5th Squad

5th Squad The 5th Squad was created in January 2016 by four founding members of the 184th ESC. These guys wanted to be different. The club would be named the 5th Squad.
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5th Squad, a 501(c)(3) Veteran nonprofit, supports Mississippi Veterans in crisis through Quick Reaction Funds (QRF), addressing urgent needs such as utilities, housing, and groceries. The First IV wanted a club to keep everyone together when the military decided to do its best to separate. The First IV wanted to stand out from among the other soldiers, other veterans. The Club was started on the

idea of doing for others. The First IV members were Adam Austin, Michael Collins, Zach Morehead and Lee Stringer. Over several months and many long nights of sharing wisdom and lies, a club name and mascot was finally decided on. The reason for this name is because they wanted to have a name with military significance but also not too “HOOAH”. All formations have four squads. The 5th Squad is part of the formation but also not a part of it at the same time. The Wolf pack and wolf paw was also decided on as part of the club. The club is similar to a wolf pack in that they are not all in the same blood family but they have chosen to be a part of each others family. To be stronger together and have a bond like no other. The 5th Squad has evolved from a “club” into an organization with a vision of helping make the world around us a better place. Our main focuses are God, country and family. The 5th Squad have started and sponsored two main charities, Ruck for Rugrats and Jacob Campbell Golf Scramble. We assist Veterans in Mississippi with immediate, life sustaining needs.

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🎉 Happy Birthday to Kenny Owens! 🎉Another member who wears more hats than most of us own. Business owner of Elite Bevera...
06/20/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Kenny Owens! 🎉

Another member who wears more hats than most of us own. Business owner of Elite Beverage Solutions, volunteer firefighter, world traveler, family man, and all-around servant leader.

This old Basic Training photo is from around the same time we last saw him. 😆 Kidding... kind of.

Kenny stays busy. Really busy. But no matter where life takes him, he's always ready to step up and serve wherever he's needed. That's just who he is.

Like many of the folks in this family, he's a great husband, a great father, and someone you can always count on when it matters most.

Happy Birthday, brother! We hope you can squeeze some cake into that schedule of yours.

Every mile tells a story.Every step is a choice to keep moving forward.Pack to Purpose isn't just about hiking.It's abou...
06/19/2026

Every mile tells a story.

Every step is a choice to keep moving forward.

Pack to Purpose isn't just about hiking.

It's about healing.

Support today at www.5thsquad.org

5th Squad provides immediate, life-sustaining assistance to Veterans in crisis through programs like Quick Reaction Funds (QRF) and Back to the Barracks (B2B).

You should come belly up to this bar one night with us...
06/17/2026

You should come belly up to this bar one night with us...

It's amazing how much better a meeting sounds when there's a cold can on the table.

Your military service may have ended.Your mission hasn't.Your experience.Your wisdom.Your leadership.The world still nee...
06/17/2026

Your military service may have ended.

Your mission hasn't.

Your experience.
Your wisdom.
Your leadership.

The world still needs those things.

Yesterday morning, 5th Squad had the honor of supporting another Operation Send-Off Support (OSS) mission as Soldiers pr...
06/17/2026

Yesterday morning, 5th Squad had the honor of supporting another Operation Send-Off Support (OSS) mission as Soldiers prepared to answer the call and head out.

There's something special about being there before sunrise, shaking hands, sharing a snack, a cup of coffee, and letting our troops know their community stands behind them.

A huge thank you to our volunteers who continue to show up and make these missions possible.

We also want to give a special shoutout to Herrin-Gear Automotive Group for providing coffee for the Soldiers who were up at zero-dark-thirty preparing for the mission ahead. Your support helped make an early morning a little easier.

To all the Soldiers we met yesterday: thank you for your service. We'll be here when you leave, and we'll be here when you come home.

Mississippi Army National Guard

⛳️ Happy Birthday, Jacob! 🎉We hope you get a great round of golf in today. The only downside? We're pretty sure they're ...
06/17/2026

⛳️ Happy Birthday, Jacob! 🎉

We hope you get a great round of golf in today. The only downside? We're pretty sure they're making you count all your strokes up there, so no mulligans and no creative scorekeeping. 😄

We miss you down here, brother. Not a day goes by that you're not remembered, talked about, or thought of by this family. Your impact continues to be felt, and your place in 5th Squad will always remain yours.

Until we meet again, keep an eye on us from above.

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📍 LOCATION CHANGE 📍Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Oak & Cedar Bottle Share & Mead Tasting has been moved t...
06/15/2026

📍 LOCATION CHANGE 📍

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Oak & Cedar Bottle Share & Mead Tasting has been moved to:

VFW Post 1809
1499 Hwy 594
Monroe, LA 71203

The date and time remain the same. We appreciate everyone's flexibility and look forward to seeing you there for a great evening of fellowship, great drinks, and supporting Veterans.

https://www.5thsquad.org/event-details-registration/oak-cedar-bottle-share-mead-tasting-event

We’re teaming up with Oak & Cedar and Two Warriors Meadery for a laid-back bottle share and mead tasting event—built for people who want to actually enjoy the experience, not fight for samples.

For some Veterans, sleep isn't rest.It's nightmares.It's anxiety.It's waking up exhausted.If that's you, know you're not...
06/15/2026

For some Veterans, sleep isn't rest.

It's nightmares.
It's anxiety.
It's waking up exhausted.

If that's you, know you're not alone.

Help exists.
Hope exists.

🇺🇸 AMERICA 250: RED, WHITE & BREW NIGHT 🇺🇸Join us on 2 July for a special Veterans Night at Bernie's as we celebrate Ame...
06/15/2026

🇺🇸 AMERICA 250: RED, WHITE & BREW NIGHT 🇺🇸

Join us on 2 July for a special Veterans Night at Bernie's as we celebrate America's 250th birthday and kick off Independence Day weekend the right way.

We'll have free burgers and hot dogs, cold drinks, co****le, Giant Jenga, snow cones, a water slide for the kids, patriotic outfit contest, patriotic music, and door prizes throughout the night.

We'll also be selling door prize tickets for some great giveaways, including a custom ECO Outfitters cooler, Milwaukee Tool package, bourbon, gift cards, and more.

Veterans. Spouses. Families. Supporters. Everyone is welcome.

IMPORTANT: All attendees must RSVP through the website prior to the event or pay a cover charge at the door.

Bring the whole family and come spend the evening with people who believe in Veterans Helping Veterans.

2 July 2026
Bernie's – 5th Squad Headquarters

https://www.5thsquad.org/event-details-registration/america-250-red-white-brew-night

Something big is coming to Bernie's... America 250: Red, White & Brew Night Free food. Cold drinks. Co****le. Door prizes. Family fun. Patriotic music. Good people. Veterans, spouses, families, supporters—bring everybody.

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Pearl, MS

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