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Start Spooky Season Right: The 5th Annual Haunted Maze and Spirits Garden

A Call for Personal Stories from Injured Veterans Dear Veterans, We invite you to share your scuba diving journey and how it has impacted your

How Has Diving Changed Your Life?

A Call for Personal Stories from Injured Veterans Dear Veterans, We invite you to share your scuba diving journey and how it has impacted your

How To Use Your Scuba Certification to Make a Difference

Our mission has always been clear: to help injured veterans access the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve seen firsthand

Duck Splash Raises Record Donation for PFDD

OCCOQUAN, VA — June 5, 2024. Occoquan's Annual Duck Splash splashed down for its 16th year over the weekend. A cheering crowd of hopefuls filled

Patriots for Disabled Divers Recipient of $5,000 Donation from VFW Post

OCCOQUAN, VA — May 29, 2024. Last week, Patriots for Disabled Divers (PFDD) received a $5,000 donation from All-American Hawkins-Reeve Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

How Injury Impacts Veterans’ Reintegration into Civilian Life

Leaving the military is a life-altering transition for any service member. Still, this change can be particularly challenging for those who sustain injuries during their

The Isolation of Injury: How Depression Affects Veterans

For many veterans, the transition from military service to civilian life is challenging. Still, when injury and disability are added to the equation, the path

How Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect the Lives of Injured Veterans

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are often referred to as an invisible injury. While physical wounds are evident, the impact of TBIs on veterans' lives can

Who Can Participant in PFDD Programs?

In 2022, the US Census Bureau reported approximately 16.2 million veterans in the United States. Though exact figures are impossible to calculate, current estimates suggest

Scuba Diving Helps Injured Veterans Manage Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders among injured veterans are a pressing concern. Studies indicate a significantly higher prevalence in veterans compared to the general population. According to a

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