WHO IS WWA?

WWA was formed by men who love fly fishing and have a heart for the sacrifice and service of Combat Veterans. Bonded by the significant life impact of The Wild Adventure, WWA founders give back to active duty and retired Veterans, including those experiencing combat operational stress injuries.

WWA Board Members are committed to the healing of emotional, moral and spiritual wounds of Combat Veterans referred by Military Chaplains, associated Military Veterans ministries, VA therapists and physicians and other Veterans organizations serving Veterans with combat stress injuries.

We recognize that the battles Combat Veterans are fighting are not merely physical. Service members may have:

Some difficulty coping with the physical, mental and spiritual battles they face after returning home
A sense of loss of mission and purpose
A loss of camaraderie and brotherhood
A confused moral compass with no common foundation for living or reference for moral and ethical decision making
A struggle looking for life’s answers in how to engage in a cause bigger than themselves

Reference: Soul Survivor Outdoor (www.soulsurvivoroutdoor.org)

Our trips feature daily fly fishing excursions, each man sharing his personal story in a confidential setting and group discussions with questions extracted from John Eldredge’s book, “Wild at Heart”. Using this proven heart-healing program, participants are encouraged to bury their burdens in the wilderness, accept forgiveness and healing, leading Veterans to a renewed purpose for their lives.

Armed with nourished hearts and a Biblical understanding of tools available to restore life relationships, warriors recommit to their wives, families and friends. The new band of WWA brothers pledge ongoing encouragement for each other’s victorious daily warfare against spiritual enemies.

Alumni are asked to refer Veteran friends needing encouragement to WWA, and to serve them in their journey of healing, restoration and camaraderie within the growing WWA Brotherhood.