Wounded Warrior Project's Impact

Melissa McMahon's journey from energetic child to U.S. Air Force captain and dedicated nurse included many challenges. Her road to healing wasn’t a straight path. It was a winding road of sharp turns and detours, hard lessons and unexpected triumphs. Through counseling, peer support, and a lot of trust, Melissa found healing and rebuilt a new life rooted in strength and resilience.

When you think of the military, you might picture high-tech gear and strict discipline, but there’s much more to the military than meets the eye. Sure, there’s danger, strategy, and strength, but there are other things that make the military unique.

In 2025 and 2026, Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) is taking its commitment to veterans to new heights, driving bold initiatives in front of Congress. These efforts advocate for the needs of wounded warriors and amplify their voices before policymakers to drive real change across the nation, shaping a stronger future for generations to come.

Dante said goodbye to his mom, Beth King, on his 5th birthday. Beth had enlisted in the Army and would be gone for 12 weeks for basic training before serving five years, including a deployment to Afghanistan when Dante was six. “I was the only caregiver he had known until I went into the military,” said Beth, a single mom who joined the Army to give her family a better life.

Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) is helping veterans better prepare for their financial future through an empowerment grant designed to build financial confidence and reduce financial stress. With support from the USAA Educational Foundation (USAAEF), this grant allows warriors to improve their financial skills in a timeframe that works for them.