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Warrior Tyshawn Jenkins holds a jacket that features the Tuskegee Airmen insignia in front of a blue biplane with yellow wings.

Celebrating Black History Month

A single moment sparked a lifetime of service. After meeting a Tuskegee Airman, Tyshawn Jenkins followed in their footsteps. Explore the courage of the first Black military pilots, and the legacy they inspire.

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Warrior Anthony Villareal sits with his wife and two sons outside on a large rock under the shade of a tree.

2025 Was a Year of Progress and Impact

Thanks to a grateful nation, WWP delivered critical programs and services to more than 300,000 warriors and their families this past year.

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Empowering Veterans Through Programs, Services, and Advocacy

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to the total well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their families. From mental health and physical wellness to VA benefits assistance, peer support, and more, we’re changing the way our nation cares for veterans and helping them thrive for a lifetime.

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Wounded warrior James Rivera wearing a WWP t-shirt and holding an American flag.

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Wounded warrior Mark Lalli sitting on a wheelchair at Quantum Leap Farm while petting horses.

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“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.”

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Taniki Richard

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WHAT'S NEW AT WWP

Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen: The First African American Military Pilots

As the role of Black soldiers grew, so did their demand for equal training and respect. During World War II, many African American service members wanted to join the Army Air Corps and learn to fly. Their push for change helped create a new chapter in history: the Tuskegee Airmen — the first African American military pilots and their support crews.

'I’m Still Here:' How An Air Force Captain Turned Doubt Into Drive

The eldest son of eight children, Tyshawn often heard others share their opinions about his future. Teachers and authority figures questioned his potential and dismissed possibilities before he could discover what fit. As a teenager growing up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, those messages followed him. But eventually, those doubts empowered him.

Embassy of the State of Qatar Honors Service and Sacrifice of Veterans

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) received a $1 million donation from the Embassy of the State of Qatar to provide adaptive sports opportunities to warriors in Florida. This donation will help veterans stay active, improve their fitness, and support their overall well-being through adaptive sports like cycling, surfing, sled hockey, and wheelchair rugby.

Wounded Warrior Project Honors Military Service Across 250 Years of U.S. History

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) is marking the milestone with initiatives that honor military service and highlight the courage and resilience of our nation's veterans.

Wounded Warrior Project Receives $15 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Strengthen Services to Veterans

Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved a $15 million grant to Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) that will help strengthen its ability to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

“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