In May 2026, the Row West veterans will begin an extraordinary journey across the Pacific Ocean, with no engine and no sails, the team will complete the crossing entirely by human power - an unassisted expedition that demands resilience, teamwork, and determination.
We are proud to stand behind these veterans as they take on this challenge. Their willingness to do hard things reflects the same mindset that drives humanitarian rescue missions around the world. For many veterans, the hardest battle begins after service. Aerial Recovery exists to restore that purpose. Through real-world deployments, disaster response, and humanitarian rescue missions, veterans and first responders return to meaningful service - operating as teams, solving real problems, and helping people in their greatest moments of need.
Row West carries the same spirit. It is a proving ground where discipline, endurance, and camaraderie are rebuilt through challenge. It is about choosing the hard road, forging unbreakable bonds, and shaping a life defined by mission rather than comfort - men who choose to live with purpose, brotherhood, and service.
We are grateful for their commitment and honored that this expedition will help raise awareness and support for Aerial Recovery’s life-saving work. A reminder of what becomes possible when veterans continue answering the call.
Funds that are donated from the Pacific Row West will be donated to Aerial Recovery’s Global Rescue Fund. Your contribution empowers our team to respond swiftly and effectively wherever lives are at risk, while also transforming the lives of struggling veterans and first responders through healing and a renewed purpose.
