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MG Eldon Bargewell Delta Park Challenge Coin Fundraiser

Thursday, July 22nd, 2021

The MG Eldon Bargewell Delta Park Challenge Coin is a fundraising effort for the MG Eldon Bargewll Foundation (EBF) to assist in the completion of the Delt Park project.

The purpose of the MG Eldon Bargewell Foundation (EBF) is to honor Hoquiam native Major General Eldon Bargewell USA (ret.) by building Delta Park. Our goal is to raise $300,000 to erect a statue of Eldon and three plaques showing his service to our country, his leadership and the honors he earned, including the Distinguished Service Cross (our nation’s second highest award for valor), 6 bronze stars (3 with V for valor and 3 for his service), and 4 purple hearts.

With permission from MG Eldon Bargewll family and the MG Eldon Bargewll Foundation (EBF), Special Operations Group (SOG) www.norbay.com – History of MACV-SOG, www.sogsite.com, has minted the MG Eldon Bargewell Challenge Coin.

The coin is 1.75″ with a diamond twist cut. One Side MG Bargewell picture, the other side MG Bargewell’s units and commands. Years that he served enlisted and years as an Officer with the United States Army. The cost of the coin is $20.00. $15.00 goes to the park project. $5.00 cost and Admin fees. So far $120.00 has been raised for the park.

Donations will also be used to landscape the park and provide a fund to maintain the park in the future.

100% of donations go to the Delta Park Project and are tax deductible.

We will post monthly on this site the amount of funds raised for this project.

You can purchase this coin on: www.norbay.com

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Silent Warrior Foundation Brings Us More Information On The Operation Eagle Claw Modified Field Jackets And Gear

Sunday, July 18th, 2021

A few weeks ago I participated in an unboxing of a modified M65 field jacket and other gear worn on Operation Eagle Claw, the 1980 raid into Iran to attempt to free American hostages held by Iran.

Since then, several unit veterans have come forward to allow Dave Hall, President of the Silent Warrior Foundation charity to examine their jackets. In this second video, Dave meets with retired Sergeant Major Phil Hanson.

We’re fortunate that they produced not just one video during this visit, but two.

In the first unboxing video there were some surprises like the dog tags and watch cap. This time we get to see the non-issue boots worn by SGM Hanson in Iran along with some other items. You have got to watch these videos, if just to see the rigger modification to the Bianchi holster to make it a drop leg.

The information gleaned from these videos isn’t just of historical significance. The Silent Warrior Foundation is working Bergspitze Customs and Alpha Industries to recreate 10 examples of these jackets for a charity auction as part of their upcoming Whiskey and War Stories honoring Operation Eagle Claw event in August.

The jacket reproductions and many other items will be available for auction on www.auctionfrogs.org during the event.

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Paramount by PEAK SPEC – Now on Kickstarter

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

Featuring D2 steel for the sheepsfoot blade and a lightweight G10 composite handle, the Paramount by PEAK SPEC is a folding knife.

It’s a very straight forward design with thumb stud and ball bearing for smooth opening, a liner lock so it won’t close on you while you’re working, and a keychain hole and pocket clip so you don’t lose it.

• Knife Length (Closed): 3.84” (98mm)

• Knife Length (Open): 6.75″ (172mm)

• Weight: < 2.0 oz

Offered in black or white.

Find out more at www.kickstarter.com/projects/peakspec/paramount-by-peak-spec-everyday-carry-pocket-knife.

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Operation Eagle Claw Field Jacket Unboxing

Monday, July 5th, 2021

If you were like me, you learned about the April 24, 1980 US raid into Iran to rescue American hostages on the news the next morning. Commentators spoke of a secretive US military force and an aircraft accident. While the raid itself was unsuccessful, the units involved only became better and more determined.

My introduction to what was worn by the rescuers on this mysterious raid was from a plate in an Osprey Elite book on Special Forces.

The Black Field Jacket with taped US Flag and Watch Cap became an image burnt into my head. Turns out, like most things, it wasn’t quite that simple. A series of photographs released years later, which were taken at the intermediate staging base in Oman prior to infil, depict a wide variety of clothing and jacket mods being worn.

Dave Hall, President of the Silent Warrior Foundation charity had recently contacted me about a fundraiser in conjunction with their upcoming Whiskey and War Stories event honoring Operation Eagle Claw which will focus on the participants and the hostages they were intent to rescue.

One of the Unit members had offered to allow Dave and team access to his modified M65 and Alpha Industries had donated some Field Jackets to be modified in a similar fashion so that they could be auctioned off to benefit the charity. Knowing how much I love kit and SOF history, he asked if I was interested in helping. I jumped at the chance and put him in touch with Kory Brown of Berspitze Customs to discuss doing the actual modification.

Last Friday, I was lucky to be asked to participate in an unboxing video at S&S Precision for the project, along with Dave and Kory. The box contained quite a few surprises including some sand from Desert One.

The jacket reproductions and many other items will be available for auction on www.auctionfrogs.org during the event.

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Run, Walk or March to Help Those Who Fought for Our Freedom

Sunday, June 20th, 2021

July 4 Virtual 5K supports American Humane’s lifesaving Pups4Patriots™ program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This Fourth of July, Americans have a new way to celebrate our nation’s freedom. In addition to the usual frankfurters, fireworks and fun that make up so much Independence Day fanfare, one organization is asking people to lace up their sneakers and run, walk or even march to support those who have served our country and sacrificed so much to keep it free.

American Humane’s national Pups4Patriots 5K is a virtual weekend-long event, raising funds to train lifesaving service dogs for veterans coping with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Patriotic participants can show their solidarity with America’s veterans by walking, jogging or running at their leisure over the Fourth of July weekend. Participants can register online at www.AmericanHumane.org/P4P5K.

Research shows that specially trained PTS service dogs can reduce stress and anxiety levels, mitigate depression, ease social reintegration, provide comfort and restore confidence to affected veterans. There are many obstacles standing in the way of veterans in need of service dogs, however, including long waiting lists and exorbitant costs, often upwards of $30,000 per service dog. American Humane’s Pups4Patriots™ program pairs dogs in search of forever homes with veterans in need. The two are trained together at no cost to the veteran.

American Humane is the country’s first national humane organization and a top-rated charity that has been supporting the U.S. military, military families and military animals for more than 100 years. In addition to the nearly one billion animals it saves, shelters, feeds and protects around the world each year, American Humane brings home retired war dogs and reunites them with their handlers, trains lifesaving service dogs for veterans with PTS and TBI and helps provide critical healthcare to our K-9 warriors.

“American Humane is committed to putting healing leashes into the hands of more veterans in need,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO and president of American Humane. “This virtual event will serve as a rallying point to bring us together to provide veterans in need with the healing power of our four-legged friends.”

Participants can register at www.AmericanHumane.org/P4P5K.

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Silent Warrior Foundation Honors Those Who Gave Their Lives During Operation Eagle Claw

Friday, May 28th, 2021

This memorial day weekend, the Silent Warrior Foundation is paying special remembrance to the eight U.S. Servicemen from Operation Eagle Claw who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of their fellow Americans. This hostage rescue mission’s heroism and commitment will never be forgotten.

The Silent Warrior Foundation is hosting its 6th Annual Whiskey & War Stories ™ fundraising event on August 21, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Former hostages and participants of Operation Eagle Claw will honor these men and tell their stories.

The Silent Warrior Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 charity serving active and former U.S. military veterans and their families since 2010.

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SOC-F Launches New Webstore

Friday, May 21st, 2021

New Site Gives Customers Express Capability to Donate

Atlanta, GA – Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F), an all-volunteer, non-profit grant making organization that is focused on the needs of current and former Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families, has announced the official launch of their new webstore, through their existing website, soc-f.org

The new e-commerce section to their existing website, which will launches today, provides consumers the ability to browse a number of SOC-F branded apparel pieces, limited edition collaborations and SOC-F adorned items, such as hoodies, t shirts and drinkware, among other categories.

The webstore is a one-stop shop for true SOC-F supporters, meant to provide a direct source for donation while securing your own SOC-F branded gear. With 100% of the proceeds going directly back into the foundation, each purchase helps to support the SOC-F organization, our Special Operations Warriors and their families.

“We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of the SOC-F webstore,” stated David Kramer, SOC-F co-founder. “The SOC-F Merch Shop is a natural extension for the brand, giving friends and supporters direct access to products that have been in such high demand. We are so fortunate to have a community who supports SOC-F, and has demanded this site for so long.”

For more information, all are encouraged to visit the new webstore, via the SOC-F® website, soc-f.org.

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Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation’s The SOF Online Auction & Raffle

Friday, May 21st, 2021

Task Force Dagger Special Operation Foundation (TFDSOF) will be the beneficiary of the SOF Online Auction & Raffle presented by Cubic, closes today, May 21 at 5PM EDT.

Auction items include an OMEGA “James Bond” watch, Langdon Tactical Experience, Richard Childress Racing VIP NASCAR Experience, Filmed hunt by SPYPOINT, Conflict Forge Dagger by Rustick Knives, Tickets to 2022 PGA Championship, Firearms, Firearm Accessories & Optics, Ammunition, Knives, Patriotic Themed items, Clothing, Tools, Sunglasses, and much more. We truly have something for everyone!

Funds raised though the auction will directly impact families of the Special Operations Community and 100% of the proceeds will be applied to TFDSOF’s three core programs: Immediate Needs, Rehabilitative Events, and the SOF Health Initiatives Program.

To bid on an item or learn more about this fundraising event, please visit: tfdf.cbo.io

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