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Pay It Forward

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Recently a student for an upcoming Grey Group Training class couldn’t make it. Instead of taking his deposit back, he asked that it go toward a deserving student. At that point, GGT realized that others would be willing to help out as well and Pay It Forward was born. This is how GGT explains the program on their site.

Started by a kind student who couldn’t attend his class, he graciously gave his deposit to another worthy student. We asked our customers and overwhelmingly the opinion was it should be a member of our Armed Services or Law Enforcement, and specifically, someone wounded and in need. Our solution is to pay it forward by offering you the ability to give money toward a class slot. It doesn’t have to be much because anything can help. Once there is enough money for a class slot we will find a worthy student and offer it to them. Because of YOUR kindness, Grey Group Training will match it with another free slot to a training class. We are working with local and national organizations to find people that have given so much for our country and our freedom, and give back to them. Please pay it forward and contribute what you can.

if you’d like to pay toward a tuition visit store.greygrouptraining.com/PAY-IT-FORWARD.

Thunder Challenge

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Billed as “The First Obstacle Racing Course Created, Lead and Produced By Navy SEALs and US Special Forces Soldiers,” Thunder Challenge was created in 2011 by former US Army Blackhawk Pilot, Rusty Schellman. The event pits adventure racers against a series of challenges devised by US Special Operators. The course covers 10K of terrain, with 20 to 25 unique challenges spread across variable conditions and obstacles including climbs, mud pits and even cold water tests of endurance. However, due to the size of the undertaking participants attack the course in pre-staged waves over the course of two days. It’s just that big. But don’t let this intimidate you. It’s definitely a family atmosphere. there’s even a Little Warriors obstacle course for ages 6-12.

An inaugural event was held in May but there are three additional planned this year.
• August 4 & 5: Thunder Challenge Rockies in Castle Rock, CO
• October 6 & 7 Thunder Challenge Steel in Pittsburgh, PA
• December 8 & 9: Thunder Challenge Southern California (site TBA)

A portion of the proceeds of each race go to Project Sanctuary, a non-profit organization that helps support Veterans and their families. Additionally, plans call for hiring Wounded Warriors into key positions as the company grows.

For those interested, there are still opportunities to sponsor the events.
Thunder Challenge Sponsorship Info

Website thunderchallenge.us
Facebook www.facebook.com/thunderchallenge

Thanks for Having Balls as Big as Church Bells

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

It took some nuts to tell mother England to get stuffed. I want to thank the Signers of the Declaration of Independence for showing some ‘nads. We owe it to you guys.

Who Knew Todd McDunn Had Such Muscular Thighs?

Sunday, July 1st, 2012

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Black Ops Toys is offering this 1/6th scale Soldier Story 160th SOAR Nightstalkers – Pilot Todd McDunn Figure with Extra Ankle Pins, Muscular Slip On Thighs and Feet. Eagle Industies’ McDunn is well known as “McStache” due to his manly mustache. He is in fact, a Veteran of the famed Nightstalkers.

Interestingly, as we understand it anyway, this figure was molded directly from McDunn. It’s odd that they left his trademark facial hair off of the action figure, yet they decided to feature his equally renown muscular thighs. And, strangely enough, they gave his likeness freakishly large feet but forgot to include the normally associated appendage.

www.blackopstoys.com/catalog/soldier-story160th-soar-nightstalkers-pilot-todd-mcdunn-figure-pins-thig-p-3204

BPS x TD Limited Edition Liberty T-shirt

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Tactical Distributors has just released the limited edition Black Palm Syndicate Liberty T-shirt.

The T-shirt is available in Brown and features a special print proclaiming “Stand Your Ground.” Offered in Medium – XXLarge exclusively from www.tacticaldistributors.com/bps-x-td-liberty-tee-limited-edition.

Black Powder Red Earth T-Shirt Now Available

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Available in Small – XXLarge, this graphic T captures the essence of the graphic novel ‘Black Powder Red Earth’ with a full frontal panel with additional printing on the sleeve and back. BPRE has attained a cult-like following through a combination of a distinctive visual style and an excruciatingly researched storyline that creates a world so real you can feel yourself living it. Combat Veterans too appreciate the realism depicted in the vignettes that are based on real world events. Show your support.

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TD x Black Palm Syndicate 4th of July Commemorative T-Shirt Production Video

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Coming for the 4th of July, a new Black Palm Syndicate design, exclusively from Tactical Distributors.

Sneak Peek – The Full Hot Shots 2013 Calendar Girls

Sunday, June 24th, 2012

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Thanks to our friends at Smith Optics Elite, we recently gave you a sneak peek of a few of the 2013 Hot Shots calendar girls. But, we didn’t want to leave out the other two; Holly Peers and Emily O’Hara.

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Holly Peers

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Emily O’Hara

hotshotscalendar.com supports www.helpforheroes.org.uk.

Photos courtesy Smith Optics Elite