Wounded Warrior Project's Impact

Love After War: Couple Leans on Each Other – and Wounded Warrior Project – To Improve Relationship

Shea Hughes remembers when her husband Scott returned from an outing with other veterans from Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP). “He comes back, and there is this new excitement. And he said it would be great if we could do it as a couple,” she said.

Wounded Warrior Project Reports Mental Health a Top Service for Veteran Families and Caregivers

Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023. In recognition of Month of the Military Caregiver and Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 10, WWP™ recognizes the silent sacrifices and challenges faced by those supporting our nation's wounded veterans and service members.

Wounded Warrior Project Shares Suicide Prevention Strategies at AAS24 Conference

One of the largest veterans nonprofits shares suicide risk reduction strategies at one of the leading conferences on suicide prevention this week. Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) will offer insights applicable to veterans and others at risk.

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.