Human beings are not fragile. We are not made of glass, shattering at the first sign of adversity.

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.

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.

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.

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?

As we step into the vibrancy of spring, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead.

On the last Monday of May each year, Americans pause to remember and honor our war dead. It’s a fitting tribute for those who sacrificed all that they had – and ever would have - in service of something bigger than themselves: things like the honor and safety of their comrades; their mission; the legacy of their unit; the sanctity of our National Ensign; and the security of our Nation.

Post-9/11 combat veteran Larry has been a part of the Warriors & Quiet Waters Family for almost a decade.

My first exposure to Warriors & Quiet Waters (WQW) was about five years after I was medically retired from the Army.

Since being wounded in 2004 and medically retired from the Army, finding my purpose and learning to thrive with my “new normal” has been a long and arduous journey.

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

When was Warrior Taste Fest created?

Watch our feature on Good Morning America here!

Watch our first State of the Organization Address here!

The original logo of Warriors & Quiet Waters is the seal of a dream to make the lives of post-9/11 veterans worth living following traumatic, and sometimes catastrophic, wounds sustained in combat.

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

I grew up in Malta, Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana School of Pharmacy in 1996.

In the coming weeks, you’re going to see and hear us talking about a new program that we’re conducting this year.

Our most comprehensive, game-changing program is ready to launch — and you helped create it.

After my transition out of the Army this program filled a void.