Veteran-owned tactical training and defense facility in DeFuniak Springs to expand after multimillion-dollar contracts

Stronghold SOF Solutions, a veteran-owned tactical training and defense facility in DeFuniak Springs, is expanding its operations following the award of several multimillion-dollar military and law enforcement contracts.

• The company announced plans Oct. 7 for a facility expansion that will add secure vaults and storage, classrooms, office space and a dedicated 3D-printing bay for rapid prototyping.

According to the company, the expansion is designed to increase its capacity to support military, law enforcement and national-security technology partners while creating an integrated environment where operators, instructors, engineers and emerging technology companies can train, test, evaluate and develop solutions alongside one another.

Stronghold will name the new facility The Jume Complex in honor of Ryan D. “Jume” Jumonville, who provided the veteran-owned company with the financial backing needed to pursue its vision of building a training, development and innovation facility.

“Jume is a well-known philanthropist and longtime supporter of military and veteran causes, so we approached him with our vision,” said Stronghold Founder Brandon Graves, a former U.S. Army Green Beret. “We offered him an ownership interest in the project, but he told us that he didn’t need any. He simply wanted to see veterans succeed.”

Graves established Stronghold in 2021 with the goal of retaining special operations experience in the Florida Panhandle and putting that knowledge to work preparing the next generation. Built by veterans from across the special operations community, the company has grown into a 50-acre high-tech campus minutes from 7th Special Forces Group, Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field.

• “As Stronghold continues to grow, this expansion gives our customers and partners greater capability to train, test and operate from one location,” Graves said.

According to the company, that growth has been driven by an expanding roster of military, government, law enforcement and industry customers.

In early 2026, Naval Education and Training Command awarded Stronghold a $21 million indefinite-delivery contract through 2030 to host the Navy’s 31-day Combat Skills Course for the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving. Training includes combat casualty care, small-arms qualification, combat shooting, small-unit tactics and helicopter insertion and extraction.

Stronghold also supports Air Force Special Operations Command through a $500,000 blanket purchase agreement through 2030 for range support to the 371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron.

The company holds a GSA Multiple Award Schedule through 2029 and has trained Florida and Alabama law enforcement through its Active Assailant Program. It previously delivered a $1.23 million onboarding and training effort for the Florida State Guard Special Missions Unit.

Alongside its government work, Stronghold has performed test and evaluation for more than 30 national-security technology companies, including partners developing unmanned systems, robotics and other emerging capabilities. The company said the continued increase in training, testing and technology development is driving the next phase of expansion at the campus.

The Stronghold Test & Training Center currently includes live-fire ranges, a two-story shoot house, demolition bays, an airfield and drop zone, and authorized controlled airspace for unmanned aircraft. The campus allows operators to train with unmanned systems, conduct after-action reviews using aerial footage and evaluate human-machine teaming in realistic operational environments. Technology companies also use the facility to place prototypes and fielded systems directly into the hands of experienced operators for testing and feedback.

According to the company, the new 3D-printing capability will allow for rapid prototyping and iteration on site, while the additional classroom, office and secure storage space will allow engineers, instructors and operators to remain together throughout the testing and training cycle. The goal is an environment where teams can develop, test, evaluate, refine and return to the field without unnecessary breaks in the mission.

Stronghold SOF Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The Stronghold Test & Training Center is located at 150 Warfighter Way in DeFuniak Springs. More information is available at sofs3.com.