Greetings from the Operation Deep Blue Team ,
Operation Deep Blue is an annual long-distance sea kayak expedition conducted to increase awareness of law enforcement officers , other first responders and military service members who died in the line of duty , as well as raise funds to provide relief to their surviving family members .
Over an eight-day period , the Operation Deep Blue team paddles approximately 225 miles from Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville , NJ to Washington , DC . In addition to honoring all law enforcement officers , other first responders and military service members who died in the line of duty , each Operation Deep Blue team member selects an individual hero , who made the ultimate sacrifice , to honor throughout the expedition .
In preparation for the expedition , the team trains year-round to include paddling throughout the winter in sub-freezing temperatures . During the expedition , the team ’ s skills , physical endurance , mental toughness and commitment to honoring our fallen heroes are tested as they paddle as many as 10 hours each day in a variety of challenging and rapidly changing conditions .
The 2021 Operation Deep Blue expedition is scheduled for September 4th - 11th . The team is comprised of active , retired and former law enforcement and military personnel from various federal , state , county and local agencies . The Operation Deep Blue Board of Directors and team members serve in a 100 % volunteer capacity , receiving zero compensation , and invest hundreds of hours each year in preparing for and participating in the expedition .
Your support is essential to making our mission a great success . Each contribution will allow us to continue to ensure our fallen heroes are never forgotten and will provide relief to their surviving family members .
Operation Deep Blue is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit organization registered in the United States under Employer Identification Number ( EIN ) 84-3140657 .
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