Forging Forward Real Talk;

REAL TALK;

Forging Forward is proud to announce our new Program in Arkansas targeted to learning new tools to address post-traumatic stress, anxiety, domestic issues, depression as well as suicide awareness and prevention.

We are happy to introduce our Arkansas Program Director, David "Keeper" Starbuck. Keeper is an Iraq military veteran and is currently in law enforcement with over 11 years of experience. David is a co-host of Real Talk;.

We are also happy to introduce Hunter "Troop" Glover, the other co-host of Real Talk;. Troop is currently in law enforcement with over 20 years of experience.

REAL TALK; is a live talk show on TikTok that talks about mental health struggles, mental health awareness, suicide awareness and prevention, and more. All audiences are welcome and the outreach is worldwide.
EXPEDITION OUTREACH is an outdoors outreach program targeted to Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Corrections, EMS, 911 Operators, and their families. Activities include kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, and more.

REAL TALK; is a live talk show on TikTok. Keeper and Troop are the hosts and you can find the live feed at @mybrotherskeeper2.0. Read more about the Keeper and Troop below.

EXPEDITION OUTREACH is located near Conway, Arkansas. Keeper will be scheduling events and sign-up will be on the Sign Up page located on Forging Forward.

David "Keeper" starbuck

KEEPER

David Starbuck started his career in the Army National Guard in 2002 after 9-11 happened.

After serving two tours in Iraq, 2005 and 2008, he came home from his second tour and was diagnosed with cancer which ended his military career. David found a new purpose and calling to law enforcement in 2011.

Since then, he serves his community on patrol and in special operations. While serving his country and community, he noticed the rapid change and need for outreach when it comes to mental health awareness and support.

David started a live broadcast/talk show called "Real Talk;" on TikTok. This organic live show grows its' audience weekly. Anyone who is facing the daily struggles or life challenges is welcome to tune in, many are welcomed on the show to live chat with the hosts.

David speaks on topics that have generally been considered taboo and avoided by most but is able to connect with many in the audience because he speaks from his varied experiences.

He shares stories of his troubled childhood, his own mental health battles, beating cancer, and many more topics to show firsthand, IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK.

"Real Talk;" led David to Forging Forward and the friendship you will witness still today.

While "Real Talk;" continues to grow rapidly, he saw a large inspiration from Forging Forward and wanted to start an outreach/retreat program called "Expedition Outreach". This program is all about finding new ways to relax, enjoy and reconnect with the outdoors, fellowship, creating new ways to decompress and battle mental health struggles.