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ANTIFRAGILE
Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 2/18/25 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 2/18/25

ANTIFRAGILE

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

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Our Ten Favorite Photos of 2024
Program Emily Gullickson 1/9/25 Program Emily Gullickson 1/9/25

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.

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Year-End Giving: A Call to Action for Warriors & Quiet Waters
Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 12/17/24 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 12/17/24

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.

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Equipped to Thrive | A New Path to Healing
Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 11/13/24 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 11/13/24

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.

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Pulling the Needs of Combat Veterans from the Shadows
Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 11/11/24 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 11/11/24

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.

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Relationships Matter
Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 10/14/24 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 10/14/24

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?

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2024 Spring Newsletter CEO Message
Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 5/30/24 Thought Leadership Emily Gullickson 5/30/24

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.

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What's Next? What's Next? What's Next?
Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 5/28/24 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 5/28/24

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.

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From Combat to Camaradie on Quiet Waters
Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 2/12/24 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 2/12/24

From Combat to Camaradie on Quiet Waters

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

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One Veteran's Unforgettable Hunt at Jack Creek Preserve
Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 12/19/23 Warrior Stories Emily Gullickson 12/19/23

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.

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Mission, Vision, & Values - Brian Gilman, Col, USMC (Ret), CEO of WQW
Emily Gullickson 12/19/23 Emily Gullickson 12/19/23

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.

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Equipped to Thrive: Finding Peace and Purpose in the Mountains
Program Julia Menk 10/18/23 Program Julia Menk 10/18/23

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.

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Equipped to Thrive: Unfinished Business
Program Julia Menk 10/11/23 Program Julia Menk 10/11/23

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.

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Warriors & Quiet Waters Raises Over $770,000 at Fifth Annual Warrior Taste Fest
Event Julia Menk 9/14/23 Event Julia Menk 9/14/23

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.

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Good Morning America Features WQW's FX for Women Veterans
WQW In the News Julia Menk 7/11/23 WQW In the News Julia Menk 7/11/23

Good Morning America Features WQW's FX for Women Veterans

Watch our feature on Good Morning America here!

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Inaugural State of the Organization Address
Event Julia Menk 7/11/23 Event Julia Menk 7/11/23

Inaugural State of the Organization Address

Watch our first State of the Organization Address here!

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What's in a Name? Our Founder's Perspective on WQW's New Brand
Thought Leadership Julia Menk 6/28/23 Thought Leadership Julia Menk 6/28/23

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.

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Putting the Power of Nature to Work in Service of Veterans
Thought Leadership Julia Menk 5/8/23 Thought Leadership Julia Menk 5/8/23

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.

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Why I Give to Warriors & Quiet Waters
Thought Leadership Julia Menk 5/8/23 Thought Leadership Julia Menk 5/8/23

Why I Give to Warriors & Quiet Waters

I give because if others hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here.

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WQW Announces the Formation of Alumni Engagement Programming
Program Julia Menk 5/8/23 Program Julia Menk 5/8/23

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.

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