How A Special Ops Veteran And His Military Spouse Built A Bakery Rooted In Grit And Giving Back (opens in new tab)

Sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union In Southern Pines, North Carolina, one local bakery makes it easy to justify a daily sweet treat when every baked good gives back\. Bravory Bakehouse was founded by military spouse Erin Vandre and her husband, Nic, an Army special operations veteran\. What started as Erin's home-baking hobby in 2022 quickly gained popularity, leading her to open an official storefront in July 2025\. After 22 years of service, Nic stepped into his new mission of building ...