ANTIFRAGILE
Human beings are not fragile. We are not made of glass, shattering at the first sign of adversity.
Our Ten Favorite Photos of 2024
As we reminisce on the past year, we’re excited to share our ten favorite photos that truly capture the spirit of 2024's peak experiences in nature.
Year-End Giving: A Call to Action for Warriors & Quiet Waters
Currently, we face a staggering challenge: since January over 1,600 veterans have added their names to our waitlist and are awaiting the chance to apply to Built for More.
Equipped to Thrive | A New Path to Healing
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, and how finding the Built for More program has truly changed his life.
Pulling the Needs of Combat Veterans from the Shadows
At the heart of the transition from military to civilian life is the need to recognize and empower the identity transformation and finding new purpose and community.
Relationships Matter
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?
2024 Spring Newsletter CEO Message
As we step into the vibrancy of spring, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead.
What's Next? What's Next? What's Next?
No, that's not a typo. Those are titles for three different chapters in my life.
From Combat to Camaradie on Quiet Waters
WQW Impact: How Two Brothers Recreated Meaningful Memories on the Yellowstone
One Veteran's Unforgettable Hunt at Jack Creek Preserve
WQW Alum and Guide, Jordan, had a once in a lifetime experience exploring the Preserve and the surrounding Lee Metcalf Wilderness, and seeing various forms of wildlife, such as elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and a wolf.
Mission, Vision, & Values - Brian Gilman, Col, USMC (Ret), CEO of WQW
Reflecting on Warriors & Quiet Waters in 2023, three words resonate profoundly: Mission, Vision, and Values.
Equipped to Thrive: Finding Peace and Purpose in the Mountains
Meet Curtis, a U.S. Marine Veteran who came to Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) in search of a thriving life.
Equipped to Thrive: Unfinished Business
Post-9/11 combat veteran Larry has been a part of the Warriors & Quiet Waters Family for almost a decade.
Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises Over $770,000 at Fifth Annual Warrior Taste Fest
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.
Good Morning America Features WQW's FX for Women Veterans
Watch our feature on Good Morning America here!
Inaugural State of the Organization Address
Watch our first State of the Organization Address here!
What's in a Name? Our Founder's Perspective on WQW's New Brand
In 2007, when Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) was founded, our mission was to provide therapeutic recreation and rehabilitation to wounded servicemen and women through the medium of fly fishing in beautiful, serene southwest Montana.
Putting the Power of Nature to Work in Service of Veterans
In 1993 I left Montana to join the Marine Corps and spent the next 27 years living all over America and overseas.
Why I Give to Warriors & Quiet Waters
I give because if others hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here.
WQW Announces the Formation of Alumni Engagement Programming
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.