FORCE BLUE

FORCE BLUE

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“This is about service — and the kind of world we hope to leave our children. Through its composition and commitment, FORCE BLUE is building a model of caring, cooperation and positive change with the power to restore lives and the planet.”

Jim Ritterhoff, Executive Director

Jim Ritterhoff, Executive Director

About FORCE BLUE

Established in 2016 as a means of addressing two seemingly unrelated problems — the rapidly declining health of our marine resources and the difficulty far too many servicemen and women have in adjusting to civilian life once their service ends — FORCE BLUE is the only nonprofit organization in the world that retrains and redeploys former Special Operations veterans and military-trained combat divers to work alongside scientists and environmentalists on marine conservation missions.

>> Learn more: FORCE BLUE Website | Instagram

About FORCE BLUE

Established in 2016 as a means of addressing two seemingly unrelated problems — the rapidly declining health of our marine resources and the difficulty far too many servicemen and women have in adjusting to civilian life once their service ends — FORCE BLUE is the only nonprofit organization in the world that retrains and redeploys former Special Operations veterans and military-trained combat divers to work alongside scientists and environmentalists on marine conservation missions.

>> Learn more: FORCE BLUE Website | Instagram

Rivian Foundation's grant

Rivian Foundation is supporting FORCE BLUE's "Tour of Duty” initiative, a 5-year campaign designed to engage Special Operations veterans in marine conservation efforts across all 15 National Marine Sanctuaries in the United States. With three annual deployments planned, this initiative will fill critical conservation and research gaps while fostering community engagement and local stewardship. By showcasing the beauty and ecological significance of these underwater treasures, the "Tour of Duty" aims to inspire broader conservation action and ensure the lasting protection of America’s most valued marine resources.

Photo by: Force Blue
Photo by: Force Blue
Photo by: Force Blue
Photo by: Force Blue
Photo by: Force Blue
Photo by: Force Blue