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Aug 1, 2016
For five years now, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has teamed up with the Boston Yacht Club and local fishing group Maddie's Anglers to give injured veterans an afternoon of the sweet life on the...
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Jul 28, 2016
Extreme heat and a chance of thunderstorms threatened a recent fun day of footgolf planned with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), but the turnout and competitive drive kept everything moving...
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Jul 27, 2016
During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) gathering, veterans met at a local theater and witnessed the cross-country journey of Daniel J. Egbert and Doc King, chronicled in the documentary...
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Jul 25, 2016Participants Undertook Roles at Habitat ReStore in Atlanta
America's warriors have demonstrated time and time again that they are givers. Their sacrifices while serving in the military are proof of this, but it was also apparent at a recent Wounded...
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Jul 21, 2016
During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event, financial professionals volunteered their time and expertise to warriors and their guests with in-depth briefings on effective...
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Jul 20, 2016Veterans Participate in Series of Alaskan Hikes
During a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program gathering, wounded veterans experienced the Alaskan wilderness up-close-and-personal. These warriors learned firsthand what is possible at...
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Jul 18, 2016Veterans Enjoy a Day in the New Mexico Sun with Wounded Warrior Project
When you have perfect weather, a sunny day, and a large body of water, there's only one thing to do – enjoy it. Thanks to a program event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and Adaptive...
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Jul 15, 2016Teams Take Time for Target and Trap Shooting
Like many who served and sacrificed for their nation, United States Army veteran Brandon Klopfenstein loves to shoot. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted a day of trap shooting for...
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Jul 13, 2016Cleanup Collaboration Makes Beach More Beautiful
When taking a trip to the beach, picking up trash may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but 30 veterans and their family members gathered to do just that during a recent program with...
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Jul 13, 2016
X Ambassadors and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) are proud to release a new video for the hit "Unsteady" to support the work being done by WWP, and to remember the sacrifices made by wounded...
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Jul 12, 2016Two Organizations Unite for Veteran Recovery
The Orlando Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Peer Support Group and The Mission Continues Orlando 1st Service Platoon teamed up for a special deep-sea fishing event at Sunrise Marina in Port Canaveral,
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Jul 11, 2016St. Petersburg Next in Line for Benefits Claim Day
Veterans with service-related health issues receive instant relief as Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hits a huge milestone, securing more than $220 million in monetary benefits for wounded...
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Jul 6, 2016
While many of us are recovering from a long weekend celebrating our nation's independence, one warrior is returning to work after giving part of himself to save a life. Andrew Coughlan gives of...
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Jun 30, 2016Volunteer Group Honors Fallen
As the nation learned about terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on 9/11, a brave group of passengers aboard United Flight 93 were fighting back against terrorists who hijacked...
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Jun 24, 2016Warrior Care Network Positively Impacting Service Members
For Matthew Barnes, recovery started with the search for a sticker. Had Matthew not gone to woundedwarriorproject.org looking for a decal to put on his father-in-law's new work helmet, he may have...
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Jun 21, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Takes Group to Meet with Congress
According to the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, Thomas Jefferson wrote to Dr. Hosea Humphrey about advances in science and medicine on June 15, 1816. Fast-forward 200 years and advances in...
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Jun 21, 2016
Biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding — Hiawatha Beach Resort offers it all. It also offers the healing power of a getaway for some Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni, their caregivers,...
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Jun 20, 2016
Despite the pouring rain, long march, and serious subject matter of the day, wounded warrior and Army veteran Alberto Principe manages to laugh about his experiences at the 3rd Annual Ruck of...
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Jun 16, 2016Linnington's Decorated 35-Year Military Career Includes Key Command Positions in Three Combat Tours and Senior Leadership Roles in the Department of Defense
The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Michael S. Linnington to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective July 18, 2016. Mr. Linnington...
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Jun 15, 2016
They sliced, diced, broiled, and baked. Some veterans learned to do it all at a recent Wounded Warrior Project®(WWP) cooking class in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. "It was cool and original,"...
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Jun 10, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Lobbies for Bill that Provides Hope
A new petition is calling for action to help some wounded veterans and their spouses who wish start their own families. Over the past fifteen years, as many as two thousand U.S. servicemen and...
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Jun 9, 2016
When Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumna Ingrid Tyson pulled into the parking lot of Life Time Fitness in Centennial Colorado, she gave herself a pep talk. This was going to be a defining...
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Jun 6, 2016
With the cool and windy weather, it might not have been the best day to reel 'em in. "We had to wear three layers," says U.S. Army veteran, and Wounded Warrior Project®(WWP) Alumna, Ginger...
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Jun 1, 2016Wounded Warrior Project and America's Warrior Partnership Helps Injured Veterans and their Families
For years, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has recognized that working together and partnering with like-minded organizations produces a larger impact on the health and well-being of wounded...
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Jun 1, 2016Unique Gathering Provides Incentive to Get Out of the House
For Lisa Crowder, it was a moment of triumph just to be in the room. The Army veteran struggles with anxiety to the point she doesn't leave her home. The draw for the other warriors in attendance...
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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®...