We hope you had a great weekend. Today we have another question for you...
🎯 What is your favorite type of game to hunt?
🦌 Whitetail?
🦃 Turkey?
🦆 Waterfowl?
🫎 Elk?
🐻 Bear?
🐗 Wild Hog?
Or something else?
Tell us in the comments! We'd love to hear what gets you excited for your next hunt and why.
At WWIA, our therapeutic and adaptive outdoor sporting adventures create opportunities for combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes to reconnect, build lasting camaraderie, and continue their healing journey in the great outdoors.
💜 Honor. Connect. Heal.
👇 Share your answer in the comments!
#MissionMonday #WWIA #HonorConnectHeal #PurpleHeart #Veterans #CombatWounded #Sports4Vets
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💜 United States Navy Lieutenant, Junior Grade John F. Kennedy (JFK) earned a Navy and Marine Corps Medal and a Purple Heart Medal during World War II "for injury received as a result of enemy action in the South Pacific Area on August 1, 1943." He is the only U.S. President to have earned either of those honors.
JFK was assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Two based in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific in 1943, where he was given charge over eleven sailors and a PT boat, the PT-109. This would be his first combat command.
He and his crew were tasked with intercepting Japanese warships in the straits. In the early morning of August 1, 1943, in tremendous darkness; a Japanese destroyer emerged roughly 200 yards in front of their boat heading straight for them. Before they could react, the enemy vessel struck their broadside, splitting the smaller PT-109 in two within seconds, and throwing most of the crew into a sea filled with burning fuel. Sadly, two of the sailors died upon impact, and the others were thrown into the chaos of the water. Kennedy, a champion swimmer from his time at Harvard, retrieved each sailor in need of assistance and guided them back to the wreckage. It was in the days that followed that Kennedy's strength, ingenuity, and leadership of his crew would be a critical factor in he and his men being rescued six days later.
His Citation for the Navy and Marine Corp Medal stated, "unmindful of personal danger, Lieutenant (then Lieutenant, Junior Grade) John Fitzgerald Kennedy unhesitatingly braved the difficulties and hazards of darkness to direct rescue operations, swimming many hours to secure aid and food after he had succeeded in getting his crew ashore. His outstanding courage, endurance and excellent leadership [that] contributed to the saving of several lives and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
We salute and honor President John F. Kennedy for his leadership, courage, exemplary service to our country as a naval combat officer, for his time in the House of Representatives and Senate, and eventually, as President of the United States. #WWIA #PurpleHeartProfile
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The 2024 6th Annual Camp Hackett Black Bear Hunt brought together an incredible group of combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes for a memorable week of camaraderie, adventure, laughter, and meaningful connections at WWIA's Northern Healing Center in Phillips, Wisconsin.
From all of us at WWIA, we wish you a relaxing, safe, and enjoyable weekend! #WWIA #FlashbackFriday
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💜 Make Your Giving Go Further.
Did you know you can support our combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
🎁 A grant from your DAF is one of the simplest and most tax-efficient ways to help provide life-changing, therapeutic, adaptive outdoor sporting adventures for America's combat-wounded Veterans.
Your thoughtful generosity helps foster hope, strengthen camaraderie, and reminds our Heroes they are never alone in their journey of healing and restoration.
🤝 Recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund today and help change a Veteran's tomorrow.
🔗 Learn more: wwiaf.org/waystogive
💜 Honor. Connect. Heal.
#WaysToGive #DonorAdvisedFund #WWIA #HonorConnectHeal #PurpleHeart #GiveBack
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On this Warrior Wednesday, we proudly honor these Purple Heart Heroes who had an incredible time at the 2023 6th Annual North Dakota Wild Pheasant Hunt in the City of Garrison, North Dakota.
Surrounded by fellow Heroes, dedicated volunteers, and a grateful community, these remarkable Veterans experienced world-class pheasant hunting and outstanding camaraderie in a beautiful and welcoming place. Moments like these foster healing, restore connections, and create lasting friendships that continue long after the event has ended.
Please join us in thanking these Heroes for their courage, sacrifice, and service to our nation. 💜 #WWIA #WarriorWednesday #Sports4Vets
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