Latest Combat boot Stories

Colt McCoy and Matt Carter, authors of The Real Win: A Man's Quest for Authentic Success, join the national military support nonprofit, The Boot Campaign AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Now featured on http://BootCampaign.com is the official Boot Photo of star quarterback Colt McCoy and Pastor Matt Carter. By joining the Boot Campaign, the two men are helping the nonprofit in its strides to show tangible appreciation for our active military, raise awareness of...

Special Military-Themed Gear on Sale Now AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Boot Campaign is grateful to be the recipient of proceeds from a new merchandise line from Auburn Athletics. To celebrate Military Appreciation Day, Auburn Athletics has launched a special military-themed merchandise line, which includes sweatshirts, shirts and hats. The items are on sale online at www.aufanshop.com, in the Auburn Team Shop and at other local retailers. Military...

DALLAS, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired Army Specialist Jeremy Smith, a recipient of the Purple Heart who was injured in Afghanistan, was given a surprise concert by country stars Jack Ingram and Granger Smith at 35,000 feet. The in-flight concert was made possible by The Boot Campaign, a military non-profit that donates to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, and Southwest Airlines, who teamed up to surprise Jeremy and honor him for his...

FX's Sons of Anarchy Cast will lead the morning ride followed by live performances from Blackberry Smoke and more LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Boot Campaign, a military non-profit that donates to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, will host the 2nd Annual Boot Ride and Rally (www.bootride.com) on Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Los Angeles. Bikers will roll out - with the stars from FX's Sons of Anarchy leading the way -...

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Country music artist Aaron Watson has joined forces with military non-profit The Boot Campaign to raise money for our wounded warriors. ALL of the proceeds from Watson's new single "Raise Your Bottle" will be donated to The Boot Campaign to assist our military and their families through hard times. "Raise Your Bottle" - the most added and fastest rising song on the charts this week - can now be purchased from iTunes and Amazon. "I am...

TYLER, Texas, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boot Campaign, a military non-profit that donates to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, announces their "Country Throwdown Tour Contest" with Southwest Airlines. Anyone in the United States can nominate an eligible military family to win a pack of four VIP tickets to one of five stops on the Country Throwdown Tour (http://www.countrythrowdown.com), featuring country artists Gary Allan,...

TYLER, Texas, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Military non-profit The Boot Campaign has a new supporter on board! Country superstar Gary Allan has pledged his commitment to the troops by putting on his own pair of Boot Campaign military issue combat boots and "taking a walk in a soldier's shoes." Supporters of the Boot Campaign purchase boots with all proceeds going to partner military charities that help with a variety of both physical and emotional issues that returning soldiers...

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pushups For Charity 2012 is only five (count 'em!) days away. On Saturday, May 19th, 2012, 115 gyms across the country will challenge participants to see how many pushups they can do in 90 seconds, while getting friends and family to sponsor them by donating anywhere from 50 cents to $1 per pushup. Last year alone raised over $250k and this year's goal is $500k. So far this year Pushups For Charity has raised over $100k so we are...

TYLER, Texas, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, national charity the Boot Campaign announced their new 100% Give Back Boot. The limited edition boot retails at $100 with a 100% of the proceeds going to charity - a first for the organization. These boots join the current offerings of more than a dozen different styles of give back combat boots, each with a $50 donation to charity. The campaign provides an easy and tangible way for Americans to show appreciation for troops, both...

TYLER, Texas, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boot Campaign, a grassroots military appreciation and veteran awareness campaign started by five women from Texas known as the Boot Girls, was featured on FOX Sports' NFL on FOX on Sunday, December 11 along with one of its partner charities, The Armed Forces Foundation, to help raise funds for military families. The 20 second spot features NFL sideline reporter Jay Glazer in The Boot Campaign's signature boots and the Fox NFL Sunday...