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

Where Did NORAD Santa Claus Tracker Come From

Where Did NORAD’s Santa Claus Tracker Come From?

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has a serious job protecting our seas and skies from enemy invasions. But did you know it also tracks the movements of a certain jolly man in a red suit and his nine reindeer?

Nels Matson Cross Country Run Honors Veterans

3,063 Miles for a Mission: Nels Matson’s Cross-Country Run Honors Veterans, Inspires a Nation

In the closing hours of a beautiful fall evening, Nels Matson stood triumphantly on the steps of New York City Hall, completing a 46-day, 17-hour, and 26-minute journey that began on the other side of the country.

A Veteran Journey Of Resilience Through Jiu Jitsu

A Veteran’s Journey of Resilience Through Jiu-Jitsu

Eric Trinidad’s decision to join the military was deeply personal. After the loss of his cousin in the 9/11 attacks, he enlisted in the Army the following year, determined to serve.

WWP Showcases Adventure Based Mental Health Support For Military At Association Of Experiential Learning Conference

Wounded Warrior Project Showcases Adventure-Based Mental Health Support for Military at Association of Experiential Learning Conference

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will present its innovative approach to addressing military mental health, focusing on adventure-based learning at the Association for Experiential Education's (AEE) 52nd Annual International Experiential Education Conference.

The First Native American Female Lost In Combat

Hopi Hero, Lori Ann Piestewa: The First Native American Female Lost in Combat

Lori Ann Piestewa enlisted in the Army in 2001 as a single mom, raising a 4-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. She was the daughter of a Vietnam veteran and the granddaughter of a World War II veteran. Serving her country was her calling – she even served as a commanding officer of Junior ROTC in high school.

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