Comments for A pat on the back for Carhartt!

A pat on the back for Carhartt!

2008-01-27T16:43:56Z

Email blast from Concrete Bob of the Gathering of Eagles:

Brothers and sisters, I have fantastic news.

Carhartt, the work/outdoor clothing giant; maker of the best work clothes in the known world, has done something amazing.

Through the gentle prodding of our good friend Tankerbabe, Carhartt will be sending the 2nd Battalion 503rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team "The Rock"
173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade (Sep) "Sky Soldiers" currently serving in the Kunar Province of western Afghanistan:

750 pairs of their extra thick ECWCS (Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System) thermal underwear AND AND!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

5,000 THATS FIVE THOUSAND pairs of wool socks.

Now go buy something with a Carhartt label and please, please, if you're so inclined, drop them a note.

Tell 'em THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

SWWBO and I have spent about $500 on Carhartt stuff for this winter on the farm. I didn't mind paying for their gear, it's good stuff, but I mind even less now.

Comment from tankerbabelc on 2008-01-28

2008-01-28T14:41:01Z

Thank you for posting this. Carhartt really came through in a big way and very willingly. The Soldiers and some of their families who have already heard about this are beyond thrilled about this news.

Comment from R. Jewell on 2008-01-28

2008-01-28T14:12:01Z

Several years ago, Carhart started to close manufacturing facilities in the states and move to 'global sourcing". International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners told them if they did the majority of us would buy elsehwere and their base market would be gone......it worked. and hey.....there are actually women out there who think the only thing sexier than a faded Carhart vest........is a faded flight jacket!

Comment from BillT on 2008-01-27

2008-01-28T04:59:06Z

Bought two sets of thermals for the trip, even though I'll prolly only need 'em for about six weeks. Ooops -- twelve. Almost forgot *next* winter. Unless they'll serve to keep the extra heat *out* come summertime...

Comment from AFSister on 2008-01-27

2008-01-27T21:18:22Z

YAY! Thanks for posting this, John. I got an email from my buddy TBabe today, and sent it to you... but Bob beat me to it! I'm so glad you're pimpin' this story!