K9S Ground Shield emblem — distressed shield with centered sword and the five U.S. Armed Forces branch seals
K9S Ground Shield
Veterans, entrepreneurs and community leaders talking over coffee at The Daily Blend café in Springfield, Missouri
K9S Ground Shield official emblem — a distressed shield bearing a centered sword representing the Cross, a precision target, and the seals of the five United States Armed Forces branches

K9S Ground Shield

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Where Servant Leaders Find Common Ground

This is not just coffee. This is where veterans, entrepreneurs, and local leaders share ideas, strengthen relationships, and turn service into action.

Upcoming GatheringOur Mission
Our Mission

Building bridges between those who served and the communities they call home

K9S Ground Shield is a servant-leadership organization founded by Yelena Divinity (AgentMsDIVINE™), creating spaces where veterans, entrepreneurs, students, and professionals gather to share experiences, grow as leaders, and strengthen the fabric of our local community — one cup of coffee at a time. Every division supports and benefits K9s For Camo.

What We Do

Three Pillars of Service

Coffee Gatherings

Casual, meaningful gatherings over coffee where conversations turn into connections and connections turn into community.

Leadership Conversations

Veteran stories, entrepreneur insights, and real conversations about service, purpose, and building something that lasts.

Community Connection

Bridging the gap between those who served and the communities they call home. Service doesn’t end at discharge.

The Gathering

This Is Not Just Coffee

A room full of veterans and local business leaders standing with coffee in hand, deep in conversation beside the café windows
Two community leaders shaking hands while others talk over coffee in the background
Entrepreneurs and veterans laughing together around café tables during a Ground Shield gathering

Real conversations. Real relationships. Real service. Every gathering is an open door for anyone who believes community is built one honest conversation at a time.

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Next Gathering

Inaugural Event

Springfield Gathering #1

Saturday, August 22, 2026
1400 — 1600+
The Daily Blend Café, Springfield, Missouri

Coffee, community, veteran stories, entrepreneur insights, and real conversations about how we can serve together. Free to attend, open to all.

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Mission Partner

K9s For Camo

Serving those who served us. K9s For Camo provides PTSD-trained service dogs to veterans at no cost — giving heroes a new companion and a new chapter. K9S Ground Shield is proud to stand alongside their mission.

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K9s For Camo — Serving Those Who Served Us — provides PTSD-trained service dogs to veterans

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