Combat Veterans To Careers

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 You truly never know who’s going to walk through your door…
A few days ago, Chandler Garrett and his wife Rebecca stopped into our Honor Grounds Cafe. In conversation with this very sweet couple, I learned that Chandler is the Sales Director for 5.11 Tactical.
When I mentioned it to our CEO and founder, David Booth, his reaction told me immediately that this wasn’t just another familiar brand to him.
David has been a longtime fan and supporter of 5.11 Tactical, but his connection to the brand goes much deeper. When David was severely wounded by an IED while serving in Iraq, he was wearing a pair of 5.11 boots. Those boots are one of the few things he still has from that time in his life, and they carry a meaning that could never be measured by their price tag.
David survived that day — and so did those boots. 🇺🇸
If that’s not a testament to the craftsmanship and durability behind 5.11 Tactical, I don’t know what is. More than that, those boots have become a tangible piece of David’s story — a piece of his time in Iraq that he was able to bring home with him.
After hearing David’s story, Chandler made a point to come back to Honor Grounds to meet him.
What followed was one of those moments that reminds us exactly why we love this place. ❤️
Chandler (also a veteran) and David shared stories, talked about service and life, and exchanged challenge coins — two people who may have never crossed paths if the Garretts hadn’t decided to walk through our doors for an iced latte and chai that day.
Honor Grounds has always been about so much more than coffee. It’s about connection, community, conversation, and the people we have the privilege of meeting along the way.
Sometimes a cup of coffee is just a cup of coffee.
And sometimes, it brings people together in a way you never could have planned. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you, Chandler, for taking the time to come back and meet David, share stories, and make this such a special moment.
You really never know who’s going to walk through your door. 🇺🇸☕️

09/02/2026

We are less than two months away!! Please help us spread the word!

🇺🇸 Come out, enjoy an amazing night of music and help us make a difference in the lives of our veterans!

🎟️ Tickets are available now — scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to get yours!

https://givebutter.com/StarsStringsSwings2026

Country music. Patriotism. Purpose. One incredible night. 🇺🇸🎶

09/01/2026

🇺🇸 What an incredible night at Voices of Valor! 🇺🇸

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out and joined us for another special evening honoring our veterans, hearing their stories, and celebrating the heroes among us. ❤️🤍💙

Your support, your presence, and your willingness to listen mean more than you know. ❤️🇺🇸

Voices of Valor is about giving our veterans the recognition they deserve, sharing their stories, and reminding them that their service and sacrifices will never be forgotten.

A very special thank you to our CEO, David Booth, for making it all happen and for his endless dedication to creating opportunities like Voices of Valor, where our veterans can be heard, honored, and celebrated. 🇺🇸

A huge thank you to Johnny and Heidi Bulford for all of the hard work they put into making these nights so special. As always, you put on an incredible show and bring our veterans’ stories to life in such a meaningful and unforgettable way. 🎶❤️

And our continued gratitude to City Fire - The Villages for opening your doors to us, hosting our events, and supporting our veterans and our mission. Your generosity and partnership help make nights like these possible, and we are incredibly grateful! 🇺🇸

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who continues to show up, support, listen, and celebrate our veterans with us. This is what Voices of Valor is all about. 🎶🇺🇸❤️

08/31/2026

🇺🇸🎶 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎶🇺🇸

Join us tonight for Voices of Valor — an evening where music, storytelling, and gratitude come together to honor the men and women who have served our country.

Award-winning songwriters Johnny & Heidi Bulford will help share veterans’ stories through the power of music, giving a voice to their experiences, sacrifices, and journeys.

📍 City Fire – Lake Sumter Landing
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🇺🇸 Honoring ALL Veterans

Come grab a seat, bring your friends, and help us give our veterans the recognition they deserve.

Real stories. Real songs. Real impact. ❤️🤍💙

08/30/2026

WHO: Our local veterans — the heroes whose stories deserve to be heard and celebrated, along with our award winning singer songwriter duo, Johnny and Heidi Bulford.

WHAT: Voices of Valor — an unforgettable evening where veterans share their stories and talented songwriters transform those experiences into powerful, original songs. 🎶

WHERE: 📍 City Fire Lake Sumter Landing
1018 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162

WHEN: 🗓️ TOMORROW NIGHT — Monday, August 31
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WHY: Because our veterans gave so much in service to our country. Voices of Valor gives us the opportunity to give something back — our time, our attention, our gratitude, and the recognition they deserve. ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 Come help us fill the room tomorrow night and show these veterans that their service, their sacrifices, and their stories matter.

08/29/2026

❤️🤍💙 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! ❤️🤍💙

Looking for a meaningful way to give back, meet great people, and have some fun along the way? Come volunteer with us at one of our Restoring Hope locations!

Whether you enjoy helping customers, organizing donations, pricing merchandise, keeping things looking great, or simply lending a hand wherever it’s needed, there’s a place for you on our team!

Your time and talents help support the mission of Combat Veterans to Careers and make a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families. 🇺🇸

⭐ Make a difference
⭐ Meet amazing people
⭐ Be part of a fun, welcoming team
⭐ Support an incredible cause

Ready to get involved?

💻 Fill out a volunteer application online:
restoringhopethrift.org/volunteer/

Or stop by and pick up an application:

📍 Restoring Hope Thrift Store
400 E Gulf Atlantic Hwy, Wildwood

📍 Restoring Hope Boutique
104 Wonders St, Wildwood

Give your time. Make an impact. Become part of the Restoring Hope family! ❤️🇺🇸

08/28/2026

🇺🇸 Come out, enjoy an amazing night of music and help us make a difference in the lives of our veterans!

🎟️ Tickets are available now — scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to get yours!

https://givebutter.com/StarsStringsSwings2026

Country music. Patriotism. Purpose. One incredible night. 🇺🇸🎶

08/27/2026

Voices of Valor is just 5 days away!

Join us for an evening of powerful stories, incredible music, and a community coming together to honor and support our veterans. ❤️🤍💙

📅 5 DAYS AWAY!
🎸 Live music
🇺🇸 Veteran stories
❤️ A night with purpose

Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and come be part of something meaningful.

The countdown is ON — see you in 5 days! 🇺🇸🎶

08/26/2026

🇺🇸🎶 AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF COUNTRY MUSIC, PATRIOTISM & PURPOSE! 🎶🇺🇸

Join us for the Stars, Strings & Swings Veteran Music Festival on Friday, October 23, 2026 at The Club at Iron Lake in Ocala!

⭐ LIVE IN CONCERT ⭐
🎤 Craig Morgan
🎤 Love and Theft

PLUS Nashville hit songwriters Johnny and Heidi Bulford, Tommy Karlas, Chris Roberts, CJ Solar and Brian White!

🎸 Concert: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $100 per person

This is more than a night of incredible country music. It’s a night with a purpose. ❤️🤍💙

PROCEEDS BENEFIT COMBAT VETERANS TO CAREERS & CREATIVETS, helping support the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.

🇺🇸 Come out, enjoy an amazing night of music and help us make a difference in the lives of our veterans!

🎟️ Tickets are available now — scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to get yours!

https://givebutter.com/StarsStringsSwings2026

Country music. Patriotism. Purpose. One incredible night. 🇺🇸🎶