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- Jun 1, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently held its 11th annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner®, presented by USAA® (United Services Automobile Association). The gala was a time to honor WWP's...
- May 18, 2017
Something In Common | In the NPR series "Been There: Lessons From A Shared Experience," Army veteran and Wounded Warrior Project® teammate Jarrad Turner speaks to fellow veteran Cameron Cook...
- May 16, 2017
Recently, the East Carolina University Pirates honored our nation's veterans on Military Appreciation Weekend. Wounded warrior Taniki Richard was invited to throw out the first pitch for a game...
- May 1, 2017
Many quotes and clichés exist about the symbolic importance of a step: taking a step forward, a step in the right direction, stepping back to appreciate the bigger picture – the list goes on....
- Apr 27, 2017
WWP Talk teammate and Army veteran Jorge Mateo says the power of the support line is its positive impact on not only the warrior, but also his or her support system. WWP Talk is a mental health...
- Apr 26, 2017
Through WWP Talk, teammate and Army veteran Kevin Sosa helps warriors and families envision and lead lives where they are their best selves. "This program is the front line – the infantry – of...
- Apr 21, 2017
Carried off the battlefield with injuries, many warriors’ service ends when their minds and bodies are rendered unfit – no longer a dependable asset for other service members who complete the...
- Mar 13, 2017
Milestone Shows Growing Needs of Warriors Wounded Warrior Project® has grown to meet the evolving needs of warriors, adding programs to encourage warriors to connect with one another and their...
- Mar 8, 2017
Organization Counts Up to 100,000 Registered Warriors Music therapy has been vital to Jeremy's recovery. FORT CARSON, Colo. (March 8, 2017) – Jeremy Franklin’s recovery with Wounded Warrior...
- Mar 8, 2017
Organization Counts Up to 100,000 Registered Warriors This dolphin captivated children and others during a Wounded Warrior Project® overnight event at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago in 2016....
- Mar 8, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project Counts Up to Serving 100,000 Warriors John Jacobson signed up for Wounded Warrior Project® to be part of an organization that honors and empowers Wounded Warriors....
- Mar 7, 2017
Wounded Warrior Project Counts Up to Serving 100,000 Warriors Warrior Brian Neuman found a new purpose through Wounded Warrior Project®: “I recognized everyone at Wounded Warrior Project lived...
- Mar 7, 2017
Organization Counts Up to Serving 100,000 Warriors Warrior Dan Schnock says warrior connection was what drove him to serve with Wounded Warrior Project®: “I was immediately connected to all the...
- Mar 7, 2017
A True Purpose Found Warrior Lee Baleme defines success as continued service to other veterans: “I truly feel after having been lost for all that time after getting out of the military, I am...
- Mar 7, 2017
Programs like Soldier Ride® highlight the importance of managing mental health through physical activity and connecting with other veterans. TAMPA, Fla. (March 7, 2017) – Wounded Warrior Project®
- Mar 2, 2017
When Bradley Thomas joined the military, he knew he was in it for the long haul. So when an improvised explosive device (IED) put an end to his career, he said he was not quite ready for the...
- Mar 1, 2017
Military technology is helping wounded veterans daily make their way back to a better quality of life. In exercise and in their day-to-day lives, warriors are making even more significant strides...
- Feb 28, 2017
Being casualties of history does not make acts less heroic or service less selfless. Wounded Warrior Project® closes this Black History Month by saluting just a few of the numerous outstanding...
- Feb 27, 2017
This Black History Month, Wounded Warrior Project salutes hidden figures in the United States military. This installment honors the Army’s Lt. Col. Harriet West Waddy. “As an African-American...
- Feb 25, 2017
This Black History Month, Wounded Warrior Project salutes hidden figures in the United States military. This installment honors the Montford Point Marines. "It's a long time coming. … Something...
- Feb 16, 2017
This Black History Month, Wounded Warrior Project salutes hidden figures in the United States military. This installment honors the Navy’s first black female rear admiral, Lillian Fishburne....
- Feb 15, 2017
Military history is as full of firsts as any other part of United States history. Black service members have led the charge for progress through their forgotten valor, despite being largely...
- Feb 2, 2017
Once discharged from the Army, Jesse Babson’s personal battle with isolation and disillusion took him to his lowest point – and very nearly claimed his life. His downward spiral may well have...
- Feb 1, 2017
Black history is American history. During Black History Month, Wounded Warrior Project commemorates the valor and tenacity of warriors who have transformed the face of our nation's military with...
- Jan 26, 2017
Feral hogs were no match for the sharpshooting of a group of veterans who connected at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hunt. Air Force veteran and wounded warrior Chris Wolff was among...
- Jan 16, 2017
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2017) – Nichole “Nikki” Gettman served honorably in the Army, doing a tour in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003. However, when she left...
- Jan 16, 2017
WASHINGTON D.C. (Jan. 16, 2016) – Ten local warriors recently attended a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health workshop at a mountain lodge and ski park in Pennsylvania. These gatherings...
- Jan 12, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2017) – When Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) launched Warrior Care Network® last year, the goal was to provide treatment and coping skills for today’s generation...
- Jan 10, 2017
here are a variety of ways for wounded warriors to cope with the invisible wounds of war. Wounded Warrior Project® connected a group of Soldier Ride Key West warriors to explore managing their...
- Jan 5, 2017
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 6, 2017) – Chad Prichard’s journey to a new life was not easy every step of the way, but he never lost the will to fight. He credits Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) for...
- Dec 30, 2016
Warrior Rebecca Benton: “My hope is that – through WWP – I can pass my experience on to other veterans as a way to bond with comrades outside of the typical military structure and build a...
- Dec 21, 2016
Warriors Making Connections: Attending events like this year's 2K Classic helps warriors reduce isolation and recapture military bonds. NEW YORK (Dec. 21, 2016) – Dan Webb and Mike Koziak had...
- Dec 21, 2016
Tools for success: WWP connected warrior Darren Rankin to tool manufacturer DEWALT for an amazing holiday gift that will empower the Coast Guard veteran to reach future goals. JACKSONVILLE, Fla....
- Dec 20, 2016
For Marine Corps wounded warrior Jesse Bergeron, there is plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. Jesse was in his early 20s when he left for his second deployment. Like many veterans...
- Dec 20, 2016
“I Got Your Six”: A Warrior’s Pledge and Honor Story Featured In Homeland Magazine, November 2016 -- For these female wounded veterans, coming together to bond for Project Odyssey® meant...
- Dec 16, 2016
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® offers wounded veterans the opportunity to heal and connect with each other and their communities. More than 30 wounded warriors attended a two-day,...
- Dec 16, 2016
Wounded warrior Vinny Vanata and wife Jona train their four-month-old golden retriever puppy, Sierra, to be a "battle buddy" for Vinny. Watch and read below for more. By Penny Preston, KULR CODY,...
- Dec 14, 2016
Recently, Army veteran and wounded warrior Shane Ayres was profiled in Oklahoma Living Magazine. Shane went looking for the adventure of a lifetime in our nation's armed forces. He found it, but...
- Dec 12, 2016
A Moment of Pure Joy: Wounded warrior John Goubeaux experiences triumph on the water while surfing. To John, completing a bicycle ride with 50 other wounded veterans is one of the greatest...
- Dec 12, 2016
"Humor is just one way of coping with stress. It's a release."-- Taniki Richard, retired United States Marine and warrior Few tools are more powerful in a warrior's healing and recovery than for...
- Dec 8, 2016
CONVERSE, Texas-- Juan Arredondo is a perfect example of how important it is for warriors to support and lead each other in the transition to civilian life. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) helped...
- Dec 5, 2016
Caption: Divemaster James Beack, back, supervises participants in the Veterans Immersion Program at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of HYOSUB SHIN...
- Dec 5, 2016
Wounded veteran Bill Jones talks about how he overcame the challenges of a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder to regain independence through the Wounded Warrior Project®...
- Dec 5, 2016
More than 30 wounded warriors attended a two-day, 30-mile Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® in the River City recently. Soldier Ride is more than just a bicycling event – for many...
- Dec 2, 2016
“If you want to come up here, bring a positive attitude and a peaceful mindset.” – United States Army veteran and wounded warrior Chris Turley A 250-mile trek. On foot. Army veteran Chris...
- Dec 2, 2016
The fire of inspiration never takes too long to catch hold and spread. This past Veterans Day on Hawaii's Big Island, James Hokoana (Peer Mentor, Soldier Ride participant, and still currently...
- Dec 1, 2016
WWP Alumni manager Tim Coop spoke to WSIL 3 News (Southern Illinois) about why activities like the Grassy Lake Duck Hunt are so important for helping wounded warriors connect, reduce isolation,...
- Nov 30, 2016
Charles “Dozer” Reed, 43, of Keithville, Louisiana, is the recipient of a Sarah Wilson Flight Training Scholarship. He loves aviation history, and excelled at aerospace science in high school....
- Nov 21, 2016
In their own words, wounded veterans who participated in WWP's 2016 Jacksonville Soldier Ride shared their thanks with the donors whose generosity allows WWP to honor and empower injured service...
- Nov 20, 2016
All-Female Mental Health Workshops Bring New Hope to Recovery It is estimated that as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress...
- Nov 15, 2016
Anna shared her personal story of challenge and triumph with Wounded Warrior Project®. Anna and Jessica Daubenmire shared their common struggles as female warriors in an interview with WWP. By...
- Nov 9, 2016
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)...
- Sep 15, 2016
The shame and guilt that accompany suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. “I spent a decade denying it to family, friends, doctors, and brothers and sisters in arms,” said Army veteran Josh...
- Sep 14, 2016
For many, it was the first time they stepped out of their homes to engage with their communities. Trepidation swelled as injured warriors began to shuffle through a conference room door in St....
- Aug 31, 2016
“I remember a day when I just stood there and stared at the sunset in the middle of Baghdad, and I was like ‘this is where I’m going to die, and there’s really nothing I can do about it.’”