05/28/2026
What does the future of the All-Volunteer Force look like, and what will it take to sustain it?
Join us Thursday, June 11 from 6 to 8 PM for a Salon Series conversation with Jaron Wharton and Jason Dempsey, co editors of Bend But Do Not Break: Shaping the Future of the All Volunteer Force.
Moderated by Bound & Vine’s Kellie Artis, this discussion will explore the realities facing service members, veterans, and military families today, from recruitment and retention challenges to the civil military divide, the politicization of the force, and the question of whether America still values what it is asking its volunteers to give.
Audience Q&A and book signing to follow.
📍 Bound & Vine
🎟 $15 ticket includes store credit the night of the event toward a book or beverage
📚 Books available for purchase
✨ Space is limited. Reserve your seat at the link in bio.
