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    • Event Sign Up
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    • About Us
      • Board Members
      • Mission/Vision/Goals
      • Remembrance Tags-Military
      • Fundraising
      • Testimonials
      • Photo Gallery
      • Video with Bobby Henline
      • Allies
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    • Services
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(843) 970-3110

Bobby Henline Foundation
  • Home
  • Event Sign Up
    • Deadlift and Bench Press
    • Sweat Raiser - VA
    • Big Sky Retreat
    • Soggy Bottom Retreat
    • Reels N Rods Retreat
  • About Us
    • Board Members
    • Mission/Vision/Goals
    • Remembrance Tags-Military
    • Fundraising
    • Testimonials
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video with Bobby Henline
    • Allies
  • DONATE
  • Services
  • Event Photos
    • Photos
  • Shop
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us
  • BBQ
  • LifeWork Adapter
  • Crisis Assistance
  • IRS Charity Letter
  • Forging Forward W-9
  • Overview
  • Refund Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Shipping Policy

The Bobby Henline Foundation, dba Forging Forward

Forging Forward is dedicated to helping active duty and veteran military and first responders, and Gold Star Families through Organized Retreats, Remembrance Tags, Outdoor Outreach, Inspiration, Motivation, and more. 


"What's Strong With You" is our motto for healing and forging forward with life.


#whatsSTRONGwithYOU

FORGING FORWARD OVERVIEW, HISTORY, GOALS

Overview

Our History

Our History

The Bobby Henline Foundation, Inc. doing business as Forging Forward, is an IRS registered and approved 501(c)3 non-profit, public charity organization, EIN 83-4615262. 


 The Foundation consists of a group of people who believe it is in everyone’s best interest to honor and empower Military and First Responder Veterans and their families, 

The Bobby Henline Foundation, Inc. doing business as Forging Forward, is an IRS registered and approved 501(c)3 non-profit, public charity organization, EIN 83-4615262. 


 The Foundation consists of a group of people who believe it is in everyone’s best interest to honor and empower Military and First Responder Veterans and their families, and Gold Star Families. By joining like-minded individuals and organizations together, we can fulfill the vision of creating everyday lives filled with quality, friendship, motivation, flexibility, and individual pride. We do this through the sharing to inspire learning, advance knowledge and strengthen our local and global communities. 


Within this duty is the underlying social responsibility of assisting the target populations to re-secure their humanity through the provision of and funding for opportunities to increase social connectivity, to gain new skills, increase knowledge and treatment of physical and mental health conditions related to stress and trauma, and provide supports that allow an individual to live a collective, fulfilling and dignified life.

Bobby Henline - burnt Army uniform flag patch

Our History

Our History

Our History

In April 2007 Bobby Henline came home from his 4th deployment to a war zone barely holding on to his life in a medically induced coma.


Doctors said there was no medical explanation why he was alive.

He feels he should have died with the other four men in the vehicle but didn’t. 


Bobby has learned over the years how to battle the demons of PT

In April 2007 Bobby Henline came home from his 4th deployment to a war zone barely holding on to his life in a medically induced coma.


Doctors said there was no medical explanation why he was alive.

He feels he should have died with the other four men in the vehicle but didn’t. 


Bobby has learned over the years how to battle the demons of PTSD, Survivors Guilt, Emptiness and Isolation.  He knows the darkness of feeling lost and detached from friends and family.  Many nights he prayed to God to let him die in his sleep.


For over 10 yrs, Bobby has traveled the world sharing his story inspiring others and being inspired by others.


With supportive friends, Bobby started the Bobby Henline Foundation dba

“Forging Forward” to help others like him, Military and First Responder Veterans and their families and Gold Star Families.  


Forging Forward's goal is to help them find their outlet, show them how to use the tools and weapons Bobby has been using for years to battle and live with his "new" normal to help them find their "new" normal, and to help them look deep inside and ask

not "What’s wrong with me?", but to ask “What is Strong with Me?"


Bobby says "A good leader has been through hell and understands 

what it takes to get through.

Then reaches back and helps the next persons through. I hope to be a good leader to as many as I can. I feel it is my mission on earth to help others through hell and continue Forging Forward into the light."


#whatsSTRONGwithYOU

Major Goals

Our History

Major Goals

For Military and First Responder Veterans and their families, Gold Star Families


  • Connectivity with each other and their communities through varied forms of art such as speaking, photography, forging, comedy, acting, music, poetry, book writing, songwriting, storytelling, fishing, axe throwing, running, and more.


  • Positive, collaborative soci

For Military and First Responder Veterans and their families, Gold Star Families


  • Connectivity with each other and their communities through varied forms of art such as speaking, photography, forging, comedy, acting, music, poetry, book writing, songwriting, storytelling, fishing, axe throwing, running, and more.


  • Positive, collaborative social interaction through the varied forms of art.


  • Access to existing organizations offering activities to promote physical and mental health, socializaton, activities.


  • Forging Forward encourages active duty and Veteran Military and First Responders to reach out to a buddy, administrator, professional, or family when the load feels too heavy to carry alone, with a focus on getting professional assistance to work through stress related to war wounds, job, relationships, substance use, physical health, money, legal, or housing stress.

 

  • Forging Forward's ultimate goal is the elimination of suicide among Military and First Responder populations.

'I thought my life was over:' Iraq attack survivor expands foundation for SC veterans

 

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Bobby Henline never truly saw a life serving in the military. Like so many, he served for three years and took the chance at free secondary school education.

It was his uncle who motivated him to join the U.S. Army at 17 to fight in Desert Storm. After that, he returned home to pick up where he left off and started a family.

“I got married, three kids, ten years later 9/11 happens," Henline said. "And I’m 30 years old now, I’ve been out ten years, but I knew I couldn’t let something like that happen to my country and not do anything about it.”

ABC15 News wpde - click here

SAFE4R SAFETY NET

LIVE LIFE SAFE4R

Forging Forward is excited to announce that we have partnered with SAFE4R, an app for your phone, dedicated to YOUR safety. 


SAFE4R enables a user to quickly and efficiently alert people they have chosen as a "witnesses" that they are having an issue they need help with immediately. 


The SAFE4R app also enables veterans and first responders to identify themselves as such, widening their network of "buddies" who can assist in a crisis immediately.


SAFE4R not only alerts friends and family that also have the application, it also alerts everyone that has the SAFE4R application within 1500 feet.


Every subscription purchased will benefit Forging Forward. 


And, because we are partners with SAFE4R, if you purchase through this link, the app is discounted!


Check out the video below to see how the app works!

LIVE LIFE SAFE4R: OVER 1 MILLION PEOPLE PROTECTED

SUPERIOR SAFETY NO
MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

With SAFE4R, instant help is always at your fingertips

SUICIDE PREVENTION: EHOVE DRUG FREE PROGRAM

Bravo748 Speaker and Comedian Bobby Henline speaks to the EHOVE Drug Free Program students at the EHOVE Career Center in Milan, OH. Henline is known as the "Well Done Comedian" and his focus was suicide awareness and prevention, with a focus on forging forward through life with hope. 


FOOTAGE COURTESY OF BCSNE and BUCKEYE BROADBAND

BOBBY HENLINE TALKS ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION

Bobby Henline talks about Suicide Prevention, the Forging Forward Remembrance Tags; and why we do what we do. 

"YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" IMAGE CREATION

Check out  Chad, a military veteran, telling the story of the creation of the "You Are Beautiful" image.

"YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" T-SHIRT STORY

Check out this  video describing how "You Are Beautiful" came to be.

BOBBY HENLINE: "SOME GAVE ALL"

Bobby Henline shares his story of his creation of the "Some Gave All" design, in honor of all the beautiful men and women, military and first responder, lost to serving in the line of duty. 

"YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" STORY

A military veteran, Chad, who follows Bobby Henline’s TikTok account, but did not know him, sent a video to Bobby. The story was amazing and is the impetus behind the Forging Forward “You Are Beautiful” shirts.


Chad shared: “My eight-year-old got bit by a dog and he had to have stitches on his lip. He was feeling self-conscious about it, he didn’t want to go in the restaurant, he didn’t want to take his mask off and eat. So, I told him a little bit about you, your story, what happened to you. And my six-year-old apparently was listening more than I thought, and came to me this morning. He said ‘Hey Daddy, remember your soldier friend that got hurt? Well, I drew a picture of him.’”


We loved the story and the picture and began brainstorming ideas of ways to use it – we came up with the “You Are Beautiful” project. Bobby wanted Chad’s son to know that regardless of how he looked on the outside, he was beautiful. 


Bobby contacted Chad and asked him if he could use the drawing to raise funds for the Bobby Henline Foundation, doing business as Forging Forward, to help fellow active duty and veteran military, first responders, and Gold Star Families. Forging Forward is invested in activities that promote suicide prevention, camaraderie, skill-building, and socialization.


Without hesitation Chad said “yes” and the words “You Are Beautiful” were added. We are honored that Chad’s sons, Chaztin and Chandler, will always be a part of the Forging Forward journey.


Forging Forward is humbled by the love and support we have received, as the shirts have been purchased across the globe. The ultimate message and reminder is that All People Are Beautiful. Show respect, honor, and love towards each other. That is our reason for being.


If you want to purchase a “You Are Beautiful” shirt – go to the SHOP.

EVENTS COMING UP

EVENTS COMING UP

EVENTS COMING UP

EVENTS COMING UP

EVENTS COMING UP

EVENTS COMING UP

DEADLIFT and BENCH PRESS COMPETITION

TEAM ONE MILE: 700 MILES OF GRATITUDE

DEADLIFT and BENCH PRESS COMPETITION

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

ALL AMERICAN TATTOO CONVENTION

APR 15, 2023


12:30 PM EST: Warm up

1:30 PM EST: Weights up

 

WHAT:  DEADLIFT and BENCH PRESS COMPETITION

PARTNERS: Along with TruFit Gym Hope Mills, TruFit Gym Fayetteville, and The Holiday Highlander, we are raising funds for The Bobby Henline Foundation!

COST:

  • All competitors will be required to pa

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

ALL AMERICAN TATTOO CONVENTION

APR 15, 2023


12:30 PM EST: Warm up

1:30 PM EST: Weights up

 

WHAT:  DEADLIFT and BENCH PRESS COMPETITION

PARTNERS: Along with TruFit Gym Hope Mills, TruFit Gym Fayetteville, and The Holiday Highlander, we are raising funds for The Bobby Henline Foundation!

COST:

  • All competitors will be required to pay entry into The All American Tattoo Convention, no exception.
  • All lifters will also pay a $10 donation per lift. If you want to deadlift and bench press it will be a $20 donation. 


FORMAT: Competition will run with 3 lifts per event for a max lift.

REGISTRATION: Registration is OPEN.

DRESS: Kilts are encouraged, but not required.

REGISTER

RAMADA INN & CONFERENCE CENTER

TEAM ONE MILE: 700 MILES OF GRATITUDE

DEADLIFT and BENCH PRESS COMPETITION

GAINESVILLE, GA

APR 29, 2023

 

Dixie Region Patriot Guard Riders presents the "Gathering of the Guard" with Speaker William "Bill" Robinson, longest POW and Comedian Bobby Henline.

Event runs APR 27-30


PUBLIC WELCOME

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TEAM ONE MILE: 700 MILES OF GRATITUDE

TEAM ONE MILE: 700 MILES OF GRATITUDE

TEAM ONE MILE: 700 MILES OF GRATITUDE

FLORIDA

MAY 1-6, 2023


This venture is a team of 18 cyclists (not us, Forging Forward is part of the support team) riding over 700 miles to highlight and bring awareness to the Florida communities still rebuilding from one of our nation's worst natural disasters, Hurricane Ian.

 

Our MISSION is to find Florida veterans and first responders who

FLORIDA

MAY 1-6, 2023


This venture is a team of 18 cyclists (not us, Forging Forward is part of the support team) riding over 700 miles to highlight and bring awareness to the Florida communities still rebuilding from one of our nation's worst natural disasters, Hurricane Ian.

 

Our MISSION is to find Florida veterans and first responders who have given so much to rebuilding lives and their communities, especially after Hurricane Ian. Our GOAL is to make a difference.


The Team will make several stops along the way, leaving behind an "emergency kit" for future hurricane relief. 


They are accepting donations for the effort, and if you would like to donate, not matter how small, YOU helped make a difference!

Donate Here

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COMEDY

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COMEDY

TEAM ONE MILE: 700 MILES OF GRATITUDE

FT RUCKER

MAY 5, 2023


Details coming soon!

BIG SKY RETREAT

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COMEDY

COMEDY AT THE STARDOME

HELENA, MT

JUNE 1-4, 2023


Fishing, 4X4, Rafting down the Missouri River, Hiking, The Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour, Gold Mining, Horse Back Riding, Photography, Campfire, Camaraderie, more to come!


Retreat, Food, Lodging, Activities - all FREE!


REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

COMEDY AT THE STARDOME

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COMEDY

COMEDY AT THE STARDOME

BIRMINGHAM,AL

JUN 21, 2023


Come out and laugh with the WellDone Comedian Bobby Henline as he raises the roof in Birgmingham! He is joined by feature Joey Leonard.


This show is a fundraiser for Alabama Veteran.


OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

BUY TICKETS

SOGGY BOTTOM RETREAT

HEROES & LEGENDS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

HEROES & LEGENDS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

LINDEN, AL

JUN 22-25, 2023


18-hole Skeet Golf, Fishing, Kayaking, 4x4, Photography, Grounds Tour, Camaraderie, Comedy, and more!


  • Retreat is free
  • Food is free
  • Lodging is free
  • Activities are free

REGISTER FOR THE SOGGY BOTTOM RETREAT

HEROES & LEGENDS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

HEROES & LEGENDS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

HEROES & LEGENDS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

LEESBURG, VA

JUL 10, 2023

 

Join Veteran Success Resource Group for the Inaugural Military Heroes and NFL Legends Charity Golf Classic. This is an opportunity to play alongside Heroes & Legends,  bringing together NFL Alumni Legends and Military Heroes/Gold Star Mothers for a fun day of golf at Lansdowne Resort.

Bobby will be there swinging a club on a team!

BUY FOURSOME OR SPONSORSHIP

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE COMEDY

HEROES & LEGENDS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

LT MICHAEL P MURPHY NAVY SEAL MUSEUM GALA

McCONNELL AFB

JUL 28, 2023


Details coming soon!

LT MICHAEL P MURPHY NAVY SEAL MUSEUM GALA

LT MICHAEL P MURPHY NAVY SEAL MUSEUM GALA

LT MICHAEL P MURPHY NAVY SEAL MUSEUM GALA

OHEKA CASTLE

HUNTINGTON, NY

SEP 14, 2023

 

Bobby Henline is the Keynote at the Gala.

More information coming soon!

REELS N' RODS RETREAT

LT MICHAEL P MURPHY NAVY SEAL MUSEUM GALA

REELS N' RODS RETREAT

SILVER POINT, TN

SEP 21-24, 2023


Fishing with locals in a lake near Defenders Retreat, Kayaking, Campfire, Camaraderie, and more!


  • Retreat is free
  • Food is free
  • Lodging is free
  • Activities are free


REGISTER FOR THE REELS N' RODS RETREAT

Forging Forward Never Forget

  

PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS

The Internal Revenue Service has determined the following for The Bobby Henline Foundation doing business as Forging Forward Foundation or simply Forging Forward:

EIN: 83-4615262

Public Charity Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Exemption: IRS Code 501(c)(3)

Classification: Public Charity

Contributions from Donors: Donors can deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170. Forging Forward is qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.

Forging Forward W-9

Mail to:

FORGING FORWARD

ATTN: Jamie Henline

PO Box 294

Greensburg, KY 42743

@FORGING FORWARD-All Rights Reserved-2019

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