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HunterSeven Foundation – Warfighter Health Symposium – March 22 in San Diego

Monday, March 21st, 2022

The HunterSeven Foundation and Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation invite you to attend an interactive event designed to educate service members, veterans, their families and healthcare providers on the importance of understanding military exposures as they relate to wellness.

Veterans and Clinical Researchers Chelsey Simoni, MSN-RN, FP-C and Jack Ratliff, APRN-BC of the HunterSeven Foundation, along with MSG Geoff Dardia, Director of the TFDSOF Health Initiatives Program will present research on post-9/11 toxic exposures, deployment and operational environments, risk factors, and explain how a personalized and preventative approach to healthcare will lead to optimal wellness in the veteran and warfighter community.

Guest speakers will include:

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., Founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine

Get tickets here.

Sponsored by NFQ

H/T to Tactical Distributors

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7th Annual Whiskey & War Stories “Operation Acid Gambit” on 4 June, 2022 in Scottsdale

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

The Silent Warrior Foundation would like to announce their next Whiskey & War Stories™, “Operation Acid Gambit”, to be held at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona on June 4th, 2022.

Today is the 32nd Anniversary of the first successful hostage rescue by “The Unit” which was conducted on December 20, 1989.

The Silent Warrior Foundation will host participants of Operation Acid Gambit including:

Kurt Muse

Annie Muse

Kimberly Muse

COL Jim Ruffer, USAF, Ret.

CWO4 James Dietderich, USA, Ret.

MSGT Larry Vickers, USA, Ret.

SGM Kelly Vendon, USA, Ret.

SGM Steve Dawson, USA, Ret.

Special auction items are being prepared relating to the operation, including two period correct clones of 1989-era Unit weapons, including a Colt 723 clone with period correct Aimpoint and a custom 1911 with 1989-era features. A shooting adventure package is also being constructed involving MD helicopters and Dillon Aero for the auction.

Individual tickets and table sponsor tickets are on sale now at:

7th Annual Whiskey & War Stories | Auction Frogs (afrogs.org)

Individual tickets are $175 per person

Patriot Tables are $3750

Freedom Tables are $5500

To book rooms at the resort for the event ( A Daily Resort Charge WILL NOT BE ADDED )

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ATN Corp Supports Ukrainian Efforts Against Putin

Sunday, March 6th, 2022

ATN demonstrates solidarity with the Ukrainian people with generous donations. ATN efforts on the ground in Bulgaria are now moving much-needed shipments of humanitarian and defensive supplies through Ukraine’s border into fighting zones.

Doral, Fla. (March 2022) – ATN, Corp., an industry leader of innovative optics for civilian, law enforcement, and the military, announce it has opened a site on the ATN website for direct donations to help the Ukrainian people receive humanitarian supplies and equipment for their fighting forces against the unjust actions of the Russian tyrant, Putin, and his forces.

Marc Vayn, founder of ATN, was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and grew up in the United States where he started the optics company in 1995. ATN has offices across the United States, as well as in Odessa and Kiev, Ukraine. Before the outbreak of the war, the ATN team worked tirelessly to move Ukrainian staff members and their families to offices in Bulgaria or a safe place within their home country. Several ATN staff members refused to be moved and have taken up the fight against the Russian aggressor.

“I am an American citizen first, but of Ukrainian blood and spirit,” Vayn said. “It is imperative that as a united front, the democratic peoples of the world push back against this despot, Putin, and all he represents.”

James Munn, co-founder of the American-based ATN, Corp. and CEO added, “As a US Army veteran, I know how critical, time-wise, it is to get the necessary supplies to the front lines in order to repel the enemy. That is why we set up a donation site directly on our page. Your donation happens immediately, goes to the source immediately, and will end up helping Ukrainian forces immediately. Not next week, not next month. Now.”

With supplies desperately needed, the ATN team, spearheaded by Vayn and ATN CEO, James Munn, has started a donation page on the ATN website that allows good citizens to donate money that will go directly and immediately to ATN teams and volunteers in Bulgaria. ATN teams in Bulgaria and on the border of Ukraine have coordinated logistics to move defensive supplies directly to the fighting forces. Unlike other donation sites, the ATN Ukraine relief donation site is processed immediately so that ATN team members overseas can take action literally within 24-hours.

Upon the launch of the ATN Ukraine donation site, Vayn donated $100,000 of his personal money to the cause. Current donations are now at $128K and growing. Donations can be made by credit card or PayPal. Visit www.atncorp.com/ukraine to donate to this urgent cause.

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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $550,920 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for Placement on National Wreaths Across America Day 2022

Sunday, February 13th, 2022

86 participating Wreaths Across America locations will receive sponsored wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission

COLUMBIA FALLS, Me., and BEL AIR, Md., – February 9, 2022 – Today, MISSION BBQ announced the donation of $550,920, to national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA). This significant contribution, which saw its biggest growth yet with a nearly $190,000 increase from last year, was made possible thanks to the generosity of MISSION BBQ customers and their support of the American Heroes Cups. The donation will sponsor 36,728 veterans’ wreaths to be placed by volunteers at 86 participating locations this year on National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 – where each veterans’ name will be said out loud.

“We remain proud and humbled to stand with Wreaths Across America and the amazing work they continue to do to Remember, Honor and Teach,” said Bill Kraus, co-founder for MISSION BBQ. “It is clear that this mission impacts our communities positively and that it continues to be one our customers, like us, want to support.”

Wreaths Across American is best known for its annual wreath-laying ceremonies across the country at more than 3,100 participating locations, but their yearlong mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Throughout the year, stories of service, sacrifice and success are collected and shared by WAA volunteers in nearly every community across the United States.

“The MISSION BBQ model of giving back in the communities they serve through the generous support of their loyal customers, is such a wonderful example of how one person or group can make a big an impact,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “We are so grateful, not only for the donation that will place sponsored wreaths, but by their continued support of the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, every day in the communities where their employees and customers live and work.”

“We wouldn’t have the freedoms we have today if it wasn’t for our nation’s veterans who stepped up for us time and time again,” said Kraus and Steve Newton, founders of MISSION BBQ. “We are humbled by the wonderful support of our customers and all the good that will be done for our so deserving American Heroes in remembering their lives, their service and their sacrifices.”

American Heroes Cups are available year-round, retailing at $4.99 with $2 of every cup purchase donated to a charity supporting national military veterans and their families, and local first-responders. Customers are encouraged to bring back their American Heroes Cup on return visits to the restaurant and receive $.99 refills.

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5.11, MGM, United Artists Releasing and K9s For Warriors Team Up to Support U.S. Military Veterans

Saturday, February 12th, 2022

Channing Tatum (co-director/star) and Reid Carolin (co-director/writer) join to support military veterans in celebration of their new film “Dog”

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2021) 5.11, Inc., the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, has teamed up with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), United Artists Releasing (UAR) and K9s For Warriors to support military veterans in celebration of the February 18 theatrical release of the upcoming film, ‘Dog’ starring Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and Reid Carolin. As part of the collaboration, 5.11 will donate $25,000 to K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma.

As a part of the initiative, Carolin, Tatum and K9s For Warriors delivered a service dog to a well-deserving member of the U.S. Military earlier this month. Active Navy Captain, Jon, and his new Labrador, Winston, will complete a 3-week training program at K9s For Warriors’ headquarters in Florida where will build an unwavering bond.

(Left to Right) Navy Captain, Jon, with Labrador, Winston, Dog Co-Director, Reid Carolin, and Dog Co-Director and Actor, Channing Tatum

Tatum reflected on the opportunity to unite a deserving veteran with his dog saying, “it is an honor to be a part of this moment.” Around creating the film, Tatum remarked, “It was a really beautiful journey for us to learn the depth of the bond between a soldier and a dog.”

DOG is a buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Army Ranger Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois dog) buckle into a 1984 Ford Bronco and race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. Along the way, they’ll drive each other completely crazy, break a small handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards in order to have a fighting chance of finding happiness. With roots in servicing military communities, 5.11 products appear throughout the film, including the RUSH24™ 2.0 Backpack used by Tatum’s character.

“We’re pleased to support these outstanding projects that bring awareness to the many sacrifices and struggles that our nation’s veterans face every day,” said 5.11’s CMO, Debra Radcliff. “We hope our contribution helps more brave veterans find a companion through the efforts of K9s For Warriors and lets them know they are greatly appreciated.”

Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is a non-profit that pairs highly trained service dogs, commonly rescued from shelters, with veterans struggling with the invisible wounds of war. This innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery.

“We are incredibly grateful to collaborate with 5.11, MGM and UA Releasing to support our veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms,” said K9s For Warriors CEO Rory Diamond. “K9s For Warriors has the privilege every day to see the impact a Service Dog has on a veteran. With a battle buddy by their side, the veteran returns to a life of a dignity and independence. This partnership has given us the amazing opportunity to showcase that special moment when Channing surprises our Warrior Jon with his Service Dog for the first time, beginning their journey towards an unbreakable bond.”

Join us in celebrating the work of K9s For Warriors, the spirit of the film ‘Dog’, and the excitement from Channing and Reid around uniting Jon and Winston. The video can be viewed in its entirety here.

For more information on 5.11’s activation with MGM, UAR and K9s for Warriors, please visit www.511tactical.com/k9s-for-warriors. For more information on 5.11, please visit www.511Tactical.com. To learn more about K9s For Warriors visit www.k9sforwarrior.org.

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Savage Arms Continues Support of Kids & Clays Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities

Friday, February 11th, 2022

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – February 8, 2022 – Savage Arms is excited to announce its 8th year of supporting Kids & Clays and their efforts to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters (RMHC) through shooting sports. Savage donates 555 E Shotguns that are used at each event to raise money for local Ronald McDonald Houses.

“It’s with great pleasure that we continue our support of Kids & Clays and participating Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “Kids & Clays has formed a unique bond with our industry, introducing non-shooters and new shooters to shooting sports participation to raise funds for charity. Their mission is easily supported by Savage Arms, and we can’t think of a better place to dedicate our efforts.”

Since their first event in 1999, the Kids & Clays Foundation has generated more than $24,000,000 through Sporting Clays, Trap and Skeet Events. More importantly, participation in the events hosted and facilitated by Kids & Clays has raised awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charity Chapters among thousands of shooters, while assisting hundreds of thousands of families served by Ronald McDonald Houses each and every day.

“Savage is certainly making a difference in the lives of thousands of critically ill children and their families through their long-time support and generosity,” said Doug Jeanneret, executive director of the Kids & Clays Foundation. “We are certainly honored to have our name associated with such an iconic firearm company. We cannot thank Savage enough for their help in fulfilling our mission.”

More information on Kids & Clays and their mission to support RMHC’s across the country can be found here. To donate to Kids & Clays, please visit their donations page.

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Crye Precision Charity Auction Is Online

Wednesday, January 19th, 2022

Normally the Charity Auction hosted in conjunction with Crye Precision’s annual SHOT Show party is only held live at the event but this year you can participate as well.

There are some great items like these two firearms. Go check it out, but hurry, bidding ends soon.

e.givesmart.com/events/m2K/i/_All

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Giving Tuesday – Coastal Authority Care Foundation

Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

This Giving Tuesday, ADS Inc shares Coastal Authority Care Foundation with us as one of their Corporate Giving Partners.

Supporting U.S. veterans, Coastal Authority Care Foundation is a nonprofit that works to restore quality of life to veterans with service-connected injuries by providing grants to help with cutting-edge medical treatment costs at local Hampton Roads facilities. ADS was a proud sponsor of the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, The Band Aid Music Festival.

To give to CACF, visit cacarefoundation.org.

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