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What we know: Shepherd’s Men had around 60 people gathered to conduct the march, their biggest turnout yet. The group started the march at the Reformation Brewery location in Canton and at the brewery in Woodstock. The group members took turns...

Under Armour and Dwayne Johnson Unveil Project Rock's Veterans Day Collection Supporting Shepherd’s MenMany veterans return home with invisible injuries that aren’t easily understood or treated. But the SHARE Military Initiative—a comprehensive...

Another metro area business is going Southeast Strong, to help hurricane victims in North Carolina. The head of a local nonprofit that also runs a fuel distributor is about to take a tanker truck to an area north of Asheville to give away the...

For the third year in a row, Reformation Brewery, with locations in Woodstock, Canton and Smyrna, will brew a beer in support of Shepherd’s Men, a local veterans advocacy group. This year’s beer, known as Shepherd’s Men Clarity lager, will also be...

Patrick Keenan and Matt Wright have cultivated a civic service mindset ready for outreach in the small community of Copperhill, Tenn. where the flagship brewery, known as “The Smallest Brewery in Tennessee,” Buck Bald Brewing began that has spread...

After 35 years in the business, Tritt pays no attention to modern country music at all Travis Tritt is proudly part of the Country Class of 1989 with Clint Black, fellow Georgian Alan Jackson and of course, Garth Brooks. “It was one of the most...

Shepherd’s Men, a team of active duty, medically retired and honorably discharged servicemen and civilian patriots today returned from a 22-mile Fireman’s Carry Movement, which took place on Sept 10-11, signifying the 22 veterans who die by suicide...

Today across Connecticut. Grown men carried each other 22 miles to mark the 22  veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States. The event organized by the veterans, military support and advocacy group called Shepherd's Men set up four...

Dozens came together in Hartford for the start of a 22-mile movement. One group is bringing awareness to veteran suicide and are symbolizing a staggering statistic: 22 veterans take their lives every day. "You know, service can be in a various...

On July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, five service members were killed in a terror attack by a gunman at the Armed Services Recruiting Center on Lee Highway - and the U.S. Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve on Amnicola Highway....

Shepherd’s Men, a team of active duty, medically retired and honorably discharged servicemen and civilian patriots honored the Fallen Five at a Remember the Brave ceremony and 6-mile swim on the eight-year anniversary of the unprovoked attack that...

On July 16, 2015, five servicemen died due to an act of domestic terrorism. Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire...

A local organization is raising awareness about the need for mental health resources for veterans and helping connect vets with the help they deserve. “I think it’s important to start having discussions about mental health,” said veteran Walt...

A great time was had by all at the Reformation Brewery Release Party on Sunday, May 15. We are so grateful to Reformation Brewery for Liberty Lager—good beer for a great cause, and, their ongoing support for our heroes. And, to all those who came...

The first Murphy Music & Brews will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday on Tennessee Street downtown, which will be closed for the festival. Taking the stage that day will be classic rock band Drivin N Cryin, plus War Hippies and more. The event...

“A man walks into a bar …” is the start of many jokes, but when Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men, walked into Patrick Keenan’s flagship, Buck’s Bald Brewing in Copperhill, Tenn... Click here to view the full coverage.  

On Memorial Day, patriots, supporters and donors joined Shepherd’s Men to run, fellowship and have enjoyment for a common cause—to remember our fallen warriors—and celebrate healing thanks to SHARE Military Initiative. We are grateful to...

Shepherd’s Men is grateful to the Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA) for a generous donation of $55,000 at its 10th Annual Joint Forces Luncheon in Connecticut on May 12. Since 2012, CCIA has celebrated military service and...

As Shepherd’s Men celebrates the Christmas season and all the blessings that have been bestowed upon the organization so we can reach veterans who need help, we are often reminded that small, medium and large acts of kindness can make a lasting...

Shepherd’s Men members, supporters, donors and friends came out to Taco Mac – Canton with co-host Reformation Brewery to host a fundraiser for Shepherd’s Men. Shepherd’s Men deeply appreciates the generosity, kindness and support of so many...

Shepherd’s Men Celebrate, Show Gratitude and Fellowship at the Veterans’ Memorial 5K on Saturday, Nov. 13. Shepherd’s Men is thankful to American Legion Post 29 for supporting our heroes!  

Hundreds gather for Shepherd’s Men Invitational Clay Shoot at Barnsley Gardens Resort. Highlights include a patriotic jump by Johnny Gunn, United States Air Force Veteran, award-winning World Champion 4-way team skydiving champion and instructor at...

Shepherd's Men is grateful to each sponsor, silent auction donor, attendee and individual or business who contributed to the success of its annual dinner and auction. The over $220k raised to support the Shepherd's Men mission is solely...

Annual run raises funds and awareness for PTSD and TBI Treatment at Atlanta-based Shepherd Center. The Shepherd’s Men, a 10-member team of active duty, medically retired and honorably discharged servicemen and civilian patriots dedicated to raising...

A recently held Share the Burden Dinner in Atlanta, GA, hosted by veterans’ organizations, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) and Shepherd’s Men, featuring a live performance by country music artist Chris Young raised more than...

Shepherd’s Men, Warrior Alliance and a few patriots joined together to honor veterans by preparing and serving dinner at Gateway Center Atlanta on Veterans Day. Veterans enjoyed Shepherd’s Pie, green beans, salad and homemade cookies In addition to...

Shepherd’s Men, a team of active duty, medically retired and honorably discharged servicemen and civilian patriots will run and swim to raise funds and awareness for treatment options and suicide prevention for veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury...

Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin performed at Shepherd’s Men event to raise funds and awareness for PTSD and TBI Treatment. Shepherd’s Men, a team of active duty, medically retired and honorably discharged servicemen and civilian patriots dedicated to...

The Shepherd’s Men embarked on running seven half-marathons (approx. 22 km) a day wearing 22 pound flak jackets to symbolize the 22 veterans who take their own lives every day. The campaign is all in an effort to identify and get veterans to the...

For those of you who don’t have Memorial Day plans, Shepherd Center in Buckhead is inviting you to spend it with Shepherd’s Men as it finishes the seventh and final half-marathon in an effort to raise funds and awareness for veterans suffering from...

Eight cities in eight days. That’s a grueling schedule for anyone. Imagine it running a half-marathon in each place. That’s exactly what a team of active and former servicemen called Shepherd’s Men did.

For most, it’s an impossible venture, but one group of 12 men say it’s a small feat compared to what service members have sacrificed to ensure our liberty. Read more.

As the suicide rate among young Georgia veterans rises to well over twice the rate of their peers who did not serve in the military, the sixth annual event to raise money to help vets with brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder is to...

There are many ways to help veteran causes. You can donate to an organization or, if you’re a real hard-charger, you can start your own. Read more.

It’s a tragedy: Every day, 22 U.S. veterans take their own lives—a needless loss of 8,000 service members a year. The Problem Returning veterans may experience divorce, joblessness, homelessness and hopelessness. The often-devastating effects of...

Shepherd’s Men recently hosted a fundraiser with country music icon Charlie Daniels and The Journey Home Project to raise awareness and funds for Shepherd Center's SHARE Military Initiative in Buckhead, held at Justin and Jessica Jones' home in...

Patriotic vets and civilians stop at NYPD firehouses and honor fallen heroes.