Extreme Outfitters is holding a soft opening today at their new Fort Benning location in Columbus, Georgia in honor of our first President; General George Washington.

BY ERIC STEINKOPFF
EXTREME OUTFITTERS STAFF

COLUMBUS, GA – On the birthday of the first U.S. Army General George Washington, Extreme Outfitters announces their soft opening in “soldier country” just outside the gates of Fort Benning, combining high performance adventure equipment, with cutting edge tactical products, making them the premier distributor of military, law enforcement and outdoor gear.

Selected as the first Commanding General of the Continental Army in June 1775 at the age of 43, until he resigned his commission in December 1783, Washington accepted what he called “arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness.”

In 1781 the soldiers of the Continental Army – working unpaid for five months – endured a great deal of suffering, primarily due to lack of food and clothing, under conditions Washington himself described as “most wretched.”

Today’s soldiers at Fort Benning are slightly better compensated and they are now able to access quality tactical gear and equipment that could save their lives in combat at a reasonable price at Extreme Outfitters new “brick and mortar” facility in the Peach State.

The new 10,000-square-foot showroom is similar in style to their Jacksonville, North Carolina store, but tailored to meet the needs of the modern-day soldier that include thousands of products from over 300 different manufacturers, such as Bates, Blackhawk, Garmont, Granite Gear, Vibram five-fingers, Injinji toe socks, Walkstools, Snugpack, High-Gear, Magnum, ASP, Tactical Assault Systems, Eagles Nest, Oakley, Injinji and Misty Mountain.

There are traditional tactical items like boots, holsters, backpacks, sleeping bags, knives and flashlights, in addition to high-end items such as GPS’, holographic weapons sights, watches, altimeters and solar power travelers.

To celebrate the new location, all Granite Gear ACU camouflage pattern items are 50 percent off retail, while all Blackhawk multi-camo items are from 30 to 40 percent off retail, for a limited time only.

Customers will receive a free T-shirt and VIP 10 percent discount off retail for purchases of all other items in the store.

The new Columbus showroom and all future Extreme Outfitters facilities include state-of-the-art electronic kiosks with iMac computer terminals to place Internet orders for rush items that may occasionally be out-of-stock.

This soft opening is to test the facility and train employees as they serve each customer with dignity and respect in preparation for their grand opening tentatively scheduled for early April.

Extreme Outfitters gives back to the community and is a proud sponsor of:

– AnySoldier.com – a program where average citizens can purchase gear to send directly to service members who would not normally be able to afford it,
– The Wounded Warrior Project – a group working to honor and empower wounded military service members,
– Hope for the Warriors – a group that hopes to enhance the quality of life for U.S. Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty, and
– Mom4RMarines – an organization that sends needed and morale-lifting products to entire deployed units.

For more information visit the store at 1627 South Lumpkin Road, Suite 200, Columbus, Georgia; visit their website at www.tacticaledge.com or call direct at 706-685-3311.

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