Anchored Podcast Ep. 293: Brian Gilman on Warriors & Quiet Waters

After 27 years in the Marine Corps, including four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Brian Gilman retired in 2020 as Chief of Staff of Marine Forces Special Operations Command. Today, he serves as Executive Director of Warriors & Quiet Waters, a Montana-based nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans find purpose, connection, and healing through the outdoors. An avid outdoorsman himself, Brian brings a lifetime of leadership and service to the organization, along with a deeply personal understanding of the restorative power of nature. In this episode, we talk about his journey, the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, and his vision for the future of Warriors & Quiet Waters.

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