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Learn more about the impact our programs have on our wounded veterans, caregivers and their families.

“This has been an incredible trip and so affirming, especially because of all the wonderful people who went out of their way to make it special. Some of…

Mary Garr | U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) and 2022 Winter Adventure Program

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The Family Support Program at Black Mountain Ranch is beyond anything words can describe. The beauty of the mountains, the ranch, the staff, and everything in between is…

Jake Green | US Army SFC (Ret.) and 2023 Black Mountain Ranch Family Support Program Participant

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I was touched by the immense amount of love and care displayed by what I call my ‘Vail family’. It has made an impact on not just my…

Jaime Javier Franco Gonzalez | US Army, SF, Active Duty and 2024 Summer Family Program Participant

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Vail Veterans Program is a great organization, filled with awesome volunteers, donors and staff! I needed this experience to not only reconnect with myself, but with other brothers…

Billy Ray Hinojos | U.S. Army SGT, Retired and 2024 Golf in the Rockies Participant

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Every time I have attended Vail Veterans Caregiver Programs, I gain valuable information to help me be a better caregiver, spouse, and mother. The depth of information and…

Melissa Doyle | Caregiver to Richard Doyle, US Army, Sgt, E5, (Ret.) and 2024 Military Caregiver Reunion Participant

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VVP’s Winter Mountain Adventure Program is a transformative experience for wounded veterans. It gave us the freedom and joy of being in the mountains—something many of us haven’t…

Suzanne Brown | U.S. Coast Guard CPT(Ret.) and 2025 Winter Mountain Adventure Program participant

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Vail Veterans Program gave me something I didn’t even realize I was missing—time and space to reconnect with myself. As a caregiver, so much of my energy goes…

Holly Cowden | Caregiver to Alan Cowden, US Navy (Ret.) and 2025 Military Caregiver Retreat Participant

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“Our hearts are full of gratitude, appreciation, and love for the unforgettable experience we had during the Winter Family Program. It truly has been a turning point for…

ALVIN PALIZA | USMC Sgt (Ret.) and 2025 Winter Family Program Participant

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I am a medically retired combat veteran of the Iraq War, whose career as an Air Force JAG ended after deployment to Baghdad in 2007. After years of…

Gloria Downey | US Air Force JAG Corp (Ret.) and 2025 Veterans Path to Success Participant

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