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Bullets2Bandages Bullet Bottle Openers

Monday, November 12th, 2012

I’ve seen these things all over town and wondered what the deal was. Good thing Tactical Fanboy was on the case.

Bullets2Bandages takes the brass from once-fired military-grade ammunition and converts it into a bottle opener. Comes in either the .50 caliber BMG stand-alone version, or a 7.62x51mm that also doubles as a keychain. Custom engraving is also available.

Bullets2Bandages was founded in 2011 by two former Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal divers. They produce accessories and apparel that aim to honor those who have served the USA. B2B hires veterans, manufactures locally, and donates 15% of profits to veteran charities.

http://www.bullets2bandages.org/

Tags: Bullets2Bandages, Tactical FanBoy
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RAA – American Savage

Sunday, November 11th, 2012

Embrace the hate. American Made, Custom RAA, 100% White Cotton Tee.

www.rogueamericanapparel.com

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The Significance of Today

Sunday, November 11th, 2012

It doesn’t matter if you call it Veterans Day, Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, it all started the same place. At 11:11 on November 11th, 1918, the Germans signed documents agreeing to end the so-called “Great War” with the Allied Powers. So traumatizing was the First World War that the very next year we began to commemorate its ending, but at the time we honored only the dead from that conflict.

It wasn’t until the 1950s that we began to remember all Veterans, regardless of conflict, or period of service. The US Congress made Veterans Day an official National holiday in 1954.

Today, we join our brothers and sisters in freedom loving nations around the world in honoring those who serve. There’s a saying that is most often associated with the Viet Nam conflict but I think it applies to all Veterans, “All gave some, Some gave all.”

Today, some of us will participate in parades or other events, but I think we all could take a cue from our Commonwealth partners and offer a moment of silence for our Fallen.

SSD salutes our fellow Veterans, especially my two children who serve our nation in the Army National Guard and US Navy. Thank you for your service.

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Happy Birthday USMC!

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

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A Moment of Truth

Friday, November 9th, 2012

Here’s to Veterans from all generations from moments.org.

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Hot Shots Veteran’s Day Giveaway

Friday, November 9th, 2012

In honor of this Veteran’s Day, enter for a chance to win one of 12 limited edition SSD variants of the 2013 Hot Shots calendar. This year’s Hot Shots calendar is inspired by pinups of the 40s and 50s. Like always 50% of proceeds go to military charities.

There was a limited run of SSD variant 2013 Hot Shots calendars produced and this is your chance to win yours. We will be giving away one of these to 12 different, lucky SSD readers.

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Tags: Crye Precision, Daniel Defense, Edgar Brothers, Help for Heroes, Hot Shots, Independent Studio Services, Magpul Industries, Smith Optics Elite Division, Special Operations Warrior Foundation
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Stand Up For Heroes Streaming Online Live Tonight

Friday, November 9th, 2012

Featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters and John Mayer, Stand Up For Heroes will stream live online tonight on at YouTube and on ReMIND.org tonight at 8PM EST. Stand Up For Heroes has raised over $12 Million for wounded warriors.

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Outgo Honoring USMC Birthday

Thursday, November 8th, 2012

Outgo has just launched a giveaway to celebrate the 237th Marine Corps Birthday, coming up this Saturday. They’re giving away 100 Ultra Compact Microfiber Towels with a custom embroidered US Marine Corps patch to the first 100 Marines who sign up via their Facebook page.

“For 237 years, the United States Marine Corps has always been ready to respond whenever the Nation calls,” said brand marketing director Gerald Craft. “This is our way of saying thank you to the Marines who have stood firm in the toughest of circumstances.”

Active and Retired Marines don’t have to do anything except visit their page and tell them where to mail the towel. It’s Outgo’s way of saying thanks.

gearaid.wufoo.com/forms/m7p8k9

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