SUPPORT THOSE WHO REMAIN ON THE FRONT LINE

post-deployment decompression programs FOR active duty SpeciaL Operations Forces

Proactive support for activE duty special operations forces (SOF)

Over 45,000 nonprofits support America’s veterans—but far fewer focus on those still on the front lines. Active-duty Special Operations Forces (SOF) make up just 3% of the U.S. Armed Forces, yet they have endured more than half of all combat casualties in recent years. These warriors carry the weight of our freedom, safety, and the longest conflict in American history.

Founded in 2015, Big Sky Bravery offers these elite warriors a rare opportunity to escape the relentless demands of battle. Our world-class, all-expense-paid programs (Task Forces) in Montana’s restorative landscapes allow them to decompress, reclaim what war has taken, and reconnect with the freedom they fight to protect.

Understanding that sacrifice extends beyond the battlefield, we’ve expanded our mission to serve SOF spouses and families, along with a lifelong alumni program offering continued support. For those who give everything, we make it our unwavering mission to support them.

Our heroes, our responsibility.

success where it counts

Each year, we partner with FMG Leading to collect feedback from our recipients on their Task Force experience, as well as the overall impact of our programming. This data continues to help Big Sky Bravery asses medium term sustained impact while also serving as a touchpoint to recipients to maintain relationships. Learn more about the programming that leads to the results seen here.

Felt the benefits of the Task Force were worth the cost of being away from work, family, etc.

Felt the recreational activities helped provide a refreshing mental break.

Felt that hearing others’ responses to the Questions of the Night helped them better understand their own perspective. 

Felt a sense of rejuvenation, revitalization, and restoration during their Task Force.

  • "Donors, the money you provide goes beyond equipment, food, and lodging. You are not only providing financial support but also hope for those that don't believe hope exists anymore. You are saving the life of a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or Airman that no longer believes their life is worth living."

    BIG SKY BRAVERY RECIPIENT

  • “To the donors whom I may never meet but who still gave their hard-earned resources, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. What you are doing for your country, and specifically the soldiers who have carried the weight of the past 20+ years of war is unparalleled. What you do through contributing pays dividends to our mental health, our productivity, our family dynamic, and our renewed faith in the country that we do this for.”

    BIG SKY BRAVERY RECIPIENT

  • “Without your incredible support, spouses of our country’s Special Operators would continue to feel like shadows. Thank you all for seeing us.”

    BIG SKY BRAVERY RECIPIENT

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