Patrol Base Abbate

06/24/2026

Another successful Return To Base (RTB) is in the books.

This past week, members of Patrol Base Abbate’s Book Club gathered for an immersive RTB centered around the novel Glorious Exploits. Through thoughtful discussions of the book’s themes, engaging workshops, daily yoga and meditation, paddleboarding and kayaking adventures, and a service project, participants found countless opportunities to reconnect, with themselves and with one another.

As always, some of the most impactful moments happened around the campfire. Night after night, veterans shared deep, open, and vulnerable conversations that stretched late into the evening, strengthening bonds of trust, understanding, and community.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated leaders of our Book Club, whose commitment and service have helped shape this community since the earliest days of Patrol Base Abbate. Your passion, leadership, and unwavering support continue to create meaningful opportunities for veterans to connect and grow.

To every participant who took a chance on this experience and placed their faith in Patrol Base Abbate, thank you! Your willingness to show up, engage, and be vulnerable is what makes these programs so powerful.

Together, we continue to build a community where veterans can rediscover the connection, purpose, and sense of belonging that many miss after service. We arrived as individuals from different backgrounds and experiences, but we left as something stronger, a tribe.

We look forward to our next RTB- Fly Fishing Club will take place at the Patrol Base in Thompson Falls, MT with world class fishing on the Thompson River.

At this time, music and run club RTB applications are still OPEN! Apply: https://lnkd.in/evA8x-mq

If you’d like to Support a Veteran today, please consider donating: https://lnkd.in/eRuRvGah

06/23/2026

Today, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to
and his team at The Superior Hydrovac. For the past year, Joe and his team have been working alongside Patrol Base Abbate to support our mission and help our veteran community reconnect, recalibrate, and rediscover purpose. Superior Hydrovac's success has been our success. Thanks to their incredible work and generosity, over 40 veterans will Return To Base free-of-charge to access the programming consistently described as life-changing and life-saving.

Joe found us because of our name. Matt Abbate, our namesake, was Joe's friend, fellow Marine, and brother in arms. Listening to Joe share stories about this incredible man and warrior added weight to the work that we do and responsibility we carry. At Patrol Base Abbate, we not only facilitate the leading protective factors against su***de, but we do so using Matt Abbate's legacy as our guiding light. Matt was super-human, and regardless of who he was speaking to, that person felt super-human, too. Matt elevated others to the best versions of themselves and inspired his brothers and sisters to new heights. Anything was possible with Matt on your side.

Matt's character and example continue to inspire veterans today. Given their history together, it has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve alongside Joe and all the incredible patriots at Superior Hydrovac as we carry on the legacy of Matt Abbate.

To the entire Superior Hydrovac team: thank you for this partnership, your belief in our mission, your trust in us to carry on Matt's legacy, and your dedication to those who have served. Support like yours makes our work possible, and we are honored to have you as part of the Patrol Base Abbate family. Superior Hydrovac is always welcome to Return To Base at Patrol Base Abbate.

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

If you're in the Indianapolis area, come by Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to check out our Patrol Base Abbate wrapped Hydro Truck! It's always an honor to support Patrol Base Abbate and their mission to support veterans, plus getting to show off one of our big beautiful vac trucks makes for a great weekend! Stop by the PBA booth today and tomorrow (19th & 20th) to learn more about the great work they are doing for our nation's veterans.

06/18/2026

Be sure to check out Midwest Truck Fest by DCT if you're in the Indy area this weekend and come by to check out Patrol Base Abbate! You can donate today: https://donate.pbabbate.org/campaign/778869/donate

🚛🔥 IT’S TRUCK SHOW WEEK! 🔥🚛

The countdown is over—Midwest Truck Fest by DCT is finally here! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with horsepower, chrome, and family fun at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park!

🏁 Check out the Schedule of Events and start planning your weekend!
🎟️ Save money by purchasing your presale tickets online before prices increase at the gate. (Link in comments)
🚛 Tons of incredible semis from across the country
🏎️ Exciting drag racing action
🔥 Heart-pounding jet engine cars
🎶 Live entertainment
🤝 Meet & greets
🛍️ Vendors
🇺🇸Raising money for Patrol Base Abbate
…and so much more!

Whether you’re a die-hard truck enthusiast or just looking for an awesome weekend with the family, there’s something for everyone at Midwest Truck Fest by DCT.

Don’t wait—grab your tickets, gather your crew, and get ready to make memories we’ll be talking about long after the last burnout!

See you at the track! 🇺🇸🏁🚛🔥

06/12/2026

Patrol Base Abbate’s Running Club RTB applications are now available! To apply, visit: https://hosted-pages.id.me/pb-abbate-military. You can also apply for RTBs by visiting us at pbabbate.org and clinking on “Join Our Tribe.”

Patrol Base Abbate welcomes any veteran, active duty or reserve members to this program, free of cost. This RTB will take place at our Patrol Base in Thompson Falls, Montana from 10-14 September 2026.

All applications will remain open as long as it takes to fill them so don’t hesitate to apply now!

We look forward to

06/04/2026

Veteran musicians, we’re back!

Patrol Base Abbate’s Music Club RTB applications are now available! To apply, visit: https://hosted-pages.id.me/pb-abbate-military. You can also apply for RTBs by visiting us at pbabbate.org and clinking on “Join Our Tribe.”

Patrol Base Abbate welcomes any veteran, active duty or reserve members to this program, free of cost. This RTB will take place at our Patrol Base in Thompson Falls, Montana from 24-28 September 2026.

A welcoming community for musicians, singers, songwriters, and performers to share music, collaborate, and connect. Whether you’re posting original songs, performances, works in progress, or simply looking to jam with others, this group is all about creativity, support, and a shared love of music!

All applications will remain open as long as it takes to fill them so don’t hesitate to apply now!

We look forward to

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Patrol Base Abbate and Big Fish Foundation’s Strength Club Return to Base applications are now available!

To apply, visit: https://hosted-pages.id.me/pb-abbate-military. You can also apply for RTBs by visiting us at pbabbate.org and clinking on “Join Our Tribe.”

Patrol Base Abbate welcomes any veteran, active duty or reserve members to this program, free of cost. This RTB will take place at our Patrol Base in Thompson Falls, Montana from 2-6 September 2026.

All applications will remain open as long as it takes to fill them so don’t hesitate to apply now!

We look forward to