Wounded warrior Anthony Villareal stands on a tree-lined path while wearing a white button-down shirt and holding an American flag.

Healing Through Connection: Anthony Villarreal

A single roadside bomb nearly ended his life — but for Marine veteran Anthony Villarreal, it became the start of a powerful journey toward healing and purpose.

Wounded warrior Maria Edwards wears a red WWP Fit t-shirt while smiling and holding an American Flag along a tree-lined path.

Resilience in Action: Maria Edwards

After facing the chaos of combat and the darkness that followed, Marine veteran Eric Delion discovered that healing begins when you stop fighting alone. 

Wounded warrior Eric Delion stands in front of a stony brook surrounded by trees, appearing to be deep in thought while his hands are in his pockets.

Beyond the Front Lines: Eric Delion

After facing the chaos of combat and the darkness that followed, Marine veteran Eric Delion discovered that healing begins when you stop fighting alone.

Wounded warrior Melissa McMahon standing outdoors holding her dog.

Encouraging Others: Melissa McMahon

In Afghanistan, Melissa cared for the injured while her hospital was fired upon by enemy rockets, leaving her with physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Wounded warrior Ray Andalio and his wife Deedra sitting on a motorcycle.

The Better Ride: Ray Andalio

While in Iraq, Navy corpsman Ray treated injured Marines and was exposed to significant trauma. When he came home, he found peace on his motorcycle.

Wounded warrior Chris Gordon smiling.

Adapting Through Sports: Chris Gordon

Army veteran Chris lost his leg in a blast in Iraq and wondered if he'd still be able to live a happy life as an amputee.

Wounded warrior Beth King sitting in a wheelchair, smiling in a track field.

Empowering Female Vets: Beth King

In 2011, while Beth was deployed to Afghanistan, the helicopter she was riding in took a direct hit from a rocket-propelled grenade.

Wounded warrior Aaron Cornelius wearing a WWP blue Polo and smiling.

Seeing Without Sight: Aaron Cornelius

Aaron saw a lot of combat while leading soldiers through three deployments in Iraq. But it wasn’t until his last that, as Aaron says, “all hell broke loose.”

Wounded warrior Tim Aponte standing outside.

Hooked on Healing: Tim Aponte

For 10 years, Tim loved serving in the Army. Days before he was due to return home, an explosion left him with a traumatic brain injury and a broken back.

Wounded warrior Taniki Richard standing outside and smiling.

A New Way to Serve: Taniki Richard

While on a helicopter to deliver equipment in Iraq, Taniki's team came under fire. Everyone returned safely, but her life soon spiraled out of control.

Why Our Mission Matters

The journey does not end for wounded warriors the day their uniforms come off for the last time. As their needs grow and evolve, they require an ever-changing level of support. Together, we can make a successful future not just a possibility for them, but a reality.

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