It’s that time of year again and the Special Operations Care Fund auctions are better than ever.
SOC-F is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization.
They are holding auctions of numerous items as well as offering opportunities to donate funds to support programs which improve the health and well being of Special Operators and their families.
Check them for it at e.givesmart.com.
Join the Special Operations Wounded Warrior for their Charity Dinner and Auction honoring Mark “OZ” Geist, held 23 August, 2019 from 6:00 – 10:30 PM at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida.
SOWW (Special Operations Wounded Warriors), a 501(c)(3) Charity, was formed in August of 2012 for the distinct purpose of providing outdoor experiences to a select group of both active duty and veteran US Special Operations Forces, who have received wounds in battle, and that have received our Country’s prestigious Purple Heart Medal.
Tickets available soon at www.sowwfl19.givesmart.com.
Ted Skokos, Lyla Kohistany and Vincent “Rocco” Vargas will bring insights and expertise to help guide the development of a D.C. memorial honoring those who served in the GWOT
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 26, 2019 – The Global War on Terror (GWOT) Memorial Foundation, the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation tasked with organizing, fundraising and coordinating efforts to build a new memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is welcoming two new ambassadors and adding a new member to its board of directors.
Over the course of their tenures, the new team members will lend their expertise and strategic insights in support of the Foundation’s mission to build a national memorial recognizing all those who have served, and continue to serve, in the GWOT. The new team members are:
• Ted Skokos (GWOT Memorial Foundation Board of Directors) is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and an entrepreneur residing in Dallas, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during all three Gulf War missions and retired in 1992 as a 21-year veteran. After successful tenures as a prosecutor and civil attorney, Skokos focused his energy on the business world, founding companies in the wireless communications and medical device industries. He and his wife Shannon founded The Ted and Shannon Skokos Foundation, which awards grants to public charities making a positive impact on society.
• Lyla Kohistany (GWOT Memorial Foundation Ambassador) is the president and co-founder of PROMOTE, a non-profit focused on creating inclusive national security teams. A native of Afghanistan, she served on active duty from 2001-2007 as a naval surface warfare and intelligence officer and deployed to Bagram in 2005. Since 2008, she has enabled and advised military operations in Afghanistan as a consultant for the Defense Intelligence Agency and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). From 2013-2014, Kohistany deployed as the NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan’s cultural advisor. She currently consults for USSOCOM as a Cultural Advisor and the Cultural Intelligence Center as a Master Trainer.
• Vincent “Rocco” Vargas (GWOT Memorial Foundation Ambassador) is a writer and actor known for The Long Way Back (2016) and Dads in Parks (2016). He currently plays Gilberto ‘Gilly’ Lopez on Mayans M.C. on FX, and hosts the Vinny Roc Podcast. Vargas became an Army Ranger at 22 years old and completed three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion. He entered the Army Reserve following active duty, working in special operations for the Arizona Department of Corrections and U.S. Border Patrol before starting his entertainment career.
“Each of these accomplished individuals brings a unique set of skills, expertise and perspective to our mission, and we are honored to welcome them as valued new team members,” said Michael “Rod” Rodriguez, president and CEO of the GWOT Memorial Foundation. “As our team continues to grow, their leadership and continued selfless service will be invaluable as we seek to establish a memorial on the National Mall befitting all those who have served, continue to serve, and will serve in our nation’s longest conflict.”
“To be a part of this effort is a once in a lifetime opportunity to leave a legacy that will remind, educate and inspire future generations of the sacrifice of thousands of Americans that came before them to combat and defeat terrorism,” said Skokos.
Over the months ahead, the GWOT Memorial Foundation is focused on advocating for land within the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Winstanley Architects & Planners (WA&P), the Foundation’s executive architect, is managing and overseeing the 24-step process required by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission (NCMAC) to design and build the memorial in Washington, D.C.
WA&P has already surveyed groups around the country, gathering input from veterans, service members, military families and the American people about what the memorial should represent, the feelings it should evoke and the educational elements it should convey.
Once a site is selected and approved, the Foundation will oversee an invited memorial design competition which captures the themes discovered, including those of endurance and sacrifice on a global and multi-cultural scale in America’s longest war.
To learn more about the GWOT Memorial Foundation or to donate, visit gwotmf.org or follow the Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
A veteran owned business, Eagles and Angels takes uniforms from other Combat vets and creates cool items like this notebook cover. It’s made from heavy-duty leather, with two pockets for business cards as well as a pen holder. Additionally, it comes with a notebook.
in this case, the fabric inlay of the American flag cane from Andy Stumpf. Andy began his SEAL career attached to SEAL Team Five, in Coronado California. In 2002 he screened for and joined the most elite counter-terrorism unit in the military, SEAL Team Six. This unit is tasked with conducting the nation’s most critical missions, many of which have become the focus of Hollywood movies and books. While on a combat deployment an Iraqi insurgent shot Andy at close range with an AK-47.
Connect with Navy SEAL Combat Veteran, Andy Stumpf, on his Instagram page: HERE
A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation.
eaglesandangelsltd.com/shop/stumpf-fnc
We received some bad news. Vic Ramos has recently been hospitalized and unfortunately has been diagnosed with cancer. As you can imagine, he’s staring treatment immediately. His friends have started a Go Fund Me page in hopes to take care of some of his bills.
He will be being treated at Scripps in Encinitas and the prognosis looks good at this point. More testing is needed and that should be started this week.
If you know Vic he will get thru this, as he calls it, “Adventure”. If you can help it would be appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/victor-ramos-medical-bills
Provengo recently announced they have teamed up with Mechanix Wear to provide government users an exclusive deal on the brand new Thin Blue Line Gloves.
The Limited Edition Thin Blue Line Original® features subdued logos and Thin Blue Line insignia for dedicated hands in law enforcement. Take control with high-dexterity 0.6mm synthetic leather and stay connected with touchscreen technology in the palm of your hands. The Thin Blue Line Original® features removable trigger finger seams for a custom fit and carrier loops for storage in the field. These limited edition gloves feature form-fitting TrekDry, helping to keep your hands cool and comfortable. Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) closure provides a secure fit while the reinforced thumb and index finger provide added durability.
NOTE: $1 of every sale is donated to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
Provengo is currently offering 20% off for eligible law enforcement/government users. Simply register for an account at Provengo.com to access this deal.
Ft. Bragg, N.C. – (January 2019)- The Memorial 3Gun Foundation is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Memorial 3Gun Competition presented by Grey Ghost Precision, happening September 13 -15, 2019 at Gryphon Group Security Solutions in Maxton, North Carolina.
The purpose of this event is to bring the competitive shooting world together with current and past military members and their families to Remember, Honor, and Memorialize eight fallen heroes in the spirit of competitive shooting. All proceeds go directly to the families of the fallen soldiers honored at the competition.
The first 100 active duty service members to register for this event, will have their money refunded on the first day of competition. This is all possible because of Grey Ghost Precision, who generously donated 100 match slots to our service men and women.
Competitors can expect a mix of traditional 3gun style stages and non-traditional types of
stages from classic “run and gun” to shooting from a moving vehicle or a parachute harness, and clearing obstacles. This competition will expose competitors to situations they have never been placed in before, while at the same time honoring those who have sacrificed everything for our country.
• Registration: Registration opens at Noon, January 1st on PractiScore Click Here
• Who: Open to the public and all current/past military service men and women
• What: 2nd Annual Memorial 3Gun Competition
• Format: 10 Stages/ 3 Side Stages
o Little Bird Stage ($5.00 per raffle ticket for a slot. This stage is tentative)
• Divisions:
o Tac Ops
o Open
• Entry Fee:
o Gold Star family members shoot for free.
o $225.00 General Public
o $175.00 Current Military Members with proof of ID (ID must be shown at registration day of event).
• Sticker Contest: We are giving away two free slots.
o Rules are as follows: Take a unique picture using one of our stickers. Post the photo on Instagram. Tag @memorial3gun and three shooting buddies in the post. Hashtag the following #memorial3gun and #mem3guncontest1
o The best picture will win a slot and be announced on Memorial Day 2019, and July 4th, 2019
• When: September 13-15, 2019
• Where: Gryphon Group Security Solutions, 16780 Airbase Rd, Maxton, NC 2836
About Memorial 3-Gun:
The mission of the Memorial 3Gun Foundation is to remember, honor, and memorialize fallen Special Operations soldiers through the world of competitive shooting. We want the families to know they are not alone during and after this tragic time. During our competition, we share stories and remember who these heroes were and the life they led. Every person who competes walks away with a sense of who each of these men were. All proceeds for our events go directly to the families of the fallen soldiers we are honoring at the event. We will never forget and not let anyone else forget, the ultimate sacrifice these brave men made for this country.
To learn more about the Memorial 3Gun Foundation, visit us on the web at www.Memorial3gun.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
A team of special operations Soldiers are making this trail run on 19 January, 2019 to raise money for the nonprofit Special Operations Care – Fund. Please consider donating at www.soc-f.org/donate.
