ATLANTA, GA — On January 5, 2026, the Georgia Vet Force, led by Devonta “Sully” Sullivan, attended the inauguration of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens after being invited by members of the Mayor’s staff — a moment that reflected something increasingly rare: a bipartisan commitment to helping veterans and underserved communities across the Atlanta metro area.
Sullivan, a former law enforcement officer, community leader, and National Ambassador for Veterans for America First (VFAF), represented the growing nationwide mission of Vet Force — a volunteer-driven effort that brings together veterans, former law enforcement, and civic-minded residents to respond to community needs through hands-on service.
“It’s not about politics when you’re talking about feeding families, restoring shelters, or helping veterans who have nowhere to go,” one attendee said of the evening’s tone.
The inaugural event was packed with elected officials, community leaders, business owners, nonprofit advocates, and residents from every corner of Atlanta. Sullivan worked the room with purpose — networking through the crowd and reaching across the aisle to build connections that could translate into real outcomes for veterans and families in need.
Those conversations weren’t theoretical. Sullivan spoke with local stakeholders about potential partnerships to expand shelter restoration, community revitalization projects, and veteran-support initiatives already underway in Georgia.
While Veterans for America First (VFAF) is widely known as an America First grassroots organization, the mission behind Vet Force is intentionally service-focused and community-driven.
Vet Force was created to mobilize volunteers quickly for projects like:
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Disaster relief
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Shelter rebuilding
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Support for homeless veterans
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Community outreach
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Youth mentoring
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Public safety advocacy
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Emergency supply distribution
Its guiding principle is simple: service shouldn’t require political agreement — especially in areas where urgent community needs affect people of every background.
This message resonated strongly in Atlanta, where homelessness, economic strain, and veteran hardship remain major challenges.
Under Sullivan’s leadership, Georgia Vet Force has already demonstrated what that mission looks like on the ground.
In Atlanta, he has led volunteer teams working to restore a long-neglected shelter affiliated with Park Avenue Baptist Church, describing the effort as more than construction:
“This isn’t just about repairing walls. It’s about restoring dignity and giving people a fresh start.”
Sullivan’s team also helped organize a holiday blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross, hosted at Park Avenue Baptist Church — an initiative credited with drawing strong community turnout and supporting lifesaving medical needs.
As one Georgia chapter leader said, efforts like this prove that “service doesn’t take a holiday.”
The broader Vet Force movement has also proven effective beyond Georgia.
In July 2025, Vet Force operations were among the earliest on the ground responding to Texas flood victims. Texas Vet Force volunteers — led by Kimberly Taiko Moyers — delivered multiple trucks and trailers loaded with essential supplies, helping operate what local reports described as the only functioning distribution center in the area at the time.
That response reinforced the model Vet Force was built on: rapid deployment, local coordination, and community-based relief.
Sullivan’s attendance at the mayoral inauguration signaled the start of a new chapter — one where volunteer groups, local government, community organizations, and veterans advocates may work together across political lines to expand support networks for those who served.
And Sullivan says Atlanta is the kind of city where that matters most.
“Our veterans deserve unity,” he said. “And the people suffering in our communities deserve action.”
As Georgia Vet Force continues building projects in metro Atlanta and strengthening partnerships statewide, Sullivan’s message remains consistent:
Service comes first — and it takes all of us.
