MATBOCK is now offering the Brotherhood of War patch collection. These four leather patches represent Special Operations Forces within the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. They serve as a reminder of the fallen, and the continuing fight against those who would cause us harm. 100% of the total sales from every patch sold will go to Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
www.matbock.com/products/brotherhood-war-patches
Violent Little Machine Shop has made available the Relinquish U R Fate charity patch. Made in support of ART 15’s Relinquish U R Fate Vet Fund Drive, each patch is selling for $10 a piece, with only 100 patches available. 100% of the purchase price are going to benefit the Relinquish U R Fate funding campaign. VLMS already sold about a 1/4 of their stock, so if you’re looking at getting a patch, you’re better off ordering ASAP.
violentlittle.com/products/relinquish-u-r-fate-charity-patch
The Relinqish U R Fate Vent Fund Drive is a charity funding campaign started up by the ART 15 crew post-SHOT Show. They are currently trying to raise $15,000 for three charities: Gallant Few, Raider Project, and All In All The Time Foundation. The ‘Relinquish U R Fate’ portion of the fund comes into play should the funding goal be met by March 1st, 2015:
1. Mat Best will shave his beard into a “Dale Comstock” mustache.
2. JT will be tazed by an X-26 Tazer.
3. Rocco will receive a Ranger Up tattoo.
www.gofundme.com/relinquishurfate
Several industry partners have contributed towards a raffle benefiting the Brian Terry Foundation which is being held at SHOT Show 2015. The grand prize patrol carbine was donated by Bravo Company USA, with components donated by or sourced from the following companies:
– BattleComp
– Centurion Arms
– AXTS Weapons
– Magpul CORE
– Multitasker Tools
– Geissele Automatics
The raffle will be open all week. $20 dollars gives you TEN chances to win. To purchase raffle tickets and to view this one-of-a-kind carbine, visit the BattleComp booth #20068. Thw winner will be announced on the final day of SHOT.
The United States is emerging from the longest war in its history. It is a war that involved two major fronts in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as other incursions in hot spots around the globe. This war involved millions of veterans, however much of it was fought by a small group of special operators. Even as most U.S. military are coming home, Green Berets are still serving in the dusty villages of Iraq and Afghanistan. This won’t change. It’s the life they lead and one that they are very proud of as vanguards of freedom in dark places around the world.
The Green Beret Foundation provides immediate financial assistance to Green Berets who are injured in the line of duty, to their families, and to the families of their fallen brothers. They also distribute funds to support the extended care an injured Green Beret required in the event the VA is unable or unwilling. The Foundation is focused on the immediate special needs of our wounded and is dedicated to the long term health of the Green Beret Family.
The Green Beret Foundation is sending a small contingent to “Continue the Fight” and looking not just to raise awareness but to find support from fellow Americans. If you see them stop them, talk to them and work with them. Be sure to visit their website www.greenberetfoundatin.org and their Youtube Channel. Here is a short video of one of those attending Shot Show.
January 15th, 2015
(Oregon City, OR) Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, is pleased to announce its partnership with AmericanSnipers.org to assist in their support of American Law Enforcement and Military snipers.
AmericanSnipers.org is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of active and retired Law Enforcement and Military snipers who volunteer their time to raise equipment and monetary donations at firearms industry and military events/functions. All funds donated to AmericanSnipers.org go towards the procurement of requested supplies that will deploy with snipers to help them in their missions around the globe.
As part of this effort, Benchmade introduces the special edition 551BKSN-AS Griptilian that will feature a black 154CM steel blade, sand handle scales and custom AmericanSnipers.org laser markings. Portions of the sales from this special edition Griptilian will go directly to the AmericanSnipers.org to aid them in their initiatives.
“AmericanSnipers.org is very grateful to have Benchmade approach us and want to work with us on a project like this.” says an official from AmericanSnipers.org. “Many of us on the cadre have carried and relied on Benchmade knives on and off duty for years, and we know the quality and reputation of the products. We are very excited about the program and know the supporters will get a great product with our legacy logo.”
Visit Benchmade Knife Company and AmericanSnipers.org this year at the 2015 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) January 20th through the 23rd at Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. Benchmade Knife Company will be located at booth #10357 and AmericanSnipers.org will be located in the non-profit organizations hall at booth #L-338.
www.benchmade.com/AmericanSnipers
Mclean, VA, January 8, 2015
OPERATION HAWKEYE™ founder, Virginia schoolboy Will Thomas, along with mission teammate Grunt Style, LLC (http://www.gruntstyle.com), yesterday announced the launch of “GS115”, whose t-shirt sales will fund programs serving children of fallen Special Operations forces (SOF) warriors (SOF Gold Star youth), created and led by members of the SOF community.
The GS115 shirt design features a star on the left sleeve, symbolizing a Gold Star child supported by sales of a set of 100. Once every shirt in the initial set has sold, Grunt Style will update the design, adding another star to the sleeve before sales resume. According to Will Thomas, the phrase “GOT YOUR 6” appears below the star to assure the SOF community that we will honor our promise to remember the fallen and protect their families, including each and every Gold Star child.
ALL sales proceeds of GS115 shirts will be donated to fund participation of SOF Gold Star youth in programs providing healing, mentorship, development, and education, offered by:
Gold Star Teen Adventures (GSTA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides adventure camps to the surviving youth of Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force special operations personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. GSTA is staffed with all volunteers from the active duty community, retired military, and civilians from the business community. Every camp is designed to provide an environment to enhance mentorship, encourage character and leadership development through team building experiences, and an opportunity to be with other youth who share a similar loss. Funds raised through GS115 will be used primarily to support their 2015 scuba, outdoor, and sailing adventure camps.
For more information, see www.gstadventures.org.
THE STATION Foundation (TSF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, presents an authentic homecoming process for the warriors and families of Special Operations Forces. TSF focuses on improving the quality of life for Special Operations’ service members, spouses and children by restoring critical bonds that have been impacted over the past 13 years of sustained combat. The Foundation’s workshops help participants identify their strengths and learn how to harness these strengths to enhance their performance. This unique approach helps participants reconnect to values and priorities so that they return home with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Funds raised through GS115 will be used primarily to support CODE REDD, a 10-day Montana experience conceived by Jazlyn Redd (Gold Star Daughter of Steven Redd), supporting college-aged Gold Star children as they prepare to build a future in both their personal and professional lives. Its purpose is simple: to challenge and empower participants to pursue excellence; to confidently move forward with passion and drive; and to carry forward the values and ethos of their fallen warriors.
For more information, see www.thestationfoundation.org.
Grunt Style is offering GS115 t-shirts for a limited time. The t-shirts can be purchased at Gruntstyle.com/custom/Operation-Hawkeye.
