John- thank you so much for inviting me to come down and hunt with yourself, Jake, Josh, Lonnie and Michael. It has been an awesome experience being able to come to Wisconsin and try hunting outside the UP of Michigan. Camp Hackett is a special...
SSG Derek Van Buren
1431st EN CO (SAPPER) MIARNG
Brad Smith
Brad Smith was born June 29, 1971. On June 30, 1971, the day he was released from the hospital, his father took him to Mound City, Missouri to his duck blind and sat there with him a while. That’s how Brad was introduced to duck hunting a...
Drawing 28 May 2012, WWIA HQ
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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 WWIA aids in healing the hearts and minds of our Nation's combat wounded heroes (Purple Heart recipients) by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities, chiefly consisting of hunting and fishing opportunities across America.
Our Situation
The country has been at war for over 9 years now.
As of 27 May 11, the combined number of wounded warriors from OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and OPERATION NEW DAWN (OND) was 43,643. See U.S. Casualty Report These men and women are our nation's most treasured asset.
Americans want to help, most are unsure how -- the WWIA provides you an opportunity to make a difference in our heroes' lives. 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
The Great Outdoors Offer Calm Therapy
St Joe Channel - Robert Lowrey
Hunters come from all parts of the United States to hunt. But even though they may have different backgrounds, their is a familiar bond between them.
"I was wounded in Afgh...
The WWIA is proud to be a part of the
Congratulations to
Marcus Robison of Leavenworth, KS
winner of the 2011 MO Ducks n Bucks raffle
and everyone who supported this raffle event!
You made dreams come true!
Rodman Reservoir, Florida Bass Fishing
February 11, 2012 - February 12, 2012
1st WWIA All Female Purple Heart Turkey Hunt
March 30, 2012 - April 10, 2012
Championship Bass Fishing Tournament, Lake Fork Texas
May 10, 2012 - May 12, 2012
Wisconsin Cast N Blast
May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Skagit River Fishing
June 08, 2012 - June 10, 2012
