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EOD Foundation Presents Service Dog to Wounded Warrior at Warrior East

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Earlier today, during the Warrior Expo setup day, Chief Steve Bronson and Axl Rose, his Dutch Shepard Pitbull presented Wounded Warrior Brad Lang with his new service animal, Diego, on behalf of the EOD Warrior Foundation.

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A Wounded Warrior, Brad Lang retired from the Marine Corps as an EOD SSgt after receiving graves wounds on July 24th, 2011 in the Sangin River Valley in Helmland Province. He recovered and nowadays, Brad keeps his head in the game by running Stumpy’s Custom Guns, Inc. in Swansboro, NC along with Johnny Morris who also lost a leg as a Marine EOD NCO. They named the shop “Stumpies” because they’ve got one good leg between the two of them. They also employ other Wounded Warriors.

Diego is a two year old Belgian Malanois. He’s undergone seven months of training for his new assignment as Brad’s service dog. Steve Bronson has really brought Diego a long way over that time.

This is a reunion for Brad and Diego. They last saw each other during SHOT Show in January. Brad had Diego initially for about four months and then he turned him over to BMC Bronson (USN, Ret) to train him as a service dog. Diego has been learning how to recover Brad’s chair, assist with handicapped doors and crosswalks as well as regular doors. Most of all, Diego will be someone to, in Brad’s own words, “watch my Six.”

EOD Warrior Foundation has paid for the entire training process. Everything from food to vet bills to training. They even purchased a Jog-a-Dog treadmill for Diego so that he can work off his excess energy. I spoke with EOD Warrior Foundation Founder and Chairman of the Board BMCM Ken Falke (EOD) (USN, Ret). He said, “We’re honored to be able to sponsor Diego’s training in order to make a difference in Brad’s life. We’re also grateful to Chief Bronson for his time and patience training Diego.”

Diego and Brad have one more challenge to surmount. Diego will be taking a public access test to assess his abilities to work with Brad in a public setting. Based on what I saw today, they’ll do just fine.

www.EODwarriorfoundation.org

2013 EOD Warrior Foundation Undefeated Bike Ride

Monday, September 2nd, 2013

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Thanks to ADS Inc for making us aware of the upcoming East Coast Washington, D.C. Metro EODWF Undefeated Bike Ride on Sept. 27-29, 2013. Riders will have the option to choose between a challenging 2-day 155 mile ride from Annapolis, MD to Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont, VA, or a single day, 50 mile out and back event on Saturday the 28th.

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Now in its 5th year, the Undefeated EOD 2-Day Ride benefits the EOD Warrior Foundation, which funds and supports military EOD families caring for their injured loved ones at military medical facilities across the country, and with financial stresses they encounter on the path of healing after the hospital.

To register, visit www.eodwarriorfoundation.org/events/events/view/19

5th Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, June 7th, 2013

GOLF TOURN 2013

Each year, Tidewater Tactical sponsors a golf tournament to benefit various military charities. This year’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament will be June 28th, 2013 at the Red Wing Lake Golf Course in Va Beach. This year, the tourney will benefit the the EOD Warrior Foundation which is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides assistance to Wounded and Fallen EOD Warriors and their families.

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In addition to the ability to participate as foursomes, there are other sponsorship opportunities.

$500
Hole Sponsorship
Your Logo on Company Website
Banner (provided by sponsoring company) hung in main area of tournament

$650
4 person team
Hole Sponsorship
Your Logo on Company Website
Banner (provided by sponsoring company) hung in main area of tournament

Contact Tidewater Tactical or call 757-318-6652 to register.

Wings For Warriors IV

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

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Chief Bronson & Sons is hosting the fourth annual Wings for Warriors event being held at Lendy’s Wings in Virginia Beach, Virginia this Friday, May 17th from 1300-2000. The event includes all-you-can-eat (AYCE) wings, an EODWF reusable shopping goodie bag for the first 200 attendees, a Chinese auction, a door prize, and a silent auction. 100% of proceeds from the event go to benefit EOD Warrior Foundation.

The EOD Warrior Foundation Logo

Friday, March 1st, 2013

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The newly formed EOD Warrior Foundation‘s logo is composed of four key elements:

Bomb: Inspired by the World War II Bomb Disposal Badge, the bomb represents the historic and major objective of the EOD attack: the unexploded bomb. The three fins represent the major threats areas: conventional bombs, weapons of mass destruc- tion (WMDs), and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The separation of the bomb represents the EOD mission to render the bomb safe and the Foundation’s goal to disarm challenges.

Lightning Bolt: The lightning bolt symbolizes the potential destructive power of the bomb, along with the courage, power and strength of the entire EOD family.

Shield: The shield in the nose of the bomb signifies the EOD mission to protect lives and property, and the Foundation’s commitment to protect our EOD families in the most vulnerable of times.

Heart: The heart represents the compassion and ongoing care and support the Foundation provides to EOD families. The heart is located in the tail of the bomb to reflect how compassion and support steer the Foundation’s efforts; much like the tail fin directs a bomb. The heart is also symbolic of the Purple Heart awarded to EOD warriors killed and wounded in action in service to our country.

www.eodwarriorfoundation.org

EOD Warrior Foundation Announced

Friday, March 1st, 2013

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The EOD Memorial Foundation and the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation have merged to form the new EOD Warrior Foundation to support the EOD community. The EOD Warrior Foundation honors fallen EOD warriors and provides assistance to wounded EOD warriors and the families of wounded and fallen EOD personnel.

“The joining together of these organizations that are so committed to supporting the EOD community will help ensure that we can honor and serve our nation’s EOD warriors, as well as the family members of our wounded and fallen warriors who all placed themselves in harm’s way to ensure our freedom,” said Ken Falke, chairman of the EOD Warrior Foundation and a retired U.S. Navy EOD Technician. “We are proud to serve these individuals, and we are confident that by combining the resources of these two outstanding organizations, we will be able to grow, evolve and increase our overall capacity to support what we like to call the EOD family.”

The Foundation’s mission is to support the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to wounded, injured and ill EOD warriors as well as to the families of wounded and fallen EOD technicians and to maintain the EOD Memorial Wall in honor of fallen EOD heroes. The Foundation’s assistance includes grant awards, scholarships and additional supports such as morale-boosting events, peer-to-peer support and educational programs. The EOD Memorial Wall is located at the Eglin Air Force Base, in Eglin, FL and carries the names of EOD technicians who have been killed in the line of duty since War World II.

“The EOD community is supported by a network of EOD family and friends dedicated to honoring and caring for our EOD warriors and their families,” said Nicole Motsek, executive director of the EOD Warrior Foundation. “The EOD Warrior Foundation is very grateful to the many volunteers and individuals whose contributions make it possible for us to honor our fallen EOD warriors and serve EOD families throughout the country.”

The EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which is supported by donations and fundraising events held throughout the year by volunteers.

www.eodwarriorfoundation.org