Kimber Manufacturing has been a proud supporter of Boot Campaign since 2015. Earlier this year the well-known firearms company introduced two weapons to its product line. The lightweight Hunter rifle […]
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Memorial Day
The warm air rises and feels sharp on my skin. It sends signals to my nerves that Spring is retreating, and Summer is advancing. The signal triggers a fight or […]
Boot Campaign partnership with National Door recognizes the importance of supporting military families
This April the National Door Industries, Inc. officially launched a partnership with Boot Campaign at the International Door Association Expo in Las Vegas, donating $10,000 to the cause. The partnership […]
365 Days of Reflection and Purposeful Plans for the Future
May 1, 2017 I took the reigns of Boot Campaign from my dear friend and Navy veteran Morgan Luttrell. The last 365 days have been challenging, joyful, surprising and wholly […]
Inspired At 15 To Join Military After 9/11, USMC SSgt Jake McCormack Now Striving To Be Role Model For His 9-Year-Old Son
This article originally featured in the April 2018 issue of Homeland magazine and republished with permission. By Barry Smith, Boot Campaign As a 15-year-old growing up in Seattle, Wash., Jacob “Jake” McCormack was […]
U.S. Army Veteran Continues Family’s Military Path En Route To Kentucky Colonel Honors
This article originally featured in the February 2018 issue of Homeland magazine and republished with permission. With two grandfathers serving in World War II in the U.S Marines, and his father retiring […]
2017: A Year in Review
2017 brought a tide of transformation — from new team members, to a bold and decidedly patriotic look for the Boot Campaign brand, and collaborative partners looking to lace up […]
BOOT CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH ARMED SERVICES YMCA AND OPERATION HOMEFRONT TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO MILITARY FAMILIES IN NEED
The Elf on the Shelf ® joins effort to support military families, promote “Santa Boots” spirit DALLAS (November 14, 2017) – For veteran and active duty families in need, the […]
Freedom is not a concept. It’s a commitment.
Boot Campaign CEO Shelly Kirkland shares her thoughts on Veterans Day below and what it means to her now. November 11. Veterans Day. What does it mean to you? Fifteen […]
Lace Up, America! Boot Campaign Kicks Off “National Boot Week” Nov. 6-11 to Honor Veterans Leading Up to Veterans Day
National non-profit teams up with celebrities – from Michael Strahan to Backstreet Boys – to encourage people across the country to honor veterans by wearing combat boots to work, to […]
Boot Campaign Welcomes Chris Talcott as VP of Operations and Program Development
Boot Campaign Friends and Supporters – Thanks to you, my first 90 days at the helm of our organization has been productive and full of forward progress. There have been […]
Blaze of Glory Comes to the Aid of U.S. Army & Coast Guard Veteran
This article originally featured in the August 2017 issue of Homeland magazine and republished with permission. As far back as the mid-1700s, Dog has been recognized as man’s best friend. Frederick, King of […]
Boot Campaign and Fisher House Foundation Team Up For Veteran Wellness
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ve joined forces with Fisher House Foundation to provide flights to veterans going through Boot Campaign’s ReBOOT program. With the help from Fisher House Foundation’s “Hero Miles” program […]
Marine Corps Veteran Shares First-Hand How Boot Campaign’s ReBOOT Program Changed His Life
As Special Programs Manager of Boot Campaign’s ReBOOT initiative, I felt as though I had a full understanding of our partnership with Virginia High Performance and their “No Fail Mission” […]
Father’s Day Salute: Two Military Fathers Credit Their Family Tree For The Inspiration
This article originally featured in the June 2017 issue of Homeland magazine and republished with permission. Father’s Day means many different things to many different people, especially when sons become fathers themselves. American […]