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Donation doubles capacity at a retreat for wounded warriors
A charity that sponsors a country retreat for wounded warriors and their families is doubling its capacity by building a second house with a donation from a local organization.
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Veteran running for wounded warriors nears finish line after month of marathons
A retired Marine running 31 marathons in 31 days to raise money for wounded warriors is nearing the finish line. Rob Jones’ 31st and final run takes place on the National Mall Saturday.
11 months ago -
Wounded warriors coach softball to children with similar challenges
A softball camp coached by wounded warriors teaches kids — who are also amputees — confidence, perseverance and, of course, softball.
1 year ago -
Members of military, their families get 2nd Thanksgiving in DC
Wounded warriors, service members and their families took part in the sixth annual Military Thanksgiving at Arena Stage in Southwest D.C.
2 years ago -
Nature as treatment? Road to healing PTSD is Green
Can time among the pines treat PTSD? A local effort is underway to prove that nature may be the best medicine for wounded service members.
2 years ago -
Wounded warriors compete in 2016 Invictus Games
Athletes from around the world converged in Florida to compete in the 2016 Invictus games, bringing together more than 500 wounded military competitors to take part in 10 sporting events. The games started May 8 and end May 12 at the ESPN World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
2 years ago -
Virginia retreat paves way for future of veteran care
A Virginia retreat is helping combat veterans recover from the psychological and physical scars of war through yoga, archery and group and family therapy.
3 years ago -
Prince Harry to promote Invictus Games in D.C. area
WASHINGTON — Britain’s Prince Harry will visit the D.C. area on Wednesday. He will attend an event to support an international wounded warriors competition, the Invictus Games, that will take place in the ESPN Sports Complex in…
3 years ago -
Virginia golf outing part of national push to aid wounded warriors
RESTON, Va. — One day, 140 golf courses, and 12,000 golfers. The so-called World’s Largest Golf Outing showcases coast-to-coast support for service members. Now in its fifth year, the WLGO hopes to raise $1 million for…
3 years ago -
Amputee vets join forces with NFL stars for charity softball game
It may be a softball game, but make no mistake, these vets are ready to rumble.
3 years ago -
Georgetown bakery opens with aim of helping veterans
The patriotic-themed Dog Tag Bakery on
Georgetown\’s Grace Street is part of a
larger program that assists wounded veterans earning their business degree at
the
nearby university.4 years ago -
After injury, local family on road to recovery
Master Sgt. Cedric King was injured in Afghanistan. His wife lauds Walter Reed hospital.
4 years ago -
From pups to healers: Companions change wounded warriors’ lives
Can a furry, four-legged creature really help save a life? Many
wounded warriors and their spouses say, \”yes.\”4 years ago -
Tough sledding: Wounded Warriors hit the ice
Before NHL training camps kicked into full gear Friday, a group of Wounded Warriors played a different kind of hockey game.
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U.S. Marines gather to honor their fallen comrades
A group of soldiers ran 170 miles to raise money for wounded warriors.
4 years ago
