Key Findings
For many WWP warriors, issues like service-related injuries and chronic pain can make it difficult to get healthy amounts of sleep and physical activity.
Mental Health
Spiritual Well-being
Social Connection
Financial Wellness
Physical Health
Mental Health
of warriors reported PTSD and more than half presented with moderate to severe PTSD symptoms at the time of the survey.
77%
of warriors reported symptoms of one or more mental health conditions.
63%
warriors reported having suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months.
28%
I knew I needed someone to say, “I got you.” I found people who could put me on their shoulders and carry me while I found my own footing.”
of warriors are considered obese, based on BMI greater or equal to 30, which continues to be a concern for warriors’ quality of life.
50%
of warriors reported sleep problems, making it the top-reported health issue.
83%
of warriors reported that pain interfered with their enjoyment of life.
76%
Key Findings
For many WWP warriors, issues like service-related injuries and chronic pain can make it difficult to get healthy amounts of sleep and physical activity.
Physical Health
of warriors reported that their debts (excluding a mortgage), were unmanageable.
75%
Warrior unemployment rate — higher than the U.S. veteran population, the U.S. general population, and the U.S. general population with a disability.
12.4%
of warriors reported they struggled to make ends meet in the past 12 months.
67%
Key Findings
WWP warriors continue to experience higher rates of unemployment and financial strain.
Financial Wellness
of warriors said they are lonely, which has increased over the last three surveys.
68%
of warriors reported their physical or emotional health interfered with social activities during the past four weeks.
38%
of warriors reported they sometimes or often feel isolated.
79%
Key Findings
Veterans often struggle to make connections after service. Many WWP warriors report they feel isolated, lack companionship and feel lonely.
Social Connection
increases likelihood of higher resiliency from trauma.
Previous Combat Deployment
of warriors report they are able to adapt when changes occur.
50%
of warriors said they have a greater appreciation for the value of their life as a result of their traumatic experiences.
38%
Key Findings
Spiritual well-being can help warriors face situations in a positive manner, overcome difficulties, and improve their quality of life.
Spiritual
Wounded Warrior
Tonya Oxendine
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Wounded Warrior
Beth King
I’m not just playing sports. I’m bettering myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. WWP gave me a community of people who understand the struggle is real.”
Read his story
Wounded Warrior
Arnulfo Dauto
There's no need to put yourself through any more hardship than you need to go through. My whole mission now is to help as many veterans as I can.”
Read his story
Wounded Warrior
Jake Norotsky
It’s about helping veterans understand that you are never truly alone, even in the darkest times. Your brothers and sisters are there right beside you.”
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Pele Hunkin
I became grateful for every circumstance I went through in life because it shaped me into who I am today. I learned to embrace all the imperfections of me.”
Wounded Warrior
Tonya Oxendine
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression remain the top service-related health issues among WWP warriors.
Read her story
Read her story
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Wounded Warrior
Beth king
Read his story
Wounded Warrior
Arnulfo Dauto
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Wounded Warrior
Jake Norotsky
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Pele Hunkin
Spiritual Well-being
Social Connection
Financial Wellness
Physical Health
Mental Health
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Tonya Oxendine
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Tonya Oxendine
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Beth King
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Beth King
Key Findings
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression remain the top service-related health issues among WWP warriors.
Mental Health
Spiritual Well-being
Social Connection
Financial Wellness
Physical Health
Mental Health
of warriors reported PTSD and more than half presented with moderate to severe PTSD symptoms at the time of the survey.
77%
of warriors reported symptoms of one or more mental health conditions.
63%
Wounded Warrior
Tonya Oxendine
warriors reported having suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months.
28%
I knew I needed someone to say, “I got you.” I found people who could put me on their shoulders and carry me while I found my own footing.”
of warriors are considered obese, based on BMI greater or equal to 30, which continues to be a concern for warriors’ quality of life.
50%
of warriors reported sleep problems, making it the top-reported health issue.
83%
of warriors reported that pain interfered with their enjoyment of life.
76%
Key Findings
For many WWP warriors, issues like service-related injuries and chronic pain can make it difficult to get healthy amounts of sleep and physical activity.
Physical Health
of warriors reported that their debts (excluding a mortgage), were unmanageable.
75%
Warrior unemployment rate — higher than the U.S. veteran population, the U.S. general population, and the U.S. general population with a disability.
12.4%
of warriors reported they struggled to make ends meet in the past 12 months.
67%
Key Findings
WWP warriors continue to experience higher rates of unemployment and financial strain.
Financial Wellness
of warriors said they are lonely, which has increased over the last three surveys.
68%
of warriors reported their physical or emotional health interfered with social activities during the past four weeks.
38%
of warriors reported they sometimes or often feel isolated.
79%
Key Findings
Veterans often struggle to make connections after service. Many WWP warriors report they feel isolated, lack companionship and feel lonely.
Social Connection
increases likelihood of higher resiliency from trauma.
Previous Deployment
of warriors report they are able to adapt when changes occur.
50%
of warriors said they have a greater appreciation for the value of their life as a result of their traumatic experiences.
38%
Key Findings
Spiritual well-being can help warriors face situations in a positive manner, overcome difficulties, and improve their quality of life.
Spiritual
Wounded Warrior
Tonya Oxendine
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
beth king
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Beth King
I’m not just playing sports. I’m bettering myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. WWP gave me a community of people who understand the struggle is real.”
Wounded Warrior
Arnulfo Dauto
Read his story
Wounded Warrior
Arnulfo Dauto
There's no need to put yourself through any more hardship than you need to go through. My whole mission now is to help as many veterans as I can.”
Wounded Warrior
Jake Norotsky
Read his story
Wounded Warrior
Jake Norotsky
It’s about helping veterans understand that you are never truly alone, even in the darkest times. Your brothers and sisters are there right beside you.”
Wounded Warrior
Pele Hunkin
Read her story
Wounded Warrior
Pele Hunkin
I became grateful for every circumstance I went through in life because it shaped me into who I am today. I learned to embrace all the imperfections of me.”
