FORGING FORWARD ALLIES

National Guard Assocation of Kentucky works to improve legislation affecting National Guard members throughout Kentucky. 

Six scholarships are provided annually through the Kentucky National Guard Leader Development Foundation to dependent children of a KY National Guard member, with respect to their application and guidelines. 

Warrior Mountain River Adventures (WMRA) is a Veterans non-profit and 501(c)(3) charity which seeks to empower and bring veterans together for community and healing. The number one thing veterans miss about being in the military is the camaraderie. Our mission is focused on being together and experiencing outdoor adventures whereby we introduce and teach new skills that veterans can take home and incorporate into their daily lives.

 Racing For Heroes is a non-profit organization. Their mission? Empower veterans dealing with the seen and unseen wounds of war by filling the gaps left ‍​by scarce government resources in an effort to end veteran suicide. How do we help? We put veterans behind the wheel and we race!

Based in Charlotte, NC, ODV provides change advocacy, family services, homeless prevention, financial assistance, legal support and benefits services to veterans.

TruFit Gym  embodies where fitness first began. 

We are Classic Fitness. With equipment, staff, and services that understand that everybody needs a different approach. At TruFIT Gym, our people have experience working with members to help make fitness a habit. Whether you are just embarking on your fitness journey or continuing your healthy habits with us, TruFit Gym is here for here for you every step of the way! 

 The Holiday Highlander is an athletic charity competition comprised of Highland Games and Strongman events in Fayetteville, NC.

The goal of The All American Tattoo Convention is to give some of the bravest heroes in the world the opportunity to be tattooed by some of the best tattoo artists in the industry.

Tattoos and the US armed forces have a history dating back as far as the early 1900’s. To the millions of Americans who have served either as active service personnel or reservists means there are countless inked active duty & war veterans. Many of these tattoos are a constant reminder to their loyalty not only to their branch/unit but also to their country. These tattoos showcase the pride in camaraderie with their fellow soldiers or in remembrance of a fallen comrade.

In 2013, two long time friends and riders with Run for the Wall wanted to find a way to recognize our severely wounded combat Veterans and give them the freedom of riding that many of us take for granted. These friends, John “Hardcharger” Barker and Ray “Too Tall” McDowell, came up with a way to say thanks to those Veterans and formed Combat Hero Bike Build (CHBB).

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In 2014 CHBB awarded its first bike to Charlie Linville, a  Marine from Idaho. Since 2014 Combat Hero Bike Build has gone on to build a total of 32 motorcycles/trikes for well deserving Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam Veterans.

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Combat Hero Bike Build is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to serve our severely wounded combat veterans. It is a program designed by warriors, for warriors, to give our wounded heroes the freedoms they once enjoyed.

HONOR AND REMEMBER GOALS

1. To Establish the Honor and Remember Flag as our national symbol of remembrance; encouraging adoption by Congress, individual states and throughout all communities in America.
2. To Educate our nation on the meaning and importance of this remembrance Flag and the impact of its existence on Gold Star families.
3. To Present one personalized Honor and Remember Flag in the hands of immediate families who have lost a loved one in military service to America, while serving or as a result of serving, regardless of generation.
4. To build with each Gold Star family an ongoing and significant relationship of Comfort, developing and organizing annual and continuous programs that reinforce a positive message of remembrance.

Small Woman Veteran Owned Business

 With over 23 years of experience assisting Veterans with claims and 50 years of combined experience in the industry, Veterans Advocate staff have served in the military and they share their passion by consulting with Veterans to claim what is due them.

 We honor our fallen Military and First Responders while helping their loved ones in the healing process by keeping their names and memories alive on our flags. Our mission is to inspire conversation, raise awareness and show appreciation of the sacrifices that each name, sewn onto our flags, represents.

 Stacy Pearsall, Founder and Owner of the Veterans Portrait Project, has taken over 7,500 portraits of Veterans thus far.  

Look for an event near you as she travels across the country to different sites each year to photography veterans.

 Their mission is to honor our military from today's War on Terror going back to World War II, including those who have died, while serving the United States of America. They do that by creating photo memorials, holding events open to veterans, their families and the public, and recording stories to share with future generations. 

Alabama Veteran's goal is to remain steadfast as the largest growing, community-based, peer-to-peer organization while providing a trusted space for Veterans, service members, and families to reach out for guidance and to connect. 

Forging Forward is proud to be a partner with Alabam Veteran providing an annual Retreat for veterans and first responders.

Whether you’re a veteran or you have a child living with autism, Retrieving Freedom can train a service dog to help. Learn more about how you can apply for a service dog. 

Training Centers in Waverly, Iowa and Sedalia, Missouri.

 Their mission is to raise awareness and combat suicide in our First Responder, Active Military and Veteran communities by providing a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional therapies including service dogs for our Veterans.

Tranport for Troops provides funding and strategic assistance for vehicle shipments to qualifying military service members in transition between duty assignments.

American Warrior Garage has a PURPOSE of helping injured service members readjust to civilian life through job training, raising funding through auto restoration for scholarship and other direct training for warriors, and providing direct hands-on experience with automotive restoration, customization, and maintenance.  

PW Roofing is committed in providing the best quality service and care for all their customers and to protect their homes with a new roof.

They separate themselves by the availability and communication they provide to their customers in all their projects, whether it’s taking care of construction issues or simple scheduling changes. 

Located in Fayetteville, NC

  Enriching the lives of homeless Veterans and others by providing meals, hot showers, clean clothes, and kindness from their Jeep.  Mobile showers, food, clothing, Veggies for Vets, and more.

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