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Warrior Story

Built for More Warriors Make an Appeal

11/14/2024

Watch videos of three Built for More Warriors sharing their stories of what led them to apply for Built for More and the great impact...

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Warrior Story

Equipped to Thrive | A New Path to Healing

11/13/2024

Meet Chris Beach, WQW Built for More program alum. Chris shares the story of his service, the struggles he faced after separating from the military...

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Pulling the Needs of Combat Veterans from the Shadows

11/11/2024

As the United States distanced itself from the battlegrounds of Afghanistan, so too has public attention to the challenges faced by post-9/11 combat veterans similarly...

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Relationships Matter

10/14/2024

What if the strongest predictor of your long-term health and happiness wasn’t your genetics or lifestyle choices but the strength of your relationships? Better than...

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Food, Drink, Art, and a Shattered Fundraising Goal | The 6th Annual Warrior Taste Fest

09/12/2024

An overview of Warrior Taste Fest 2024 with fundraising goal achieved, live art show, Best Under the Big Sky winners and more!...

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Welcome Troy Black to Warrior Taste Fest!

07/30/2024

Help us welcome a renowned auctioneer to this year's event....

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2024 Spring Newsletter CEO Message

05/30/2024

As we step into the vibrancy of spring, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude......

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A Memorial Day Message from WQW's CEO

05/28/2024

On the last Monday of May each year, Americans pause to remember and honor our war dead......

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What's Next? What's Next? What's Next?

05/28/2024

The Story of a Veteran Finding Purpose; By Ken Ahrens, U.S. Air Force Veteran...

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Sandy Stash, WQW Board Chair, Joins the CAE

05/22/2024

Celebrating a Remarkable Achievement: Sandy Stash Inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering...

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WQW’s CEO Book List

05/21/2024

CEO Brian Gilman, Col, USMC (Retired) shares his favorite books and discusses his thoughts on the benefits of reading...

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Celebrating Military Caregivers Through Brian and Monika's Story

05/10/2024

When I first decided to speak with Brian, I intended to highlight his experience as an accomplished and storied Command Sergeant Major transitioning from a...

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Happy 17th birthday, Warriors & Quiet Waters!

04/16/2024

17 years ago, on April 16, Warriors & Quiet Waters gained official recognition as a 501(c)(3) organization....

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How Sage Lodge’s Generosity Shaped WQW’s Alumni Council

04/11/2024

Sage Lodge partnered with WQW’s Alumni Council to provide a beautiful dinner at Quiet Waters Ranch...

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From Combat to Camaradie on Quiet Waters

02/13/2024

WQW Impact: How Two Brothers Recreated Meaningful Memories on the Yellowstone...

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WQW Announces New Board of Directors to Support Next Chapter of Growth as a National VSO

02/12/2024

New board members bring extensive, operations, strategic planning, and leadership expertise to oversee the organization’s impact growth....

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Join WQW at the Texas Fly Fishing Festival

12/19/2023

Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) was thrilled to participate in the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival back in February 2024. Check out more about the event....

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Mission, Vision, & Values - Brian Gilman, Col, USMC (Ret), CEO of WQW

12/19/2023

In 2023 we launched our flagship Program (Built for More), refreshed our brand in a way that aligned with our vision and mission, and developed...

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One Veteran's Unforgettable Hunt at Jack Creek Preserve

12/19/2023

This veteran said "This was truly one of the best weeks of hunting in my life. I am beyond grateful and humbled to be afforded...

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Introducing Our Director of Program Operations, Jesse LeNeve

11/14/2023

It is with great pleasure that we announce the well-deserved promotion of Jesse LeNeve to the position of Director of Program Operations....

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From Service to Serenity: Ryan's Journey

11/13/2023

WQW has equipped me with the tools to shed the weight of my past, and accepting their help has been nothing short of transformative....

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How We Guide Warriors to Thriving Through Nutrition

10/31/2023

Karen Mitchell is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner. She's guided our community since 2021....

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Equipped to Thrive: Finding Peace and Purpose in the Mountains

10/18/2023

Meet Curtis a veteran who came to WQW in search of a thriving life. In 2018, his life was changed by a Fishing Experience in...

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Equipped to Thrive: Unfinished Business

10/11/2023

Equipped to thrive edition with Larry and his story of “Unfinished Business” after participating in the inaugural cohort of Hunt for Purpose in 2022....

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Equipped to Thrive: Dedicating My Life to the Service of Other Veterans

10/04/2023

Equipped to Thrive edition. I supported the Warriors, the mission, and the organization. It was almost exactly what I wanted it to be; I only...

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Equipped to Thrive: Learning Who I Am & Where I Belong

09/27/2023

Learn what thriving means from the WQW community. In this edition, Dave tells his story of learning who he is and where he belongs....

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Equipped to Thrive: My Hunt for Purpose Journey

09/20/2023

After my first Fishing Experience (FX) with Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW), I knew I had found something incredible. Looking at the person I was...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises Over $770,000 at Fifth Annual Warrior Taste Fest

09/14/2023

Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation’s fifth annual Warrior Taste Fest raised over $770,000 during their sold-out event in support of post-9/11 combat veterans....

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5 Silent Auction Packages You Can’t Miss

08/25/2023

Here are 5 of the most eye-catching donated packaged that were available on our online silent auction during the 5th Taste Fest event....

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Meet Whitney Hall — Quick-Finish Artist Spotlight

08/15/2023

Take a closer look at Whitney’s artistic career and journey to participating in Warrior Taste Fest!...

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A Live Auction Unlike Any Other

08/01/2023

What do surf lessons, pheasant hunting, and skiing with an Olympian have in common? We'll give you a hint – they're related to Warrior Taste Fest....

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Journey Through Warrior Taste Fest's History

07/24/2023

Warrior Taste Fest is more than just an annual gathering, it’s an opportunity to connect with the WQW community in an impactful way. Learn its...

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Inaugural State of the Organization Address

07/11/2023

This address was presented by our CEO Brian Gilman, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), who provided updates on the recent evolutions within our organization....

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Good Morning America Features WQW's FX for Women Veterans

07/11/2023

Nearly half of all returning veterans find their transition to civilian life difficult, but Warriors and Quiet Waters helps veterans find purpose and peace....

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Our Brand Story

07/11/2023

The history and evolution of WQW’s visual identity, from 2007 until today....

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Eric Hastings Shares The History of WQW's Original Logo

07/08/2023

Eric Hastings Shares The History of Warriors and Quiet Water's Original Logo. The seal of a dream to make the lives of veterans worth living...

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What's in a Name? Our Founder's Perspective on WQW's New Brand

06/28/2023

Our Founder's Perspective on Warriors and Quiet Water's New Brand after 17 years....

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Why I Give to Warriors & Quiet Waters

05/08/2023

I give because if others hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here. My dad, a retired Lieutenant in the US Navy, gave 6 years to the Navy...

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WQW Announces the Formation of Alumni Engagement Programming

05/08/2023

For the first time, WQW has created a formal Alumni Engagement Program to provide essential, long-term support to Warrior alumni and their loved ones....

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Putting the Power of Nature to Work in Service of Veterans

05/08/2023

In 1993 I left Montana to join the Marine Corps and spent the next 27 years living all over America and overseas. Every day I...

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How Warriors & Quiet Waters Has Impacted My Life

05/04/2023

WQW was the perfect complement to my medical care as it rekindled my love for the outdoors and fly-fishing and provided the solace and solitude...

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Introducing WQW's Newest Program: The Florida Fishing Experience

03/07/2023

The opportunity to create meaningful fly fishing experiences that rise to the Warriors & Quiet Waters Gold Standard can only be found between April and...

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WQW is evolving: 3 clarifications on our striving organization

02/16/2023

We’ve evolved, and we’re grateful that the WQW Community has supported our commitment to serving post-9/11 combat veterans as intentionally as possible....

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Introducing WQW's Newest Program Model: Built for More

01/24/2023

Introducing Built for More — a life-changing experience into both nature and self, from which no one emerges the same as before....

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Reflection in the Mountains: How Hunt for Purpose Creates Purpose

01/24/2023

This new program, called Hunt for Purpose, is designed to do the same thing — only the immersive activity is archery elk hunting. For the...

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Reflections on 2022 and Promises for 2023: CEO Brian Gilman Shares What to Expect from WQW

12/15/2022

WQW CEO Brian Gilman reflects on the 2022 and shares what lies ahead for 2023...

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Randy Newberg Shares the Story of Hunt For Purpose on Fresh Tracks

11/21/2022

During Hunt for Purpose Randy Newberg and his team shared their hunting expertise with participants and produced this impactful video for Fresh Tracks...

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Meet Kerry, former Army Ranger and WQW Warrior

11/14/2022

Kerry, a WQW Warrior who earned a spot in the famed 75th Ranger Regiment – an element of U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S...

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Meet Brian Gilman, CEO of WQW, MARSOC and Recon Marine Veteran

11/14/2022

Brian shares his background, deployments, leadership lessons learned in the Marine Corps, and his transition to becoming CEO of Warriors & Quiet Waters....

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How to Thank a Veteran for their Service

11/10/2022

WQW asked several veteran staff members what they think is the best way to thank a veteran for their service this Veterans Day and every...

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This Veterans Day, we encourage you to #AskAVeteran

11/10/2022

That's how our #AskAVeteran campaign came to be. The best way we can honor our veterans is to ask them how they would like to...

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Finding Peace, Meaning, and Purpose as a Veteran

10/13/2022

Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation has always delivered veteran programming designed to help Warriors make meaning of their service, rebuild the human connections important to...

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The Power of Purpose

09/21/2022

Finding our purpose can feel elusive. The everyday distractions that consume our lives make it harder to be deliberate about finding our calling. For veterans...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises $655,000 at Fourth Annual Warrior Taste Fest

08/18/2022

This year’s sold-out celebration of food, drink, and art shows the Bozeman community supports veterans...

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The 5 Items You Can't Miss in the Warrior Taste Fest Silent Auction

08/08/2022

With WQW's largest fundraiser of the year just days away the team is sharing their top picks for silent auction items you can bid on...

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40 Local Businesses Are Making an Impact on Veteran Lives Through Warrior Taste Fest: An Event You Won't Want to Miss

08/02/2022

Warrior Taste Fest is our largest fundraiser of the year, and it is critical to the success of our mission: to guide post-9/11 veterans and...

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Discovering the Outdoors: How One Entrepreneur Used Her Passion to Give Back to Veterans

07/07/2022

Shannon Waters, the founder and owner of Gastro Gnome, shares how she came to appreciate the great outdoors and veterans....

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises $154,000 at Annual Journey Home Golf Tournament

06/23/2022

Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW) raised $154,000 at its annual Journey Home golf tournament and reception. The Journey Home Golf Tournament, which took place...

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2021 Annual Report Released

05/25/2022

WQW releases 2021 annual report giving an overview of impact, financials, and major accomplishments during the year of 2021....

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Hunt for Purpose: WQW’s Newest Program

05/19/2022

Warriors & Quiet Waters newest program Hunt for Purpose is designed to guide post-9/11 combat veterans to a greater sense of clarity around their identity...

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The WQW Staff Takes on a Military Acronym Challenge

05/18/2022

If you know anything about the military, then you know there are a ton of acronyms to learn. The same is true about WQW. What's...

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Meet Brittney Martello, the creator of Battle for Quiet Waters

05/11/2022

Brittney Martello owner of Hyalite Crossfit hosts a fundraiser to support Warriors & Quiet Waters and post-9/11 combat veterans...

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Guiding Combat Veterans to Purpose Through Archery Elk Hunting

04/13/2022

Guiding Combat Veterans to Purpose Through Archery Elk Hunting: Hunt for Purpose as WQW's Newest Program for Veterans By Brian Gilman, Colonel, USMC, (Ret.)CEO, WQW...

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: MEET JIM & JO BOROWSKI

04/13/2022

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: MEET LINDA WAGNER

04/13/2022

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04/13/2022

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Experiencing a WQW First

02/18/2022

Experiencing a WQW First: A Night Where Everyone Spoke at the Sayonara Dinner If you’ve ever had the chance to come to a Warriors &...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Rob Fox

01/25/2022

Profiles in Service - Rob Fox, Volunteer Since joining the Warriors & Quiet Waters Family in 2019, Rob has helped in almost every volunteer capacity...

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Glancing Back, Driving Forward

01/20/2022

Glancing Back, Driving Forward: A Note from WQW's CEO 2021 is in the rear-view mirror and we’re already several weeks into 2022. Although time waits...

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Navigating COVID-19

01/18/2022

Navigating COVID-19 COVID-19 will continue to impact us through 2022. No matter what arises from navigating this pandemic, we will continue to put Warriors first...

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Paying Forward in Montana

12/30/2021

Northwest Farm Credit Services on their volunteer experience at Quiet Waters Ranch This article was originally published in Northwest Farm Credit Services' Winter 2020 issue...

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Meet Susan Ziegler, a WQW Alumna & Volunteer

12/08/2021

Caregivers have the tools to help Warriors through the residual effects of war: Susan Ziegler is one of these hidden heroes When talking about a...

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Meet Marcus Ziegler, a WQW Alum

11/30/2021

Here's the Impact WQW has had on this Army Veteran My first Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) experience saved my life. I felt joyful, at...

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Meet Luke Cureton, a WQW Alum

11/23/2021

Here's the Impact WQW has had on this Army Veteran This story was told by Luke Cureton, U.S. Army, during a call with Kappa Sigma...

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$30,000 Raised for Warriors & Quiet Waters on Veterans Day

11/15/2021

$30,000 Raised for Warriors & Quiet Waters on Veterans Day from over 100 Supporters Over 10 Warrior Alumni from Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW)...

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COMMIT Foundation

11/09/2021

Rough Seas Make Strong Sailors - How Warriors & Quiet Waters Partners with the COMMIT Foundation to Impact Veterans When my initial enlistment ended with...

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Femme Fatale-A-Thon: How I Raised Over $1,000 for Warriors & Quiet Waters

11/09/2021

How I Raised Over $1,000 for Warriors Think of a moment in your life when you have done something incredibly difficult. Your body was probably...

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Profiles in Service: Meet Thomas: A WQW Volunteer Raising $1500 for Warriors in 24 Hours

11/02/2021

Profiles in Service: Meet Thomas - a Warriors & Quiet Waters Volunteer Who is Raising $1500 for Warriors & Quiet Waters on Veterans Day Featuring...

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Profiles in Service: Meet Larry - a Warriors & Quiet Waters Volunteer

10/20/2021

Profiles in Service: Meet Larry - a Warriors & Quiet Waters Alum and Volunteer Featuring Larry Weidinger, U.S. Army Larry has served for almost ...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises $526,000 at 3rd Annual Warrior Taste Fest

10/01/2021

This year’s Warrior Taste Fest raises $526,000, proceeds to benefit post-9/11 combat veterans and their loves ones Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW) raised $526,00...

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"The Enemy Gets a Vote" - Warrior Taste Fest Remarks by CEO Brian Gilman

09/17/2021

On September 10, 2021 - the day prior to the 20th anniversary of the September 11 - Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW) held its...

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WQW CEO’s Reflections on 9/11

09/11/2021

Reflections on 9/11 from the CEO of Warriors & Quiet Waters What to say? As I sit down on September 11, 2021, to contemplate what...

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9/11: Twenty Years Later

09/11/2021

9/11: Twenty Years Later: Hear One Warriors & Quiet Waters Alumnae Share Her Story of Hope This video is dedicated to the corpsmen who gave...

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Warrior Taste Fest Artist Feature: Thomas English & Shirle Wempner

09/07/2021

Warrior Taste Fest Artist Feature: Meet Thomas English & Shirle Wempner “There’s an old adage,” smiles celebrated Montana impressionist, Thomas English. “It says it takes...

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Warrior Taste Fest Artist Feature

08/27/2021

Warrior Taste Fest Artist Feature: Meet Terry Cooke Hall, an Artist Passionate About Supporting Veterans It isn't obvious at first the connection between angler and...

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Warrior Taste Fest Artist Feature

08/27/2021

Warrior Taste Fest Artist Feature: Meet Steve Lillegard Working with molten metal and kilns and furnaces that burn over 2500°F isn't an everyday occurrence for...

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Supporting America's Veterans is Essential

08/23/2021

Supporting American's Veterans is Essential — Now and Always: Guest Post by Jen Perry, President and Owner of Jelt Becoming partners with Warriors & Quiet...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters CEO Shares Thoughts on US Withdrawal from Afghanistan

08/16/2021

A Note from WQW's CEO, Brian Gilman, on the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Hold Fast, Stay True. As I watch events unfold in Afghanistan today...

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"Use What You Got" Video on Amputee Awareness feat. Saul Martinez of Warriors & Quiet Waters

08/13/2021

Saul Martinez, U.S. Army, SGT, (Ret.), shares his journey as an amputee, how others should interact with amputees Use What You Got Starring Saul Martinez...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Drops Trailer for "Use What You Got" Video on Amputee Awareness

08/11/2021

Saul Martinez shares his journey as an amputee, how others should interact with amputees, full video out 8/13/21 Use What You Got Starring Saul Martinez...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises $199,000 at Annual Journey Home Golf Tournament

08/03/2021

This year’s Journey Home Golf Tournement proceeds to benefit post-9/11 combat veterans and their loves ones Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW) raised $199,000 at...

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Announces 3rd Annual Warrior Taste Fest

08/03/2021

This year’s Warrior Taste Fest celebration of food, drink, and art to bring in 700 attendees [Bozeman, MT] — Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation will...

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Watch Veterans with Warriors & Quiet Waters on Ninemile Creek for our First-Ever Conservation FX

07/20/2021

WQW launched our first-ever Conservation FX in partnership with Trout Unlimited where Warriors volunteered their time on this conservation project on Ninemile Creek near Missoula...

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Operation Hat Trick — A Success Story

06/21/2021

OHT - Helping Veterans, One Hat at a Time In 2007, I was listening to a Boston radio station, where a trivia contest was underway...

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It Started With a Vice

06/16/2021

Trout Unlimited Donates Thousands of Flies to Warriors & Quiet Waters Snow. Sleet. Darkness. Light. Vice. Hook. Wrap. Set. Sparkle. Slide. Spin. Whip-Finish. Glue. Done...

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Sayonara From the Smith River

06/04/2021

Written from the banks of the Smith River, Night 4, Sayonara Dinner I lay here in my surprisingly dry tent as the pitter-patter of the...

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Watch Military Caregivers Fish in Montana

05/24/2021

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX). Last week, we hosted a Caregivers FX, where Military Caregivers were flown out...

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Win/Win/Win

05/18/2021

A Volunteer's Experience as a Companion on a WQW Fishing Experience Impact, transformation, change—all words that imply action and hopefully positive action. This is what...

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Watch a Veteran Fishing Experience in Montana

05/12/2021

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX). Last week, 6 Warriors were fully geared up and learned fly fishing on...

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Mother's Day Memories - When My Brother Left for the Army

05/09/2021

On Mother’s Day 2014, my family stood in the parking lot of the recruiter’s office. We had plans for brunch with the rest of the...

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Meet Mark, a Warrior Who Found Transformation

05/06/2021

This is a Warrior Story written by a Warrior Alum about attending a Fishing Experience in 2017. A Chaplain's Story “So do you have a...

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Watch a Veteran Fishing Experience on the Yellowstone River

05/04/2021

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX). Last week, 5 Warriors were fully geared up and learned fly fishing on...

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Watch a Veteran and Spouse Fishing Experience

05/04/2021

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX). Last week, we hosted a Couples FX, where Warriors and their spouses were...

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Profiles in Service - Meet Dan, A Warrior Who Found Poetry

05/03/2021

https://youtu.be/KzfLXVbnCgM Dan participated in a Warriors & Quiet Waters and felt a transformation. After returning home, he found poetry as a way to heal...

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A Trip to Brown Bend - A Companion's First Fishing Experience with Warriors & Quiet Waters

04/21/2021

It was a brisk yet promising Montana March morning. This particular Monday greeted us with overcast skies and snow flurries — precisely what Warriors from...

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Meet Ryan, a Warrior Who Found Personal Enjoyment

04/16/2021

The following is a letter of testimony sent to Warriors & Quiet Waters from a Warrior participant. I served in the Marine Corps infantry from...

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Watch a Warrior Fishing Experience on the Missouri River

04/05/2021

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX). Last week, 6 Warriors were fully geared up and learned fly fishing in...

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What's your favorite part about the WQW community?

03/24/2021

The stack of papers she had in her arms had to be at least a foot high. Emily Sather, our Director of Development, had the...

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Watch a Warrior Fishing Experience in Paradise Valley

03/23/2021

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX). Last week, 5 Warriors were fully geared up and learned fly fishing in...

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Teach a Warrior to Fish

03/22/2021

Here are some examples of how your hard-earned dollars can directly and positively impact the life of Warriors and their loved ones. This Menu of...

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Profiles in Service - Elyse End

03/22/2021

Each month, you will meet a new WQW volunteer - one of the hundreds of people who give the gift of time each year to...

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WQW partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Families

03/18/2021

WQW is very excited to be working with this top-notch organization. IVMF is tasked with providing WQW with direct evaluation services and capacity-building support for...

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Profiles in Service - Lee Rimkus

03/12/2021

Each month, you will meet a new WQW volunteer - one of the hundreds of people who give the gift of time each year to...

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The Lingering Friction of War

12/16/2020

Written By: Brian Gilman, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), WQW Executive Director, December 2020 I broke my finger last week. In fact, I crushed it – opening...

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Silently Refreshing the Tree of Liberty

10/28/2020

Written By: Brian Gilman, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), WQW Executive Director, October 2020 In a 1787 letter to William Stephens Smith, John Adams’ son in law...

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From Battlefields to the Bridgers: WQW Alumni Unite to Complete 2018 Ridge Run

08/24/2018

From the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, two combat-injured veterans make their way down the final descent of the 20-mile Bridger Ridge Run August 11...

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Together the 13 Montana chapters of Trout Unlimited tied and secured donations of 17,944 flies to WQW

03/08/2018

Congratulations to the George Grant Chapter of Trout Unlimited for winning the 2018 Tie-A-Thon Challenge!...

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MSU fraternity raises more than $11,000 for WQW

03/02/2018

The philanthropic spirit is strong among Montana State University's Kappa Sigma Fraternity. On Veteran's Day 2017 this fraternity held their annual "Sushi for Soldiers" fundraising...

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WQW Plans First All-Female Combat Veteran Fishing Experience

01/26/2018

In December, the New York Times featured an article hi-lighting the fact that women are the fastest growing demographic in the fly fishing industry. Coincidentally...

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Business Feature: Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply

01/06/2018

Since its inception, Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply has been – and always will be – actively involved in community-based partnerships that enhance the lives...

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"Too many notes...!": An Interview with Eric Hastings, Co-Founder and Chair Emeritus of Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation, Inc.

12/20/2017

In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities, some of whom...

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The Coaching Experience: A Pilot Program for Long-Term Results

11/05/2017

WQW's newest program is a 4-day intensive "working weekend" designed specifically to help returning WQW alumni focus on a meaningful personal or professional goal. The...

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Reflections from Board Chair Joe Esparza

10/18/2017

In honor of WQW’s 10-year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities. This month, we’re...

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Ten Years of WQW Programs: An Interview with Dave Kumlien

09/20/2017

In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities, some of whom...

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"WQW Has the Right Recipe" - A Warrior Reflects on His Experience, 10 Years Later

08/17/2017

In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities, some of whom...

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WQW and Mystery Ranch: A Bozeman-Based Partnership

08/10/2017

In 2011, Col Eric Hastings, co-founder of Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation, walked into the showroom at MYSTERY RANCH and asked about a pack that...

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"Volunteering is the Highlight of Our Year": An Interview with Jim and Jo Borowski

07/25/2017

In honor of our 10th year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities, some of...

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Who Is SGT MAC?

07/11/2017

Since we met Michael J. MacLeod in 2013 he has proven to be a thoughtful and honorable friend to Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation (WQW)...

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A Guide's Story: "It's About the People"

06/19/2017

In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities, some of whom...

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Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary - A Story from Our Executive Director

05/10/2017

In honor of our 10th year anniversary, we’re interviewing individuals who have been involved with Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation in different capacities, some of...

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WQW Featured in the Big Timber Pioneer!

05/08/2017

A recent article in the Big Timber Pioneer gives some thorough insight in Warriors and Quiet Waters' programming and the combat veterans that experience hope...

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PRESS RELEASE: Big Vision for Combat Veterans Becomes Reality

08/24/2016

Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation Celebrates Successful Completion of $7.5 Million ‘Home for Healing’ Capital Campaign After Receiving Major Gift (Bozeman, MT.) Warriors and Quiet...

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WQW in the news: Quiet Waters, Quite Wounds

08/16/2016

https://www.explorebigsky.com/quiet-waters-quiet-wounds...

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Finding Peace on Quiet Waters

04/21/2016

Big Timer Pioneer staff writer features the story of one warrior's experience during the first Fishing Experience of 2016....

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Drake Magazine features Simms' custom WQW wader

11/11/2015

Drake Magazine features Simms and its Veterans Day launch of special edition G3 Guide™ Stockingfoot to benefit Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation(WQW)....

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KBZK interviews Faye Nelson, Executive Director, at Quiet Waters Ranch: 'Home for Healing'

10/18/2015

Join KBZK and Executive Director Faye Nelson for an inside look at the 'Home for Healing' on Quiet Waters Ranch. This October 18, 2015 interview...

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WQW Partners with Army's Military Journalist of the Year, 2012

06/10/2015

The peace and serenity found on the blue ribbon waters of southwest Montana is just part of the reason why WQW is based in...

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Interim Executive Director Faye Nelson speaks with Generosity Philosophy

01/05/2015

Interim Executive Director Faye Nelson participated in her first Podcast interview with Generosity Philosophy. An employee at Simms encouraged Generosity Philosophy to feature WQW; they...

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Field & Stream Winter 2014 Issue - Grossenbacher Image of US Army Sgt Andrew Kilgore

11/24/2014

Check out this great shot of WQW participant Sgt. Kilgore in the latest issue of Field & Stream Magazine: Field & Stream Winter 2014 Issue...

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NEW WQW PROMO VIDEO

11/17/2014

Thanks to Eli Weiner for helping us capture the fun and camaraderie that warriors experience during one of WQW's week-long Fishing Experiences (FX). After watching...

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Veteran's Day Interview, Col. Hastings

11/13/2014

Founder and CEO, Colonel Eric Hastings, USMC Retired, speaks to local media regarding the Veteran's Day release of award-winning documentary about Warriors and Quiet Waters...

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Program in Rural Montana Gives Veterans Solace and Fishing Lessons

10/19/2014

The Chronicle of Philantrophy, Faces of Philantrophy, October 19 article...

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The community backbone: Nonprofit groups provide vital services

07/11/2014

Explore Big Sky article...

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Famed golfer, commentator lends hand to nonprofit

07/08/2014

Read the July 8, 2014, Bozeman Daily Chronicle article...

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Grey's Sporting Journal Article

08/14/2013

August 2013 Warrior Fishing Standing with soldiers; learning to fly fish and mend. By Miles Nolte Read the article...

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Invisible Wounds: What stress does to the soul

04/14/2013

Read the April 14, 2013 Psychology Today Article by Eric Newhouse...

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