First-Half FY2026 Progress
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson, Hall of Fame andNBA Championship
We recently released the latest episode of the Service Before Self podcast, “Creating Community: The Andy Quattlebaum Warrior Hunt 2026,” featuring Ed Dennis, Executive Director of the Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation (AQBFF), and Sam Whitehurst, Vice President, Programs & Services at Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services.
This episode reflects on their experience during the Andy Quattlebaum Warrior Hunt 2026 this past February, where veterans from diverse backgrounds came together for far more than a traditional outdoor event. Their discussion explores how shared experiences, authentic relationships, and meaningful dialogue fosters a lasting sense of community that extended well beyond the hunt itself.
The Center is proud to share this story of partnership, service, and community while continuing to elevate innovative approaches that strengthen the lives of those who have served.
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson, Hall of Fame andNBA Championship
“Innovations are imperative in building capacity by organizations seeking to make lives of veterans and their families better.” – Duncan S. Milne, Retired US Marine
“The selected lines from Laurence Binyon’s poem ‘For the Fallen’ honors sacrifice and serves as a reminder of the enduring respect and remembrance owed to fallen
“I don’t wait until a holiday comes up to recognize those who have fallen – and the families of the fallen. I feel these service
