Retrospective: A Look Back at Operation Appreciation 2014

Now that I’ve had a few days at home, after five days in Indy for the PRI show, I think I have sufficiently decompressed from the trip to put it in perspective and compose some final thoughts. As all the guys told me for the past few years, it is a very special trip. And

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Operation Appreciation 2014: Touching Base with Andrew Hines

[portfolio_slideshow id=36716] First off my apologies for the break in rhythm, I had computer issues in Djibouti and have been unable to report until getting home and replacing the unit. For those of you who know me–no, I didn’t throw it. But I do believe that the issues stem from previous “Hard landings” (I don’t

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Operation Appreciation 2014: BIGFOOT Sighting in Bahrain

[portfolio_slideshow id=36593] The first couple of days have been a whirlwind. I can’t think of any other way to describe it. I had no trouble drifting off last night, after a quick bite at the hotel it was time for some rest. I can’t believe how quickly two days just flew by. It started with

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Operation Appreciation 2014: The Mission Begins!

It’s that time again! For over a decade, Summit Racing Equipment has been involved in “Operation Appreciation,”—taking racers overseas to meet and visit with the U.S. troops stationed there. This year is no different, with an all-star returning cast of champions that includes Greg Anderson, Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, Jason Line and Dan Runte. Each year they have

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