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GoFundMe Fundraiser To Honor Captain Alexi Whitney, USMC

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

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Steven Arango started a GoFundMe page to fund a bust to honor Captain George “Alexi” Whitney, USMC. Captain Whitney graduated from Bates College, cum laude, and then served in the 3rd Marine Reconnaissance Battalion in Anbar, Iraq in 2005. He later joined the CIA, continuing his service. In December 2016, Captain Whitney was killed in action while serving in the CIA during an operation in Afghanistan.

The bust would be created by Colonel Lee Busby, USMC (Ret.), who has sculpted numerous service members who have been killed in action in Afghanistan and Iraq. His work can be seen in the following video.

www.gofundme.com/honor-captain-alexi-whitney-usmc

2018 Hot Shots Calendar Now Available

Friday, September 29th, 2017

Each year, Hot Shots creates a pinup calendar in order to raise awareness and funds for Help for Heroes in the UK and SOF charities in the US.

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Here’s a behind the scenes look at this year’s production at the High Bar Homestead, near Gillette, Wyoming, courtesy of sponsors Edgar Brothers and MultiCam brand.

To order, visit www.hotshotscalendar.com for US and Canada and www.hotshotscalendar.co.uk for UK and rest of world.

Devon Grube BBQ Classic Fundraiser

Friday, September 22nd, 2017


Dates: October 6-8
Where: KOA Campground Virginia Beach, VA
Tickets: 420.00 for 2 day pass
Where to buy the tickets: www.devongrubebbqclassic.com

TACWRK’s Uni’Corn Raffle Ends Soon

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Berlin-based TACWRK is holding a Raffle with three Arc’teryx Uni’corn, seen below, as the prizes.

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You’ve still got until the 13th of September to participate in this Raffle and donate to this worthy cause which will benefit several charities, including GDK, Bundespolizei-Stiftung, Bundeswehr Sozialwerk, Kampfschwimmer Association, SOC-F.

To enter, visit www.tacwrk.com/en/brands/unicorn.

Please Support The Family Of Cst Mark Neville

Monday, September 4th, 2017

I just received news of a tragic car accident which took the life of Constable Mark Neville and injured his wife and sons. Mark was a member of the RCMP and the friend of a friend which makes him family. I know this news is shocking and has hit a lot of people very hard. You all have our deepest condolences, especially his family.

His colleagues have started a Go Fund Me Page to help his family during this trying time. If you knew Mark please consider donating to this cause.

www.gofundme.com/cst-mark-neville

This is the note which I have been authorized to share.

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“Eric…. It is with great sadness that I am writing to you to let our brothers-in-arms know that one of our snipers and cherished friend, Mark Neville, has sadly perished in a vehicle accident in British Columbia on September 2nd. While travelling with his wife and 2 young sons, another vehicle crossed the center line and impacted Mark’s truck. He succumbed to his injuries at scene. His wife and two sons survived the incident and are recovering in hospital. Words cannot describe what our team is feeling right now.

Growing up in Canada’s north Mark was the embodiment of an easy going, humble, hard working, salt of the earth farm boy. He put people at ease with his demeanour, would give you the shirt off his back, and truly loved being a Mountie. In short, a man and a father that we all hope our sons will become.

Mark worked and trained extensively over the years with a number of your readers. In support of his family we have established a site to help his sons and wife. It can be found at;

gofundme.com/cst-mark-neville

Best Regards, Corporal James McLeod, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Emergency Response Team

Combat Flip Flops Introduces Shoes To Aid Victims Of Hurricane Harvey

Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

CFF is building this shoe in the colors of the American and Texas flags with 100% of the profits going to Hurricane Harvey Survivors.

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100% of the profits from each shoe will be donated to fund food, mattresses, pillows, and clean sheets for the hurricane survivors. Once the waters recede, the victims will need food and a clean place to sleep while they put their lives back together.

Get yours on Indiegogo ? igg.me/at/RedWhiteBlueShoes

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Houston First Responder Assist

Friday, September 1st, 2017

FirstSpear proudly supports and thanks all of the selfless first responders who have answered the call during the rescue efforts since Hurricane Harvey. For any Thin Blue Line or Ragged Old Flag shirt sold through next week FS will send $10 to Assist the Officer, a 501c3 that has been serving Houston’s first responders for 30 years now. Grab a shirt on first-spear.com or consider donating directly to Assist The Officer at www.assisttheofficer.com.

SwampButt Underwear Donating 100% of Sales to SPCA Impacted By Harvey

Thursday, August 31st, 2017

August 31, 2017 (Lake Jackson, Texas) The owners of SwampButt Underwear will donate 100% of the proceeds (less taxes and shipping) from sales of their popular men’s underwear to the Brazoria County SPCA now through September 7, 2017. The Brazoria County SPCA is in Lake Jackson, Texas. There and in the surrounding areas of the county, the brunt of flooding rain has displaced tens of thousands of people and their pets. For those who want to donate but do not need any underwear, the company has a Facebook based fund raiser at the top of its Facebook page:: www.facebook.com/swampbutt.

From the Owners

“In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, your friends at SwampButt Underwear™ are raising money for the SPCA of Brazoria County,” owner Harold Nicoll said. “Our county is just south of Houston where tens of thousands of residents have lost their homes, belongings and even their dogs and cats. Many pets were abandoned during the storm. Others are dropped at the shelter because their owners cannot evacuate with them. Our shelter is very stressed and can really use your help. If you can only spare a dollar, we thank you for it. Every little bit helps.”


This dog and her puppies were abandoned just prior to the arrival of Hurricane Harvey. Fortunately, they were rescued and adopted by a local family, but others were not as fortunate. To help dogs and cats like these please go to: www.facebook.com/swampbutt.

About the SPCA of Brazoria County

The SPCA of Brazoria County, Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to leading Brazoria County to a time when there are no more homeless pets in our community. Founded in 1974, the SPCA-BC has operated the Southern Brazoria County Animal Shelter since 2003. The Shelter is an open admission facility serving the Cities of Freeport, Clute, and Lake Jackson, Texas.

“We know that our customers and those who follow us just for a laugh are the best and will do what they can,” Nicoll continued. “This cause means a lot to us, and we believe that we can make a difference together.”

About SwampButt Underwear

SwampButt Underwear is owned by two friends who believe that their friendship is more important than the business and will fold it up if it ever comes between them. It is based near Houston, Texas. It’s in a great town, but you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s surrounded by swampland with some really nice people. We’ve got a Starbucks and some nice Tex-Mex restaurants. And a place that has 99 beers on tap.

SwampButt Underwear™ is a registered trademark. We paid a lot for the trademark, so please respect it.

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