Media and Interviews
'Local veteran to tell his story at Service Appreciation Dinner'
Febuary 19th, 2013: Ahwatukee.com
Anthony Ameen knows what it means to have the support of the community as a wounded veteran.
'Local veteran to tell his story at Service Appreciation Dinner'
Febuary 19th, 2013: Ahwatukee.com
'Retired Navy Hospital Corpsman Fights for Wounded Warriors'
April 4th, 2012: EVB Live
Wings for Warriors was featured on EVB Live to showcase and highlight our organization.
'Wings for Warriors'
March 8th, 2012: Good Morning Arizona
Some people "talk" about doing something, others just do it. When Anthony Ameen saw a problem for some veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, he started Wings for Warriors. 3TV's Kaley O'Kelley and Javier Soto sat down with him to learn more about the organization, which helps wounded soldiers returning from the wars.
'The World's Deadliest Arms Race'
October 17, 2011: National Geographic Channel & Brook Lapping
'The World's Deadliest Arms Race' tells the real story of how roadside bombs, built in back street village workshops, have become the Taliban’s ‘perfect weapon’ in their war against the coalition in Afghanistan.
'Wounded Ahwatukee warrior finds role aiding other veterans'
October 15th, 2011: AZ Central
It was July 21, 2008, when Desert Vista High School 2000 alumnus Anthony Ameen's life changed forever.
'Wounded Ahwatukee warrior finds role aiding other veterans'
October 15th, 2011: AZ Central
'Musical Instrument Gift Day Helps Combat Wounded Veterans'
August 16th, 2011: PR Web
On September 21, 2011, the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) sponsored its third annual Musical Instrument Gift Day, where pawnbrokers from around the country make generous donations of musical instruments to organizations in need.
'Musical Instrument Gift Day Helps Combat Wounded Veterans'
August 16th, 2011: PR Web
'Wings for Warriors Founder Anthony Ameen on Last Call With Carson Daly'
May 2011: Last Call With Carson Daly
Wings for Warriors founder Anthony Ameen speaks with Carson Daly about the organization, the obstacles returning wounded veterans face, and why Wings for Warriors is close to his heart.
'Wings for Warriors Founder Anthony Ameen on Last Call With Carson Daly'
May 2011: Last Call With Carson Daly
'Paying A Visit For Patriotic Day'
Apr 2011: KPHO Channel 5 News
On Friday, students in Ahwatukee took time to learn about what makes this nation great. For the 18th year, students at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School celebrated Patriotic Day.
'Paying A Visit For Patriotic Day'
Apr 2011: KPHO Channel 5 News
'An American Hero'
March 2011: Gateway Magazine
The Ahwatukee man’s inspiring story of bravery and camaraderie begins with a serendipitous step into the Navy recruitment office as a Desert Vista High School graduate looking for direction. What he found was an extended family and a love of medicine.
'Wings For Warriors Beginnings'
March 19, 2011: By Selena Larson
Anthony Ameen speaks with Selena Larson concerning the origins of the Wings for Warriors organization.
'Scars of War'
January 2011:Scars of War by Selena Larson
In 2001, the United States became embattled in the longest war in U.S. history. Since it began, more than 42,000 military members have returned home injured.
'Scars of War'
January 2011:Scars of War by Selena Larson
'Military Briefs: Injured Veteran at Rotary Club'
December 2010: Ahwatukee/Foothills News
Anthony Ameen, a local veteran and 2000 Desert Vista High School graduate, spoke to the Rotary Club of Ahwatukee Foothills in December.
'Military Briefs: Injured Veteran at Rotary Club'
December 2010: Ahwatukee/Foothills News
'Heroes: Anthony Ameen'
January 2010: CNN News
CNN's Philippa Holland tells the heroic story of veteran Anthony Ameen.