The Warrior Support Project began with a GOE custom. Due to the nature and frequency of actions taken by GOE in countering anti-war protests, Eagles from around the nation have made many trips to Washington D.C. From the beginning, it became a custom to go a day early so that we may join with and reinforce the Free Republic and Protest Warriors patriots at the gates of Walter Reed Army Hospital. It has also become a custom to collect donations beforehand for purchase of gifts for the wounded warriors within WR.

In preparation for the 9/12 Tea Party March to the capital, NCGOE prepared for the trip by again collecting donations for the customary visit at WR. For this trip the job of donation collection was assigned to George Samek of Shallotte, NC. And this time, George cranked it up a few notches.
By the weekend of 9/12, George had spread the mission far beyond the boundaries of North Carolina and far outside the ranks of the Gathering of Eagles.

On September 11, 2009 representatives of several organizations including Band of Mothers, Blue Star Moms, GOE, Free Republic, EaglesUp, MoveAmericaForward and Americas Mightest Warriors presented 10 brand new laptop computers to the wounded troops. With web-cams the computers allow the soldiers to communicate, live, with family and friends via the internet.

In the weeks following 9/12, donations continue to flow in. The purchase of computers, DVD players, Ipods and other miscellaneous gifts continues.

The weekend event has become a permanent project, and is now addressing the needs of wounded warriors not only at Walter Reed, but across the nation.