has been given the opportunity to send EOD Gold Star Children and Young Adults (ages 10-24) to attend Force Blue's Ocean Conservation School (OCS). This school is offered at no cost to your family. Lodging, travel and programming will be provided by EOD Warrior Foundation and Force Blue. Arrival will be Thursday, November 10 with departure on Monday, November 14.
FORCE BLUE is a nonprofit uniting Special Operations veterans with the world of coral reef conservation for the betterment of both. Their organization has partnered with
NAUI Worldwide to create this Ocean Conservation School.
Candidates selected to participate will receive their Open Water Dive training from NAUI dive instructors, go through physical training (PT) with FORCE BLUE Special Operations veterans and be introduced to the organization’s culture of “continuing service” — all the while learning about why the fight to preserve and restore the world’s oceans and marine habitats is so important.
Ultimately, the goal is to create a cadre of future conservation leaders instilled with a profound sense of duty and service. And to give all who participate a tangible way with which to honor the legacy of the servicemen and servicewomen they’ve lost.
Children under the age of 18 are required to attend WITH a parent or legal guardian. The expenses for travel and at OCS will be covered for the parent/guardian as well.
To learn more about
Force Blue and the incredible work they do, please visit their website:
https://forceblueteam.org/Please read and answer the application carefully as there is special criteria required to apply for this program.
This application will close September 30, 2022.