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End of Combat Operations in Iraq
Soldier Loses Leg, Gains New MissionWWP team member Capt. Johathan Pruden (Retired) spoke with CNN's Ali Velshi on August 31 about the challenges wounded warriors face as they return home. Pruden was wounded in Iraq by an IED and now serves other wounded warriors through his position as an Area Outreach Coordinator with WWP. He travels throughout the southeastern United States visiting warriors dealing with wounds ranging from burns and the loss of limbs to the unseen, and often untreated, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Watch the clip! WWP teams up with Macy's Shop For A Cause
Wounded Warrior Project has partnered with Macy’s for the fifth annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event which will take place on October 16, 2010. Macy’s provides participating organizations with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. By purchasing a shopping pass, customers support Wounded Warrior Project and will receive a discount on purchases all day. Some exclusions apply, please see pass for details. Purchase your ticket today ! Support WWP August 30 – September 5 with eBay’s Give at Checkout
 If you’re purchasing an item on eBay between August 30 and September 5, don’t miss out on an easy opportunity to support WWP. During this seven day period, WWP will be one of the nonprofits featured in eBay’s Give at Checkout, which enables buyers to add a $1 donation or more to any eBay purchase when using PayPal. The option to give at checkout will appear on the right side of the final checkout window. Want to donate to WWP year-round? Visit WWP’s eBay Giving Works page, click Save As Favorite and you will always be prompted to make a contribution at checkout. You can even choose to Sell to Support Our Cause or Donate Now without making a purchase. Our After Action Report is hot off the press!
 In this edition you will meet wounded warriors Thomas Green, Mike Owens and Barry Albert, learn the top-10 things you should know about the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, and discover how “man’s best friend” is helping wounded warriors. Want to receive After Action Report via mail or electronically? Just sign up! You can even view past editions to hear more incredible warrior stories.
What's in the news for wounded warriors?
 Trying to keep up with the latest news concerning warriors can be a daunting task. We’ve created a News Room to keep you up-to-date with quick links to relevant articles about topics concerning warriors and Wounded Warrior Project. Hear warrior stories and read articles about the newest prosthetic knee, brain trauma, PTSD and everything WWP. You can even check out pictures from recent WWP events!
Team of Wounded Warriors Scale Mt. Kilimanjaro
 Reed Hoffman/Disabled Sports USA Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, one of the world's highest peaks, is an accomplishment in itself. We invite you to meet a team of wounded warriors who scaled the peak with a combination of five prosthetic legs. Injuries didn't slow down this inspiring crew!
Want to hear more? Watch an interview with Dan Nevins, one of the climbers and a WWP team member, and then take a look at our Facebook page to see what others are saying about the climb.
Program Spotlight - Project Odyssey
Project Odyssey is an outdoor rehabilitative retreat that provides warriors recovering from combat stress with adventure challenges and opportunities for peer support and group processing. In conjunction with the National Park Service, Project Odyssey takes place in a variety of geographical locations over the course of five days. Past event sites include Wildcatter Resort & Ranch in Graham, Texas; Marriott Cocoa Beach in Miami, Florida; National Ability Center, Park City, Utah; and Acadia National Park in Maine. Each location offers a unique experience and the program varies based on geographical resources.
President Obama Signs Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act!
Wounded Warrior Project applauds President Obama for signing into law a measure that, for the first time, will ensure that families of veterans severely wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan receive comprehensive, coordinated financial and other support that will enable them to provide these warriors with needed home-care. Enactment of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 has been the highest legislative priority for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), which worked with Congress for more than a year to win its passage.
Wounded Warriors Team Up with New Orleans Saints for "Virtual Rehabilitation"
 Twenty-two wounded warriors continued their path to recovery by working out with the New Orleans Saints live via webcam as part of the program "Rehabbing with the Troops." Sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance (AFI, www.afi.org), the 10-week rehabilitation program was developed by Pro vs. G.I. Joe, in partnership with the United Services Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).
Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director Named One of the "Top 50" Executives for 2010
 Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director Steven Nardizzi has been named one of the top 50 most influential executives in the non-profit sector by the latest issue of The Non-Profit Times. Over 250 nominees were reviewed and the group selected represents the industry's top thinkers, technology leaders and innovative minds.
Under Armour Launches UA Freedom Initiative
 Under Armour, the Baltimore-based leader in performance apparel, footwear and accessories today announced the July 2nd launch of UA Freedom™, a brand initiative developed to honor and support US military and public safety officials. Through the brand’s partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, Under Armour will create specially designed Wounded Warrior Project apparel that can be purchased through the UA Freedom website. A portion of these proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project and aid in their mission of honoring and empowering wounded warriors. Consumers will also have the opportunity to purchase an Under Armour Wounded Warrior Project Backpack that will be presented directly to an injured service member recovering in an overseas military hospital. Wounded Warrior Project Chooses USAA Bank for Co-Branded Credit Card
To raise awareness and help provide funding for the needs of severely injured service men and women, USAA Savings Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project will join forces to offer a credit card that helps fund WWP programs to support service members with traumatic war injuries.
Wounded warriors and their family members along with WWP supporters and contributors can now proudly carry the USAA Wounded Warrior Project World MasterCard. In addition to the co-branded credit card honoring wounded warriors, USAA announced that recipients of the Traumatic Servicemember's Group Life Insurance benefit will receive a free consultation with a USAA Certified Financial Planner.  CaringBridge® offers free personalized websites that allow people to stay in touch with family and friends during a health crisis, treatment and recovery. Interested in creating a WWP CaringBridge site? Click here. American Veterans with Brain Injuries (AVBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans who have suffered a brain injury while in service to our country. AVBI provides unique programs & services to address the specific needs of these veterans and their family caregivers.
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President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq. Today, Wounded Warrior Project stands committed to honor and empower wounded warriors; the service men and women injured while serving our country over the past seven years, as well as those injured in continuing operations in Afghanistan.
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