Where Servant Leaders
Find Common Ground
This is not just coffee. This is where veterans, entrepreneurs, and local leaders share ideas, strengthen relationships, and turn service into action.
Our Mission
Building bridges between those who served and the communities they call home
Operation Ground Shield Division creates spaces where veterans, entrepreneurs, students, and professionals gather to share experiences, grow as leaders, and strengthen the fabric of our local community — one cup of coffee at a time.
Three Pillars of Service
Coffee Gatherings
Casual, meaningful gatherings over coffee where conversations turn into connections and connections turn into community.
Leadership Conversations
Veteran stories, entrepreneur insights, and real conversations about service, purpose, and building something that lasts.
Community Connection
Bridging the gap between those who served and the communities they call home. Service doesn’t end at discharge.
Next Gathering
Springfield Gathering #1
Coffee, community, veteran stories, entrepreneur insights, and real conversations about how we can serve together. Free to attend, open to all.
Full DetailsK9s For Camo
Serving those who served us. K9s For Camo provides PTSD-trained service dogs to veterans at no cost — giving heroes a new companion and a new chapter. Operation Ground Shield Division is proud to stand alongside their mission.
Serving Those Who Served Us
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