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The Valhalla Project – UTV Fundraiser

Thursday, May 29th, 2014

The Valhalla Project is a Veteran reintegration and homesteading education project founded by retired Special Forces LTC Gordon Cucullu and his wife Chris Fontana. Based in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, the long term goal of the Valhalla Project is to become a completely self sufficient, permaculture based farm. It serves as a place for combat veterans and civilian wartime contractors to learn life skills, decompress, and transition back to a peacetime lifestyle.

Currently, Valhalla requires a Utility Vehicle for use as a workhorse and to transport Veterans with limited mobility around the 200 acre property, which operates year-round and sits on rough terrain.

A fundraiser set up on GoFundMe is working towards purchasing a $12,000 Yamaha Viking UTV. Donate to support this worthy cause, and take advantage of some best donation rewards we’ve ever seen in a crowd funding campaign, including signed novels, certificates for training courses, a 762Tactical Operator Chest Rig, and even having your name immortalized in the latest Dalton Fury Delta Force book. The donation period is limited, so please, help out if you can.

www.gofundme.com/8g33gc

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Duskin And Stephens – 2nd Annual Beef And Beer Benefit

Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

The Annual Beef and Beer benefit for Mike Duskin and Riley Stephens was started in April 2013 by two former members of 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group after their former teammates Mike Duskin and Riley Stephens were KIA in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.

For this year’s event, local beer and food will be provided, and silent and raffle-style auctions will be held. This year, 2/3rds of the money generated by the event will go to fund scholarships for two children of USASOC soldiers. Last year, over $80,000 was generated during the event.

The event takes place this Thursday, May 29th from 1800 – 2330 EST at The Fair Barn located in Pinehurst, NC.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.duskinandstephens.com/2014-beef—beer.

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Art 15 Clothing – SGT Shawn Michael Farrell Memorial Shirt

Monday, May 26th, 2014

SGT Shawn Michael Farrell was part of A-CO 1-32, 3rd BCT, 10th Mountain Division. On April 28th 2014 he was part of a team that got ambushed from multiple positions. Supporting a U.S. Army Special Forces ODA he manned a mk47 grenade launcher. Two hours into the TIC he had gone through most of the cans of ammo, his truck was shot to hell, and the MK47 went down. He quickly pulled out a SAW and exposed himself over the chicken plate to engage multiple advancing enemy combatants. He was struck by a rifle round through his arm and into his chest, but his last words to the team were “I got him”.

Developed at the request of the Special Forces Soldiers who were involved in the fight, this shirt honor’s SGT Shawn Michael Farrell actions on April 28th, 2014. The shirt features SGT Shan Farrell’s initials “SMF” along with the date he was KIA. On the back, the Gold Star signifying a combat loss, a scroll with his last quote, and the combat goat head for his service supporting 3rd Special Forces Group.

The shirt will be available for 10 days only. After this period, Art 15 will tally up the sales of the shirt and write a check to Shawn’s wife, Allison Farrell, to place into the scholarship fund she has set up in his name.

The expected ship date of the shirt is around June 2nd, 2014.

www.article15clothing.com/sgt-shawn-michael-farrell-memorial-shirt

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5.11 Tactical Launches Folds Of Honor Collection In Recognition Of Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

Innovator of Tactical Gear Supports Foundation that Gives Healing, Hope and Opportunity to Families of Fallen or Disabled Soldiers

MODESTO, Calif. May 22, 2014 — 5.11 Tactical®, the global innovator of tactical gear, is acknowledging Memorial Day 2014 by launching a Folds of Honor collection of pants, jackets, t-shirts, bags, a flashlight and knife that all feature the non-profit organization’s logo. Created in partnership with Folds of Honor, 5.11 Tactical will proudly donate a portion of the apparel’s proceeds to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which is committed to ensuring no family is left behind in the fight to preserve American freedom. Through scholarships and other assistance, the Foundation provides support and opportunity to spouses and children of fallen or disabled soldiers.

The Folds of Honor collection includes a selection of 5.11 Tactical’s best-selling products in black and the company’s new color option, Storm Grey. The 17-piece collection also features a brand new graphic t-shirt, custom-designed by 5.11 Tactical for Folds of Honor.

“We’re proud to partner with 5.11 Tactical, a company that prides itself on superior products designed for those who serve our nation,” said Major Dan Rooney, Folds of Honor founder. “It’s exciting to collaborate on a Folds of Honor collection that consumers can not only enjoy, but also feel good about, knowing their purchase ensures that a military family receives the financial support they need to realize their educational dreams.”

“The 5.11 Tactical team is excited to partner with Folds of Honor Foundation in supporting the mission of supporting the families of fallen and disabled service members,” said Tom Davin, chief executive officer at 5.11 Tactical. “Major Dan Rooney and the team at Folds of Honor Foundation inspire us to follow their lead in serving those who have sacrificed for our nation.”

Those interested in 5.11 Tactical’s Folds of Honor collection should visit 511tactical.com/folds-of-honor, or join the online conversation by mentioning @FoldsofHonor and @511Tactical in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts.

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SilencerCo / Operation Supply Drop ‘8-Bit Salute’ Limited Edition T-Shirts

Friday, May 16th, 2014

SilencerCo has partnered with Operation Supply Drop to benefit “8-Bit Salute”, a charitable event which aims to send gaming-themed care packages to combat deployed and injured troops. SilencerCo will be selling 5 t-shirts with designs reminiscent of old-school Nintendo games, all outfitted with the various suppressors in their product line, with part of the proceeds of every shirt sold going to charity.

The first shirt in the series, the Game Over – Saker 762 tee, is currently available. The 4 remaining designs will be released over the next four weeks, with a new design available every week.

www.store.silencerco.com/collections/merchandise

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Tactical-Life.com – K9s For Warriors

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

This week’s post from Tactical-Life.com covers K9s For Warriors. K9s For Warriors, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is the largest provider of service dogs to disabled Veterans in the country. Privately funded, K9 For Warriors works personally with five Veterans a month, training and pairing them with a service dog. By December, they’ll have a new facility open which will allow for up to 16 Veterans to go through the program monthly.

For the full story, visit www.tactical-life.com/magazines/special-weapons/k9s-warriors-helping-heroes

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Do You Even Airborne, Bro? Stickers

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

I am a big fan of the ‘Do You Even Airborne, Bro?’ Facebook Page. They’ve just introduced their first morale items which are three cool stickers. They’re so cool, even legs will love them. Even better, 10% of the proceeds from the stickers are going to benefit Stop Soldier Suicide, a national civilian not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing active and Veteran suicide.

Currently, there are three different stickers available: ‘Sky Shark’, ‘Paratroopers Don’t Die, They Just Slip Away’ and their classic logo.

Get yours at www.etsy.com/shop/DoYouEvenAirborneBro

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Quaff With Smith Optics And S&S Precision At SOFIC 2014

Monday, May 12th, 2014

Join Smith Optics and S&S Precision for the 2nd Annual Gelande Quaffing Championship being held Wednesday, May 21st in Tampa, Florida – Dock Slip in front of Jackson’s Bistro. Teams for the competition must consist of four members, all over the age of 21; costumes are not only welcome, but will also help teams in gaining points. The contest is international, so everyone is welcome, although participants must be willing to drink “…weak a** Yank Beer”. Last year, Team Mystery Ranch took the championship in strong fashion, and are likely hungry for a second victory, so all participants better bring their A-game.

If you’re attending, be sure to bring a bit of cash as there will also be a silent auction for some great gear, with the proceeds going to support the All In All The Time Foundation.

Not sure what this whole Gelände Quaffing thing is all about? Read this and then check out the video.

In 1986, the skis were skinny and the snow was fat, during a 14 foot storm, the infamous underground crew of the Jackson Hole Air Force was going stir crazy in the Bear Claw Café, waiting for the mountain to open. In those days the bartender would send a freshly filled beer mug sliding down the bar to the patron who ordered it. One fateful night a beer mug slid off the end of the bar, took air, was caught seconds before a glass shattering catastrophe, and promptly pounded. Gelände Quaffing was born. Apres’ ski competitions followed, testing the unique skills of all who entered, and provided exciting entertainment for all spectators. But somewhere along the way Gelände Quaffing was lost and the après ski spirit forgotten.

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