JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (June 10, 2026) — The seventeenth annual Oorah vs. Hooah Fishing Battle was gained just lately by the Military crew, giving Group Hooah bragging rights for the yr.
Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) and Dr. Richard Weisler hosted the annual offshore fishing match for 30 service members and veterans, pitting a crew of Marines and sailors towards a crew of troopers on the Vonda Kay out of Carolina Seaside.
The match title is awarded to the crew touchdown the biggest fish. The Military crew took residence the win with the biggest fish, caught by U.S. Military veteran Robert “Shrek” Harrell: a 33-pound, 17-inch tuna. Harrell additionally secured the second-largest fish, a 12-pound, 28-inch gag grouper. Collectively, each groups introduced in 72 fish, but it surely wasn’t who gained or misplaced that made the day a hit for all who participated.
Contributors shared their experiences from the day:
“Thanks a lot for inviting me to the occasion and permitting my daughters to attend. They’d a good time and hope to return once more. It was the primary time we received to expertise one thing like this, and it meant lots. I look ahead to doing it once more.”
“It was nice for me to exit and do that in the present day. I have to take extra time for myself. Being round different veterans was nice. I received to see how HOPE works in an actual means, not simply with check-ins over the cellphone. Peer connection is so a lot better in particular person, and I look ahead to coming to look group after speaking to among the different veterans.”
Based in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a nonprofit with a mission to ship unparalleled providers that uplift people and their households as they navigate the complexities of navy life.
“Peer help is among the best strengths we will supply active-duty service members and veterans,” stated Robin Kelleher, founder and CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “By way of the generosity of Dr. Richard Weisler, this seventeenth annual fishing match turned greater than a day on the water — it turned a strong reminder that therapeutic occurs in group, hope grows by means of connection, and nobody has to navigate the journey alone. Moments like these encourage resilience, strengthen camaraderie and affirm the lasting impression of standing collectively.”
For extra data on Hope For The Warriors, go to hopeforthewarriors.org.
About Hope For The Warriors: Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) is a nationwide chief driving transformative change for the post-9/11 U.S. navy group, together with veterans and active-duty service members, navy caregivers, spouses and relations, and households of the fallen. At HOPE, our mission is to ship unparalleled providers that uplift people and their households as they navigate the complexities of navy life. We’re dedicated to fostering resilience and a way of function, making certain that those that have served our nation will thrive. Collectively, we forge a robust group that champions braveness, dedication and grit. To study extra or help our mission, go to hopeforthewarriors.org.
