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Rush Truck Centers launches special sweepstakes for the chance to win the final Peterbilt Model 389 ever produced; proceeds to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million in an auction hosted by Peterbilt and attended by its dealer body at the 2023 Peterbilt dealer meeting.

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  • Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million in an auction hosted by Peterbilt and attended by its dealer body at the 2023 Peterbilt dealer meeting.
  • Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers will donate the full amount of the winning bid to two additional charitable organizations: Truckers Against Trafficking and Wreaths Across America.
  • Peterbilt will contribute the full retail price of the truck – $250,000 and Rush Truck Centers will contribute the remaining $1,250,000 evenly between the two organizations.
  • On December 22, 2023, we produced the last Model 389,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.

Wounded Warrior Project Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Veterans Agenda

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.

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  • Warriors On Capitol Hill This Week Advocating for Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Access to Care
    WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen.
  • Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.
  • Congress hears from many organizations about many different issues, but our lawmakers need to ensure our country makes good on the promises we make to our veterans."
  • WWP will continue to serve the post-9/11 generation of injured veterans and will work with elected leaders, policymakers, and the warrior community to support our nation's heroes.

Wounded Warrior Project Announces Walter E. Piatt Will Become Chief Executive Officer in March 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024. In August 2023, WWP announced the planned retirement of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Linnington. Linnington will continue as CEO until Piatt joins.

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  • Piatt Will Succeed Retiring CEO Michael S. Linnington
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen.
  • Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • "We are honored Lt. General Walter Piatt is choosing to continue his life of service with Wounded Warrior Project," said Board Chair Lt. Gen.
  • "I am honored and humbled to join Wounded Warrior Project and help continue the important work of providing wounded veterans hope and purpose," said Lt. Gen.

Veteran Heals Mind and Body Through Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Cycling

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.

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  • Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.
  • His unexpected path to healing came through adaptive cycling with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® .
  • Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https:// www.multivu.com/players/English/9198751-wounded-warrior-project-soldier-...
    "I first met Wounded Warrior Project when an outreach coordinator came to visit me in the hospital, and he was an amputee," Mark shared.
  • The multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers warriors by increasing skills, building confidence in achieving goals, and connecting with their communities and each other.

Verizon Business announces donations to Wounded Warrior Project, Bunker Labs

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Verizon Business will donate $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) , which offers free, life-changing mental, financial, and physical health programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families, and $20,000 to Bunker Labs , an organization dedicated to providing community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.

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  • Verizon Business will donate $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) , which offers free, life-changing mental, financial, and physical health programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families, and $20,000 to Bunker Labs , an organization dedicated to providing community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.
  • “Today there are nearly 20 million veterans in the United States who, at some point in their lives, wore the uniform of our nation,” said Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business.
  • “Verizon is an exciting partner we’re thrilled to welcome to the Bunker Labs family,” said Blake Hogan, CEO of Bunker Labs.
  • “Supporters like Verizon enable Wounded Warrior Project to transform the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities.”
    Verizon also provides active-duty military, veterans and their families with access to exclusive benefits and discounts.

U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes Wounded Warrior Project as Veteran Employer of Choice

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor recognized Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a veteran employer of choice for the third consecutive year.
  • The Department of Labor recognized WWP for hiring nearly 90 veterans in 2022, which was about a third of the organization's total employees hired during the year.
  • Our veteran employees demonstrate these qualities daily and are an asset to Wounded Warrior Project."
  • "We are grateful for our veteran employees and their contributions to our mission to honor and empower wounded warriors."

20 Years of Celebrating Veterans Day for Wounded Warrior Project

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Veterans Day, and every day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) honors those who have selflessly served their country, often putting themselves in harm's way to defend the freedoms citizens enjoy. This year, WWP is honoring the service and sacrifice of all veterans in a special way.

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  • Though Veterans Day happens once a year, honoring veterans is a year-round effort at Wounded Warrior Project.
  • Wounded Warrior Project was founded 20 years ago to honor the sentiment behind Veterans Day, and we remain committed to serving post-9/11 wounded veterans, along with their families, throughout the year and for decades to come."
  • Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally a day to recognize the call for peace by the Germans on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month," and honor World War I veterans.
  • Communities nationwide come together each year to recognize and honor veterans on Veterans Day.

Scholarship Recipients “Transformed” during MCEC’s Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Activities and lessons were provided by West Point personnel and cadets, the American Red Cross, and the Military Child Education Coalition.

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  • Activities and lessons were provided by West Point personnel and cadets, the American Red Cross, and the Military Child Education Coalition.
  • “I was able to build my leadership skills during the week while making relationships that will last a lifetime.
  • In 2021, former Chief of Staff of the Army, General (Retired) Dennis Reimer established the Suzy Carlton Student Leadership and Civic Responsibility Award in conjunction with FHSLP.
  • Her legacy lives on in our hearts and in the spirit of this leadership program.

Wounded Warrior Project Partners with The Honor Foundation Once Again For 2023

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honor Foundation (THF), a unique transition institute that serves U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) by providing a clear process for their transition from military to civilian careers, announced today that it has been named by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as a community partner grant recipient for 2023-2024.

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  • The Honor Foundation has been named a community partner and grant recipient, continuing a five-year partnership between the two non-profits.
  • This continues a legacy of support between the two non-profit organizations, who have been community partners since 2018.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project and THF share a common goal to build a network of support for our veterans.
  • For more information about The Honor Foundation, its locations, and its mission, visit https://www.honor.org .

Wounded Warrior Project Invites Streamers to Support Veterans During Warrior Week

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is inviting people across the country to join seven days of livestreaming activities to support wounded warriors and their families. Now in its fourth year, Warrior Week will run during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 6-12) and fuel WWP's free, life-changing programs and services.

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  • Now in its fourth year, Warrior Week will run during the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 6-12) and fuel WWP's free, life-changing programs and services .
  • Warrior Week provides supporters a unique and fun way to join that mission – right from the comfort of their homes.
  • Whether it's a stream playing video games or sharing hobbies like crafting, fishing, or fitness, Warrior Week streamers help WWP honor and empower America's injured veterans.
  • Warrior Week also empowers streamers like Mazards to raise awareness of the challenges veterans face and how WWP is supporting them.