When I first met John he grabbed us off the plane in Jacksonville and we got a hotel. John was easy to talk to and very enjoyable to be around. I met the other wounded guys and we immediately became brothers. The next day we d...
Brian Knapp
Corporal, USMC
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Salmon Barbecue
June 8, 2013
Concrete, WA
Charity Golf Outing
June 28, 2013
Winneconne, WI
Middletown Sportsmen’s Club Fundraiser
June 29, 2013
Middletown OH
Craig Carp
Craig Carp served in the United States Marine Corps from June 2001 to February 2010 and conducted three combat deployments to Iraq in 2003, 2004, and 2006. Craig was Medically Retired in 2010 for PTSD, TBI, and other physical ailments, that hin...
WWIA and Assembly Products partner together for the 2013 racing season!
"Take no prisoners!"
Assembly Products
"Fasteners for Industry"
Wounded Warriors in Action
Established in 2007, the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Apollo Beach Florida. The WWIA is dedicated to serving our nation's combat wounded, Purple Heart recipients, by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities.
Our Mission
The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc. (WWIA) serves our Nation’s combat wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities as a means to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors.
Our Situation
The country has been at war, now, for over ten years.
As of 13 January 2013, the total number of service members Wounded in Action was 50,409 from OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and OPERATION NEW DAWN (OND). See U.S. Casualty Report
These men and women are our Nation’s most treasured asset. Hunting and fishing provide excellent opportunities to assist our wounded veterans in recovering – mentally, physically, and spiritually from their war experiences.
The WWIA Goals
- Increase Self-Reliance
- Bolster Self-Confidence
- Enjoy the Great Outdoors
- Promote Spiritual Healing and Wellness
- Instill a Sense of Belonging
Oshkosh North's newest hall of fame member
theNorthwestern.com - Ashwinraj Karthikeyan
After much discussion North’s hall of fame committee has decided upon a new Hall of Fame member. Retired Lieutenant Colonel John J. McDaniel was nominated this past year for his outstandin...
The WWIA is proud to be a part of the
Ruger M77 22-250 All-Weather Hawkeye Rifle Drawing on November 17th
Congratulations to PFC Brian Hughs from Hinesville, GA winner of the MO-KAN Ducks-N-Bucks 2012 Raffle Brian won a new Ruger M77 22-250 All-Weather Hawkeye Rifle.
A special thanks to Ruger and everyone who is supporting our event.
Phelps Fishing Jamboree
June 20, 2013 - June 23, 2013
RACING - Milwaukee Mile
July 08, 2013 - July 09, 2013
RACING - Lucas Oil Raceway
July 26, 2013 - July 26, 2013
Ohio: Lake Erie Trophy Walleye and Perch fishing
August 02, 2013 - August 05, 2013
Lake Superior Charter Fishing Trip
August 04, 2013 - August 06, 2013
