Testimonials inspire – but impact should be more than what people say.  It should be something we can see, measure, and build on.

That is why we are launching the Built for More Randomized Controlled Trial – a gold-standard study that will tell us, with scientific certainty, what is driving veteran transformation.

When Warriors & Quiet Waters launched the Built for More hunting, we knew that finding the right partner to provide packs for the Warriors was critical. Serendipitously, one of the leading hunting pack manufacturers is just down the block from us in Bozeman: MYSTERY RANCH.

We've created a narrative that portrays combat veterans as victims – damaged by their service, requiring care, needing to be "helped." This narrative is not just wrong; it's destructive.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Christ Presbyterian Academy video storytelling project with WQW’s Built for More Warriors.

A personal reflection on 35 years at Simms/Revelyst and 10 years on the WQW Board of Directors from Diane Bristol.

We’re proud to feature Anthem Snacks as our Brand Partner, and recently sat down with Anthem’s VP of Marketing, Paige Billings, to learn more about why it’s so important to their team to support the work we do at WQW, and our veteran population as a whole.

Produced in partnership with Outlaw Partners, this video captures the essence of what Warriors & Quiet Waters is all about. It’s not just a highlight reel—it’s a window into the purpose, people, and outcomes that define our mission: to guide post-9/11 combat veterans to find peace, purpose, and belonging through our Built for More program.

What happens when you bring together the best food minds in Gallatin Valley under one roof? You get Warrior Taste Fest—a one-night-only culinary showcase where you can eat, sip, and vote your way through the region’s top restaurants, caterers, and craft kitchens. 

Established in 2023, the Alumni Engagement Program (AEP) offers long-term support for Warriors, spouses, and caregivers after they complete in-person programming with WQW.

“I caught a fish. Then another. I tied my own flies. I fumbled and learned and kept going. And somewhere in all of that, I found something I didn’t expect: joy.”

After war, many Americans may not so readily witness the visible and invisible wounds of combat that often accompany veterans’ return home.

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

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.

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?

On Friday, September 6^th, 2024, over 600 WQW community members came together for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year: Warrior Taste Fest.