2027 Retreat Applications - Applications Open November 11th

Written By Joshua Grzywa

2027 Veteran & First Responder Retreat

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“Operation Dynamo”

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOV. 11. CLICK HERE TO BE ADDED TO THE APPLICATION NOTIFICATION LIST.
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“Operation Dynamo” will take place from May 28th - June 4th, 2027.

Applications open November 11th and will close on December 31st, 2026 at Midnight Eastern Time.

We anticipate notifications going out mid-January. If you apply, please add voyages@deepseavalkyries.com to your safe sender list. Click the link above to apply.

Basic retreat information is below, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.

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Retreat Details & Requirements

  • Open to First Responders and Veterans of all eras.

  • Veterans must provide Member 4 copy of their DD-214 with SSN redacted in application.

  • You do not need to be SCUBA certified to apply.

  • A Dive Medical Questionnaire is mandatory as part of the application. If selected to participate, a physician signature is required by February 1st.

  • Those requiring SCUBA certification will be required to complete all training within a specified timeline. DSV will coordinate all training to include equipment.

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What’s Included in the Retreat

  • Room & Board

  • Approximately 30 Hours of Counseling focused on Trauma and Moral Injury

  • Daily Dives

  • Roundtrip airport transfers on Island

  • Taxes, Land and Sea Park Fees, Crew Gratuities

  • Dive Training and Equipment

What’s Not Included

  • Roundtrip airfare to Nassau, Bahamas

  • Passport Fees (Must have valid passport that will not expire within 6 months of travel)

  • Dive Accident and Trip Insurance (required)

Joshua Grzywa
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