WWIA Annual Alligator Hunt -- September 30 - October 03, 2011

WWIA Annual Alligator HuntHunt alligators aboard airboats with professional guides in the lakes and swamps of Central Florida. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Third Annual Wounded Warriors in Action Gator Hunt in Melbourne FL, Sept. 30 – Oct. 3, 2011

The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) www.wwiaf.org partners with the Brevard County Airboat Association and the American Legion Riders Post #81 to host the third annual WWIA gator hunt event.



In the News

Wounded warriors seek out alligators

FloridaToday.com
R. Norman Moody
Gregory Amira, a former stockbroker, was injured after being buried in the collapsed rubble of the World Trade Center in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The retired Army captain was wounded again while fighting in Iraq in 2007. Now, he can't wait to go on another alligator hunt.

Third Annual WWIAF Gator Hunt comes to Melbourne

Duane Wallace
The Third Annual Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) Gator Hunt came to Melbourne on the east coast of Florida this year, hosted by local organizations rich in Florida history and service to our country.

Groups take Purple Heart recipients alligator hunting

13 News
Margaret Kavanagh
Wounded while fighting for our country, a group of Purple Heart recipients from across the U.S. are in Brevard County this weekend to hunt alligators.



Guides and Associates

  • Duane Wallace
  • Scott Smith
  • Chris Kelly
  • Dave Popplein
  • Scott Swartley

Special Thanks To:

  • Brevard County Airboat Association
  • The American Legion #81
  • Camp Holly
  • Brevard County Sheriff Dept
  • Boy Scout Troop #365


The Heroes

Kyle Finley
Kyle Finley
Gary Horn
Gary Horn
Gregory Amira
Gregory Amira
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Ryan Olech
Ryan Olech

Next WWIA Alligator Hunt:

September 28 - October 01, 2012

Wounded Veteran? Want to go? Apply today!



WWIA Alligator Hunt Video



WWIA Alligator Hunt Testimonials


  • This has been a wonderful experience. I had an awesome time from start to finish. It took me 3 years to make it to an event and I couldn't have picked a better one to attend. It wasn't about the harvest. It was the fellowship with fellow Brothers and the experience we had. I look forward to attending another event in the future and working along with you and help editing some of the footage from previous as well as upcoming events. Take care and keep up the good work.

    Kyle Finley

  • I felt honored and privileged to be a part of this "great" event that was held for "great" people. It was a "great" experience for me and wouldn't trade it for anything. My hat goes off to you for organizing and creating a "great" organization. I know I've been repetitive using the word "great" But that's what describes this trip!

    Corey Greenman

  • If I have not thanked you enough yet, then I want to say it again & again, Thank You! Things have been overwhelming lately in my life and you gave me the great opportunity to get away from it all for at least a few days. The hunt itself was awesome and, although it was not exactly your doing, thanks for the MONSTER GATOR! It was great meeting such kind and caring people that were very hospitable and showed it through the great receptions at dinner and the Airboat Association house. The whole trip was great and I could not have asked for more. I hope to stay in contact with you over the years and share resources to help more veterans.

    CPT Greg Amira Retired
    U.S. Army

  • Can't say enough about what you do for us. This has been a lifetime dream. You're the hero in my eyes. It, "the trip," was more than I expected and I loved it all. I am most thankful for the new friends we have connected with.

    Ret Ssgt
    Gary "Cooter" Horn

    "Combat Medic"
    "Airforce Ranger"
    "For those whom have fought for it, Freedom has a taste the protected will never know." Unknown

  • I was thinking a lot about all of the experiences and all of the great people that I had a chance to meet over these last couple of days. Everything was great. This was a trip I will never forget. It’s hard to find great Americans that support the troops like all of the people I met this weekend. It was a great reminder that people do care and they do support us. Once again thank you for this opportunity to come on this trip. Thank you.

    Ryan Olech
    1/T5
    Rangers Lead the way

  • First I would like to thank you for all you do. You are a hero and I'm proud to say that you and everyone I've met in the past few days are my family and friends and I will say this was one of the best times I have ever had. Being this was the first time on a Gator hunt, everyone made me feel like I was part of a family in FL. I don't fit in much but this trip lets me know that there is a lot of family out there and I’m glad I got to do this

    Kevin Johnson
    Army NB



WWIA Alligator Hunt Sponsors

American Legion #81 Brevard County Airboat Association


WWIA Alligator Hunt Gallery

WWIA Alligator Hunt Gallery
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