Warriors

Wounded Warrior Project Research Uncovers Women Veterans' Needs

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Friday, March 12, 2021

WWP surveyed nearly 5,000 registered women warriors and held an additional 13 roundtable discussions with nearly 100 women veterans.

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  • WWP surveyed nearly 5,000 registered women warriors and held an additional 13 roundtable discussions with nearly 100 women veterans.
  • Less than half of women warriors agree the VA was able to meet their needs following military service.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project is committed to working with Congress and our partners to improve the quality of the support women warriors receive."
  • Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.

Dunham Family Honored with High Five Tour Vehicle

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

HURRICANE, Utah, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19.

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  • HURRICANE, Utah, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19.
  • Wounded Warriors Family Support presented Caleb and Christina Dunham of Hurricane, Utah, with a 2021 Chevy Traverse mobility-equipped vehicle Tuesday.
  • The Traverse will help the Dunhams transport their 9-year-old son Calen Dunham, who suffers from three rare genetic abnormalities.
  • Wounded Warriors Family Support will hit the road again in 2021 for its annual High Five Tour.

Author Camille Klump's new book "Four Paws and the End of My Tale" is a poignant story of love, service, and family told from the perspective of a beloved island dog

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

She has published her new book "Four Paws and the End of My Tale": a touching memoir of a loyal and loving canine companion.

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  • She has published her new book "Four Paws and the End of My Tale": a touching memoir of a loyal and loving canine companion.
  • "Four Paws and the End of My Tale" delivers a powerful ending to the Four Paws trilogy.
  • It describes how the canine hero, Woofy, adapts to life in the USA with his military family.
  • When his owners volunteer him to work with wounded warriors, he decides to prepare his own puppies for a life of loyalty, obedience, and service.

Warriors Heart Announces Collaboration with MTM | Watch for Limited Series Timepiece Collection

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Available exclusively at https://www.mtmwatch.com/warriors-heart , this collection of timepieces is seamlessly connected to the wearer, and those supported by Warriors Heart's facility.

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  • Available exclusively at https://www.mtmwatch.com/warriors-heart , this collection of timepieces is seamlessly connected to the wearer, and those supported by Warriors Heart's facility.
  • "MTM proudly stands by the efforts of the Warriors Heart Foundation to support programs that address the unmet needs of suffering service men and women (Military, Veterans and First Responders).
  • Available now through https://www.mtmwatch.com/warriors-heart , the Warriors Heart Warrior timepiece is the perfect addition to your collection; all while making a difference in the lives of our warriors and their families.
  • About Warriors Heart Foundation (Bandera, Texas)
    Warriors Heart Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) that accepts donations to help heal our protectors with their peers.

VT LandGroup Launches for Land Acquisition Nationwide

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Van Tuyl Companies has launched VT LandGroup , an entity dedicated to land acquisition initiatives.

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  • Van Tuyl Companies has launched VT LandGroup , an entity dedicated to land acquisition initiatives.
  • The company will operate in unison with its sister company VanTrust Real Estate to seek and acquire land nationwide in various stages, from raw land to fully entitled/developed land, over a full spectrum of uses.
  • Current market conditions have accelerated opportunities to acquire land across the nation, said Chris Haines, president of VT LandGroup.
  • VT LandGroup will be based in Phoenix, AZ, with an additional office in Kansas City, MO.

GovX Donates Over $7,000 to Veteran Non-Profit Workshops for Warriors

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Workshops for Warriors imbues the warrior's character in U.S. manufacturing.

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  • Workshops for Warriors imbues the warrior's character in U.S. manufacturing.
  • "Workshops for Warriors is honored by GovX's continued support," said WFW Founder & CEO Hernn Luis y Prado.
  • "At a difficult time for the Unites States, it's especially powerful to watch the GovX community step up to support the veterans of Workshops for Warriors," said Alan Cole, GovX CEO.
  • If you are interested in enrolling in the next Workshops for Warriors term, visit their website, wfw.org, and fill out an application .

Warriors Heart launches New 'Warriors Anonymous', a sanctioned A.A. Twelve Step specialty meeting for Military, Veterans, First Responders and EMS

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Monday, May 11, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Warriors Heart launches Warriors Anonymous (W.A.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Warriors Heart launches Warriors Anonymous (W.A.
  • Once a meeting is scheduled, hosts are encouraged to send their meeting dates and times to Warriors Heart for the Global W.A.
  • W.A.
  • does NOT do, the manual, logo and other guidelines, visit the Warriors Anonymous program page created by Warriors Heart and the W.A.

Book Excellence Awards Honors Ian Crouch's Historical Novel, "A Pyrrhic Victory"

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Monday, April 6, 2020

His book was named a Finalist in the Historical Fiction Category for the 2020 Book Excellence Awards.

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  • His book was named a Finalist in the Historical Fiction Category for the 2020 Book Excellence Awards.
  • The highly researched book was chosen by the international book awards competition over hundreds of entries from around the world, noting its high-quality writing, design, and market appeal.
  • "A Pyrrhic Victory" refers to one that comes at such a cost that it threatens to destroy the victor.
  • "This award-winning book conveys the triumphs of ambitious warriors who fought epic battles in the centuries before Christ.

Virtual Programs Available for Wounded Warriors

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

"In the past week, Wounded Warrior Project teammates across the nation have developed and are now offering innovative virtual programs, so that warriors and their loved ones stay physically engaged and mentally resilient from home."

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  • "In the past week, Wounded Warrior Project teammates across the nation have developed and are now offering innovative virtual programs, so that warriors and their loved ones stay physically engaged and mentally resilient from home."
  • In a WWP survey of the wounded warriors it serves, 30% expressed physical activity is one of the things that helps them cope with stress and emotional concerns.
  • "We know social isolation is one of the most significant struggles wounded warriors deal with after serving their country," Jennifer said.
  • We encourage warriors to research all virtual offerings, find those that best suit their needs, and incorporate them into their new normal."

K9s For Warriors Aims to Lower "20 a Day" Veteran Suicide Rate

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Twenty veterans die by suicide each day, and K9s For Warriors trains rescue dogs and gives them a new purpose to help their warriors return to life with dignity and independence.

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  • Twenty veterans die by suicide each day, and K9s For Warriors trains rescue dogs and gives them a new purpose to help their warriors return to life with dignity and independence.
  • K9s For Warriors recognizes the life-saving power of these pups in their new mission statement:
    "K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence.
  • K9s For Warriors CEO, Rory Diamond, is proud to declare the organization's conscious effort to reducing the veteran suicide rate.
  • Two lives are transformed with each pairing: the veteran reduces his/her risk of suicide while the rescue dog receives a newfound purpose.