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Build Your Community Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to designing experiences that uplift and connect veterans and active service members. Our flagship event, Vetboogie, has become one of the most exciting veteran events in the country — and it's only getting bigger.

Our Mission

To honor service through action by hosting high-impact events that promote community, healing, and lifelong memories for our nation's heroes.

The Origins of VetBoogie

The concept of VetBoogie was born from the success of VetEx (Veteran Expedition) in Panama City Beach, Florida in 2022, an event organized by BaldBros in collaboration with Cleared Hot and other industry partners. VetEx raised substantial funds for both the Green Beret Foundation and the Once in a Lifetime Foundation, demonstrating that extreme sports combined with shared veteran experiences could be a powerful vehicle for both fundraising and community building.

VetEx itself was a weekend of unforgettable moments, featuring a full day of tandem skydives followed by an evening of shark fishing under the Florida night sky. These unique, high-energy activities fostered camaraderie, created lasting memories, and sparked a realization: when veterans are placed back in challenging but thrilling environments, the bonds of service resurface, and mental health is strengthened through shared purpose.

Inspired by this momentum, Cleared Hot branched off to launch a new initiative that would bring veterans together in an even more dynamic setting: the sky. Thus, in 2023, VetBoogie was created, a skydiving-based event dedicated to strengthening veteran mental health, building community, and funding future programs through adrenaline-fueled shared experiences.

VetBoogie 2023 – The Launch

In November 2023, the very first VetBoogie took flight in Eloy, Arizona.

Hosted by Cleared Hot with the generous support of sponsors such as Time On Target, Method Endeavours, Tactical Cowboy Training, and Blu Bearing Solutions, the event was organized with a clear mission: to create a space for camaraderie, healing, and adventure among veterans.

  • Participation: Nearly 60 veterans and active service members attended, ranging from licensed skydivers to first-time tandem jumpers.

  • Aircraft: A dedicated Skyvan was secured for the event, ensuring every participant had the opportunity to experience the thrill of freefall.

  • Impact: The one-day event became a milestone, proving that skydiving could be more than just a sport — it was a catalyst for community and mental health support. The feedback from participants emphasized how the shared intensity of skydiving forged bonds that felt like a return to military-style brotherhood.

VetBoogie 2023 set the standard: an event that was professionally organized, safe, and profoundly impactful, while still retaining the raw joy and energy that made it memorable for participants.

  • Presented by: Cleared Hot, with the generous support of sponsors including Echelon USA, Time On Target, Tactical Cowboy Training Solutions, Method Endeavours, Cold Harbour Supply, Ferro Concepts, and the Tiger Striped Misfits.

  • Participation: Over 100 veterans and active service members attended, nearly doubling the size of the inaugural event.

  • Activities: Alongside tandem and licensed skydives, participants had the opportunity to engage in wind tunnel training, building skills and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

  • Aircraft: A dedicated Skyvan was secured for the entire duration of the two days, allowing for continuous, flexible operations.

VetBoogie 2024 –
Growth and Expansion

Building on the success of its debut, VetBoogie returned in November 2024 — bigger, bolder, and better.

Once again hosted in Eloy, Arizona, the event grew from a one-day trial of concept to a full two-day experience, offering more time for jumps, camaraderie, and shared stories.

The energy of VetBoogie 2024 was undeniable. Veterans described it as a chance not only to reconnect with peers but also to reclaim the sense of purpose and adrenaline that many missed after leaving service. By expanding to two days, the event allowed for deeper connections, more jumps, and more stories that would carry forward into the rest of the year.

VetBoogie 2025 - First year of Build Your Community 501(c)(3)

Continuing with the success of the last 2 years, and realizing the requirements for the growth. After last years event the 501(c)(3) was established. With the growing popularity and the need within the community, focus on ways to raise the funds. 2025 was the largest event so far with nearly 150 participants 685 skydives, 4 different Aircraft types, over 2 days, and growing with new donors and sponsors.

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The Path Forward

With 3 successful years behind us, VetBoogie has proven itself as more than just a gathering — it’s a movement dedicated to veteran wellness, mental health, and community building. Each year, participation has grown, the level of organization has expanded, and the impact has deepened.

Our mission now is to ensure that VetBoogie not only continues but scales to reach even more veterans and service members across North America and beyond. With the help of sponsors, donors, and community partners, we aim to provide more opportunities for veterans to heal, connect, and thrive through the shared experience of extreme sports and adventure.
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