Press Archive
WQW in the News
Fifteen years of coverage — from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle to Good Morning America — on post-9/11 combat veterans finding purpose in Montana.
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Did it matter?
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, the generation that answered is still waiting on an answer.
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The cost of freedom continues: How patriotism looks beyond America 250
A WQW guest column for the nation's 250th, on what it means to honor service every day after the fireworks fade.
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Warriors & Quiet Waters feature
A magazine profile of the organization's work with veterans in the Gallatin Valley.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters: Groundbreaking on new facility at ranch
Brian Gilman on KBZK to share the mission of the organization and also highlight an upcoming groundbreaking. The groundbreaking will be for a new house that will double the capacity of the ranch by 2030!.
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No Connection. No Bullshit. Just Real.
A veteran's account of floating nearly 60 miles of the Smith River — the capstone of a year of WQW programming on purpose, sleep, health, and connection.
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Warriors & Quiet Waters
Navy SEAL veteran Christopher Beach on making more progress in eight months of Built for More than in a decade of therapy.
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Cool deal, Montana company giving back to Warriors & their pups
Montana Dog Food Co. donates to WQW and sponsors monthly meals for service dogs supporting Warriors in the program.
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Warriors & Quiet Waters: Building resilience in the backcountry
Combat veterans rediscovering purpose in the outdoors.
Read the feature - 2025
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Quieting the warrior mind: How to help veterans achieve peace
Local coverage of WQW's approach to veteran mental health and reintegration.
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Warriors & Quiet Waters fly fishing
A Veterans Day feature on the strength of American's veterans and how WQW enables them to continue to stregthen our country.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters flyfishing jumpstarts veterans' healing
A reflection from the Daily Interlake on WQW's Flathead River Fly Fishing Experience.
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CPA Lions:Warriors & Quiet Waters Feature Story
Students from the Christ Presbyterian Academy spent a week with WQW and created this video project showcasing the program.
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Finding a veteran's purpose on the river
A reporter from the Madisonian goes afield with WQW and sees the power of camaraderie shape Warriors time together.
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Finding peace and purpose: A look at Warriors & Quiet Waters
A celebration of WQW's membership in the chamber of commerce.
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Spotlight: Warriors & Quiet Waters
An interview with Marketing Director Emily Gullickson on the mission, founding, and growth WQW has seen.
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WQW awarded PenFed Foundation grant to empower post-9/11 combat veterans to thrive
The grant supports Built for More, which pairs outdoor pursuits and comradeship with a proprietary personal growth process.
Read the release - 2024
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onWater Fish and Warriors & Quiet Waters partnership
Dive in to the partnership between WQW and onWater Fish.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters Ranch empowers post-9/11 veterans
Hear from WQW CEO, Brian Gilman, and a Warrior Alum how our program shapes veterans.
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Mountain Notes: WQW
An overview of WQW programs with interiews from staff and Warriors.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters
A long-form feature on the Yellowstone, the guides who volunteer their seasons, and the "Moms" who cook for every group that comes through.
Read the feature - 2023
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Duckworth & WQW Chat Montana Roots and Honoring Veterans
A special Veterans Day feature with local business, Duckworth and WQW.
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Warriors & Quiet Waters on GMA
National broadcast coverage of the program.
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Helping veterans and their families find a life of purpose
A Military Appreciation Month story on how one T-Mobile employee's family found WQW — and why the company renewed its lead sponsorship.
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WQW Foundation launches new program for combat veterans
Read about the launch of Hunt For Purpose, WQW's archery hunting program.
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Casting calm
A volunteer companion's perspective on serving a women's fly fishing experience.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters: Giving back to fellow servicemen
Army veteran Rodney Thurman found healing through Warriors & Quiet Waters, moving his family to Montana, and returning as a volunteer to help other veterans.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters: Thanks and healing for wounded veterans
A celebration of the launch of WQW and SIMMS fishing co-branded waders.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters takes to the slopes
WQW and Eagle Mount are hosted by Big Sky Resort to bring participants to the mountain.
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Not Yet Begun to Fight
A documentary following combat veterans on Montana's rivers.
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Video: Helping wounded warriors through fly fishing
A 17 minute documentary on the postive impact WQW has on wounded veterans.
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Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation
A short introduction to the mission of Warrior & Quiet Waters.
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