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COVID-19 Update | Iron Ike’s Perspective from the Warehouse – U.S. Elite Gear
Warriors - I hope you find this piece as entertaining as I do. Right now, we are all dealing with a very serious COVID-19 outbreak. This virus does not know race, creed, wealth, religion, sexualit...
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COVID-19 Update from U.S. Elite (& a Ranger School Reminiscence) – U.S. Elite Gear
My Ranger buddy in Ranger School was a Marine Force Recon Sniper. Tom was a total badass and he turned out to be the Distinguished Honor Graduate of our class. Tom was absolutely the best - and mos...
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Podcast with John ‘Shrek’ McPhee, The Sheriff of Baghdad
John invited me for a session on his podcast, ‘Calls from the Road’, on a beautiful sunny day in September 2019. In this discussion we cover a variety of issues ranging from evolution; mindset; fee...
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U.S. Elite’s Transformation - The Ouroboros in Action
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." - Andy Warhol 2019 has come and gone; another year, another decade, in the annals of U.S. Elite’s existence (fo...
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As We Wave Goodbye to 2019 - Happy Holidays from U.S. Elite!
Thank you for making an epic year of change possible in 2019 - you are our reason for being! Because of you, U.S. Elite was able to outfit several thousand people in mission critical high performan...
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One Boot, One Step at a Time, Together - U.S. Elite and Warriors Heart Foundation
There’s an old proverb "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". The journey, unique to each and every one of us, starts beneath one's feet. That journey requires feet on the groun...
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U.S. Elite's Discovery of our Higher Purpose
U.S. Elite's Owner, Steve Keefer, talks about what else but the meaning of life. Spurred on by a response given to him by his son many years ago, he writes about this quest through U.S. Elite; help...
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Stay On The Move With Salomon Forces Footwear
Salomon has been a huge force in the outdoor sports industry for decades, becoming a top brand for skiers, hikers and mountaineers. Over the past 15 years, their shoes also began to gain a foothold...
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Quick Step-Guide for Quicklace Replacement
In this video, Ed Castellanos and Hugh Rickenbacker give step-by-step directions on how to replace the laces on your Salomon boots.
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Warrior's Way with "Mad Max" Mullen
The idea of a warrior is defined by those who embody the Warrior Spirit. He may be retired, but "Mad Max" is still an active member of the tactical community. Find out more about him in this inte...
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