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ADM Raffles Dead Bird Society Variant Custom UIC MOD 2 To Raise Over $65,000 For SOC-F

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

23NOV2016 – NEW BERLIN, WI – American Defense MFG has partnered with Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F) and the Deadbird Society (DBS) to release a custom American Defense MFG UIC MOD 2, in order to raise funds for SOC-F. This rifle bears a custom serial number, as well as, exclusive items from our supporting partners. Only 100 tickets are available.

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE: goo.gl/CgC6HK

Rifle Specs ADM UIC MOD2:

• 14.5 Criterion Barrel 1/8 .223 Wylde Chamber
• Battle Comp 1.5 Pin & Welded
• American Defense MFG Billet Upper Receiver with 13.5 MLOK Rail
• American Defense MFG Completely Ambidextrous Billet Lower Receiver
• American Defense MFG 13.5 MLOK rail
• Radian Talon Ambidextrous Safety
• Bravo Company USA MOD 4 Ambidextrous Charging Handle
• Geissele G2S Trigger
• Law Tactical Gen 3 Folder
• Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1×6 in Grey
• American Defense MFG Delta C 30mm Mount
• 1000 Rounds of Black Hills Ammunition
• Tactical Distributors Black Khard w/SOC- F custom embroidery
• Arc’teryx Naga Full Zip Black w/ SOC-F custom embroidery
• Blue Force Gear Sling
• Dark Angel Medical D.A.R.K. in Wolf Grey
• Multitasker TWIST – SOC-F Edition

Included Accessories:
• Magpul PMag
• MagPod
• Raven Concealment Top Stop
• Magpul MBus PRO flip up sight set
• Arc’teryx Rho Beanie with matching serial number embroidered
• Deadbird Society Limited Edition Patch by Spartan Village with matching serial number laser cut
• Black Point Tactical Single and Double MAP Pouches
• Blue Force Gear Dapper Pouches
• Arc’teryx Mug
• SOC-F Challenge Coin

Value of Package: 6000.00 / Chances in winning *(number of tickets purchased out of 100)

Contest Details:
Chances in winning are relative to the number of donations made out of 100. Void where prohibited by law. This rifle IS NOT California compliant. It is American compliant. Please know your local, State, and Federal laws before purchasing a ticket. We will not reconfigure the rifle for States that have restrictions on features already assembled. Raffles are NOT tax deductible.

About Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F):
The Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, 100% volunteer, charitable organization that generates funds for the families of wounded or killed Special Operations Forces (SOF).

Our mission is to “fill in the gaps” of the care of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. We raise money via events and unique engagements; linking donors, industry, and SOF end users together. Funds generated from the events support Brain Injury Treatment not covered by Tri-care or the VA, SOF Gold Star Kids Camps, SOF Marriage counseling, and emergency needs as they arise. Once we have covered out internally funded initiatives, we donate like-run charitable organizations that support the Special Operations Community.

We are average American’s who care deeply about the Special Operations Community, and we created SOC-F to make a difference in the lives of the families of those who have given so much.

About American Defense MFG:
American Defense Manufacturing LLC was founded with an idea and a lot of hard work. What followed was the QD Auto-lock that has become the standard for QD mounting hardware. All ADM products are 100% designed and built in America.

All of our products are designed by shooters with one goal in mind – quality.

Moving forward, we have evolved into a premier manufacturer of AR-15’s that we consider “The Gentleman’s Work Gun.” With a high level of attention to detail, an eye for style, but a demand for performance, our UIC line of rifles are serious tools, for serious people.

About Deadbird Society:
Deadbird Society began in 2014 as a place for a few friends to come together online to share a love of the outdoors, gear, and all things Arc’teryx. It has grown rapidly as more and more people join to share their passion for the brand and the lifestyle. In two short years, Deadbird Society is about to surpass 3,000 members and has grown amongst the online gear communities as the preeminent place to not only learn more about Arc’teryx, but also buy, sell, and trade gear amongst like-minded individuals. Many Arc’teryx employees, from retail stores to corporate (both commercial and LEAF), have become members and often share product knowledge and insight, as well as offer a peek behind the curtain at upcoming product lines.

Deadbird Society is also deeply involved with Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F), and for the past two years has actively participated with various fundraising projects (patches, shirts, challenge coins, raffles, and auctions) to donate directly to SOC-F and support the families of our special operations community. DBS has partnered with Arc’teryx and numerous other companies to raffle and auction items… but more importantly, raise awareness for SOC-F and the work they do.

All photos were graciously provided by Richard King Photography.

Spirit Of Blue Wreath Fundraising Campaign

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

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In the spirit of the holiday season, Whitney Wreath has partnered with the Spirit of Blue Foundation to offer a special Spirit of Blue wreath. The Spirit of Blue wreath features a blue French wired ribbon trimmed in silver, an appropriate nod to its namesake, along with sliver-toned bunches of pine cones, berries, and holly. A portion of the proceeds of each Spirit of Blue wreath will be donated to the Spirit of Blue Foundation to further their efforts to promote public awareness for the protection of law enforcement officers as well as fulfill safety equipment and training needs.

store.whitneywreath.com/spirit-of-blue-p10

Heroes on the Water

Sunday, November 13th, 2016

This is the story of a 19-year military policeman, Jason Austin, who was injured in an explosion when his vehicle hit an IEDs. On top of the serious physical injuries he faced from the accident, he suffered from post traumatic stress. A phone call inviting Jason to go kayak fishing forever changed his life. He was able to leave his troubles on shore and gain his freedom back through nature.

Heroes on the Water helps our nation’s warriors and veterans decompress from the stresses associated with combat and the physical rigors of rehabilitation. The organization serves 29,619 warriors and family members and has reduced overall stress by 56%. To learn more, visit www.heroesonthewater.org.

Thank you to Wilderness Systems, a premium kayak fishing brand and a long-time supporter of the nonprofit organization, Heroes on the Water for sharing this story with us.

Shooting For The Troops – Charity 3-Gun Match

Monday, October 24th, 2016

Shooting for the Troops is a charitable organization connecting Veterans and First Responder Non-Profits (and the warriors they support) to the outdoor industry, shooting sports organizations, and citizen supporters, through world-class competitive shooting sports events.

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Their mission is to foster and develop relationships between the outdoor industry and shooting sports organizations to host world-class events raising funds in support of charities and organizations dedicated to our nation’s veterans and first responders. Shooting for the Troops seeks to raise awareness of select non-profit organizations, promote shooting sports, and introduce new shooters to shooting sports in a safe, fun, and friendly environment through these scheduled competitions.

This Veteran’s Day weekend 2016, they would like to invite you to take part in their Shooting for the Troops’ 3-Gun Match which will be held at:

CGG Range & Training Complex
5068 Hwy 64 East
Franklinville, NC 27248

There will be a vendor display on the range both on Friday and Saturday, November 11th and 12th. Friday’s match will be military-only, and then on Saturday there will be a highly competitive 3-gun match.
All proceeds this year will be donated to Task Force Dagger. The Task Force Dagger Foundation (TFD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that supports the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). TFD works hard to fill the existing gaps in coverage and to serve where needed by providing assistance to wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families. They respond to urgent needs, conduct Recreational Adaptive Therapy Events, and provide next-generation health solutions for issues facing our service members and are a rallying point in combatting Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), and environmental exposures. TFD’s cohesive programs enable families to seize the moment and live life.

Links to sign up:

Friday:

squadsignup.com/benefit/TaskForceDaggerRegistration.php?MatchId=1

Saturday:

squadsignup.com/benefit/TaskForceDaggerRegistration.php?MatchId=2

You can also sign up through the Shooting For The Troops website: shootingforthetroops.com/events

How Cool Is That?

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

I really like Thirty Second Out’s ‘Victory’ print, depicting actor Robert Duvall in his iconic role as Col Kilgore in ‘Apocalypse Now’. Apparently, so does he.  He signed one of the prints and it will be auctioned off to raise money for the World of Honor fund early next year, but you can get yours now at thirtysecondsout.com/products/poster-victory.

LBT Inc Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LBT, Inc is doing their part to help find a cure.

Ken Beasley, the VP of Manufacturing at LBT Inc shared this statement with us:

LBT is proud to boast a 80% female dominated work force. Over the last 3 decades, these fine ladies have a combined 1,500+ years’ of sewing experience/expertise between them.

We are proud to say that we have 6 survivors who have won the fight with breast cancer on our team; we are equally devastated to say that we have had 3 team members who fought and lost their battle with breast cancer. With that being said, awareness and early detection are the key components in defeating breast cancer, so please join LBT and SGK in the search for “The Cure!”

They’ve created these Pink packs as a means to raise money and awareness.

$10 dollars from each pack sold will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Tidewater organization as well as a portion of all patch sales too.
lbtinc.com/pink

FRA Provides Aid to Baton Rouge Shipmates

Saturday, September 24th, 2016

Alexandria, VA—September 21, 2016. The Baton Rouge area received between 25 and 30 inches of rain for three days on August 11. The Lafayette area, where numerous FRA Branch members live, received 15 to 20 inches. Baton Rouge FRA Branch 371 has more than 75 members living in the affected areas. Two days of flash flooding inundated the homes of several shipmates. The Amite and Comite rivers both rose to new record highs from August 13 to August 15, 4.5 feet above previous record crest. Tens of thousands of homes were completely destroyed and many were not located in flood zones.

What is commonly referred to as a flood zone is also called a 100-year flood zone. More accurately, there is a 1% chance of flooding each year. Those outside the flood zones are sometimes referred to as being in a 500-year flood zone. This recent event has been called a 1000-year event. Official estimates, as of 9/2/16, were more than 160,000 properties were affected.

Using maps of flooded areas, FRA Branch officers made a list of 50 shipmates to contact. For those shipmates who reported damage to their homes, FRA Branch 371 President David Thompson and Vice President Jay Johnson personally drove to each residence to survey the damage of approximately 40 shipmates. Thompson stated, “We had to drive through crowded streets and around mountains of flood debris to check on each house, including some who live more than 120 miles away. It is heart-rending to see mile after mile of ruined homes.”

It is imperative to ‘gut’ or remove everything as soon as possible from a flooded house to prevent mold from blooming. Mold will still be there, but is much easier to clear if the house is dried out quickly and all furniture, flooring and drywall are removed. Once a house has been gutted it is not fit to live in. After 12 days, Thompson and Johnson contacted all shipmates with damage homes and sent the final list to FRA national headquarters. Soon after, checks issued from the FRA Disaster Relief Fund were presented to fellow FRA shipmates to help with their needs.

www.fra.org

TAPS Joins Forces with West Point Runners to Honor Families of America’s Fallen Heroes

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016

Arlington, Va. – The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is excited to announce their partnership with West Point’s U.S. Army Garrison Installation Family & MWR to honor those who have lost loved ones to military service, regardless of circumstance, through physical and social activities.

On Sunday, Oct. 9, three West Point teams (two active duty and one cadet) will run for Team TAPS in the 32nd Annual Army Ten-Miler race in Washington, D.C. The Team Long Gray Line athletes will sport their West Point gear with a TAPS logo patch; and each will run for a fallen West Point cadet or graduate in honor of their legacy and in tribute to the families they leave behind.

“This is such an incredible partnership to not only raise awareness of the TAPS mission of providing compassionate care and assistance to our heroes’ families and loved ones but to have our current and future Army leaders serving as TAPS Ambassadors in educating our military families that TAPS is and will be there for them, always.” said Tyler Gierber, USAG West Point’s Family & MWR Marketing Director.

The West Point teams at the Army Ten-Miler hope to inspire service academy graduates from across the country to join forces and donate to the Team Long Gray Line’s Team TAPS fundraising page at www.taps.org/TeamLongGrayLine. Contributions will support TAPS programs and ongoing support of surviving families of military loss. Through TAPS, survivors can participate in peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, healing seminars and retreats, camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and the 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline.

“The commitment and excitement of Team Long Gray Line support to TAPS and our Army Ten-Miler efforts is inspiring,” said West Point Class of ’93 graduate Craig Wilhelm of Team TAPS. “The funds and awareness raised by our Team TAPS athletes will help those families who have lost a loved one to military service. We are deeply grateful for the three West Point teams running for Team TAPS and our partnership with the United States Military Academy.”

www.taps.org