Operation Appreciation 2014

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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Our Thanks-Giving Continues: Coverage of Operation Appreciation Begins Next Week!

Thanksgiving is a day many Americans sit down with family and count blessings. But halfway around the world—in countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, and Ethiopia—American heroes are spending the holidays away from family. Many U.S. Military personnel celebrate Thanksgiving thousands of miles from home as they continue to selflessly serve our country. So Team Summit and Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance &

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NHRA: Summit Racing and Harley-Davidson Racers to Visit Troops in the Middle East for 2014’s “Operation Appreciation”

  Summit Racing Equipment and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) have announced the itinerary for 2014’s “Operation Appreciation,” the annual visit by Summit Racing and Harley-Davidson racers to American troops stationed overseas. This will be the second year Summit Racing NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, Summit Racing/BIGFOOT monster truck racer Dan Runte,

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