Wounded Warrior Project's Impact

Wounded Warrior Project, White House Celebrate and Honor Warriors at Annual Soldier Ride

Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today. As part of her Joining Forces initiative to support military and veteran families, Dr. Biden welcomed and honored over 25 warriors, their family members, and caregivers alongside the American public. WWP's Soldier Ride at the White House began in 2008.

Benefits Delivery at Discharge Allows Active-Duty Service Members to Get a Head Start on VA Claims

The VA’s Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program allows injured active-duty service members to apply for VA disability compensation benefits 180 to 90 days before separation. During this time, VA can review medical records, schedule mandatory exams, and evaluate claims. That way, when the service member provides discharge paperwork, like their DD214, a lot of the legwork that goes into a VA claim is already complete.

Taking on Trauma: What Loved Ones Need to Know About Secondary PTSD

Jenna Malone was helping her husband Issac navigate his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when she began to notice her behavior changing. Eventually, Jenna learned she was experiencing secondary trauma symptoms – also known as indirect trauma. These symptoms affect family members and caregivers of veterans managing PTSD.

Wounded Warrior Project Continues to Adapt as Veterans’ Needs Evolve

The needs of the post-9/11 veteran community are vast, and WWP™ is continuously working to meet these needs with an emphasis on mental health, physical health and wellness, financial readiness, connection, and advocacy. WWP has served nearly 2 million veterans and their families as of the end of fiscal year 2023. Here’s a look at the evolution of some life-changing programs and services WWP provides.

“We Signed Up, Too” – Lessons Learned as a Military Child

Growing up as the daughter of an Air Force veteran wounded in service, Sinaiyah Emami, 15, often took pen to paper to capture her feelings. After a particularly stressful time in mid-2023, the aspiring journalist began to wonder if she could use her writing to raise awareness of the invisible wounds many service members return home with and the effect they can have on their families.