Jackie is a natural born helper. She joined the military to fulfill a greater purpose, first serving in the Illinois Air National Guard in 2011 and later joining the U.S. Coast Guard in 2015 where she serves today as a Naval Engineering Officer. Her drive to put the military, her team and the mission first […]
PTS or PTSD?
There has been a lot of online chatter about the use of the term posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Some have asked why we continue to use terminology that includes the word disorder, given that others in the Veteran space prefer to use the term “posttraumatic stress” instead. The viewpoint behind the perspective favoring dropping […]
Finding Purpose Again: A Veteran’s Story of Service, Healing
At the age of 17, fresh out of high school and seeking opportunities beyond her small hometown, Laura made a pivotal decision to join the U.S. Navy. Little did she know at the time, this choice would shape the next three decades of her life, defining her not just as a sailor but also as […]
Patriot Mobile Founders Lace Up
Patriot Mobile’s founders, Glenn and Jenny Story, are lacing up with Boot Campaign to announce an annual corporate sponsorship of our efforts! Longtime supporters of our mission, the Storys lead their team at Patriot Mobile with appreciation for our freedom and those who protect it. Since 2013 Patriot Mobile has offered Americans an alternative for their […]
TX Whiskey Limited Edition Bottles Celebrate Freedom, Service
You know it’s summertime in America when you see red, white and blue on just about everything. Even in tough times, we can be glad to live in a country where our nation’s colors evoke a sense of pride, celebration and honor – thanks in large part to those who fought for that freedom we […]
2023 ANNUAL REPORT: A LETTER FROM OUR CEO
A Veteran friend of mine who served for 22 years lives by the mantra “Steady pressure.” In his words, steady pressure means “to be the immovable object against an unstoppable force.” It is a reminder to live: to live through the pain after a devastating injury and to welcome adversity because in the end you […]
How You Honored Military Appreciation Month
To all of those who took part in our Military Appreciation Month efforts, thank you! All month long we were inspired by both individuals and groups from coast to coast who rallied together to support our brave service men and women – individuals like Boot Campaign Board Member Mike Rouse, who raised money and awareness […]
Showing Gratitude
As Americans, we have a lot to be thankful for, such as our freedom, our rights, our great nation and the people who protect it. The process and practice of showing gratitude has health benefits for our body, brain and overall quality of life. Read below for more on the impacts of gratitude and how […]
Wrapping Up Our May Seasons of Service Program Efforts
With the expansion of our Seasons of Service Program we were honored to provide 121 military and Veteran family members with specially-curated gifts in May for Military Appreciation Month. Patriots from coast to coast contributed by donating needs and wishes for the 33 families who are currently experiencing a hardship – whether that be a […]
Our CEO Shares Her Why
May 1st launched Military Appreciation Month, but was also the start of Shelly Kirkland’s 8th year at the helm of Boot Campaign.To honor both her leadership as CEO and our focus for the month, we asked her to share more of her why and her heart for what we do. All month long we’ve been […]
Patriots At Pernod Ricard Are Lacing Up This May
You may or may not be familiar with Pernod Ricard USA, but we know you are familiar with their brand of products – products like Absolut Vodka, Jameson, Malibu, TX Whiskey and the list goes on. With over 240 unique spirits, the team at Pernod Ricard believes when we share a drink, a conversation, an […]
Supporter Spotlight: Matt Skinner
Our supporters constantly inspire us! From coast to coast, we are grateful to reach so many patriotic Americans through our mission and messages and then see how you rally those in your communities to follow suit. Matt Skinner came across Boot Campaign on Instagram and has been an avid supporter of our mission and YOU […]
What Military Appreciation Month Means to our Board Chair
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Boot Campaign Board Chair, Josh Mayfield, shares why this year it means even more to him. We are all familiar with Memorial Day as a day of solemn reflection on lives lost in service to our country. Same for Veteran’s Day in November where we are reminded to give […]
The Boulevard Doubles Down for Veterans
The greatest doubles team of all time, Mike and Bob Bryan, laced up their court shoes at The Boulevard Tennis Club in Vero Beach, FL to raise funds for those who donned different footwear, the combat boot, to protect and defend our freedoms. As part of the marquee event called The Veterans Cup, the Bryan […]
Santa Boots is now our Seasons of Service Program
The holiday season is not the only time of the year that can be difficult for Veteran and military families dealing with significant or financial hardship. That’s why after nine years of delivering specially curated gift boxes in December through our Santa Boots Program, we are expanding our efforts as Boot Campaign’s Seasons of Service […]