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Dave Kumliien

  • 5th Annual TAPS TU VSP Montana Men’s Retreat a Success!

    The 5th Annual TU's Veterans Service Partnership and TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, TAPS , Montana Men's Retreat was a success. Held at Parade Rest Guest Ranch, Parade Rest Ranch , on Grayling Creek near West Yellowstone, the event brought together nearly 40 men who have lost loved ones in military service. The TU…

  • Veterans Service Partnership Couples on Slough Creek!

    The 5th annual Veterans Service Partnershp couples trip to Slough Creek and Yellowstone Park is in full swing! We've had a wonderful week with beautfiul weather and fine fishing for some nice, fat Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Our group of newbie veteran couple fly fishers are picking up the sport and are making great progress, and…

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    Veterans Service Partnership Couples Trip to Slough Creek!

    The Trout Unlimited Veterans Service Partnership (TU VSP) will host the annual TU VSP veteran couples trip to Slough Creek and Yellowstone Park from September 1-7. Veteran couples were chosen from nominations submitted by TU VSP chapters from around the US and from alumni veteran couples who have participated on previous VSP trips. The upcoming…

  • Madison Gallatin TU Chapter Veterans Service Partnership

    Congratulations to Madison Gallatin TU and chapter VSP Coordinator Robert Allen for some wonderful work on behalf of our veterans. This is an excellent example of how TU's Veterans Service Partnership (TU VSP) works with a variety of veterans service organizations, in this case, Project Healing Waters and the Montana State University Student Veterans Club,…

  • 2nd Annual Flathead Valley TU Veterans Fishing Day!

    On Friday, July 20, 2018, FVTU took a group of veterans fishing on the lower Flathead River as part of the FVTU Veterans Service Partnership (VSP) program. TU chapters around the country use the VSP as a means of connecting with their local vets to show their support and appreciation for our service men and…

  • Upper Delaware Veteran Couples Retreat!

    The VA acknowledges that the first line of defense in supporting our nation's veterans is the spouse and family. Dr. Steven Sayers of the VA's "Families at Ease" program says "the role of family members in supporting the treatment of our military Veterans is now a key part of the services provided by VA." TU's…

  • Wisconsin TU Veterans Service Partnership Leaves Lasting Impression

    This past August, nine military families gathered for an adventure filled week at Camp American Legion near Minocqua, WI. Wisconsin TU volunteers (representing 4 different TU Chapters) provided the expertise on “fly fishing day”, held August 17. The Camp offered active troops, National Guard, Reservists, and Veterans the opportunity to reconnect with reintegrate with their…