EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

Where the Mission Comes Alive

From healing retreats to Capitol Hill advocacy, GSF events connect veterans with purpose, community, and the resources they deserve.

FEATURED

Flagship Events

USA 250 MEMORIAL DAY BENEFIT CONCERT
BENEFIT CONCERT

USA 250 MEMORIAL DAY BENEFIT CONCERT

MAY 25 • Nashville Palace, Nashville, TN

Celebrate America's 250th with a Memorial Day benefit concert featuring Nashville recording artist Velvet Rodeo. Doors open at 6:30 PM. A fundraising event bringing awareness and solutions to veteran overprescribing and veteran suicide.

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INTEGRATION 2026
FLAGSHIP

INTEGRATION 2026

SEPT 18-20 • Cuivre River State Park, MO

Our flagship multi-day retreat bringing together veterans, first responders, and families for holistic healing through nature, sweat lodge ceremonies, breathwork, and community.

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UPCOMING

All Events

BENEFIT CONCERT
MAY 25

USA 250 MEMORIAL DAY BENEFIT CONCERT

Nashville Palace, Nashville, TN

Celebrate America's 250th with a Memorial Day benefit concert featuring Nashville recording artist Velvet Rodeo. Doors open at 6:30 PM. A fundraising event bringing awareness and solutions to veteran overprescribing and veteran suicide.

Get Tickets→
FLAGSHIP
SEPT 18-20

INTEGRATION 2026

Cuivre River State Park, MO

Our flagship multi-day retreat bringing together veterans, first responders, and families for holistic healing through nature, sweat lodge ceremonies, breathwork, and community.

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ADVOCACY
JUNE 4-5

WAR CRY FOR CHANGE — DC

U.S. Capitol

Join us on Capitol Hill as veteran advocates meet with lawmakers to push for expanded mental health access, PACT Act protections, and first-responder support legislation.

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COMMUNITY
JUNE 20-22

OZARK RIVER FLOAT

Ozark Mountains

A weekend of camaraderie on the water. Veterans and supporters float the Ozark rivers, building bonds and sharing stories in the great outdoors.

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RECURRING
ONGOING

SILKIES HIKES

All 50 States

Community-led hikes happening year-round across the nation. Don your silkies, lace up your boots, and walk alongside fellow veterans in a powerful display of solidarity.

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SERVICE
QUARTERLY

GSF DEPLOYMENTS

San Antonio

CERT-trained veteran teams deploy to disaster zones and community crises, providing relief supplies, infrastructure support, and hope when it's needed most.

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LOOKING BACK

Past Highlights

Sep 13–15, 2024

Integration 2024 — Cuivre River

Three-day alternative healing retreat at Cuivre River State Park, MO. Veterans and first responders explored modalities including plant medicine, sweat lodges led by Lakota facilitators, yoga, sound healing, and cold immersion — addressing mind, body, and spirit.

Jul 2025

Kerrville Flood Response

When historic flooding struck Central Texas on July 4, GSF and VFW mobilized within 72 hours, coordinating across VFW posts to deliver 100+ tons of food, water, clothing, bedding, and search-and-rescue essentials from Kerrville to Hunt, Comfort to San Saba, and Marble Falls to San Angelo.

Jun 4–5, 2025

War Cry for Change — D.C. Summit

Two-day Veteran Harm Reduction Summit in Washington, D.C., in partnership with VFW and DAV. Featured a congressional roundtable with Rep. Jack Bergman, an official press conference at the House Triangle, and an IW-led “Hike to Heal” from VFW HQ to the National Mall with a public art installation protesting overprescription.

Mar 23 – Apr 6, 2024

Operation Purify — Amazon Healing Journey

A 15-day healing journey in the Amazon jungle of Colombia. Veterans participated in ancestral plant medicine ceremonies, nature cleansing, spiritual weaving workshops, daily plant steams, and private healing sessions — with 30 days of pre-retreat preparation and post-retreat integration workshops.

Oct–Nov 2025

Art of War, Heart of Healing Exhibit

Grunt Style transformed its San Antonio headquarters into a living gallery, partnering with Warriors Heart to showcase 40 original works created by veterans and first responders during therapeutic recovery. The exhibit included audio recordings of recovery stories, a healing mural, and a fundraising auction benefiting Warriors Heart and Irreverent Warriors.

Ongoing

Bourbon, Whiskey & War Stories

Community event blending bourbon and whiskey tastings from local and national distilleries, hand-rolled cigars, and live music by Operation Song. Features a fireside chat with Tim Jensen, Bob Pennington, and Mark Nutsch (Horse Soldier Bourbon), broadcast nationwide through Grunt Style and American Grit.

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer With Us

Every event is powered by passionate volunteers. Find a role that fits your skills and join the mission.

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Event Support

Help plan and execute GSF events, from logistics to day-of operations.

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Hike Leader

Lead Silkies Hikes in your city and build local veteran community.

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CERT Volunteer

Join our disaster response teams with FEMA CERT training provided.

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Media & Content

Help capture and share the stories of GSF's impact through photo, video, and writing.

PARTNERSHIPS

Sponsor an Event

Align your brand with a mission that matters. GSF sponsorships create meaningful impact and lasting visibility.

Bronze
$1K–$5K

Logo on event materials, social media shoutout

Silver
$5K–$15K

Bronze perks + booth space, branded swag inclusion

Gold
$15K–$50K

Silver perks + speaking opportunity, VIP access

Platinum
$50K+

Gold perks + title sponsorship, documentary feature

BECOME A SPONSOR