Deep Sea Valkyries

06/05/2026

Happy birthday Frank, we hope you do something today that brings you joy!

06/03/2026

Happy birthday Dion, be sure to eat enough protein today!

06/02/2026

Happy birthday Alastair, enjoy your day!

05/30/2026

A week at sea. Veterans and first responders from across the country — underwater, healing, and finding their way back to themselves.

Our Valkyries are home now. But the work that happened out there? That goes with them.

None of this was possible without the generosity and faith of Westwood Community Church. You didn't just fund a retreat — you changed lives. Thank you.

05/29/2026

Well that’s a wrap for this year’s retreat, Operation Patton’s Prayer. Safe travels home to all the participants and staff. Thank you to All Star Liveaboards Blackbeard's vessel Morning Star crew, all the sponsors, donors, our incredible staff and the families of our Valkyries for supporting this time away to focus on healing.

A quick breakdown for our week at sea:
-17 veterans
- 264 cumulative hours of counseling
-232 total dives
-6186 feet in depth or equivalent to 1.71 statue miles
-9818 minutes total bottom time or 4.29 days
-10062 cubic feet of compressed air consumed
- Our Valkyries represent more than 224 years of service to our Nation and communities
- And 31 years deployed in support of combat zones, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid operations
- Who knows what their next chapter may bring!

05/29/2026

You survived, now THRIVE!! That is God's plan for you! ~ our final message of the week as our Valkyries prepare to depart Nassau and head home. We pray that this week was indeed one of healing for mind, body, and soul. We cannot wait to see how the next chapter unfolds for each of you.

05/28/2026

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to James, Kerrie, Roger, and Frank!

05/27/2026

Today we talk at length about growth and discovering grace. We know that one of the hardest steps in post-traumatic growth is letting go. Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still, and know that I am God." Though taken literally from the Hebrew translation the words "be still" can also be translated as "let go". We challenge our Valkyries to let go of those burdens.

05/26/2026

The winds and tides determine a large portion of our plans during our week at sea. What a perfect reminder that we need to be adaptable in our outlook. Adaptability refers to the capacity to adjust and thrive in changing circumstances. It's a soft skill that enables individuals to handle transitions, embrace new information, and effectively navigate unfamiliar situations. Adaptability is crucial in various aspects of life, including work, personal relationships, and personal growth.

05/25/2026