Willing Warriors

🎉 Happy Birthday to the United States Space Force - Celebrating 5 years securing our nation's interests in, from, and to space. #HappyBirthday #SpaceForce #USMilitary #Freedom #Service #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

🎧 New Welcome Home Podcast episode - Navigating New Beginnings: Peter Baker on Military Transition and Finding Community in Civilian Life Retired Army Colonel Peter Baker joins us to unravel the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from military service as an officer. Imagine standing at the crossroads of duty and personal freedom, deciding when to leave the structured life of the military behind. Peter candidly shares his journey, emphasizing the emotional weight of retirement ceremonies and the critical steps of planning for life after service. Discover how resources like the GI Bill and veteran organizations can be pivotal in navigating this life-changing transition. Together, we explore the personal stories and strategic decisions that define this complex phase. As we steer through the transition into civilian careers, we focus on the unique hurdles veterans face, like translating leadership skills into corporate success and adapting to a slower-paced decision-making environment. Northern Virginia emerges as a hotspot, with veterans often finding roles in defense companies or exploring new passions, like teaching or coaching. Peter's insights on negotiation could redefine your approach to the job market, from salary discussions to flexibility negotiations. Plus, we reflect on the camaraderie veterans miss and the potential to find a similar sense of community in civilian workplaces. This episode is a must-listen for anyone contemplating a new chapter beyond military life. Listen to this podcast, as well as past episodes, at www.buzzsprout.com/2145036 #WelcomeHomePodcast #Podcast #VeteranPodcast #MilitaryTransition #CivilianLife #Community #Veterans #SupportingOurVeterans #UnitedStatesMilitary #Freedom #Service #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

This month, we salute Capital One, our Warrior Retreat partner and 9th Annual Willing Warriors Gala Sponsor. The 9th Annual Willing Warriors Gala was held on Nov 2. Together, we raised over $350,000 to support our Warrior families with impactful stays in 2025. If you missed out on the excitement, here is a sneak peek of photos on our Flickr site: https://lnkd.in/eD7NVM5P

💕 The Mission Continues with Impactful Warrior Stays... After being involved in a catastrophic accident last year, our Warrior guest was not expected to survive. She spent most of the Winter in a coma with complications of traumatic brain injury. She was released from the hospital in July 2024 but suffered a stroke in September. With prayers from over 100,000 people worldwide and the Grace of God, she is surviving and thriving. The peacefulness of the Retreat, hiking the trails, playing games, watching movies, and eating meals together were greatly enjoyed by the Warrior. She noted that the massage provided by Holly Crocker from Balanced Arch Massage was the best she's ever had. The Warrior was also grateful for the opportunity to benefit from her favorite pastime by swimming at Freedom Aquatic Center. Thank you to all of those who help make this happen by supporting the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run! #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #Respite #Memories #SupportOurVeterans #UnitedStatesMilitary #Freedom #Service #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

🎄 Bonnie Kidwell, representing the Manassas Loyal Order of the Moose, stopped by the Warrior Retreat this morning to spread some Christmas cheer - a generous donation of $5,000! The giving spirit and tremendous support for the Warrior Retreat from the Loyal Order of Moose, Inc. is greatly appreciated. Thank you Bonnie for being such a devoted ambassador. We are grateful for your support and all you do! (Bonnie is pictured in the center with Willing Warriors Staff members Dianne Polk (L), and Diane Lunsford (R). #ThankYou #Veterans #SupportingOurVeterans #UnitedStatesMilitary #Freedom #Service #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

🌟 Support Willing Warriors at the Giving Machine in Tysons Corner 🌟 Imagine using a vending machine not to get a candy bar or drink but to donate to a worthy cause. You can at The Light the World Giving Machines - vending machines with a Christmas twist! Willing Warriors is again honored to be chosen by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be a part of the Giving Machine this year. You can support Willing Warriors by purchasing needed items including games for Warrior children, linens, and cleaning supplies. The Giving Machine is outside AMC Theatres in Tysons Corner, just inside the main entrance, near Macy's and Santa's workshop. #LightTheWorld #GivingMachines #Donation #SupportingOurVeterans #UnitedStatesMilitary #Freedom #Service #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

💙 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - the anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II in 1941. #PearlHarborRemembrance #WorldWarII #HonorTheFallen #NeverForget #USHistory #December7 #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

❤ Looking for a way to show your gratitude to America’s military families on Giving Tuesday? Make a matching gift today! Help us continue to support our Warrior families this Holiday Season and double the impact of your generosity! The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Charitable Foundation has donated matching funds of $30,000 through December 31, 2024. Your giving helps - $2,500 Funds a five-night respite stay for a Warrior family $1,000 Funds programs at the Grand Lodge, including Post Traumatic Stress Counseling and Veteran Seminars $500 Provides professional cleaning services for the Retreat homes $250 Sponsors the all-volunteer Retreat grounds team for a week $100 Provides for grocery staples in the homes $50 Purchases toys, gifts, and games for Warrior families to enjoy Donate by sending a check (made out to Willing Warriors) to Willing Warriors, 16013 Waterfall Rd., Haymarket, VA 20169-2126, or by credit/debit card at our website https://lnkd.in/g46ppjmf #GivingTuesday #Donation #SupportingOurVeterans #UnitedStatesMilitary #Freedom #Service #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

🎀 On December 14 (Wreath Placement begins at 8 am), Willing Warriors will help Arlington National Cemetery, Stonewall Memory Gardens, Quantico National Cemetery, and Culpeper National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our Veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. Help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths here: https://lnkd.in/eqAgc2TX You can help us reach our goal of sponsoring at least 500 wreaths by sharing this post, and our link, with friends and family. Thank you so much for supporting Willing Warriors and Wreaths Across America! #WreathsAcrossAmerica #HonorOurVeterans #RememberOurVeterans #RemembranceWreaths #Honor #Service #WillingWarriors #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving to our Willing Warriors family and friends! Have a blessed day with your loved ones! #HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Blessed #WarriorRetreat #HaymarketVA #PrinceWilliamCounty