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U.S. Patriot Introduces New Engraving Services at Fort Campbell Off-Post Location

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

Customers at Fort Campbell can now personalize a variety of items to commemorate significant moments and milestones from promotions to deployments.

Lexington, KY (October 2024) – U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company and the nation’s largest supplier of military and related high-performance gear for professionals, is proud to announce the launch of a new engraving service at its Fort Campbell off-post location. This service allows customers to personalize a variety of items, including graduation gifts, PCS awards, holiday gifts, custom unit apparel, memorial bracelets, and personalized gear. Whether you’re celebrating a loved one’s achievements or looking to add a special touch to your gear, U.S. Patriot’s engraving services provide a meaningful way to honor and remember important moments.

“We are proud to introduce our new engraving service at the Fort Campbell off-post location,” said Josh Sandhaus, VP of Military Operations at U.S. Patriot. “At U.S. Patriot, our commitment to supporting the military community goes beyond providing exceptional products; it’s about enriching the lives of those who serve. This initiative is a testament to our dedication by offering superior services and unwavering support to our service members. With this personal touch, we aim to help commemorate significant moments and milestones, further enhancing our support for those who serve.”

The engraving service is available at 16298 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Fort Campbell, KY 42262, and offers a perfect solution for commemorating special milestones, from promotions to deployments. U.S. Patriot is using advanced engraving technology provided by xTool, ensuring precision and durability in every customized piece. Watch the xTool in action on U.S. Patriot’s Instagram page.

For more information on U.S. Patriot and its commitment to veterans and military professionals, please visit www.uspatriot.comor follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

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Haley Strategic Partners – Pocket Flag and Keeper

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024

The Pocket Flag Keeper was specifically designed for carriage of the 8″x12″ United States pocket flag. The flag keeper is constructed from reversible and ambidextrous VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP to adhere to any hook or loop surface while also offering a compact and protective way of carrying the flag.

Available in Black or Coyote.

haleystrategic.com/pocket-flag-keeper

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Happy Easter!

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

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Black Triangle Presents: The E4 Mafia Shirt Featuring Clint Trial

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Master Sergeant Clint Trial (USMC, Ret) is one of my favorite Americans, so I was quite pleased when one of my favorite small businesses, Black Triangle, decided to offer a CT t-shirt to raise money for the Third Option Foundation and Torn Warriors.

Here’s the story behind the shirt from Clint himself:

“A man will never excel at giving orders if he’s never questioned the orders he’s been given.”
I wrote this a long time ago. Probably around the time this photo was taken. It felt like the truth back then every bit as much as it does today.
I’ve always had issues with “authority figures”
…from as far back as I can remember, I always looked at authority figures with suspicion. I didn’t know why I was that way… seemed like that was just how I was designed. After 51 years of living, I think it’s all starting to make much more sense now. My healthy distaste for authority figures was not unwarranted.
It is this Marine’s opinion that “authority figures” are nothing more than an illusion created by men who crave power over others.
One might very easily point out the glaring contradiction in this photo… “uhhh but yeah man… if you hate authority figures so much then how the hell did you spend 20+ yrs in the Marine Corps?”
My answer is simple – because any good Marine who is worthy of leading other Marines is NOT an authority figure… he is a leader. And the difference between those two things could not be greater. Being led is a much different feeling than being forced to follow. A good leader will lead by example and mentor and guide those who follow. An authority figure doesn’t give 2 shits about any of those things. An authority figure says “Obey or else!” The Marine Corps I served in did an excellent job of weeding out authority figures and an excellent job of creating strong leaders. But like anywhere else in life …there are always those who slip through the cracks.. even in the Corps. When this picture was taken … that middle finger was aimed towards a few of those “authority figures”.

I post this somewhat embarrassing photo of myself because I can see how it is a micro reflection of how I feel about our current government. Only it seems the cracks now are massive fractures that have allowed a flooding of “authority” types into the halls of our most sacred American institutions.”

Available in Olive and Black, sizes Small through 5XLarge.

blktriangle.com/products/e4-mafia-shirt-w-clint-trial

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Flexsystems SHOT Show Orders Close January 10

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

There’s still time to place an order with Flexsystems for those last minute, Made in USA patches.

They offer:

• Morale Badges

• Keychains

• Zip Pulls

• Embroidered Patches

Visit Flexsystems at the Supplier Showcase in Booth #52503.

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My Second Favorite Christmas Story – Washington Crosses The Delaware

Monday, December 25th, 2023

On Christmas night in 1776, George Washington led American patriots across the Delaware River to attack the Hessian mercenary garrison at Trenton, New Jersey; a force which was fighting for the British.

You’ve likely seen Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, painted in 1851, aspirational to be sure, but modern artist Mort Kunstler created a much more likely depiction of events in his 2011 painting entitled, Washington’s Crossing.

It was an audacious plan; take a force of 5400, including artillery, conduct a nighttime river crossing in a storm, and with the ultimate element of surprise, attack a sleeping enemy. 2400 made the crossing, but with 3,000 troops and the artillery so crucial to the plan stranded on the wrong side of the Delaware. Regardless, Washington pressed the attack, striking out toward his prey and at 8:00 AM met the enemy. Fortune favors the bold; the defenders were still groggy from their Weinachtsfest, with many slumbering soundly in bed.

Miraculously, only three Americans were killed, while over 1000 Hessians were captured with 22 killed and 98 wounded. Unfortunately, without his additional force, Washington was forced to withdraw. But the psychological victory fed faith in the revolution.

Consequently, George Washington crossing the Delaware in the middle of a stormy night in order to kill German mercenaries remains my second favorite Christmas story.

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Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 25th, 2023

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My Favorite Christmas Story; “Nuts!”

Sunday, December 24th, 2023

December 22 1944 – Encircled by German forces at the Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne Division, under acting commander Brigadier General McAuliffe received a message from German General Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz delivered under flag of truce.

To the U.S.A. Commander of the encircled town of Bastogne.

The fortune of war is changing. This time the U.S.A. forces in and near Bastogne have been encircled by strong German armored units. More German armored units have crossed the river Our near Ortheuville, have taken Marche and reached St. Hubert by passing through Hompre-Sibret-Tillet. Libramont is in German hands.

There is only one possibility to save the encircled U.S.A. troops from total annihilation: that is the honorable surrender of the encircled town. In order to think it over a term of two hours will be granted beginning with the presentation of this note.

If this proposal should be rejected one German Artillery Corps and six heavy A. A. Battalions are ready to annihilate the U.S.A. troops in and near Bastogne. The order for firing will be given immediately after this two hours term.

All the serious civilian losses caused by this artillery fire would not correspond with the well-known American humanity.

His response was perfect.

To the German Commander.
NUTS!
The American Commander

Believe it or not, the story gets even better. Upon hearing the reply, the German envoy was confused, not understanding the context.

An American Colonel quickly set the German straight, “If you don’t understand what ‘Nuts’ means, in plain English it is the same as ‘Go to hell.’ And I will tell you something else – if you continue to attack we will kill every goddam German that tries to break into this city.”

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