Freedom Alliance treats our wounded troops to amazing adventures to help them advance their rehabilitation.
Because they were wounded in the most violent places on earth, we take them to the most beautiful and peaceful settings to help them heal. The Great Outdoors is often the best medication for treating the lingering wounds of war.
We give veterans opportunities for peer-to-peer counseling and mentorship from people they trust. Quality time in a positive environment with supportive friends is essential for their well-being and recovery and the solitude of nature provides the perfect setting.
Eligibility requirements:
Post 9/11/2001 U.S. Military service members and veterans with 1 or more combat deployments are eligible to apply if they meet one or more of the following requirements:
- Served in a combat arms MOS and engaged with the enemy (award of the CIB / CFMB / CAB / CAR, etc.),
- Wounded by enemy action (Purple Heart Medal), regardless of MOS,
- Awards for Valor / “V” device, regardless of MOS (Example: Bronze Star Medal with “V” device),
- Member of the Special Operations community with multiple combat deployments.
Freedom Alliance selects groups of combat veterans to attend our Outdoor Adventure Programs based on the information provided in the applications to put together groups that have commonalities – from deployment areas and times, similar burdens, and other factors to promote a quick group cohesion.
The first step in becoming involved with Freedom Alliance is completing our easy online application!
Matt & Bonnie Lutynski with LtCol Oliver North aboard the Freedom Cruise.
Matt Lutynski is a 17-year Air Force veteran who spent nearly 10 years overseas. He is 100 percent disabled, and walks with a cane, and will soon be confined to a wheelchair. Matt joined us for a fishing weekend we hosted. It was his first experience, but since then he and his family have participated in many Freedom Alliance programs. One day, a note from Matt arrived in the mail with this message:
You have no idea what Freedom Alliance has done for me. I can – with all honesty and seriousness – say that Freedom Alliance has saved my life and also my marriage… I feel that I owe you everything for what you have done for me.
Matt Lutynski, USAF (Ret.)
Testimonials From Those We Serve
“They really push us to strive and be better. It’s amazing, everyone has everyone else’s six. We take care of each other. I’ve met so many people in this community that genuinely care about veterans here. They show that you are part of their family and they are never going to stop."
“If I didn’t have things like this, have friends with similar experiences… I probably wouldn’t be here. So, trips like this are outstanding.”
“I go to 2 or 3 events a year through Freedom Alliance — they are what keep me going all year… it’s therapeutic.”