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The Roaming Vet is a community of over 80,000 Veterans, Service Members, and Dependents who connect through outdoor adventures and travel.
More than that, it’s a community built on a shared understanding of military life, offering not only connection but also valuable resources to support the transition & journey to self-identity beyond service.
Local free to low-cost meet-ups hosted by our Ambassadors, Group Trips, free travel opportunities, travel guides, & outdoor experiences that promote mental reset, adventure, and reconnection—using nature as a tool for healing & clarity.
Resources, shared knowledge, and real-life examples from others who have navigated the transition, traveled, and maximized their Military benefits to build a life of passion & purpose.
A built-in, values-aligned & non "Vet Bro" community of Veterans and Service Members who connect through travel and adventure, creating instant common ground and deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Purpose beyond service! Whether you're still in or transitioning out, find identity beyond the uniform through outdoor hobbies and connection with others who understand your military experiences!
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Our mission is to create community-focused, outdoor-centric travel opportunities for every traveler, with local events, bucket-list trips, exclusive discounts through partnerships, and a goal of fostering passion, purpose, and healing beyond service.
With us, you’ll explore the world and find community WITH FELLOW veterans, active duty, Retired, guard, or reserve service members, & Dependents. We recognize how our dependents are a part of our journey & support system!
There's something for every type of traveler
Find fellow veterans, active duty service members and dependents near you.
Out here, you don't stay strangers for long
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“Brianna was amazing. Her energy and overall care for us was special. She is an incredible human and I can’t wait to do another trip with her. The Trova trip was fantastic! Fernando and Walter were incredibly intelligent and fun to be around. They felt like part of the group and made us feel welcome in their home country.”
"HER ENERGY AND OVERALL CARE FOR US WAS SPECIAL"
MEET THE FOUNDER
Chief Adventure Officer- Bri Walston
Bri Walston is an Air Force Veteran, outdoor adventurer, full-time vanlifer, and founder of The Roaming Vet. After transitioning out of the military, she found healing and purpose through travel and the outdoors, building a life centered around connection, adventure, and community.
THIS IS ABOUT COMMUNITY CONNECTING THROUGH THE OUTDOORS
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Why The Roaming Vet-
The Roaming Vet isn’t just another travel group- it’s a community built by someone who has lived the same transition so many veterans and service members face. What started as one person searching for purpose and connection has grown into a global network of over 80,000 veterans, service members, and families who understand each other on a deeper level.
Unlike typical group trips, every experience is designed around shared identity, real connection, and intentional growth- not just travel. Whether you're showing up solo or with friends, you're stepping into a space where you’re understood, supported, and never navigating life during or after service alone.
Because here, it’s not just about where you go- it’s about who you go with, and how you grow along the way.
experience
Built by and for Veterans, Service Members, and their families; The Roaming Vet brings together a global community that understands military life and the transition beyond it.
Passion
We’re driven to help you rediscover purpose through adventure, connection, and shared experiences that reignite the same camaraderie found in service.
Service
From local meetups and global adventures to curated post-military resources, we provide the support, connections, and opportunities you need to thrive in your next chapter.
