VIDEO: President Trump Welcomes America’s Wounded Warriors

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

For many veterans, returning to civilian life can be a difficult transition. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is there to help.

WWP’s mission is to “to honor and empower Wounded Warriors,” which they accomplish by connecting veterans, their families, and caregivers to peers, programs, and communities that can help. The organization provides free mental health and wellness programs, physical health and wellness activities, career and benefits counseling, and special support for severely injured veterans.

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In other words, WWP empowers warriors to live life on their own terms.

Now nearly a decade and a half old, Soldier Ride is one of WWP’s largest events. Described as a “four-day cycling experience,” these rides are held in communities across the country, with WWP providing hand cycles, trikes, and bicycles for participants with varying physical needs. The ride is designed to challenge veterans both physically and mentally, providing a bonding opportunity with other service members.

 

U.S. Presidents have hosted participating wounded veterans since President George W. Bush in 2008. Last April, President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and the First and Second Ladies welcomed 54 warriors to the White House before their ride. On April 26, President Trump will once again host a number of Soldier Riders at the White House ahead of their 2018 event.

As the warriors start their ride in Washington, D.C., they will not only work together, develop camaraderie, and build mental and physical strength. As they ride through the city, they will also spread awareness about the sometimes difficult lives of America’s veterans.

“Each of you has forged in battle the sacred bonds of loyalty that link our people together,” President Trump said before last year’s Soldier Ride. “Our country, our values, our very way of life, endures because of you, and it endures because brave Americans raise up in every generation . . . to fight for this country and to defend its citizens with every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears in their bodies.”

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james
james
5 years ago

the wwp has been caught throwing huge parties labeled a retreats and it’s executives are getting 6 digit saleries. only a small percentage of the millions they collect actually get to the warriors. they waste the rest most of the actual wounded warrior trasitions funded by Dod.

Mooch
Mooch
5 years ago
Reply to  james

Huge Parties found to be false news started by and perpetuated by liberals . Also smeared the names of the People that started the program who eventually stepped down even though an investigation proved NO wrong doing by them. As far as funding goes the WWP is fully funded solely by private donations. NO tax dollars fund this program. It is a 501 non profit. Please get your facts straight about this program before you start spouting false narratives about this wonderful program.

Freda
Freda
5 years ago

I wonder what the left socialist nazi party has planned for this event?

POGO
POGO
5 years ago
Reply to  Freda

OH ! They Will Find Something 2 Knit Pick About ! WE SHOULD PUT MS-13 TO Work WITH A BOUNTY ON ALL THE FKN FAKE NEWS SOURCES & COMMUNISTS HATE SPEECH TRUMP HATERS !!

deyreal
deyreal
5 years ago

Thank you President Trump for acknowledging the personal sacrifice done by this American Heroes for our Nation!

ABUTOM
ABUTOM
5 years ago

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POGO
POGO
5 years ago
Reply to  ABUTOM

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JOY
JOY
5 years ago

GOD BLESS TRUMP

zee
zee
5 years ago

> Just so ya ‘know’ Mr. President – my sister Barbara, was V. Involved w/ DoD
in the Wounded Warrior Program in Alaska. That ‘particular program ‘ diminished.
> Thank you for Caring so much. smz/mi

raygun
raygun
5 years ago

Freedom is NOT Free, it must be bought and paid for with Service, Sacrifice, Blood, Pain, Sweat and Tears. US Navy vet, 1966-1969; HM, FMF Corpsman “Doc” (USMC, PH); the “Big E” (CVN-65), USS Repose (AH-16), USS Lexington (CVT-16); Anchors Aweigh, Semper Fi, Ooorah.

Geneww38
Geneww38
5 years ago

Amazing … Like our president has nothing else to do in his spare time amidst N. Korea, Obama-Gate, Mueller-Gate, Uranium-Gate and a rebellious house and senate.
Pray for our president, cabinet, government and “We the People”.

Carl J Bujan Jr
Carl J Bujan Jr
5 years ago

WEll done Mr. President. We all know the democrats hate the police and our military.

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