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Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took a group of warriors and their families to pay tribute to the fallen on Veterans Day. The gathering provides an opportunity for veterans to not only reflect on...

Hundreds of thousands of people lined Fifth Avenue in New York City Friday to thank the men and women who served our country. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought hundreds of warriors and their...

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)...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) welcomes to its board of directors four new members with the appointments of Lt. Gen. (ret) Richard Tryon, the Honorable Juan Garcia, Mr. Ken Fisher, and Dr....

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...

It is estimated that as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), the two signature...

New data shows wounded warriors face a greater need for help from veterans service organizations, the government, and their communities than ever before. While there is improvement in some areas,...

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...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) staff will get into the spirit of Halloween Friday, Oct. 28 by inviting local wounded warriors and their families through their doors for an afternoon of fun and...

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...

As the sun sets on the summer season, lovers of the outdoors are flocking to state parks and other areas to enjoy natural landscapes before cooler temperatures set in. Wounded Warrior Project®...

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...

Veteran service organizations (VSOs) and other advocates are congratulating Congress for approving fertility coverage for wounded veterans and their families. Without this coverage, an estimated...

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...

In an effort to ensure more veterans and caregivers receive the support they need, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Coaching Into Care program will...

Wounded veterans and family members got a glimpse at a pivotal moment in American history during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program event. Attendees enjoyed a guided walking tour...

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)...

John Goubeaux sat on his board – one leg extended out as the white-foamed surf rushed around him, propelling him toward the shore. He raised his arms in triumph, satisfied at achieving something...

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...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently helped injured veterans and their families take advantage of the waning days of summer by teaching them an ancient pastime, still very much enjoyed at...

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...

Wounded veterans and their families experienced an exciting tour of nature during a recent trip to ZipQuest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure, as part of warrior outreach by Wounded Warrior...

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...

Many Americans regularly wish for better sleep, but it is an especially desirable thing for wounded veterans who struggle with challenges like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 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...

Nearly 150 wounded warriors and their family members recently spent the night with cheetahs and elephants at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) program gathering at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park....

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...

Injured veterans and their family members recently joined Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to celebrate nature and view its diversity at the Audubon Nature Institute's zoo and aquarium. While...

Before the hustle and bustle of a new school year, many families like to get out in the sun and enjoy one last bit of summer fun. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently helped a large group say...

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...