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06/11/2026
“Tactical Site Exploitation”
Captain Clifford McMahon
Marines
"Plastic traps moisture and heat, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and mold that rapidly destroys genetic material and renders DNA samples unreadable. Brown paper bags preserve what remains of the body. Fragments. Tissue. Evidence. Like the perfectly severed foot I carried in my drop pouch.
Was he good?
Was he bad?
Was he tortured?
I never learned his name.
I just collected the evidence."
Through this piece, Captain McMahon gives form to the weight of what service members are asked to carry, both physically and emotionally. Art becomes a way to hold what words often cannot, allowing stories like this to be seen, honored, and understood.�
At CreatiVets, we help veterans and active duty service members transform their experiences into art, music, and stories that create connection, healing, and hope.�
Support programs like this at CreatiVets.org.�
This is what a mission in motion looks like.
From Nashville to Washington, D.C., New York, Mississippi, Seattle, and CMA Fest — CreatiVets has a huge week ahead, and every stop is centered around one thing: helping veterans tell their stories through art and music.
This week, we’re hosting our Veteran Art Showcase in Nashville, supporting military artists performing on major stages, partnering with Exit12 aboard the Intrepid, writing songs with Charlie Worsham and 50 veteran inmates at Mississippi State Penitentiary, joining Hiring Our Heroes in Seattle, and connecting with supporters all week long at CMA Fest.
Art. Music. Storytelling. Healing.
That’s what CreatiVets is all about.
Follow along this week, come see us at CMA Fest, and support the mission at CreatiVets.org.
05/23/2026
This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Their sacrifice gave us the freedoms we enjoy every day, and their stories deserve to be remembered.
To honor them, we are creating a special Memorial Day tribute collage featuring photos of fallen service members submitted by families, friends, and supporters from across the country.
If you would like to honor a loved one who made the ultimate sacrifice, please send your In Memoriam photo submissions to:�📧 [email protected]
At CreatiVets, we believe every veteran story matters. Through art and music, we help veterans process trauma, find community, and share their experiences in meaningful ways. Memorial Day is not only a time to remember those we’ve lost, but also a reminder to continue supporting the veterans who carry those memories with them every day.
If you would like to help us continue this mission, please consider making a donation at ❤️ CreatiVets.org, and click “DONATE”
Together, we can honor the fallen by continuing to serve those who served us.
05/22/2026
Join us for the 2026 Belmont Art Program Exhibition as our veteran artists showcase the powerful work they created through the CreatiVets Visual Arts Program in partnership with Belmont University.
📍 CreatiVets Headquarters — Nashville, TN
📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This exhibition is more than an art show — it’s a celebration of healing, creativity, and the stories our veterans have chosen to share through art. From painting and photography to mixed media and beyond, each piece represents growth, connection, and the transformative power of creative expression.
Come support our veterans, meet the artists, and experience the impact art can make in the lives of those who served.
Learn more about our programs and mission at CreatiVets.org
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