Veterans Hike 17 Miles to Remember Brothers, Sisters Lost to Suicide
A group of wounded warriors recently hiked 17 miles in the Texas Hill Country to honor the 17 veterans who die by suicide each day. The warriors participated in the second annual hike as part of a...
A Ride to Remember: Warriors Find Healing in The Keys through Rolling Project Odyssey
Motorcycles, mental health, and the magic of the Florida Keys. That was the setting and focus for a group of veterans at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) workshop called Rolling Project...
Warrior Care Network Brings Light and New Life to Veterans
Sergio Alfaro sat in the middle of a test at Harvard Medical School, but all he could think about were traumatic events that happened in Iraq. After serving as a medic in Iraq, Sergio followed up...
You Are Not Alone: WWP Warriors Share Their Journeys to Help Others Heal from Invisible Wounds
James Rivera spent six months in Iraq with the Marines, driving convoys for 120 to 150 miles each day. When he returned home, James isolated himself and felt depressed. He used to spend days and...
Catching Waves Helps Army Veteran Let Go of Anxiety, Build a New Life
Leaving the structure of military life and venturing into the unknown as a civilian is a monumental change. Any change can cause stress, and for many people the stress can lead to anxiety....
Veteran Gives Wings to Aspiring Pilots, Charts New Mission
Jake Norotsky can get real with students in his aviation program because he's been there. While still a senior in high school, he balanced schoolwork, a full-time job, and National Guard weekend...
Injured Warriors Face a Lifetime of Adjustments
For veterans facing a new life with prosthetic limbs or orthopedic devices, simple aspects of life like clothing take on a whole new meaning. Newly bought clothing might require custom tailoring...
Warriors Learn Gottman's Sound Relationship House through WWP's Project Odyssey
August is Romance Awareness Month, and while romance is portrayed a certain way in mainstream media, what it really comes down to is connection. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers a couples'...
Veteran Shines a Light for Other Women Warriors to Find a Safe Place
When Army veteran Elizabeth Martinez Gonzalez first separated from the military, she was ready to walk away from anything that reminded her of military life. After all, she felt the military had...
Warrior Perseveres Despite Challenging Transition to Civilian Employment
When Rob McGregor retired from the Navy in 2014, he anticipated a smooth landing in civilian life. The former helicopter pilot left the military as a lieutenant commander after 27 years of...
From Army Nurse to Paralympic Triathlete
A rare cancer changed Kelly Elmlinger's role from nurse to patient at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). Kelly had joined the Army during her sophomore year in college, turning down athletic...
Painting Brings Joy to Severely Injured Warrior and His Wife
Life can change in an instant, taking away the independence we've become accustomed to. Fernando Martinez spent more than 15 years defending our nation's freedoms in the Marine Corps Reserve...
Art Class Participants Find Peace in Their Creativity
Finding peace and quiet can feel difficult at times. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) art class participants have found a way to find solace in creating something new. While these classes are...
Women Warriors Find Sisterhood and Empowerment During Weekend Away
After a tough week, Army veteran Jenein Hamilton could have stayed home and skipped a recent women's empowerment weekend organized by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). But her efforts to attend...
How a Son's Service Made One Mom Stronger
Most parents will tell you they have an unparalleled bond with their children. Cindy Parsons' bond with her son Shane has been tried and tested. In 2006, Cindy received a phone call that no...
Warriors Connect through Virtual Cooking Classes
One of the benefits of activities shifting to virtual settings in 2020 is that people can gather together from anywhere. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has given warriors the chance to connect...
Air Force Veteran Finds Freedom From PTSD Through Wounded Warrior Project
If Air Force veteran Sam Hargrove could step back in time, she would give her former self two words of advice: "Have faith." She would remind herself to have faith amid the dark moments when...
Facing Trauma Through the Roll of Dice
Army veteran Brent McPeek is confronting the experience that changed his life forever — the day a sniper killed his best friend in Iraq. Now 13 years later, an unexpected medium is helping him...
Warriors Combat Anxiety and PTSD through Nature Walks
When everyday stressors mix with ongoing isolation, it can be difficult for those with anxiety and PTSD to get out of the house and socialize. For the past several months, Wounded Warrior...
Veteran Photographer Teaches Others to Look at PTSD from a New Angle
Dalanie Franklin has always been someone people go to for advice. His open mind and non-judgmental character attracted friends, colleagues, and even members of his Army unit chain of command to...
Warriors Reach New Heights as Drone Pilots
The sky is the limit for a group of wounded warriors in North and South Carolina who recently finished training to become commercial drone pilots. The veterans received instruction on remote drone...
Colonel Connects on Cross-Country Ride
In the middle of nowhere in southern New Mexico, Army Col. (Ret.) Dave Parramore reached a breaking point. "It was pretty clear I was going no further," Dave said. His solo cross-country bike...
A Tale of Two Working Warriors
Veteran Employment Trending Positively but Need Remains Great One year after the veteran unemployment rate skyrocketed to nearly 12%, there is hope for the job prospects of America's warriors,...
Wellness Coaching Helps Veteran Stay Active After Back Surgery
Navy veteran Deborah Tucker would like to play on the floor with her three-year-old son Logan without feeling pain. A spinal fusion in her lower back and a debilitating autoimmune disease present...
Veteran Turns Pain into Laughter and Uplifts Others Through Comedy
Army veteran Bobby Henline's humor goes beyond coping with injuries. His humor uplifts and inspires veterans and civilians alike with a humble touch and a dose of truth. "When you talk about...
Female Warriors Develop Connections through Golf Series
Warriors had a chance to show off their golf skills at Top Golf during WWP's Golf Appreciation event. For the past seven months, female warriors met in groups and one-on-one to connect and play...
Army Medic Persists in Finding New Career and New Path Home
Joyce Simon had her ducks in a row. The Army medic carefully planned her transition out of the military more than a year ahead. She attended meetings for the Army's transition program, networked...
An Identity of Her Own: Female Wounded Warrior Connects Through Livestream and Cosplay
Standard Marine Corps uniform: coat, pants, belt…trombone? It was for wounded warrior Ixchel Perez — she served in the Marine Corps band for nearly a decade as a trombonist and vocalist....
Women Find Their Place at Military Academies
In the fall of 1976, Jennifer (Jen) Silva was just starting kindergarten, while 119 women entered the halls of West Point for the first time as students. Thirteen years later, Jen joined the Long...
Warrior Manages Sleep Issues with Help from Mental Health Program
In WWP's Project Odyssey, warriors can address resilience and psychological well-being and increase their awareness of how sleep disruption — nightmares and insomnia — are influenced by PTSD...
Warrior Couples Take a Splash at Marineland to Grow Relationships
On a foggy February day in Florida, feelings of love and friendship filled the air as veteran couples fixated on a few dolphins majestically swimming by. Splash! Army veteran Nikischia Lawrence...
Warrior Finds Purpose and Joy in Giving Back to Others
Air Force veteran Tom Marcum candidly admits that without help and support from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), his life would be drastically different. While deployed in Iraq, Tom survived three...
Warrior Braves New Mountain in Recovery
Warriors in Motion_Newsroom There was a buzz of excitement in the air as wounded warriors from across the nation readied their adaptive winter sports gear, strapped into their boots, and exited...
Warriors Tour Harley-Davidson Museum and Talk with Family of Company Founder
Wounded warriors with a passion for motorcycle riding recently enjoyed a virtual tour of the Harley-Davidson® Museum and a conversation with the great-grandchildren of the company's co-founder....
Warrior Care Network Helps Restore Light in Life
Yolanda Poullard looks back on her time in the Army and misses using her leadership skills. While serving, she led more than 150 soldiers on a communications team. They helped connect units around...
Warrior Discovers Armory of Tools Through Mental Health Telephone Support Program
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (Dec. 14th, 2018) – Growing up, Leslie Calderon and her three older brothers dreamt about joining the military, but she was the only one who enlisted. Her journey took her from...
Veteran Recovers Strength, Optimism Through Mental Health Telephone Support Program
Veteran Eric Haynes remembers July 4, 2007 like it was yesterday. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army earlier that year and was looking forward to celebrating our nation's...
Veteran Reconnects With Family Through WWP
Returning from service and transitioning to civilian life can be difficult for veterans, especially those dealing with wounds of war. It can also create challenges on the home front as spouses and...
Veteran Heals By Helping Other Warriors In Their Journey
Army aviator Claude Boushey knows a thing or two about being there for his fellow service member. He did it after surviving a helicopter crash in Iraq by returning to combat operations just 18...
Warrior Gains New Life With Help From Veterans Charity
When Army veteran Frank Sonntag first experienced an explosion while serving in Iraq, he did not know the extent of his injuries. He was serving in his second stint in the Army. This deployment,...
Warrior Achieving New Goals With Veterans Service Organization
For veteran Joey Pierstorff, setting and besting new goals is part of life. He set his sights on joining the Army after he watched the attacks on Sept. 11. Less than a year later, he was an...
WWP Connects Warrior With Health And Healing
Eric DeLion has reached new heights since connecting with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), quite literally. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran joined other wounded warriors to scale Mount Whitney in...
Warrior Regains His Family With Help From WWP
Bill Geiger credits Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) with helping save his family. How the military police officer was handling post-traumatic stress and other issues from multiple deployments...
Veteran Finds Hope, Help, and Support Through WWP
Severa Parrish could have a life of 'what ifs.' What if her military career had continued? What if she had been the Marine to die in a helicopter crash in Iraq? Instead, Severa found hope,...
Injured Warrior Gives Back Through Veterans Charity
Army veteran Bobby Woods was sure he was going to die in Afghanistan in August of 2010. A sniper round from 450 yards out pierced his forehead. The bullet was the first shot in a firefight, and it...
How A Backpack Changed This Warrior's Life
Mark Lalli's life spun out of control in November 2007. The Army veteran's helicopter malfunctioned in Northern Italy before crashing. He woke weeks later, 4,200 miles away in a hospital bed...
WWP Guides Veteran To Renewed Purpose
Michael Carrasquillo found himself transitioning to civilian life much earlier than expected. The Army veteran suffered five gunshot wounds during an ambush in Afghanistan in 2005, still early in...
Warrior Finds Female Support Through WWP
In the military, "got your six" is a phrase to reference having someone's back. It is referenced in movies and television shows, but for Antoinette Wallace, it took connecting with Wounded...
WWP Helps Veteran Recover Step-By-Step
Talking to John Goubeaux is a lesson in positivity. John nearly died in 2011. He will forever have the scars from that day – the ones you can see, and the ones you can't, but slightly detect...
Warrior Dan Smee Finds A New Mission Through WWP
"My life changed in ways I would never imagine," Dan Smee said during a recent conversation. The Army veteran recounted his experiences as a combat medic in Iraq. "On a daily basis, if you...
Brothers Cross America For Soldier Ride DC And White House Ceremony
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® recently returned to Washington, DC for its annual events at the White House and Annapolis. This multi-day adaptive cycling event gave more than 70...
Veteran Credits Wounded Warrior Project Mental Health Workshop for Saving His Life
An accident during an Army deployment to Egypt caused Thomas Holcomb's traumatic brain injury – and the invisible wound led to multiple strokes and seizures that impact his life even today....
Reintegration into Civilian Life Is A Family Effort: July Homeland Magazine
The Quest to Rediscover Hope | "Coping with my husband's post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury has been stressful on our marriage at times," said Lisa Willis, wife and caregiver...
What Independence Means to Wounded Warriors
Independence...On Their Terms | As America celebrates Independence Day, wounded warriors Steve Bohn, Taniki Richard, and Sal Gonzalez sat down with the ladies of The Talk to share their compelling...
Wounded Veteran Carries the Weight of Brothers in Arms
Organizations Like Wounded Warrior Project Help Jarrad Give Back Wounded warrior Jarrad Turner gives back to brothers in arms by connecting veterans with the military benefits they earned during...
Wounded Warrior John Roberts and Drummer Rick Allen Talk About PTSD
Asking For Help Is Only The Beginning | June is PTSD Awareness Month. Wounded Warrior Project® National Service Director and wounded warrior John Roberts sits down with legendary Def Leppard...
Warrior Care Network Helps Put Fireworks Back in Veteran Joe Merritt's Life
PTSD Treatment Centers Part of Wounded Warrior Project Program "I plan to make sure they know about the benefits of Warrior Care Network." As part of Joe's recovery at Emory's Veterans...
Marine Carl Quaney Finds New Life with Wounded Warrior Project: June Homeland Magazine
All-American Boy | Veteran and warrior Carl Quaney has never shied away from jobs that require toughness. As a Marine, he patrolled hostile combat zones in Iraq, where his life was compromised...
Brett Miller: 2017 Courage Awards Recipient
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...
"The Other Side": Wounded Warrior Project Teammate Jarrad Turner Talks To NPR About Post-Military Life
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...
Warrior #1 Still Giving Back to Other Veterans
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...
Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veteran Find His Platoon
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...
Lee Baleme's Post-Military Journey from Corporate America to Veteran Service
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...
Veterans Empowered on Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride
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®
Marine Veteran's Transition Leads Him to Wounded Warrior Project
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...
Technology Helps Wounded Warrior Find New Levels in Physical Recovery
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...
Hidden Figures Roll Call: Brave Black Women In the U.S. Military
This Black History Month, Wounded Warrior Project salutes hidden figures in the United States military. This installment honors a collection of special women who have changed the face of...
Saluting Black Service Members for Black History Month
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...
"This She'll Defend": Pioneering Lt. Col. Harriet West Waddy Fought Battles Within America's Army
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...
In Formation: The "Six Triple Eight" Proved That No Role Was Too Small During World War II
This Black History Month, Wounded Warrior Project salutes hidden figures in the United States military. This installment honors the Army's 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. "The unit...
Montford Point Marines Established An Undeniable Legacy in the United States Marine Corps
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...
Rear Adm. Lillian Fishburne Continued a Naval Family Legacy to Become Service's First Black Female Flag Officer
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....
Black Service Members Embody Spirit of Determination
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...
A Little Black Bag Was Just The Beginning In David Griego's Journey to Recovery
"As small as it was it filled a void that someone was there and cared. Without question or hesitation, a hand was reaching out, there was nobody there to tell them thank you all that was left...
February 2017 Homeland: Wounded Warrior Project Helps A Veteran Learn To Love Himself Again
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...
Wounded Warrior Project Celebrates Black History Month
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...
Wounded Warrior Project Teammate Nancy Beetstra Goes In Depth With NPR's Allan Wolper
Semper Fi | On this segment of NPR's Conversations With Allan Wolper, proud Marine and wounded veteran Nancy Beetstra details her own compelling story of triumph and how Wounded Warrior Project®...
Wounded Warrior Nancy Beetstra (Schiliro) Talks to CNN About WWP's Mental Health Programs
Marine and wounded warrior Nancy Beetstra (Schiliro) fought through a challenging post-military transition with the help of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health programs. In this segment...
Hog Wild: Hunting Offers Therapy for Warrior Chris Wolff
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...
Forging Ahead: Warrior Josh Sommers Walks In The Fox 8 Foxtrot 1-Mile Walk
Few things are more empowering that reaching your ultimate goal. Josh Sommers' ultimate goal? To walk again one day. He did just that when Wounded Warrior Project® recently teamed up with the...
Injured Veteran Gains New Outlook on Life with Wounded Warrior Project
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...
Wounded Warriors Move Mountains in Recovery
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...
Warrior Care Network Helps Veterans Cope
You read about the impact Warrior Care Network had on Charles, now see how Warrior Care Network helps warriors and families through Bill Geiger's story. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2017) –...
Wounded Warrior Project Connects Veterans to Manage PTSD With The Help Of Dolphins
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...
On the Trail to a New Life: Chad Prichard Finds Peace, Stability Through Wounded Warrior Project
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...
January 2017 Homeland Magazine- From Dual Service to Dual Recovery: Warrior Couple Finds New Way of Life Together
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...
Captains for a Week: Michigan University, the 2K Classic, and Wounded Warrior Project
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...
DEWALT Provides Tools and Hope to Wounded Warrior Project Veteran
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....
Wounded Warrior Thankful For Support Services
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...
Wounded Warrior Project Helps Heal Veterans Through Music Therapy
"There is no doubt in my mind that music is therapy," says veteran and WWP music teacher Danny Pitcher. "They've left some of themselves over there. My job is to make them realize that...