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Warrior Stories, Staff Stories Emily Gullickson 10/1/25 Warrior Stories, Staff Stories Emily Gullickson 10/1/25

Behind the Scenes | Student Filmmakers Make an Impact

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

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Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 8/4/25 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 8/4/25

We Made a Brand Video, and This is Why It Matters

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.

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Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 5/13/25 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 5/13/25

“Rhythm in the water”: A Warrior’s reflection

“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.”

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Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 9/11/21 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 9/11/21

WQW CEO’s Reflections on 9/11

Reflections on 9/11 from the CEO of Warriors & Quiet Waters

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Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 9/11/21 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 9/11/21

9/11: Twenty Years Later

9/11: Twenty Years Later. A Warriors & Quiet Waters Alumna Shares Her Story of Hope

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Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 8/16/21 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 8/16/21

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

A Note from WQW's CEO, Brian Gilman, on the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan

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Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 8/13/21 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 8/13/21

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

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

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Program Julia Menk 6/4/21 Program Julia Menk 6/4/21

Sayonara From the Smith River

I lay here in my surprisingly dry tent as the pitter-patter of the rain echoes throughout the canyon.

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Program Julia Menk 5/24/21 Program Julia Menk 5/24/21

Watch Military Caregivers Fish in Montana

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX).

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Program Julia Menk 4/5/21 Program Julia Menk 4/5/21

Watch a Warrior Fishing Experience on the Missouri River

WQW’s core recreational and therapeutic program is called a Fishing Experience (FX).

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Thought Leadership Julia Menk 3/24/21 Thought Leadership Julia Menk 3/24/21

What's your favorite part about the WQW community?

The stack of papers she had in her arms had to be at least a foot high.

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Thought Leadership Julia Menk 12/16/20 Thought Leadership Julia Menk 12/16/20

The Lingering Friction of War

I broke my finger last week.

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Warrior Stories Justin Kreis 8/17/17 Warrior Stories Justin Kreis 8/17/17

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

Today, we’re interviewing Victor Quinones, a warrior who went through the WQW program in 2008.

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