Empowering Veterans Through Programs, Services, and Advocacy

The letter was from a high school student named Madison in the Florida Keys – a teenager Alana had never met, who wrote about her uncle dying at age 23 in the service. Madison wrote to Alana as part of a Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) effort to connect young people with veterans through letters of gratitude.

A third-generation service member, Jessica Roza’s call to serve began long before she put on the uniform. Her upbringing, marked by instability, constant change, and domestic violence, strengthened her resolve to make sure others had the support she did not and taught her the importance of stability, protection, and speaking up for those who need it.

Service came naturally to Josh Fohner. Even as a child, he sought ways to help others, whether through church activities or mission trips during high school. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, his desire to serve led him to enlist in the U.S. Navy.

At age 8, Dewayne White told everyone he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. But at 17, he enlisted in the Army. His love for comedy followed him, though. Laughter became a way to get through challenging days, including multiple deployments to Bosnia and Iraq.  

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) made a promise more than two decades ago to meet the needs of warriors and their families. That promise continues to guide the organization today, giving the military community a dependable place to turn when support is needed most.