10/13/2026
First, a heartfelt thank-you to Martha Marshall, cofounder of 5NP Texas, whose many years of connection with Operation Get Out helped make this meaningful collaboration possible. Martha, thank you for your dedication to bringing care, stillness, and connection to this community. 💙
What a beautiful fall retreat with Operation Get Out at Canyon Lake! It was an honor for 5NP Texas to offer five-needle ear acupuncture each morning at sunrise for first responders, veterans, and their spouses—a quiet space to pause, receive care, and begin the day together as the light spread across the water. 🌅
Wallace J. Nichols’ Blue Mind work explores how being near, in, or on water can support calm, reduce stress, and deepen our sense of connection. Bringing 5NP into this natural setting offered an invitation to slow down, settle into stillness, and make room for rest and renewal.
A heartfelt thank-you to Cindy and Steve, Shelby and Ricky Hollis, and the entire Operation Get Out staff for bringing this meaningful weekend to life. Thank you to Kenny with Centurion Boats, all the boat drivers, and the wake surf coaches for sharing your time, skills, and encouragement—and for creating opportunities for joy, adventure, and connection on the water.
And to every participant who was open to trying something new: thank you for your trust and willingness to join us at sunrise. It was a privilege to share those peaceful mornings with you.
For those who spend so much of their lives caring for others, we were grateful to offer a moment to receive care, too. 💙
Veterans ConnectionThroughNature
