The first spirits company founded by veterans from the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force, Four Branches Bourbon is dedicated to delivering exceptional expressions of Bourbon to honor the extraordinary sacrifices of those who serve in the shadows and to share their stories with all generations. Today, the four founders, Mike Trott, Rick Franco, RJ Casey and Harold Underwood share the story behind Four Branches Bourbon.

Best known as the founder of the classifieds ad site craigslist, Craig Newmark showed tens of millions of Americans that the Internet could be reasonably useful and easy to use. Now, he engages in full time philanthropy, focusing on helping and protecting the people who help and protect our country. That includes cybersecurity, trustworthy journalism, and support for military families and veterans.

Brett Elliott Crozier is a retired captain in the United States Navy. A US Naval Academy graduate, he became a naval aviator, first flying helicopters and then switching to fighters. After completing naval nuclear training, he served as an officer on several aircraft carriers. In the spring of 2020, he was the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt when COVID-19 broke out among the crew. He was relieved of command after sending a letter to Navy leaders asking that most of the crew be taken ashore which was subsequently leaked to the press. Crozier retired from the Navy in March 2022. He now lives in San Diego and works with veteran nonprofits, where he continues to serve those who have served.

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Keaston Willis is from Sulpher Springs, TX. He’s a 4 year letterman in Division 1 Men’s Basketball. He is currently in his last season of eligibility at a university in the state of Oklahoma. After this season his plan is to declare for the NBA draft or play professional basketball overseas. When he’s not supporting his team on the court, he’s supporting causes off the court with TEAM NILO. With great influence comes a great opportunity to serve.

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Written by: Dr. Todd Brown

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Poetry can be written, read and recited. Through Jen Birchmeier’s lens, poetry can be seen. She uses her camera to capture lines of life that can’t be written only witnessed. It was through loss that she found her love of portraiture. As a photographer, she advocates for self love, celebrating our imperfections and body positivity through boudoir.

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Featuring: Jen Birchmeier

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Music by: idokay

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