Excitement & Fear
“The flight out there started with a mix of feelings: excitement and fear,” said Courtney S., one of four participants…
Green Season Success
As Costa Rica ushered in the “green season”—when it rains frequently but the abundant foliage grows lush and verdant—four combat…
Within Reach
In 2019, Marine combat veteran Mike Walker attended the Freedom Alliance Offshore Experience at Los Sueños Resort in Costa Rica.…
A Warrior Trio in Paradise
Three warriors journeyed to Costa Rica in February to attend our latest Offshore Experience. (We were slated to host four,…
…We’re Back!
In late February, we wrapped up the first Offshore Experience of 2020, not knowing it would be the last in-person…
Old Friends, New Friends
Corporal Jeramie Green and Sergeant Kevin Gatson bonded while healing from amputations and other injuries at Walter Reed Army Medical…
Relationships Matter: Marriage After War
When we met him in 2010, Army Sergeant John Moore was recuperating from an IED blast at Walter Reed Army…
Decorated Marines, Dedicated Friends
Four Marines—who served together and bled together in our country’s wars overseas—reunited under a peaceful banner in Costa Rica this…
A Beauty that Penetrates Armor
For those who visit Costa Rica—whether to see the mountains, beaches, or jungles—they are all certain to find one thing…
Los Suenos: A Port in a Storm for Four Marines
Exiting the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, two Marines suffered the usual barrage of queries from the cab drivers…