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Operation Healing — Ketchikan Veteran Wilderness Retreat

Ketchikan / Knudson Cove, Alaska · Local Veteran and first responder wilderness retreat

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Ongoing Alaska retreat program · dates announced by organizer

Small-group five-day Alaska outdoor healing experience for Veterans and first responders dealing with traumatic injuries. Participants stay at Chinook Shores Lodge near Ketchikan and take part in fishing, hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, local-history outings, shared meals and peer connection designed to support restoration, stress reduction and reintegration

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 26, 2026 · Recently updated

Ongoing

Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Veterans and first responders, particularly those affected by combat-related trauma or injury; selection depends on available retreat cohorts.
Cost
Retreat support includes lodging, meals and organized outdoor activities; confirm current airfare/travel coverage with the organizer.

Organization: Operation Healing · official website and events page

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