The Crossing is a 10-day wilderness experience presented for the Sons and Daughters of our Fallen Special Operations Warriors. It is our way to make good on promises made to our Fallen: you are never forgotten, your family is taken care of, and your life serves as a source of strength and love.
Set in a private location in Montana, The Crossing connects Gold Star Children with Mentors from the Special Operations Community in an experience like no other. Through a combination of comprehensive survival training and a three-day crucible, participants apply leadership principles to move confidently through unfamiliar terrain, develop lifelong bonds with members of both Special Operations and the Gold Star Community, and most importantly, honor our Fallen Warriors by accomplishing a demanding adventure based on real-world mission scenarios.
“The Crossing embodies The Station’s commitment in delivering authentic Homecoming experiences for both our Warriors and Gold Star Children. Children gain a greater insight into their Fallen Warriors’ legacies, and Mentors serve as critical links in strengthening the bonds between the Special Operations Community and our Gold Star Families. The Crossing fulfills a rare opportunity for participants to share, learn, and grow together in an environment that demands teamwork, tenacity and trust. The Crossing cultivates their minds and ethos to believe in themselves, cross personal thresholds, and return home equipped for success. We are honored to present this program and come together to preserve our Gold Star Children through an authentic opportunity to discover their voice and harness the strengths they already possess.”
In their own words…
“It is hard to put into words the impact your program has had on my son. He wants very much to know that he possesses the qualities people speak about when they mention his father. You provided him with information and tools and then challenged him enough that he discovered how truly strong and capable he already is. As he moves forward and is presented with obstacles he will be able to draw from these lessons and develop into a confident young man. These lessons are ones he would have learned as he spent time with his father, something I could never replicate for him. You stepped in on his father’s behalf and for that I am truly grateful. This process has given him his own connection to the world his father served in, the world my son admires so much. He now feels like he belongs, that he has people he can turn to when he needs it, and that he has the tools he needs to face what life will next put in front of him.”
– Gold Star Spouse (USASOC)



Particpants
We invite Gold Star Children of adolescent age (9-18) from all components of Special Operations. We seek enthusiastic, driven children who enjoy challenges and amazing bonding adventures. Participants must possess the maturity and independence to be away from home for an extended period of time.
Mentors
Mentors are hand-selected, sharing a common path as our Fallen Warriors, possessing the character and competence that distinguishes them as role models. Our mentors served with the Fallen and have close ties to their families and the team. Mentors must be fully committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for our Gold Star Children to thrive, connect and triumph. We require Mentors to be completely available from 30 June – 11 July 2024 without any pending external requirements.
SOCM-Qualified Medics
Additionally, we are seeking SOF Medical Professionals interested in serving as volunteer medics for the duration of the exercise. Medics must be SOCM qualified with honorable service in SOF. Medics are responsible for providing hands-on first responder training to participants, and serve as a medical advisers throughout the duration of the program.
To apply for your child or to serve as a mentor/volunteer, please complete The Crossing Intake Form
If you would like to learn more about The Crossing please reach out to Kevin Stacy, kstacy@thestationfoundation.org.