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Warriors in the Wild provides outdoor recreational opportunities for veterans and their families.

10/15/2026

Sometimes, the most meaningful support starts with fresh air and someone who understands.

Time outdoors can give veterans room to breathe, step away from everyday pressures, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Sharing that time with fellow veterans creates opportunities for honest conversations, laughter, and friendships that reach beyond the retreat.

That’s why Warriors in the Wild brings veterans together through outdoor experiences centered on connection and camaraderie.

We’re currently fundraising for our Veterans Wilderness Reset retreat in Punta Gorda, Florida, April 2–4, 2027.

Your donation helps us create space for veterans to slow down, spend time in nature, and build connections with people who understand life after service.

Help make this retreat possible. Scan the QR code in the graphic and donate today. Every gift brings us closer to bringing veterans together.

10/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gloria Balboa to the Warriors in the Wild Board of Directors as our new Treasurer! 🇺🇸

A U.S. Navy veteran with a background in aviation and nuclear engineering, Gloria brings determination, resilience, and a heart for service to our growing organization.

We're excited to have Gloria on our team as we continue creating opportunities for veterans to reconnect with nature, build lasting camaraderie, and rediscover their sense of purpose.

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮! We're glad to have you with us!

10/09/2026

Warriors in the Wild empowers veterans through transformative outdoor adventures designed to foster healing, resilience, and community. Explore our programs, read inspiring stories, and find meaningful ways to get involved. Visit our website today to learn more and be part of a movement that honors and uplifts those who've served.

VISIT: https://warriorsinthewild.org

10/01/2026

Some veterans miss the mission.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

The conversations that don't need an explanation. The dark humor. The feeling that the people around you understood where you'd been because they'd been there too.

Leaving the military doesn't mean you stop needing that kind of connection.

At Warriors in the Wild, we believe time outdoors can create space for veterans to reconnect, build new friendships, find camaraderie again, and remember that your tribe didn't disappear just because the uniform came off.

What do you miss most about the camaraderie of military service?

We'd love to hear from you in the comments.

09/25/2026

Some battle buddies wear boots. Others have paws. 🐾

For many Veterans, a service animal or beloved pet is more than a companion. They are the steady presence on the hard days, the reason to get outside, the quiet comfort when words are not enough, and sometimes the one who simply knows when you need them most.

At Warriors in the Wild, we believe healing can come in many forms, and sometimes it comes with four legs, a wet nose, and unconditional loyalty.

We want to meet your battle buddy! 🐾

📸 Drop a photo of your service animal or pet in the comments and tell us their name and what they mean to you. ❤

Tag a Veteran whose four-legged companion deserves some recognition too. 🔥

09/24/2026

Sometimes the first step toward feeling better is simply stepping outside.

For Veterans carrying stress, isolation, depression, or the invisible weight of service, time outdoors can support mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual wellbeing. A quiet trail, fresh air, movement, sunlight, and time away from the noise can create space to breathe, reset, and reconnect.

Getting outside is not a replacement for professional care, but it can be one more tool in the toolbox.

At Warriors in the Wild, we believe healing does not always happen inside four walls. Sometimes it happens around a campfire, on a trail, beside a lake, or simply sitting beneath an open sky with people who understand.

If you are struggling, please do not carry it alone. Reach out to someone you trust, connect with another Veteran, or contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

🌲 Tag a Veteran who could use a little time outside, or invite someone to take a walk, hike, camp, fish, or just sit outdoors with you this week.

It can matter more than you know.

09/23/2026

In the service, we’re taught to push through the pain, pack the weight away, and execute the mission without excuses. Somewhere along the line, that conditioning turns into a dangerous lie: that admitting you're hurting makes you “weak.”

That stigma keeps too many of us fighting silent battles alone.

Taking that very first step to ask for help is often one of the most painful, exhausting things you will ever do. It means putting your armor down. It means having to relive, unpack, and speak out loud the very things you’ve spent months or years trying to bury. There is nothing easy about facing that storm.

Asking for help is brutally hard.

Admitting you need backup is not defeat; it is survival. Stepping into that vulnerability takes far more courage than silently carrying a load that was never meant for one person to shoulder alone.

If you are fighting through PTSD, transition stress, or the invisible scars of your time in uniform, hear this: You are not broken, you are not weak, and you are not alone.

Reaching out is not a surrender. It is an act of pure bravery. Take the step. Call in the backup. You’ve earned the right to heal.

If you or a veteran you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.

09/17/2026

We are deeply grateful to Jared Cook and Micah Beavers for their amazing contributions as Warriors in the Wild board members. Their service and dedication have meant so much to our mission, and we will truly miss them both.

Warriors in the Wild currently has four open board positions: Vice President, Treasurer, Grant Writer, and Secretary.

If you are interested in serving, please contact [email protected]

09/01/2026

Today we honor the incredible bond between veterans and their service dogs, the loyal companions who stand beside our heroes through every challenge. 🇺🇲

🐾These dogs don’t just serve — they heal, protect, and remind us of the power of unconditional love.

👉 Drop a pic below of your service dog or one that’s touched your life. Let’s fill this feed with gratitude and wagging tails!

06/08/2026

Every day, veterans in our community are fighting battles no one sees.
The 5 OR 5 Challenge is more than a fundraiser; it's a way to show them they’re not alone.

just blew the challenge right out of the water! 🔥
His stats:
2 nights of camping,
16.5 miles,
2350 feet elevation gain!

Here’s the challenge:
Walk 5 miles OR donate $5.

That’s it. Simple. Impactful. Real. If you’ve been meaning to jump in… today’s the day!

Your $5 or your 5 miles helps us take veterans into the wild: where healing, brotherhood, and purpose come back to life!

👉 Drop “I’m in” in the comments
👉 Share this post
👉 Tag someone who should join you

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/5-or--5

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701 Medical Blvd
Englewood, FL
34223

Website

https://warriorsinthewild.org/

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