A group of warriors gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, for an event to demonstrate the power of connection. Many warriors struggle with isolation, and sometimes joining a group activity can be a hard thing.
Warrior Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins did the hard thing of reaching out for help when it came to his mental health and wellness after service.
Women warriors gather for the Women Warriors Summit in Washington, DC, to discuss with lawmakers the issues and legislation important to women veterans.
Warriors and family support members expand their comfort zones by participating in equine-assisted learning and a yoga class at Michael’s Foundation in Clermont, Florida.
Warrior John Goubeaux transformed his life with the help of WWP, and caught the cycling bug after participating in a Soldier Ride in 2015.
Warrior Mark Lalli rides an adaptive bicycle. After losing his leg in an Army training helicopter accident, Mark has discovered new ways to do things through WWP's Physical Health and Wellness programs.
Warrior Jason Ehrhart is part of WWP's Independence Program, which helps Jason work on different therapies and gets him out and about in the community.
Warrior Bill Geiger was strong enough to ask for help and attended Warrior Care Network to learn how to address and manage his PTSD from his military service.
A warrior climbs a rock wall at a WWP adaptive sports clinic in Park City, Utah.
A group of warriors attends a Physical Health and Wellness nutrition class in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to learn tips on healthy eating habits.
A group of warriors attends an adaptive sports clinic in Milwaukee to learn multiple new sports, including sled hockey.
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Warrior Eliot Winokur, 81, plans to participate in his fifth New York City SEAL Swim in August. For the last four years, he completed the 3.5-mile swim in the Hudson River from Liberty State Park in New Jersey, to the Statue of Liberty, to Ellis Island, to Manhattan with a run to the World Trade Center.
Bilateral amputee warrior Mike Egan did a hard thing by beating a world record in November for the longest distance pushed in a wheelchair in 24 hours. He pushed 152 miles!
Warriors Loaman “Nelly” Nelson and Joe Lloyd step out of their comfort zone to participate in 10 different interviews with national media members on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco. They described their experience with Project Odyssey in the summer of 2025.
Warrior Erick Hernandez went outside of his comfort zone by trying wheelchair tennis, a new activity for him. Erick is part of the Independence Program and said he normally avoids events when he fears he might fail.
However, at a WWP clinic he learned how to play, enjoyed the challenge, and was even part of a team that held the title “King of the Court” for several rounds.
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