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The call to serve went out. The Dog Soldiers answered.
A bunch of MDI men, and some of those close to them, returned to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, rolled up their sleeves and spent the day sorting, boxing, lifting, and stacking their way through more than five-thousand pounds of household items destined for families across the region.
This is what mature masculine leadership looks like in action. No fanfare: just presence, effort, and purpose.
Adam Esmat and Jeremy Leggett rockin’ the scales. Photo by Steven Guyer
The assembly line never stopped. Every box was weighed, every crate filled — the team locked in and got it done.
Side by side, shoulder to shoulder. . . That’s exactly how Dog Soldiers operates.
Photo by Steven Guyer
Photo by Steven Guyer
All manner of hygiene products were sorted, every station covered. No task was too heavy, no job too small.
Brian Childers. Photo by Steven Guyer
These men showed up ready to work. The floor was full of energy, the warehouse was buzzing for the entire shift.
Days like this are proof that MDI’s vision isn’t just a bunch of words on a page:
A world where honor, selflessness,
commitment, integrity, training, and learning
give men the wisdom and courage
to serve all men, women, and children,
for the betterment of humanity.
In that spirit, every box we packed was a family taken care of. Every hour donated was a community strengthened.
Photo by Steve Guyer
Photo by Steve Guyer
The Atlanta Community Food Bank’s mission —
to fight hunger by engaging, educating, and empowering
— runs parallel to what MDI men live every day.
Stan Loth… rockin’ the boxes.
And… We’ll be back!
About the Author
Steven Guyer is a member of Dog Soldiers …
