MCL-Miguel Keith Detachment 609 Awards Omaha North High School JROTC Honor Cadets
April 13, 2023 Marine Corps League-Miguel Keith Detachment 609 awarded scholarships to six Omaha North High School JROTC Honor Cadets during a ceremony at Omaha North High School, 4410 North 36th Street, Auditorium, Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. During the ceremony, a replica of the Detachment’s namesake, Medal of Honor recipient […]
Six Veterans Complete WWFS Welding Training Program in April
April 6, 2023 Congratulations to Greg, Matt, Benny, Jack, Cedric, and Raechel for their graduations from the April Veteran Welding Training class!!! Cedric and Raechel shared their experiences below. WWFS’s Veterans Welding Training Program provides veterans with a unique opportunity to learn welding skills that can be applied in various industrial settings. The program offers […]
WWFS is honored to be included with local nonprofits at the Omaha Lifestyle and Home Expo
March 17, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support was honored to be invited to display the 13 Heroes Ford Bronco at the 2023 Omaha Lifestyle and Home Expo. The Bronco is a tribute to the last 13 U.S. Service Members killed in Afghanistan on August 26th, 2021. Hand-painted likenesses of each of the following are included […]
Dodge Cares Donates Record-Breaking $85,000 To Local Nonprofits
March 9, 2023 Dodge Cares hosted their annual check presentation event where a record-breaking total of $85,000.00 was presented to 14 local, nonprofit organizations located throughout eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The check presentation was hosted by Michelle Jenkins, President of Dodge Cares Board of Directors and Greg Kraemer, Vice President of Dodge Cares Board […]
Florida Triple Amputee Air Force Veteran Awarded $30,000 Vehicle Grant
March 3, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support awarded U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Joseph Deslauriers of Destin, Florida with a $30,000 vehicle grant to assist him with the purchase of a 2023 Chevy Silverado. In September of 2011, MSgt. Deslauriers, a 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, was mounted in a […]
Florida Army Veteran Awarded $30,000 Vehicle Grant
March 1, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support awarded U.S. Army Specialist Stephen Peterson of Land O’ Lakes, Florida with a $30,000 vehicle grant to assist him with the purchase of a 2023 Volvo XC60 Sport Utility. U.S. Army Specialist (E4) Stephen Peterson enlisted in the military in 2010. During his time in service, Peterson received […]
WWFS Partners with Marine Corps League to feed local Marines
January 20, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support was honored to partner once again with the Marine Corps League-Miguel Keith Detachment 609 to support Omaha Marines Detachment 1 Maintenance Company. Wounded Warriors Family Support provided the meal and the Marine Corps League provided the volunteers to prepare and serve the meal to the Marines stationed here […]
WWFS 13 Heroes Bronco displayed at the Midlands International Auto Show
January 20, 2023 Hundreds of cars from over a dozen of manufacturers will be on display at CHI Health Center for this year’s Midlands International Auto Show. The newest cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles will all be showcased at the 2023 Midland International Auto Show from Friday, January 20th through Sunday at CHI Health […]
Wounded Warriors Family Support Partners with Pathway Financial Education
January 11, 2023 Credit problems. Underwater mortgages. Late house payments. A FINRA Investor Education Foundation analysis discovered that military veterans are more likely to suffer these problems than the civilian population. Wounded Warriors Family Support understands the importance of financial literacy and savings. The nonprofit has formed a partnership with Pathway Financial Education to assist […]
Ohio Marine Veteran Awarded $30,000 Vehicle Grant
January 10, 2023 Wounded Warriors Family Support awarded Marine Corporal Larry Draughn of Fairborn, Ohio with a $30,000 vehicle grant to assist him with the purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram 3500 Truck. In May 2009, Marine Corporal Larry Draughn was on his second deployment with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, when an improvised […]