it extended the reach of its mental health services for post-9/11 combat warriors and their caregivers, exceeding the...

During a recent day hike near Boise, injured veterans got a taste of the great outdoors. The hike helped them keep up with their commitments to an eight-week Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...

On Wisconsin! The University of Wisconsin Badgers hosted a physical training program event for a group of wounded veterans at their state-of-the-art facilities. During the gathering, warriors were...

Lots of people like to take advantage of open roads and enjoy a leisurely Sunday cruise. A group of injured veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took an extra special trek as they...

"Deep within the warrior is the spirit of a survivor," said Jim Mylott, a U.S. Army wounded warrior who now uses his struggle with depression and suicide as a platform to help others. "I survived." In

As 2016 Stanley Cup celebrations are winding down, a new season is just on the horizon. But that does not mean the action on the ice has come to a complete stop, as a group of injured veterans...

White canvases transformed into moonlit skies filled with stars and fireflies during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event. In Ocala, Florida, painting instructors exposed injured...

The new CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Lieutenant General Mike Linnington, United States Army, Retired, is announcing changes to the structure of the organization to fulfill its...

There was a time when Bill Geiger overreacted far too often – and he's the first to admit it. "I exploded when the anger got to be too much for me," the Army veteran said. "Even a small event...

With a new school year on the horizon, so too is the need for pencils, paper, and other educational supplies. Students and parents filled the civic and conference center in Killeen last week,...

M-I-N-N-E-S-O-T-A! The Golden Gophers recently hosted a group of wounded veterans for a day of physical training at their state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Minnesota. Wounded...

Children of injured veterans were set up for a successful school year during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) back-to-school open house. Warriors and family members gathered at the WWP...

The presence of heavy rain did nothing to stop the fun at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) programmatic outreach gathering. Through some paintball rounds of friendly competition, wounded...

Veterans with service-related health issues receive instant relief as Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) sets an unprecedented record, securing more than $71 million in annualized monetary benefits...

One of the biggest challenges wounded veterans face during their recovery is living healthy and active lifestyles. Years of regimented physical training during military service can be a far cry...

Southern Illinois University put its hospitality on display – and guests to the test – during a recent group workout hosted at its state-of-the-art training facilities. Wounded Warrior...

During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program gathering, a couple opened their lake house to injured veterans and their families for a day of summer fun. This was the third event of its...

Over the years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has had many supporters travel the nation in support of its mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. These have included cross-country bike...

With football season less than a week away, teams are busy getting their players into top form – but that did not stop the Baltimore Ravens from spending time with injured veterans from Wounded...

During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event, a group of wounded veterans took to the waters of Dundee Creek to try stand up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time. It was a new...

When the veterans who fought and sacrificed for this nation return home, they sometimes face a difficult transition back to civilian life. Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has worked...

Wounded veterans and their families recently took a trip back in time at Fort Ticonderoga with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The outing gave warriors an opportunity to experience something...

Making University of Michigan football fans everywhere jealous, a group of wounded veterans attended a program event at the school's training facilities, hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)....