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Category: Support the troops

  • Lock n Load Coffee; need a cup?

    The big benefit of this job is that people send me free stuff. Laughing Wolf hooked me up with Carl Churchill, who runs the Lock n Load Java business. He sent me some free coffee and a mug, which I got Friday. Of course, since I drink about three pots of coffee a day, I fired up a mess of it. At first, I was disappointed because it smelled like that stuff they sell at Starbucks, but it didn’t taste like Starbucks – it didn’t have that burned taste that trendy yuppies think is so tasty.

    But, normally, I order German coffee, Tschibo to be specific, because of all of those years I spent in Germany, so I’m bit fussy about my coffee. But this Lock n Load stuff meets my high standards. By the way, Carl is a veteran, and he hires veterans.

    I start blogging at about 5 AM everyday, so coffee is important to me, like I said, this stuff meets my standards. I’ve been drinking it all weekend, and the good flavor doesn’t wear off after a few cups like so many other coffees. If you’re looking for some quality coffee with excellent taste, you should try this Lock n Load Java. They have sample packs of their different flavors, and you can send some to the troops who are deployed, if you feel the need, because, MRE coffee isn’t the quality stuff you might think it is. And you’ll be helping out a veteran entrepreneur.

  • Re-Creation

    Blanka sends us this photo from Castle Point, NY Veterans’ hospital where the group Re-Creation is entertaining veterans;

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    I think we’ve written about Re-Creation before, but there’s a short video about them at this link. Basically, they’re volunteers who travel the country to entertain at Veterans’ hospitals. In fact, the last time we wrote about them, it was when they were ripped off while on tour last year or so.

  • Concerned Veterans for America; Honor an Iraq War Veteran

    The folks at Concerned Veterans for America are honoring our Iraq War veterans on this 10th anniversary of the start of the second war against Saddam Hussein;

    Honor an Iraq War Vet

    You can send your postcard at this link or on Facebook.

  • Peyton Manning & the troops

    I know TSO won’t post this, since he refers to Peyton Manning, the Denver Bronco’s Quarterback as “Satan” Manning. Regardless, here’s the video of Manning with the troops on his USO tour;

    Manning kept a detailed journal of his travels. When members of the military staff read some of his entries as the trip was nearing its conclusion, they encouraged Manning to share them publicly because they felt it would be good for troop morale.

    You can read the edited journal here.

  • Terry Achane Wins permanent custody of his Daughter.

    I know that I am late reporting this but I wanted to let everyone know who is not or not. On February 11th it was announced on Facebook that the Frei family has withdrawn their appeal to the Utah Supreme Court. This means that the legal battle is over and Terry Achane has permanent custody of his daughter.

    “After considerable thought and reflection under heart-wrenching circumstances, the Freis have decided not to pursue their appeal of this contested adoption. Although the Freis remain convinced that the district court committed significant legal errors in this case, they believe that it would be best for the child to drop their appeal now that she has been transferred into the custody of Mr. Achane. The Freis are committed to working with Mr. Achane to assist the child in making a successful transition. Because the Freis love the child deeply and want her to succeed in life, they are willing to put her needs before their own hopes and desires and would rather drop the appeal than risk the child suffering potential psychological and emotional consequences resulting from her either not making a successful transition or transitioning to caregivers multiple times in this critical stage of her development.”

    That is the good news. The bad news is that Terry Achane has a considerable legal bill. The Facebook page Support Terry Achane is requesting assistance in helping pay for his legal fees. The link for more information on how to help is provided here.

  • Present Day; the Moonlight Fund

    Iraq veteran Casey J Porter sends us a video he just made about The Moonlight Fund which looks to deserve your attention. They claim they’re operating expenses are just 6-8% of the money they take in and the veterans in the video really seem to appreciate their work. The Moonlight Fund focuses on burn and blast survivors, so however you are led;

  • In case you missed it…

    I missed it because I haven’t watched sports for years, but I read reviews of the Jeep/USO commercial on Facebook and it was everything they said it was. The good folks at the USO sent us the video;

    Great video, Jeep, you earned this link. Some of my best (and cutest) friends support the USO, I hope you do, too.

  • Update on SSG Terry Achane.

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    It seems that a lot has happens since the last post in Jan 25th that announced that Terry Achane will have custody of his Daughter for the time being. Since then the fabebook page “Support Terry Achane has been helping out by setting up a online registry to provide all the things that a two year old would need. The support from just watching the facebook has been nothing short of amazing and that even when money is tight that people are willing to help out. Also the site is still asking for support in helping with the legal fees and that the case is still ongoing. The hearing should be in Early August. I will try to update at possible.