Kettlebells For Warriors

04/12/2024

As a trainer, coach, and mentor to other trainers, I love seeing them take what I have shown them and excel with their newfound knowledge. Take a look at the CrossFit Koncepts website and see the gains that Cole Rodriguez has made since attending the Mace and Indian Clubs (Level I) workshop.

Cole Rodriguez attended the last Mace and Indian Clubs Workshop, held on March 24, 2024. Less than two weeks later Cole reached out to share how his training with the Indian Clubs and Mace have already made a difference in...

07/14/2023

Setting up for the perfect Backswing may not be possible for some people due to strength or mobility issues. This drill, which is a great warmup for everyone, will put them in the perfect position to execute a 02-hand Swing or Clean.

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09/11/2013

This is one more reason why we support our warriors...

By Brian Bezalel Song: "Hands" By Jewel Created: 2003 **Now with Closed Captions** This music video details the events which occurred on September 11, 2001, ...

07/29/2013

Kettlebells for Warriors will be hosting its next fund raising event (to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society) on Sunday November 10, 2013. If you or your gym is interested in participating please let me know and I will add you to our list of gyms that will be running the workout that day. Thanks!

05/23/2012

Active duty military and their families receive free admission to museums.

http://www.nea.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index2012.php

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,500 museums across America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their fami...

05/09/2012

Reading things like this is really upsetting.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/07/us/veterans-charity-fraud/index.html

Most of the money raised by a U.S. charity vowing to help disabled veterans isn't helping these vets, according to a CNN investigation.

04/27/2012

While it's not our event, it's definitely one that Fran and I aren't going to miss! Benefiting the USO, this event will be held at the Aston Martin dealership in NoVa and has a James Bond/007 theme. Can't wait and should be an event to remember... I'll be there - how about you? :)

http://vimeo.com/19534626

007 Bond Event at Aston Martin Luxury Dealership

04/09/2012

All of you know that I am a huge supporter of our Wounded Warriors - so I'd like to invite you all to an event being hosted by my oldest friend Barry Taylor (magician extraordinaire). Check out this link and come see Barry and a group of the most talented magicians in the area raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Thanks!
http://www.barrysmagicshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=523

Barry’s Magic Shop Close-Up Show April 28 - 8pm - Enjoy a fun evening of close-up magic, performed by the area's top performers! Witness Mysteries of Sleight of Hand!All performers are donating their time, and proceeds will benefitThe Wounded Warrior Project.Featured performers include:Mike Kaminsk...

03/22/2012

From: Senator Schumer
Sent: Tuesday 20 March 2012 16:51
Subject: Saving Sgt. Rex

We did it! We just got word from the United States Air Force and Marines Corps that Sergeant Rex is coming home to his best friend, Marine Corporal Megan Leavey. This wouldn’t have happened without you and the over 20,000 Americans who signed our petition, tweeted, posted the cause to their pages and brought overall awareness to our effort to reunite these two American heroes. I can’t thank you enough for joining the effort.

Corporal Megan Leavey and her military working dog, Sgt. Rex, served two tours of duty together in Iraq in some of the most dangerous conditions in the world. On a daily basis they searched for and identified roadside bombs and other improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that were targeting our soldiers in Iraq. While millions of dog lovers across the country develop deep bonds with their ‘best friends,’ the bond forged between Corporal Leavey and Sgt. Rex is one that few of us will ever know. That is why it was so important to me that they be reunited, particularly now that Sgt. Rex is ten years old and can no longer serve.

I can think of no better ending to a story that inspired a nation than the news that Sgt. Rex will be coming home to his best friend, Corporal Leavey.

We should extend our thanks to the Unites States Air Force and Marine Corps for moving so quickly to ensure that Sgt. Rex gets to live the rest of his life in a home with someone who cares for him as much as Corporal Leavey.

While the cause of reuniting Corporal Leavey and Sgt. Rex has inspired a country, there are hundreds of military working dogs, like Rex that also will one day need to come back to caring homes. This is why I am a supporter of Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act (S. 2134) which seeks to streamline the adoption of the military working dogs after they retire and improve veterinary care for them at no expense to taxpayers.

Thank you again for all your support in this effort. Now it’s time for Megan and Sgt. Rex to adjust to their new life together in New York. Again, thank you so much for your support.


Sincerely,

Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator

03/15/2012

Please sign the petition to reunite the aforementioned Marines (Leavey and Rex).

http://schumer.senate.gov/Contact/sgtrex.cfm

Senator Schumer is calling on the U.S. Air Force to reunite Sergeant Rex, an extraordinary military working dog, with his former partner, Iraq War veteran, Corporal Megan Leavey, USMC. Megan Leavey worked with Sergeant Rex to hunt down and disarm improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Iraq to keep A...

03/10/2012

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2012/03/gannett-former-marine-lobbies-to-adopt-canine-combat-partner-030912/

VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. — The explosion shattered the blood vessels in her ears and knocked her unconscious. When she came to moments later, she heard only a constant ringing and was enveloped in thick smoke.

03/05/2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/05/us/van-barfoot-medal-of-honor-recipient-dies-at-92.html?_r=1

Decades after receiving the nation’s highest award for valor, Colonel Barfoot overcame a neighborhood rule against flying a flag from a pole outside his Virginia home.