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Apr 7, 2016
Red-seven, red-seven, hot-route! The Baltimore Ravens recently hosted a group of wounded veterans and their family members for a day of grid-iron training and fun, as part of the Wounded Warrior...
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Apr 7, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Works with The Mission Continues
With hammers in hand, wounded veterans answered the call to help restore a church in need of serious repairs. The Mission Continues, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), and other service...
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Apr 7, 2016Wounded Veterans Enjoy Family Day in Nevada
Neon balls, tiny bridges, and clown decor were on the agenda recently for a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and their families during Family Day at King Putt Entertainment Center...
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Apr 7, 2016
According to the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) 2015 Alumni Survey—a survey that has been completed annually since 2010, making it the most comprehensive and statistically relevant sample of...
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Apr 6, 2016Flag Football Provides Opportunities for Injured Service Members
A group of injured veterans put their game faces on for a flag football game recently at Episcopal School in Jacksonville. The games provided the participants a chance for bonding and friendly...
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Apr 6, 2016Archery Event a Bullseye for WWP Families
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and their family support members aimed their efforts at one common target, family-bonding time, during a recent Freedom Archery event in Duncansville, Pa....
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Apr 5, 2016Cesar Millan Entertains and Demonstrates Dog and Owner Training Techniques
Most training programs start with desire, dedication, and a significant amount of sweat. For wounded veterans and their families, an evening of 'training' served as both education and...
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Apr 5, 2016Veterans Non-profit to Continue Aggressive Legislative Agenda to Impact the Lives of Injured Service Members
Since its founding in 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has recognized the importance of not only impacting the lives of wounded veterans, their caregivers, and families through direct...
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Apr 4, 2016National Cycling Event Arrives in DC to Help Heal Wounded Veterans
The White House will host Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® as 55 of our nation's heroes begin their journey toward a strong recovery with fellow wounded veterans. Throughout the...
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Apr 4, 2016
Veterans with service-connected health issues receive instant relief as Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hits a huge milestone, securing more than $200 million in monetary benefits for wounded...
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Apr 1, 2016Watery Alumni Event Hosted for Injured Service Members and Their Families
Sliding and swimming their way through an afternoon of family fun, wounded veterans and their families enjoyed a day at Timber Falls Waterpark. The event was hosted by Wounded Warrior Project®...
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Mar 31, 2016Tracking Dolphins and New Experiences Move Wounded Veterans towards Recovery
Wounded veterans and their families learned about local marine life and visited with friendly swimming mammals when they set sail on a dolphin cruise in Pensacola. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
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Mar 30, 2016Major Partnership to Focus on Developing Veteran Led Volunteer Emergency Services
In a groundbreaking partnership, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced that it will be investing $9 million over the next five years in Team Rubicon, an organization that unites the...
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Mar 30, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Obtain Diving Certification at Program Event
Taking a deep breath and stepping into the depths of the Devil's Den and Blue Grotto, wounded veterans recently became certified divers, thanks to an Alumni program event hosted by Wounded Warrior...
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Mar 28, 2016Injured Service Members Receive On-Court Recognition for their Service
Whether it's your first game or you're on a first name basis with each concession vendor there is no escaping the energy and excitement during a college basketball game. Fans had more than...
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Mar 25, 2016Day of Archery Training Brings Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Closer Together
Channeling their inner Robin Hoods and Katniss Everdeens, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni recently assembled for a day of archery practice and camaraderie. The event was organized by WWP as...
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Mar 23, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Give Back in Northern California
From sweeping to organizing, Christina Eggros did what she could to help fellow veterans fight homelessness. Christina, National Guard veteran and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumna, brought...
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Mar 23, 2016Annual Flower Show Brings Injured Service Members Together
There is a reason to send flowers to friends and family when they're not feeling well, having a bad day, or to celebrate an occasion – flowers raise the spirits. During the Philadelphia Flower...
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Mar 22, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Participate In Annual Bataan Memorial Death March
In honor of those who fell during the Bataan Death March of 1942, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Marchers come...
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Mar 22, 2016Injured Veterans Bond at Weekend Hunt
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni experienced first-hand what is possible when injured veterans are exposed to programs and services that both honor and empower during a recent pheasant hunt...
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Mar 18, 2016Custom Jeeps Provide Unique Views of the Island
Wounded veterans and their families were recently granted the chance to experience the beauty of Oahu, from the comfort of a customized Jeep. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took more than a dozen...
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Mar 17, 2016Weekend of Service Helps Virginia Family
Brandon Burns served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. Images of his days in uniform still sit on bookshelves in his home, alongside marine posters, his dress cap, medals, and his...
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Mar 17, 2016Injured Service Members Get Hands on With Afternoon of Service
With sweat on their foreheads and tools in their hands, a group of wounded veterans came together to renovate a home that is being donated to an injured veteran in need. The event was organized by...
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Mar 10, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni and Families Spend Night at Chicago Field Museum
Ignoring the well-known risks for museum exhibits coming alive at night, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently arranged for 121 injured service members and their families to spend the night...
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Mar 10, 2016Daddy and Daughter Dance is a Special Night for Wounded Veterans and Family
Little girls grow up so fast and fathers rarely have an opportunity to enter the world of princesses, crafts, and make believe. For military dads especially, a single casual evening can be a rare...
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Mar 8, 2016Wounded Veterans and Family Members Take Part in Evening of Painting
In a whirlwind of smells and colors, a group of wounded veterans and their caregivers gathered in Coral Gables to express their creativity. The all-female event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project®...
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Mar 8, 2016Hands-On Exhibits Bring Families Together to Learn
Electricity dances around a glass globe, sparking interest in children and adults alike. While two others compare their reaction time at one exhibit, others learn about flying an F-14. These...
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Mar 4, 2016Testimony Requests Improvements in Health Care Coverage and Costs
"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." The quote attributed to Argentinian Jose Narosky talks about the toll of battlefield experiences. It sits as one of the centerpieces for the American...
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Mar 3, 2016Commitments and Grants to Veterans Organizations Advance Support and Care to the Wounded and their Families
Since inception, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has taken a leading role in advancing the sector of veterans services. Beyond providing more than 20 free programs and services to wounded service...
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Mar 2, 2016Veterans Service Group Promoting Advocacy Efforts
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is bringing two legislative priorities to a joint Veterans Committee in Congress tomorrow. WWP places great importance on advocating for wounded veterans, their...
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Mar 1, 2016Wounded Veterans Have a Weekend of Lessons, Learning, and Skiing with Companions
A weekend adventure brought injured service members together on the slopes at Appalachian Ski Mountain. The event, planned by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), included a companion invited by each...
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Feb 29, 2016Wounded Veterans Learn the Basics of Ice Climbing
A special gathering for wounded veterans who endured the elements to learn a new, unique skill in Vermont. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited a group of WWP Alumni to tighten their ice...
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Feb 26, 2016Group Sets Sail on the Spirit of Carolina for Dinner and Entertainment
Not many locations could beat the venue where injured service members and their significant others gathered for camaraderie, dinner, and entertainment. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently...
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Feb 26, 2016Injured Service Members Work to Solve a Murder Mystery between Dinner Courses
Living out a night of wild political intrigue, murder, and food, 48 Alumni from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently enjoyed a night at Agatha's Murder Mystery in Atlanta. This event was...
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Feb 25, 2016Four Day Event Offers Adaptive Sports Racing for Injured Service Members
Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) recently hosted its eighth annual Learn to Race Camp, a four-day training session and race for disabled skiers. Among the enthusiasts taking on the slopes were...
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Feb 24, 2016Bills to Improve Coverage for Injured Veterans and Their Caregivers Paying Off
Since inception, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has taken advocacy for today's generation of injured veterans seriously. Today, the organization's advocacy efforts continue to be paying off for...
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Feb 22, 2016Shedd Aquarium Hosts Night of Fun and Discovery for Wounded Veterans and Families
Sleeping with the fishes usually comes with a more serious connotation, but thanks to an Alumni program event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), the definition may have just changed. The...
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Feb 19, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Comes to San Diego March 3-5
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® is cruising to California, where 55 of our nation's heroes will begin their journey toward a strong recovery with fellow wounded veterans. Throughout...
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Feb 19, 2016
Injured service members are learning techniques in improvisation and storytelling to create a monologue based on their personal story. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has partnered with The...
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Feb 19, 2016Group Comes Together for Creative Fun and Program Education
With aprons donned, the creativity flowed when a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) family support members gathered to decorate cookies like professionals and share time with other family...
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Feb 17, 2016Weekend Provides Time to Recharge, Refocus
For many caregivers of wounded veterans, life becomes dedicated to the attention that injured service member needs every day. From dawn until well after dusk, it is a job that offers little...
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Feb 17, 2016Gathering Gives Back While Building Camaraderie
Nail by nail, homes began to take shape in a Charleston neighborhood, as dozens of volunteers toiled in the bright Carolina sun. Among those volunteers, Brian Steele and a group of injured service...
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Feb 16, 2016Afternoon on Catamaran Builds Camaraderie
Injured veterans and their families crossed paths with more than 150 dolphins recently while out on the waters of Kapolei, Hawaii. The dolphin excursion gave the wounded service members and their...
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Feb 14, 2016Pizza and Paint Make for a Romantic and Fun Evening for Wounded Warrior Project Alumni
Wine and pizza may not sound like the most romantic of meals, but for a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and their significant others, it was a date night to remember. 20 couples...
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Feb 13, 2016Alumni and Family Members Enjoy "Paint the Rink Pink" Game
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently arranged for 175 wounded veterans and their families to enjoy an ice hockey game between the San Antonio Rampage and Texas Stars for their "Paint the Rink...
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Feb 12, 2016Skydiving Event for Injured Veterans Provides Afternoon of Camaraderie and Fun
A group of wounded veterans got together recently to test their wings and take flight at an indoor skydiving event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as part of the Alumni program. Fourteen...
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Feb 12, 2016Bonding Through Bait and Tackle Helps Veterans Recover
Fishing is an age-old way to relax and catch up with lifelong friends. Thanks to a recent deep sea fishing outing, wounded veterans were provided the opportunity to reunite and bond with...
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Feb 12, 2016Injured Service Members Relax and Unwind During Adult Coloring Session
Adult coloring books are appearing on bestseller lists as the coloring trend spreads nationwide. The one-time solo past time is becoming a social activity, and recently a group of injured service...
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Feb 12, 2016Over 480 Boxes Filled and Packed during Day of Giving
Injured service members and their families volunteered at the South Jersey Food Bank recently to bond, while making a difference in their community. The effort was a Wounded Warrior Project®...
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Feb 9, 2016Injured Service Members Share Camaraderie and Adventure
Wounded veterans and their families enjoyed an exhilarating afternoon snow tubing at Perfect North Slopes. The gathering helped create memories and allow injured service members and their families...