With Love From Home: Celebrating Those Who Serve

Think Local Military - Highlighting those Who Support Our Heroes

Since 2014, Think Local Military has been more than an eCommerce site—it’s a mission-driven community. We create unique “With Love From Home” products, spotlight inspiring military family stories, and partner with businesses to support active duty service members and their families.

Artist Spotlight: Rick Herter

Who We Are

At Think Local Military, our mission is simple: to honor and support our service members and their families. Since 2014, we’ve focused on strengthening our local community and businesses while sharing gratitude for those who serve.

Based in Jupiter, FL, we gather quarterly to connect, share stories, and support one another. Through encouraging military and patriotic photos, we celebrate the sacrifices made on the front lines and the home front.

We proudly provide:

  • Military resources and information.

  • Opportunities for military families to connect.

  • Unique products for service members, families, and customers.

  • Ideas and supplies for care packages supporting local military groups.

Every year, a portion of our product sales supports organizations that uplift troops and their families. Past contributions have gone to Tunnel to Towers and Troopathon. For 2024, we’re proud to support Operation 300 and the USO.

Our Why

As a family with deep military roots, we understand the importance of coming together to support those who serve and their loved ones. From our founders—Kelly Sturmthal, an attorney, military wife, and mom, and Lt. Col. Jeff Sturmthal, USAF (Ret.), a former F-4, F-5, and F-16 pilot—to the next generation of aeronautical and aerospace engineers and a future Air Force officer, our mission is rooted in appreciation and gratitude. We also honor the memory of Col. Emil “Ted” Sturmthal, USAF test pilot, and Jerry L. Hough, Army reservist. Together, let’s join forces to thank and support those who serve.

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