our tribe
We are the 2 million active duty and reserve personnel who serve globally in the Department of Defense. Nearly half (50.7%) of active duty personnel are 25 years old or younger and are married (45.7%). More than one-third (38.3%) of reservists are 25 years old or younger and less than half are married (43.7%)
This powerful, yet minute demographic constitutes to only 1% of the U.S. population.
These numbers do not include the 16 million veterans who served in our ranks before us.
We come from every corner of the country, even different parts of the world and are joined by a common goal – to serve our country.
what is a liborisk?
We welcome any active duty or reserve personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces. And veterans from any branch of service, any era and any stature. Meaning, we do not discriminate based on discharge or disability.
LiboRisk is a military colloquialism derived from the phrase “Liberty Risk.” Used prevalently in the Marine Corps, troops who were coined as “LiboRisks” had to be watched more carefully and were punished more often for mishaps during liberty and leave. Because “LiboRisk” is used irreverently and is associated to a troops “free-time,” we believe this would be the best name for our community.
The boot print is symbolic to all service members and veterans because boots are an issued item of clothing for all troops. Every single one of us has worn a pair of combat boots and they have carried us, literally and figuratively, through the trials and tribulations of military service. Boots are also a common footwear for hikers, explorers, travelers, etc. The boot print is an interchangeable icon for travel and the military.
our ethos
Each branch of service upholds their own ethos and demands every person in uniform to abide by those codes of ethics. Living by the LiboRisk ethos means you are committing to a community, culture and lifestyle that thrives on being better and doing better, regardless of your uniform, rank, medals or deployments. These core tenants are what we thrive on and are the foundations of our “campfire culture.”
Ethos is a Greek word meaning “character” that is used to describe the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology; and the balance between caution, and passion. Imbedded in ethos are values, which help us live with direction and purpose – like a guiding compass. Whatever is going on in our lives, our values can show us a path forward, and help us make better choices.
Below are our ethos that guide how we operate as a company and as a community. Every person that is a part of LiboRisk must be receptive, respectful and of course, risky. This is how we elevate our standards every day.
receptive
Some people live with walls around their minds, while others fling the doors wide open to the unknown. Those who welcome new experiences don’t just see the world differently — they feel it differently. Their openness fuels curiosity, ignites creativity, and draws them toward exploration and possibility. This flexible way of thinking transforms everyday life into an ongoing adventure, where each moment holds the potential for growth, discovery, and wonder.
respectful
Travel is a gift — an invitation into someone else’s world. Each journey allows us to be welcomed into another culture, to taste its food, share in its rituals, connect with its people, and glimpse ways of living beautifully different from our own. To travel with respect is to travel with mindfulness. It means slowing down, observing, listening, and learning. It’s recognizing that every choice we make — no matter how small — ripples outward, shaping our cultural, social, environmental, and economic impact. In this awareness, travel becomes not just movement through places, but a practice of honoring the world we’re privileged to explore.
risky
The ability to take calculated risks is an essential human trait, crucial to our development as a species and as individuals. Our growth is stagnant when we’re within the confines of our comfort zones. If we want to grow, we need to take risks and put ourselves in situations we’ve never been in before. If that means swimming with sharks, exploring a new destination alone, trying a new cuisine or hitting up a community event - then do it.