2026 Retreat Applications - Applications Closed
2026 Veteran & First Responder Retreat
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“Operation Patton’s Prayer”
“Operation Patton’s Prayer” will take place from May 22nd - 29th, 2026.
Applications are open and will close on December 31st, 2025 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.
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.
If you are not SCUBA certified or it has been 12 months since your last dive, you will be required to provide a signed copy of the Dive Medical Questionnaire 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.
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)
