Core Values
We don’t need rescuing—we need people who’ve been through the fire and still show up. We lead with truth, pass down what we’ve earned, face pain with purpose, and laugh.
Brotherhood, Not Charity
We are veterans helping veterans—not saviors, not caseworkers, but brothers and sisters walking beside each other. Respect, not pity, is the foundation of every relationship.
Wounds Worn w/ Honor
We do not hide our past. We wear our wounds openly—not as signs of weakness, but as symbols of survival and resilience. By embracing our scars, we give others permission to face their own.
Relentless Integrity
We tell the truth—even when it's hard. We show up, own our mistakes, and never pretend to be something we're not. Our scars give us credibility, but our honesty earns trust.
Mastery Through Mentorship
Our teachers are those who have walked the same hard road. We pass on skills not just to make knives, but to shape identity, discipline, and direction. Mastery is not the end—it’s the responsibility to guide others.
Courage Through Creation
We believe that creation is an act of courage. When veterans face the fire, the hammer, and their own pain to create something useful and beautiful, they reclaim their strength. We honor the bravery it takes to transform trauma into purpose.
Humor as a Weapon & Shield
A good laugh is often better medicine than a long speech. We use humor to connect, to disarm, and to remind each other we’re still human—even in the fire.