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U.S. Army Special Forces Green Berets endure numerous long-duration, overseas deployments to some of the most austere, hazardous, and stressful environments on Earth. Many times, they are often the only U.S. presence in the region. This means these warriors must maintain a constant state of readiness of the highest magnitude including physical and mental fitness, foreign language and cultural expertise, and highly advanced skills to accomplish their mission.
Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone expresses stress from time to time. Anything from everyday responsibilities like work and family to serious life events such as a new diagnosis, war, or the death of a loved one or teammate can trigger stress.
For immediate, short-term situations, stress can be beneficial to a person’s health. It can help them cope with potentially serious situations. The body responds to stress by releasing hormones that increase heart and breathing rates and ready muscles to respond.
Yet if a person’s stress response doesn’t stop firing, and these stress levels stay elevated far longer than is necessary for survival, it can take a serious toll on health. Chronic stress can cause a variety of symptoms and affect overall well-being.
The dedicated Warrior Sportsmen team is focused solely on providing all generations of Green Berets unique opportunities to “hit the off switch;” to rest, relax and recuperate through world-class fishing and hunting adventures.
I am a retired Special Forces soldier who during my 26 years service in Special Operations participated in 3 major conflicts of our country. I took part in a recent pheasant hunt in South Dakota sponsored by Warrior Sportsmen Inc. I participated in the adventure along with 4 members of the current generation of Special Forces. It was a most exhilarating and relaxing adventure I have ever experienced. The focus was entirely on the adventure at hand, rest and relaxation, and building camaraderie.
Although there is no legal requirement or statute stating that the General Public must acknowledge the achievements or sacrifices made by the men and women of the military during their service to our country, it is nice to know that there are those who do care!
For myself I believe the mission to which Warrior Sportsmen subscribes to was met!
Warrior Sportsmen In (WSI) is a unique charitable organization with its focus strictly on the warrior and his health and well-being. To achieve this goal, WSI partners with select lodges and outfitters. I have witnessed the benefits of participation in Alaska at a salmon fishing lodge on the Nushagak River. The benefits to the soldiers are measurable. This is a MUST support organization where 98% of donated funds, support the warrior constituency.
As a retired Special Forces guy. I truly appreciate what this organization has done for me and for others. I participated in a pheasant hunt and the experience was absolutely awesome. I have also been a part of a fishing trip in Alaska where I guided for the event. I could see the participants unwind and decompress as the event went on. I had the unique pleasure of viewing this from both sides. As a guide and as a participant.