Camp Southern Ground (Zac Brown camp) featuring Lacy Gunnoe

In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight welcomes Lacy Gunnoe, director of wellbeing at Camp Southern Ground and a fellow Air Force veteran. Lacy shares his journey from growing up in rural West Virginia to becoming a pilot and instructor in the Air Force, flying everything from the T-37 tweet to KC-135 tankers. He opens up about the challenges and rewards of military life, deployments, and the leadership lessons that shaped his path.

Lacy then takes us behind the scenes at Camp Southern Ground, a unique nonprofit founded by musician Zac Brown with a vision of inclusion and healing. He explains how the camp serves veterans and children with innovative programs rooted in wellbeing, post-traumatic growth, and community. From the sustainable facilities and organic gardens to life-changing activities and personalized support, Lacy reveals how this special place is transforming lives and helping veterans find new purpose beyond the uniform.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(01:10) Lacy’s upbringing in rural West Virginia

(02:00) Finding his path through ROTC and his uncle’s mentorship

(03:15) Life as a KC-135 pilot and T-37 instructor

(06:00) Deployments, camaraderie, and the tanker community

(10:50) Leaving active duty and discovering the Guard

(13:10) The decision to separate and focus on family

(14:50) Volunteering and the road to Camp Southern Ground

(17:00) Zac Brown’s vision and how the camp began

(18:45) Warrior Week and post-traumatic growth

(20:15) Holistic veteran support: career, purpose, and wellbeing

(22:00) Family Camps and connecting through play

(25:00) The camp’s design, facilities, and intentional legacy

(27:00) Culinary excellence and the healing power of food

(29:00) Garden therapy and organic nutrition

(31:00) Rebuilding trust, identity, and purpose post-service

(34:30) Real-life impact and stories of transformation

(37:00) How to support Camp Southern Ground

Additional Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Tango Tango: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tango-tango
• Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
• Connect with Lloyd Knight: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydknight
• Connect with Lacy Gunnoe: www.linkedin.com/in/lacygunnoe
• Learn more about Camp Southern Ground: www.campsouthernground.org
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
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Tango Tango is proudly sponsored by Supply Chain Now. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/camp-southern-ground-1tt7