15th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 15 Years of Impact with Sheep Dog Nation – July 12 at Heroes Ranch!
Join us on Saturday, July 12 at Heroes Ranch as we celebrate everything Sheep Dog Nation has accomplished together over the past 15 years—and look ahead to the mission still to come.
Enjoy a day filled with yard games, ranch tours, water activities, and fire pits—plus burgers, hot dogs, and s’mores for everyone! Bring the whole family and plan to stay a while.
🪑 Don't forget your lawn chairs and towels—we’ll have water activities to help you cool off and have fun!
Why We Do What We Do
Every day, veterans and first responders—our nation’s Sheep Dogs—quietly carry the weight of their service. Many return home or come off shift changed, unseen, and unsupported. At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), we believe that no hero should feel left behind after the uniform comes off.
That’s why we exist: to help our nation’s protectors Get Off The Couch...
KNWA Features SDIA’s Disaster Response Work
Originally published by KNWA News Laura Motley on May 21, 2025. Read the full article [here].
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GREENLAND, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — After Monday night’s storms, volunteers from Sheep Dog spent Tuesday assisting Greenland residents who were affected by tornado damage.
“What’s really cool about the community is they’ve all turned out to help each other,” said Bob Corscadden, Director of Disaster Response at Sheep Dog, “We see a lot of people with chainsaws out there, and a lot of people just dragging limbs out of...
Sheep Dog Nation Podcast Episode 5
Lance Nutt engages in a conversation with Richard Oakley, a retired undercover DEA agent, in the latest episode of the Sheep Dog Nation Podcast. They’ll delve into Richard’s intriguing career and experiences. Listen or watch now!
Episode 2 of The Sheep Dog Nation Podcast is Out Now!
Episode #2 of The Sheep Dog Nation Podcast “Beyond the Battlefield" is out now!
Hosted by SDIA founder and CEO, Lance Nutt, this episode features US Army Colonel Edwin Larkin and Sergeant Major Michael Welsh.
Ed Larkin has built a career of achievement and consistent contribution by embracing the concept that any obstacle is a chance to learn and drive positive change. The architect of a career that has woven through time zones and high-stakes environments, he has skillfully blended his resourcefulness, problem-solving expertise, and collaborative approach into a steady leadership style that has guided a broad range of operations through times of growth and transformation.
Ed graduated from North Adams State College in 1986 and was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant in October 1991. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Staff/Senior Guard Advisor U.S. ArmyCentral. Over the course of his career, he has served...
Episode 3: Sacrifices and Second Chances: A Veteran’s Tale of Recovery and Renewal with Scott West
The Sheep Dog Nation Podcast, Episode 3 is Out Now!
Hosted by SDIA founder and CEO, Lance Nutt, this episode features US Army Veteran Scott West.
Watch and listen as this warrior shares his story.
ABOUT THE “SHEEP DOG NATION PODCAST”Exclusively created for Veterans and First Responders, join us each month for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartfelt narratives, offering a safe and supportive space for these heroes to connect, share, and find solace.
Subscribe today to celebrate their indomitable spirit and honor their unwavering commitment.
TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER.
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Premiering on 9/11/23 at Noon CT – Sheep Dog Nation Podcast Episode 1
Introducing the "Sheep Dog Nation Podcast," exclusively for veterans and first responders. Join us for candid conversations, expert insights, and heartfelt narratives, offering a safe and supportive space for these heroes to connect, share, and find solace. Subscribe today on YouTube to celebrate their indomitable spirit and honor their unwavering commitment.
Together, we are stronger.
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the 911 terrorist attacks, and though we are long passed that initial devastation and recovery, many of the men and women who served at Ground Zero are still fighting.
Since those planes crashed and the World Trade Center buildings fell, an alarming number of first responders have been diagnosed with illnesses and cancers or have died because of exposure to toxins from the burning jet fuel, asbestos, chemicals and other materials at Ground Zero; it has been reported that the pH level in the air contaminants was equal to Drano. More than 8,600 firefighters answered the call to rescue...