Terry founded wbfv with the intention of infusing his passion for the sea and wooden boats with the drive to serve veterans in the san francisco bay area. he is an iraq war veteran and former f-14 aviator, and his son is a corporal in the us marine corps.. The veterans wooden boat workshop is an organization founded by veterans located in new yorks hudson valley. we are dedicated to the well-being of veterans and their families. our mission to bring much-needed programs into the area.. The center for wooden boats thanks our military veterans by the center for wooden boats. today is veterans day, and the center for wooden boats is proud to recognize two of our team members for their years of sacrifice and commitment to defending our country through their military service..