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Patchwork Camo Teddy Bears

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

999 Defense creates patchwork teddy bears featuring a wide variety of camouflage patterns.

The fabric comes from old military uniforms and each run of 12 bears is made in collaboration with Kumanokoido in Brooklyn, NY.

They feature US Desert Night Camo and a combination of all or some of the following camo:
Czech Jehlici
Filipino NP SAF Camo
German Flecktarn
Guyanese Defense Force Tiger Stripe
Irish Paddyflage
Italian M29
Norwegian M98
Russian Arbuz
Slovenian SloCam
Swedish M90
Swiss TAZ 83
Turkish Tubitak Arid
UK DPM
US MARPAT

999defense.com

Happy Birthday Marines!

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020

The story goes that by 1918, the US Marines were fully employed putting foot to Central Power ass, but when the Germans saw how hard the Devil Dogs partied on their birthday, they promptly surrendered the next morning. That’s right, the service that was founded in a Tavern is why we celebrate Armistice Day on 11 November.

Thanks for keeping the world safe Marines!

Green Faces

Thursday, November 5th, 2020

Green Faces is owned by a former frogman friend of mine who wanted to create cool momentos for his fellow SEALS and raise money for charity while doing it.

Their flagship is a life size frogman tribute to the statue of “Gilly,” which resides on the BUD/S grinder. Scaled versions are also available.

Additionally, 50% of ALL profits will be donated in one of two ways.

• Remembrance Art Pieces for the Naval Special Warfare Gold Star Kids, Wives, and Parents.

• Artwork for Naval Special Warfare Charity Events.

green-faces.com

SOFWERX Swag

Thursday, October 22nd, 2020

SOFWERX Swag is now available.

sofwerxswag.square.site

Order Your Morale Patches & Giveaway Items for 2021 Now from Flex Systems

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

We’ve been using Flex Systems for our giveaway PV patches for years. They don’t just make patches but a variety of items such as key chains, zipper pulls, counter mats, coasters and more.

They recently reminded us that now is the time to place orders for the upcoming trade show season.

Visit www.flexsystems.com.

MF Flask

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

The MF Flask from Casually Violent is a miniature Jerry Can meant to hold 5oz of your preferred fuel. Made from cerakoted stamped stainless steel.

Available as a single or 2-pack.

casuallyviolent.com/product/mf-flask

Recognize Kindness: News from the Tango Yankee Project

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

October 6, 2020 (Dallas, TX)

Contact: danielshaw0369@gmail.com

Action for the common good and an attitude of gratitude: is there really a downside to either?

The Tango Yankee Project believes in both. To that end, it has not only updated its message to include people outside the veteran community, but it has now made PVC morale patches available.

Walk around with a couple of them in your pocket or pack. Watch for someone behaving in a way that deserves to be given one. Behave in a way that’s equally deserving. It’s magical.

What’s a Tango Yankee chip? Imagine a challenge coin and a thank-you card had a baby. Use it to acknowledge someone doing the right thing, having  a good attitude, or just doing things to be a good human. It’ll make their day…might help make the world a better place.

“All you need are these: certainty of judgment in the present moment; action for the common good in the present moment; and an attitude of gratitude in the present moment for anything that comes your way.”

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 9.6

A lot of people in this world are assholes. Recognize the ones who aren’t. Help us put smiles on faces and pay it forward.

BE THE ONE TO RECOGNIZE KINDNESS

DS

TangoYankeeChip.com

Tango Yankee Project on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tangoyankeechip

SOAR XLIV – A Virtual Experience – Oct 19 thru 22 via Zoom

Sunday, October 4th, 2020

Special Operations Association Virtual Reunion (SOAR) XLIV is taking place 19-22 October via Zoom. The SOA is second in size only to the Special Forces Association when it comes to Special Forces members, but SOA is open to a wider audience.

Because the reunion is virtual, there are no fees and it’s been opened up to all Special Forces members & Veterans, and those interested in MACV-SOG history.

Several events will be of interest to many of of you. The Plei Me Webinar, the SF Authors Book talk, vendor tables, the POW/MIA presentation, MOH Video presentation on SGM Thomas “Patrick” Payne, the SOA Video History Project update, and, of course, hospitality rooms where you can socialize with your friends.

www.sf-soa.com/SOARXLIV