Cpl Jacob Whipkey, is currently serving his fourth year in the U.S. Army, 101st ABN division, stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He is currently attached to the Warrior Transition Unit where he is undergoing medical treatment for his wounds. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds he received while serving his second tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His second tour was cut short on November 18, 2007, when he was wounded while under fire in Samara Iraq. Cpl Whipkey was born and raised in Boswell a small town in Western Pennsylvania where he graduated from North Star High School and left one week later for basic training at Ft Benning, Georgia. Jacob is a successful fisherman and hunter and has harvested, small game, fall and spring turkeys, wild boar, white tail deer and bear in his hunting lifetime.

Jake is featured in several pictures at the following link: http://www.stripes.com/07/nov07/bombers/

WWIA Associates are selected by the Founder based on their commitment and demonstrated potential in helping the WWIA accomplish its mission. All of these heroes are volunteers and exceptional men.