FORGING FORWARD VETERAN AND FIRST RESPONDER IMPACT
NORTH CAROLINA
- Service dog selection, training, travel for one military veteran with Retrieving Freedom in Missouri – Sanford - 2022
- Vehicle, vehicle insurance, housing purchase for one military veteran with Veterans Advocate LLC, Fayetteville - 2021
- Camping equipment, camping and kayaking fees for two military veterans, Uwharrie National Park - 2021
- Camping meals for 10+ military active duty/family/veterans with Off-Road Outreach (ORO), Uwharrie National Park - 2021
- Burial services and lunch for one military veteran's family and all the supporters with ORO - 2021
- Fundraiser for winter clothing for homeless military veterans in Fayetteville with ORO, Fayetteville - 2021
- Fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Gaston with Motivating America
- Provide consultation / meals for the V.E.T.S. Conference to help military veterans wanting to start their own business or become entrepreneurs with the Axios Inspires Foundation - 2021
- Recipient of "2.2 for 22" Fundraiser hosted by US Logoworks, Fayetteville - 2022
- Hosted Axes With Allies Retreat for veterans and first responders at Camp4Heroes, Fairmont - 2021
- Spoke at the 20th Anniversary of Daimler Trucks of North America "Ride of Pride" for Memorial Day, Cleveland - 2022
- What’s Strong With You: Deadlifts and Tattoos Fundraiser for veterans and first responders hosted by TruFit Gym Fayetteville, TruFit Gym Hope Mills, The Holiday Highlander, and The All American Tattoo Convention for Forging Forward at The All American Tattoo Convention, Fayetteville, NC – April 2022
- Recipient of the nonprofit recognition fundraiser by The All American Tattoo Convention - April 2022
- Spoke at the Local UAW 3520 Veterans Committee Christmas Party – 2022
- What’s Strong With You: Deadlifts and Tattoos Fundraiser for veterans and first responders hosted by TruFit Gym Fayetteville, TruFit Gym Hope Mills, The Holiday Highlander for Forging Forward sponsored by The All American Tattoo Convention, Fayetteville, NC – April 2023
- Free Comedy Show with Bobby Henline at USO Fort Bragg for active duty soldiers and their families – 2023
- Free Comedy Show with Bobby Henline and RJ Ryan at USO Cherry Point for active duty marines and their families - 2023
- What’s Strong With You: Deadlifts and Tattoos Fundraiser for veterans and first responders hosted by TruFit Gym Fayetteville, TruFit Gym Hope Mills, The Holiday Highlander for Forging Forward sponsored by The All American Tattoo Convention, Fayetteville, NC – April 2024
COLORADO
- Dinner for 10+ military veterans from across the USA and Canada with Challenge Aspen, Estes Park - 2020
- Comedy Show and Fundraiser for veterans and first responders with Colorado ALR Romp, Buena Vista - 2022
- Co-hosted Pagosa Springs Veteran and First Responder Retreat, partnered with Warriors Mountain River Adventures, Pagosa Springs - 2022
PENNSYLVANIA
- Returned the ashes of a military veteran to his family with ORO - 2021
- Bobby Henline Comedy for first responders and veterans at the Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association, Pittsburgh - 2023
- Funded a military veteran comedian for a comedy show at the Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association Conference, Pittsburgh - 2023
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Hosted Beach Retreat, for veterans and first responders, Myrtle Beach - 2021
- Hosted Hydrant Heroes Retreat, for firefighters/paramedics and their families, Myrtle Beach - 2022
- Top Golf for military and first responders, Myrtle Beach – 2023
- The Body Shop assistance for one veteran to update prosthetic-2022
- Donation to support an active duty police officer burned in a fire, Conway, SC, June 2025
NEW YORK
- Bobby Henline, Motivational Speaker at Kids Helping Kids event to raise funds to provide winter coats to children in NY and annual gift to one child with a severe disability, Oheka Castle, Huntington - 2021
- Started the Forging Forward Body Shop service for military veterans, 2022
GEORGIA
- Bobby Henline shared his story at a Feeding the Heroes Foundation event which provided over 200 meals to first responders in the local vicinity, McDonough - 2021
- Bobby Henline, Keynote Speaker at Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Atlanta - 2022
- Comedy Show and fundraiser for American Warrior Garage and Forging Forward with Beard Vet Coffee at Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern, Alpharetta - 2022
- Keynote Speaker, Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders at the Republican Women of Forsyth County, Cumming - 2022
- Golf Retreat for 6 military and first responders, St. Marys, Jan 2025
- Comedy Show fundraiser, Osprey Cove Golf Club, St. Mary's, Jan 2025
OHIO
- Grill N Chill with Bobby Henline at Patriot Iron's inaugural event to kick off their t-shirt company, Columbus - 2022
- Bobby Henline, Keynote at EHOVE Career, sharing his story with hundreds of high school students in career training, Sandusky - 2022
- Comedy Show, Forging Forward fundraiser for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71, Roseville – 2023
- Comedy and fishing with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes, Port Clinton – 2023
- Remembrance Tags – Walleyes for Wounded Heroes, Port Clinton 2023
- Sponsor 6 Retreat spots, co-host with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes, Port Clinton – June 2024
- Comedy for co-hosted Retreat with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes – June 2024
- Remembrance Tags, co-hosted with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes – June 2024
- Face Masks, co-hosted with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes – June 2024
- Visited Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Memorial Golf Scramble, met his parents, along with 4Ward Project – June 2024
- Placed 4Ward rock with 4Ward Founders and Parents of Eric Ward, at Camp Perry – June 2024
- Sponsor 7 Retreat spots, co-host with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes, Port Clinton – April 2025
- Sponsor golf team, Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak Memorial Golf Scramble – June 2025
- Comedy Show fundraiser, VFW 4713, Malta, Apr 2025
- Comedy Show fundraiser, AMVETS 2256, Circleville, Apr 2025
VIRGINIA
- Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders at the 2nd Annual Sweat Raiser in Virginia Beach hosted by The Bearded Wonder - May 2022
- Bobby Henline Comedy at Cozzys Comedy Club, Forging Forward Fundraiser, Newport News – 2022
- Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders at the 3rd Annual Sweat Raiser in Virginia Beach hosted by The Bearded Wonder - May 2023
- Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders at the 3rd Annual Sweat Raiser in Virginia Beach hosted by The Bearded Wonder - May 2024
- Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders at the 3rd Annual Sweat Raiser in Virginia Beach hosted by The Bearded Wonder - May 2025
- Comedy Show fundraiser, American Legion Tidewater, Norfolk, May 2025
- Comedy Show fundraiser, Locals Bar and Grill, Phenix City-June 2025
- Comedy Show fundrasier for Forging Forward and AL2LA, VFW 5228, Phenix City - June 2025
ALABAMA
- Co-hosted Veteran/First Responder Retreat at Soggy Bottom Lodge along with Alabama Veteran, Linden - 2022
- Bobby Henline Comedy at the 2022 Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association Conference, Gulf Shores - 2022
- SEHIA Conference Fundraiser, hosted by SEHIA - 2022
- Gulf Shores American Legion Post #44 sponsored a fundraiser for veterans and first responders at The Hang Out, Gulf Shores - 2022
- Co-hosted Veteran/First Responder Retreat at Soggy Bottom Lodge along with Alabama Veteran, Linden - 2023
- Bobby Henline Comedy, a fundraiser for Alabama Veteran at the Stardome, Birmingham - 2023
- Comedy Show fundraiser, Locals Bar and Grill, Phenix City, June 2025
- Comedy Show fundraiser to benefit Forging Forward and AL2LA, VFW 5228, Phenix City, June 2025
OKLAHOMA
- Comedy at the John Daly-Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation Invitational, Oklahoma City – 2022
- Sponsored J Edwards to sing at a John Daly-Major Ed Heart of a Lion Foundation Fundraiser, Oklahoma City - 2023
TENNESSEE
- Bobby Henline Comedy for Waypoint Vets Fundraiser, Nashville - 2022
- Bobby Henline Comedy at Music City Charity Golf Festival to raise funds for 4 military veteran non-profits, Nashville - 2022
- Bobby Henline and RJ Ryan Comedy Fundraiser for Forging Forward at Zanies Nashville hosted by Elite Events of Music City - 2023
- Bobby Henline comedy for John Daly Major Ed Heart of A Lion Foundation, hosted by Elite Events of Music City - 2023
- Hosted Veteran/First Responder Retreat in Silver Point, TN at Camping Defenders Retreat with supporter Harrington for Hope - Sept 2023
- Assisted a military veteran in purchase of a kayak - 2023
- Comedy Show and fundraiser at CVMA 18-6, Millington – 2023
- Donation provided to CVMA 18-6, Millington - 2023
- Fore Love Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Forging Forward, Harrington For Hope and Heroes on a Mission at White Plains Golf Course, Cookeville-April 2024
- Attend Run For the Wall dinner and motorcycle donation by Combat Hero Bike Build, Cookeville – May 2024
- Comedy Show Fundraiser for Forging Forward and Harrington For Hope at 37 Cedar Restaurant, Cookeville – June 2024
- Donation to Harrington for Hope, non-profit raising funds for kids with burns to attend Camp Hope, Cookeville – June 2024
KENTUCKY
- Bobby Henline, Keynote Speaker at the National Guard Association of Kentucky, Louisville – 2022
- Golf Tournament with first responders, Louisville – 2022
- Bobby Henline, comedy for National Guard Association of Kentucky at The Corvette Museum – 2024
- Comedy Show fundraiser, American Legion 124, Greensburg, Jan 2025
TEXAS
- Keynote Speaker at Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association Conference - 2021
- Military Guest with Kevin Hodes, Swypit, at the Dallas Mavericks game, Dallas - 2022
- Keynote Speaker at Permian Basin Gala, Midland - 2022
- Keynote Speaker at the Braden Bailess Golf Tournament, The Woodlands - 2022
- The Body Shop assistance for one veteran to update prosthetic-2024
SOUTH DAKOTA
- Bobby Henline Comedy at the VFW Post 1273 for Casting Vets Fundraiser, Rapid City - 2022
- Bobby Henline Comedy at VFW Post 1273 for Casting Vets Fundraiser, Rapid City - 2023
- Bobby Henline Comedy at Mueller Center for Casting Vets Fundraiser, Hot Springs - 2023
- Donation provided to Casting Vets, a veteran non-profit - 2023
ILLINOIS
- Bobby Henline Comedy at the McHenry Indoor Downtown Theater, Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders, McHenry - 2021
- Bobby Henline Comedy at The Vixen, Forging Forward fundraiser for veterans and first responders, McHenry - 2022
- Comedy Show fundraiser for the Ben Keefe Family, McHenry, Oct 2024
MONTANA
- Heroes Tailgate at Carroll College to benefit veterans and first responders, Helena - 2022
- Hosted Big Sky Retreat at Canyon Ridge Ranch, for veterans and first responders, Helena - 2023
- Bobby Henline Comedy Show at The Myrna Loy, fundraiser for Forging Forward for veterans and first responders, Helena - 2023
NEBRASKA
- Bobby Henline comedy at Beard Vet Coffee "Coffee, Cigars, Guitars" event at 88 Tactical for military veterans and first responders - 2023
CALIFORNIA
- Assisted a military veteran and family to avoid foreclosure on their home - 2022
- The Body Shop assistance for one veteran to update prosthetic
- Donation to Convoy of Hope, to assist with donations to those affected by the LA fires, January 2025
- Donation to LA Fire Department Foundation to purchase needed equipment, January 2025
FLORIDA
- Comedy Show and fundraiser for veterans and first responders at Hookin' Veterans event - 2023
- Donation to Hookin' Veterans, a veteran non-profit, from Forging Forward sales at their comedy show - 2023
- Sponsored training announcement postcards for the Southeastern Homicide Investigators Association-May 2024
MISSOURI
- Comedy Show and Fundraiser for Burns Recovered - 2022
- Comedy Show for Long Range Reconnaissance Association, Branson, June 2025
OREGON
- The Body Shop assistance for one combat veteran to update prosthetic-2024
- The Body Shop assistance for one combat veteran to update prosthetic-2025
ARIZONA
- Vendor at the Arizona American Legion Conference – 2024
- Comedy Show fundraiser for Combat Hero Bike Build, sponsored by Arizona American Legion and No Bad Days - 2024