Yeah, I took it, but it was too good not to.
That Rob Clark cuts a mean video!
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Gratuitously Stolen From The Observation Post
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012Soldier Reenlists at Tactical Tailor
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
US Army SPC Zoila Del Rocio Pesantez from Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s 513 Transportation Company reenlisted today at the Tactical Tailor factory. It’s where her mother works and it’s quite fitting to see a company founded by Veterans like TT host such a ceremony.
Congrats Specialist Pesantez. I remember my first reenlistment. I’m very proud of you. Here’s to many more!
911 on 9/11 – The Target
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012This target contains 79 hits; one for each NSW member we have lost in operations or training since 9/11/01. They were placed there by a retired SEAL firing a custom Remington 700 fitted with a Leupold optic from 911 yards. The Shooter began firing this morning at 0846:30, the same time that Flight 11 struck World Trade Center North Tower (One) in 2001. Winds began to pick up on Academi’s Range 19 so the shooter pressed through in order to finish mid-day before even higher winds came late in the afternoon.
This is just phase I. Next, the target will be sent to artist Ellwood T Risk to be turned into a unique piece of art. He is known for incorporating targets into some very amazing stuff. Make sure you take a look at his site.
The entire project, coined, “911 on 9/11” commemorates NSW’s fallen operators and support personnel by creating unique art to raise money and awareness for Warrior Wear which provides specialized clothing for wounded who require prosthesis.
Once finished this piece will be auctioned off at the upcoming Hold ’em for Heroes poker run sponsored by Wounded Wear.
911 on 9/11
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
It’s a calm cool morning at Range 19 on Moyock, North Carolina’s Academi Training Center. At 0846:30, a shot rings out. 911 yards from the commerative target, the M118 round is fired from a custom built Remington 700. It strikes home at the exact time Flight 11 hit the World Trade Center North Tower (One) in 2001. This time is significant for today’s purpose as it symbolizes the moment that America and by extension its NSW forces realized we were under attack and began to go to war.
In early August a retired SEAL friend approached me about a project he had under development. He envisioned an innovative fund raiser that would help turn 9/11 from a grief based day into a positive event to raise awareness and funds to support our Wounded Warriors. In particular, he wanted to support Wounded Wear which helps out our troops with prosthesis and other medical conditions that require specialized clothing.
The plan was to adapt elements of today’s date as well as the sacrifices of Naval Special Warfare personnel into the event. Over the course of the day our shooter will accomplish 79 shots on target, one for each NSW member lost in action or training since 9/11. He will fire the rounds from a custom built Remington 700 built by a SEAL Sniper. Each shot will be from 911 yards. The expended brass will be organized into bags with the name of the NSW individual that the scoring impact was fired for and be presented to the relatives of the fallen. The name of fallen warrior that the shot commemorates will be annotated on the target beside the hit.
Once the firing is completed later today, the target will be sent to artist Ellwood T Risk to be turned into a unique piece of art. He is known for incorporating targets into some very amazing stuff. The Original will be auctioned off at the upcoming Hold ’em for Heroes poker run sponsored by Wounded Wear in order to raise money for that cause.
Look for additional details here on SSD about the original art, the auction, and the Hold ’em for Heroes Poker Run.
Never Forget
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012Each year, September 11th gets harder for me. I remember that day in 2001 like it was yesterday. As it unfolded I was too busy to grieve and too naive to realize how much the toll would eventually be. Later, as the years went by I continued to serve and after my retirement, the date began to mean more to me. Now, 11 years on, 9/11 holds a very deep meaning for me. I’m no longer serving, but one of my children is.
Many of you serve, or have served. And many have family members currently in the fight. Thank you all. As a fellow Veteran I salute you and as a citizen I give you my deepest thanks, and my unwavering commitment.
And finally, many of us have lost loved ones in this conflict. I grieve for your loss. Never forget the fallen. Remember Them, Honor Them. Not just today, but everyday.
Sons of Liberty – Boston Massacre Mens T-Shirt
Monday, September 10th, 2012I’m a huge fan of the American Revolution and the Boston Massacre is one of the most pivotal of events that led to that conflict. Sons of Liberty commemorates that day with their Boston Massacre Men’s T-Shirt.
Available in Small – 3XLarge.
www.monkeyedge.com/Sons_of_Liberty_Boston_Massacre_Mens_T_Shirt_p
Cookies For The End Of The World
Friday, September 7th, 2012
Oreo Mayan Edition
