Active Heroes

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

What happens when a Native American veteran organization and a veteran-serving nonprofit decide to build something together?

Honor the Missing Powwow.

Hosted by the Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warriors Society (OVNAVWS) and Active Heroes , Honor the Missing is more than a weekend event. It is a mission-driven gathering where Native and non-Native communities come together to celebrate Native American culture, honor our veterans, and advance awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).

Throughout the weekend, you'll experience the heartbeat of the Drum, the beauty of traditional regalia, Native song and dance, cultural education, family activities, and opportunities to support Native artists and vendors. Most importantly, you'll be welcomed into the Circle, where community, respect, and remembrance come together.

This is only the beginning. Our vision is to establish Honor the Missing as an annual Kentucky tradition that builds bridges, strengthens communities, and leaves every visitor carrying a little of the Circle with them.

We invite you to follow our journey, share our mission, and join us October 2–4, 2026, at Active Heroes in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Honor the Missing. Honor Our Veterans. Honor Our Communities.

08/24/2026

Chambers United for Veterans 🇺🇸

Join us on August 26th from 8:00-9:30 AM at Active Heroes (1022 Ridgeview Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165) as chambers across the region come together to honor and support our veteran community.

This month's Veteran Highlight: USA Cares, Inc., a Veteran & Family Support System dedicated to helping veterans and their families thrive.

Proudly presented in partnership with Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce, Jeffersontown Chamber, The East Louisville Chamber, The Chamber St. Matthews, Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber , and Louisville Independent Business Alliance.

Sponsored by Kentucky Eye Care and Humana

Come out and show your support for those who served.

📍 Active Heroes , 1022 Ridgeview Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
🗓️ August 26th | 8:00 - 9:30 AM

08/24/2026

🇺🇸 Help us find a deserving local veteran.

Active Heroes, with support from Ford, is proud to launch Keys to Freedom, a Veterans Day initiative that will provide a brand-new vehicle to a deserving veteran in our community.

Eligible veterans in Jefferson and Bullitt counties can apply — and family members, friends and community members can nominate a veteran they believe deserves this opportunity.

🛻One veteran will receive a brand-new vehicle
📝Applications and nominations close September 30
🔑Apply or nominate: activeheroes.org/vehicleapplication

The recipient will be recognized in November and will lead the Heroes Among Us
contingent in the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade in their new vehicle.

Please share this post and help us reach the veteran who should receive the Keys to Freedom.

08/24/2026

Help us find a deserving local veteran.

Active Heroes, with support from Ford, is proud to launch Keys to Freedom, a Veterans Day initiative that will provide a brand-new vehicle to a deserving veteran in our community to celebrate America 250.

Eligible veterans in Jefferson and Bullitt counties can apply and family members, friends and community members can nominate a veteran they believe deserves this
opportunity.

🚗One veteran will receive a brand-new vehicle
🗓️Applications and nominations close September 30
🔑Apply or nominate: activeheroes.org/vehicleapplication

The recipient will be recognized in November and will participate the Heroes Among Us contingent in the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade in their new vehicle.

Please share this post and help us reach the veteran who should receive the Keys to Freedom.

Veteran Vehicle Giveaway In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Active Heroes is giving one deserving local veteran the keys to a brand-new vehicle. Reliable transportation can open doors to employment, healthcare, family responsibilities, and community involvement — Keys to Freedom is our...

05/11/2026

2026 National VFW Chaplains’ Retreat at Active Heroes

Active Heroes proudly hosted the National VFW Chaplains’ Retreat for the second year, welcoming chaplains from across the country, including National Chaplain Darren Atkins and Past National Chaplains Deb Halter (Missouri) and Dave Frei (Idaho).

The retreat opened Friday with a QPR su***de intervention training session led by Molly Jones of The Pete Foundation, resulting in 21 chaplains earning QPR certification.

Saturday featured breakfast at the Pavilion and grief-focused training by Dr. Frank Correa (California), followed by a trail hike, lunch at the Veteran-owned Salt River Brewing Company, and a visit to Fort Knox.

The weekend concluded with a Kentucky burgoo dinner, recognition of outgoing National Chaplain Darren Atkins, and a sunset firepit with music by Maria Saunders and Kelley Sockett, of West Virginia and Ohio.

The training was coordinated by Active Heroes, and the meals were provided on site. If you are willing to support programs like this, please visit
https://activeheroes.org/guardian-program/

Active Heroes thanks Chaplain Deb Halter and all participants for their contributions to this event, and all VFW Chaplains for serving our combat Veterans.

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05/11/2026

2026 National VFW Chaplains’ Retreat at Active Heroes

Active Heroes proudly hosted the National VFW Chaplains’ Retreat for the second year, welcoming chaplains from across the country, including National Chaplain Darren Atkins and Past National Chaplains Deb Halter (Missouri) and Dave Frei (Idaho).

The retreat opened Friday with a QPR su***de intervention training session led by Molly Jones of the Pete Foundation, resulting in 21 chaplains earning QPR certification.

Saturday featured breakfast at the Pavilion and grief-focused training led by Dr. Frank Correa (California), followed by a trail hike, lunch at the Veteran-owned Salt River Brewing Company, and a visit to Fort Knox.

The weekend concluded with a Kentucky burgoo dinner, recognition of outgoing National Chaplain Darren Atkins, and a sunset firepit with music by Maria Saunders and Kelley Sockett, of West Virginia and Ohio.

If you are willing to support programs like this, please visit https://activeheroes.org/guardian-program/

Active Heroes thanks all in attendance, all who contributed to organization and funding, and especially all VFW Chaplains for serving our combat Veterans.

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05/03/2026

Congratulations Peyton Griffee!

I am incredibly honored to be recognized by the National Guard Association of Kentucky as a 2026 Legislative Champion. As the State Representative for Fort Knox and a citizen-soldier myself, I have worked to make the Commonwealth the most pro-veteran State in the Union. Thank you for the recognition, I am looking forward to getting more done for our service men and women in the years to come.