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San Antonio showed up BIG for Carry Forward! 👏 More than 1,800 participants helped raise more than $169,000 for warriors and their families. Thank you to our city sponsor, @USAA, and every volunteer and participant who made it happen! 🎸 Next stop: Nashville! Join us: wwp.news/4ybQlKI
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He knew how to call for help in combat. Learning how to ask for it himself was the difficult part. Marine veteran Juan Valdez shares how reaching out for support helped him find hope, purpose, and a path forward: wwp.news/4ybRkuv
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Fun outdoors + supporting warriors = a hole in one! Thanks to supporters Patti Canner and Tom Thetford, the Oneonta Charity Cup Golf Tournament brought together 140+ golfers earlier this year and raised more than $90,000 for warriors. In nine years, the event generated more than $400,000 to power life-changing programs. Want to golf to support warriors? Get started here: wwp.news/3V6fSGy
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Isolation can push a person to the edge. Army veteran Chanté Franco shares how isolation led her to withdraw from others and struggle with thoughts of suicide. Finding connection, support, and community helped her begin to find her way back.
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No one should have to carry life's toughest battles by themselves. This Suicide Prevention Month, Air Force veteran Melissa McMahon's journey reminds us that healing begins with connection.
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Over 100 women veterans flew to DC for the 2026 Women Warriors Summit and met with congressional offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for policies that directly affect their community. Learn more about WWP's women warriors initiative: wwp.news/3T0onSZ
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Army veteran Tonya Oxendine trained for months to climb Mount Kilimanjaro at age 60. After climbing for five days, she reached over 15,000 feet, but had to be medevaced due to altitude sickness. Read more: wwp.news/4rE2zJL

Veteran Realizes Strength Isn’t About Reaching the Summit

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/newsroom/featured-stories/veteran-learns-strength-isn-t-always-about-reaching-the-summit

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From warrior to advocate to changemaker. Dawn Halfaker found strength beyond injury with Wounded Warrior Project and later helped lead our mission as a board member. We're proud to honor her with the 2026 Courage Award.
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Veteran Buddy Check Week is a reminder that meaningful connections start with a simple outreach. Take a moment to check in with a veteran in your life. Listening, showing up, and staying connected can make a lasting impact.
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Every veteran's story is different. That's why suicide prevention requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. See how WWP is working to build more pathways to hope: wwp.news/4cXfr7F
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Don’t miss "The Call to Serve: 25 Years After 9/11," a one-hour special reflecting on the lasting impact of 9/11 through the stories of 8 warriors who answered the nation's call to serve. Watch it on @NEWSMAX, Sat & Sun at 4 pm ET.
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Carry Forward San Antonio is one week away! Will we see you there? Check out the different ways to participate and join us on September 26. Sign up: wwp.news/4xTXIWZ
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"The Call to Serve: 25 Years After 9/11" reflects on the lasting impact of 9/11 through the stories of 8 warriors who answered the nation's call to serve, including Army veterans Chris Hoff and Antoinette Wallace. Watch this one-hour special on @NEWSMAX, Sat & Sun at 4 pm ET.
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Earlier this week, we held our annual Courage Awards & Benefit Dinner, presented by @GoldmanSachs. We recognized the extraordinary individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to help us support warriors. Read about the award recipients: wwp.news/3VCZWvr
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Happy 79th Birthday to the U.S. Air Force! 🇺🇸 ✈️ Today, we honor the Airmen, past and present, whose service, dedication, and innovation have helped protect our nation for generations.
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Army veteran Tina Waggoner once believed suicide was her only way forward. Today, she's sharing her story of survival, healing, and hope to remind other veterans that asking for help is a sign of strength. You don't have to face it alone.
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Marine veteran Zach Tidwell survived a suicide attempt that left him blind and deaf in one ear. Today, he's creating accessible technology to help others and sharing his story to give hope to those who may be struggling. Read more: wwp.news/4gQ88Q4
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You can hear more of Zach's story on the At The Water's Edge podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=GEvVQLyf…

He Wanted to Die. Surviving Changed Everything

Zach Tidwell enlisted in the Marine Corps wanting to go to war — an...

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Are you a journalist covering veterans' issues? Applications are now open for the 2026 Wounded Warrior Project Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans, presented by @NatPress. Deadline: Sept. 30. Apply here: nationalpress.org/awards/wou…

APPLY: Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans - National Press...

NPF's Wounded Warrior Project Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans elevate the discourse around veterans’ affairs in the media. Apply by Sept. 30, 2026.

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Talking openly about suicide can help save lives. Knowing the warning signs, asking direct questions, and offering support can make a difference. Learn more: wwp.news/3Uy6r2s
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