News Releases
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May 15, 2017
Generous donors from all walks of life and of all ages allow Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to provide free, life-changing programs and services to injured veterans, their caregivers, and family...
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May 15, 2017
Even when Sean Kelly missed his target during a recent trap-shooting event, he remained on point while connecting with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans. The group competed for gold,...
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May 14, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced the names of award recipients to be honored at the 11th annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner®, presented by USAA® (United Services Automobile...
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May 12, 2017Warriors Connect During Weekend of Camaraderie, Fast Cars
As a self-proclaimed car guy, Army veteran James Hoke filled a need for speed at the recent Texas Mile car show. And Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) stepped in to satisfy the need to be connected...
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May 11, 2017
You've probably seen them scattered around at the gym or being used by specialty fitness trainers. They're the peculiar foam tubes people lie and roll around on the ground with. They also have the...
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May 9, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outlined several recommendations to improve the Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program in a letter sent to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary
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May 9, 2017
Injured veterans are finding new career paths with the help of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Recently, WWP connected warriors with detailed career assessments. The online questionnaire...
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May 9, 2017
U.S. Air Force veteran Keith Sekora was injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. Suffering from four large and approximately 18 mini strokes, Keith was left with no feeling on the left side...
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May 9, 2017
A group of warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently gathered together to enjoy a 15-mile bicycle ride through San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ride included a stop at a memorial that...
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May 9, 2017
Town Creek was full of snakes, turtles, and owls when Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans recently took a kayaking trip along the coastal wetlands of the scenic Cape Fear River Basin. It was...
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May 8, 2017
Women veterans recently attended an all-female Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health workshop in Tampa, Florida. The week kicked off with team building exercises. Throughout the five-day...
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May 8, 2017Warriors Connect While Pounding Horseshoes into Lasting Keepsakes
Injured veterans were handed horseshoes when they arrived at Mohr Custom Knives. All left with new custom knives – and a connection forged during an afternoon of camaraderie while turning old...
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May 6, 2017
Today is National Beverage Day, and like any day that celebrates eating or drinking, it can be as healthy or unhealthy as you want it to be. The Physical Health and Wellness staff at Wounded...
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May 5, 2017
Jennifer Olsen stepped from her comfort zone recently, leaving her service dog behind to stand atop a mountain and stare into the eyes of remarkable birds of prey. All along, she felt empowered...
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May 5, 2017
Looking for an impactful way to support the warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) while also enjoying dinner and an auction in New York City? Then the 11th annual Courage Awards &...
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May 3, 2017
At the 2017 NFL Draft, warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) had a unique chance to experience the action. They gathered on the main stage as they were honored during the national...
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May 2, 2017
Local community foundations and residents of Seattle will team up on May 10 as part of "Give Big," a 24-hour online giving challenge that supports hundreds of local nonprofits. Wounded Warrior...
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May 1, 2017
San Antonio residents will have a chance to rally behind local community foundations and support their favorite charity on May 4. "Big Give" is returning to San Antonio, and Wounded Warrior...
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May 1, 2017
Residents of Nashville and from all over the great state of Tennessee will have a chance to rally behind local community foundations on May 3 as part of "Big Payback," a community-wide, 24-hour...
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Apr 28, 2017
What if there was a day, once a year, when Tampa Bay residents could rally behind local community foundations to support their favorite charity? There is – and on May 2, "Give Day" returns to...
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Apr 27, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) joined other veterans service organizations to support an executive order that will strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). President Donald Trump...
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Apr 26, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is connecting some of the most seriously wounded veterans with their communities by creating a new adaptive sports position. Veterans served through WWP's...
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Apr 25, 2017
More than 40 Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Peer Support Groups across the nation will receive special care packages from Operation Supply Drop (OSD) to raise morale and offer a unique means of...
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Apr 25, 2017
As many as 500,000 of today's generation of veterans live with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These men and women cope with a number of symptoms including flashbacks,...
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Apr 25, 2017
When Army veteran James Myers first connected with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) three years ago in Hawaii, meeting the president of the United States was not something he expected to happen as...
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Apr 24, 2017
Generous donors from all walks of life and of all ages allow Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to provide free, life-changing programs and services to injured veterans, their caregivers, and family...
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Apr 20, 2017
Having recently hit a huge milestone of serving more than 100,000 combat warriors – in addition to their families and caregivers – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) fully launched one of its...
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Apr 20, 2017
Whirling sounds and flashing lights of electronic games along with the uncontrolled laughter of children of all ages served as a perfect backdrop for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) families to...
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Apr 19, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers intense multi-day mental health workshops for veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These help warriors and their families maintain...
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Apr 19, 2017
A recent two-hour hike through the Martin Park Nature Center connected veterans with one another and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in a springtime setting – far from the hustle of everyday...
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Apr 18, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) announced today that USAA® (United Services Automobile Association) will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 11th annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner®. At this...
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Apr 18, 2017
Publix recently hosted Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans for a healthy cooking class. As warriors learned to substitute healthy ingredients in home-cooked meals without compromising flavor,...
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Apr 18, 2017
Having recently hit a huge milestone of serving more than 100,000 combat warriors – in addition to their families and caregivers – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) fully launched one of its...
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Apr 17, 2017
Backpacking in the wilderness and maintaining your bicycle are activities that require a certain level of preparation and technique. That's why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently teamed up...
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Apr 12, 2017
While progress has been made in raising awareness of veteran suicide, the sad truth is that some dealing with the visible and invisible wounds of war still choose to end their lives. Wounded...
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Apr 11, 2017
Making the transition from the military to a civilian career can be challenging. Skills honed during service to our country do not immediately translate to skills sought out by many employers. But...
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Apr 10, 2017
Unique ways to get moving and stay in shape might not always come naturally. But at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) physical health and wellness event, warriors used a workout tool...
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Apr 10, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans recently connected with one another during a friendly dinner. As they got their fill of brisket, porchetta, and pig head, warriors experienced firsthand...
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Apr 6, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Peer Support Group members recently took part in some friendly competition with Team Red, White, & Blue during a bowling gathering. Through strikes and gutter...
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Apr 6, 2017
President Donald Trump honored a group of wounded veterans at a White House ceremony during Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride®. This segment of the iconic bicycle ride follows a proud...
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Apr 4, 2017
Professional ice hockey goalie helmet designs are the stuff of legends in the sports world. For decades, the designs have been funny, artistic, intimidating, and terrifying – each a reflection...
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Apr 4, 2017
Local veterans enjoyed a special night of bonding at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Peer Support Group meeting. The event was an opportunity to raise esprit de corps among McAllen...
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Apr 4, 2017
The capital of the United States will host Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® as a group of our nation's heroes begins a journey toward recovery alongside their fellow warriors....
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Apr 3, 2017
Tax season is upon us, and one tax company is joining forces with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to help with filings while also supporting our nation's wounded veterans. As part of this...
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Apr 3, 2017
Having recently hit a huge milestone of serving more than 100,000 combat warriors – in addition to their families and caregivers – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) fully launched one of its...
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Apr 3, 2017
During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) motorcycle event, injured veterans shared their love of the open road and experienced what is possible at social events that get them out of the...
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Mar 31, 2017
Veterans and family members got active and defied gravity during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) indoor rock climbing gathering. As they conquered physical challenges, warriors...
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Mar 31, 2017
During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event, injured veterans explored post-military career opportunities with the U.S. Forest Service. During the employment workshop, warriors...
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Mar 31, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans recently joined Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) soldiers to support their mission to restore health and hope to injured warriors. Both groups...
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Mar 29, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) submitted an official statement for the record to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health in response to H.R. 918,...