On Armed Forces Day, May 17, the veteran community in Harnett County will gather for a special cause at Static Line Brewing Company, a veteran-owned and operated craft brewery located at 1671 Buffalo Lake Road, Sanford. The event—an Overland-Themed Car Show Fundraiser—is a collaboration between Static Line and Mind Over Land, a North Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reconnecting veterans with the outdoors through vehicle-based adventures.
The fundraiser, which runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., will showcase a wide range of off-road vehicles: Jeeps, Toyotas, overland rigs, and trucks—each a testament to freedom, grit, and individuality. Participants can register their vehicles for a $10 entry fee, while attendees can vote for their favorite rig for just $2 per ticket. In addition to the car show, there will be a raffle featuring an overland fridge generously donated by a supporting company from Asheville, with all proceeds going directly to support veteran outdoor excursions.
“We wanted to hold this event on Armed Forces Day as a way to honor those who serve, have served, and continue to serve,” said retired Chief Petty Officer Chad Bruner, one of the co-founders of Mind Over Land. “Everything we raise goes back into our mission. We’re 100% donation-funded, and we don’t charge veterans to participate in our events.”
Mind Over Land is led by three retired military leaders: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Seth Smith, Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Shores and Bruner. Each brings years of service experience and a shared passion for healing through nature and camaraderie. Their nonprofit was born from a desire to streamline services and focus on one core mission—connecting veterans with each other and the outdoors…