Big Sky Bravery

Big Sky Bravery & The Big Sky Bravery Ranch Active-duty Special Operations Forces (SOF) make up just 3% of the U.S. Armed Forces, yet have endured more than half of all combat casualties in recent years. Founded in 2015, Big Sky Bravery fills a critical gap by serving these warriors while they are still in the fight. Our all-expense-paid Task Force programs in Montana give SOF members the rare chance to decompress, reclaim what war has taken, and reconnect with the freedom they protect. Knowing sacrifice extends beyond the battlefield, we’ve expanded our mission to include SOF spouses, families, and a lifelong alumni program—restoring hearts, strengthening homes, and providing continued support to those who give everything. In 2024, we entered the first phase of our capital campaign and secured 85 pristine acres in Big Sky, Montana—generously gifted by The Wayne & Nan Kocourek Foundation. Free from covenants and designed with privacy in mind, this land will become the Big Sky Bravery Ranch: a restorative sanctuary created specifically for the SOF community. Working with a world-renowned site design team, every structure is intentionally placed to maximize views, protect tranquility, and blend into the landscape. Motorized recreation is kept separate to ensure peace, while hiking and walking trails weave throughout the property. The Ranch will include a main lodge, family cabin, alumni cabin, caretaker quarters, a recreation barn, and extensive trails. More than buildings, these spaces will serve as a permanent refuge for warriors and their families—a place they can always come home to. Learn more at: