Empowering Veterans Through Programs, Services, and Advocacy

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families. From mental health and physical wellness to VA benefits assistance, peer support, and more, we’re changing the way our nation cares for veterans and helping them thrive for a lifetime.

Wounded warrior Taniki Richard.

“If I can be a part of an organization that helps people heal and find peace, then the end of my service is not the end. I’m just serving in a new way now.”

Wounded Warrior
Taniki Richard

WHAT'S NEW AT WWP

Super Bowl Experience Strengthens Veteran Connections

More Than a Game: Super Bowl Experience Strengthens Veteran Connections

The thrill of attending a Super Bowl is an unforgettable experience. But for some veterans, the most powerful part of a moment like this isn’t what happens on the field; it’s the connections they feel with one another.  

WWP Applauds VA On Decision To Halt Interim Final Rule

Wounded Warrior Project Applauds VA on Decision to Halt Interim Final Rule

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has issued the following statement on the decision of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to halt enforcement of its interim final rule, Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication.

Finding Peace After Trauma And Cancer

Finding Peace After Trauma and Cancer

“I would get blown up 10 more times before going through what I did with cancer.” When Army veteran Dan Nevins says this out loud, people are often shocked by his frankness.

How One Veteran Couple Rebuilt Their Relationship And Found Healing Together

Living with PTSD: How One Veteran Couple Rebuilt Their Relationship and Found Healing Together

Although Jackie and Randy Price both proudly served in the United States Navy, their love story didn’t begin on a ship. Instead, their paths crossed at a Virginia church where Randy was working after his military service. At the time, Jackie was still on active duty but looking for ways to serve outside of her uniform.

Hiking Toward Healing One Ruck At A Time

Hiking Toward Healing, One Ruck at a Time

Right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, one foot in front of the other, repeat for mile after mile. Rucking started as a training exercise for Melvin when he served in the Army.  These days, rucking — hiking or marching with a weighted vest or backpack — has become far more than a march to benefit his physical health. And on the highway to a healthier life, he’s not alone. 

Wounded warrior Sean Karpf wearing a red WWP polo and smiling.

“Wounded Warrior Project doesn’t just help with one aspect of a Warrior’s life; it’s very well rounded. It’s not just handing out money. They are a hand up, not a handout.”

Wounded Warrior
Sean Karpf