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27 AUG 10 The Chief Bike is now in Chief Hands!
	The shop that built this awesome machine has shut their doors but the good news is Timothy Pew of Ole School Classics, with the help of Jeff Hobrath from NavyChief.com, has payed the builder what his records show is owed, and is handing over to Kings Bay CPOA until the drawing is done. More info...
26 AUG 10 NavalTees Exapnds in Leonardtown, MD
	We got the keys to our new facility just south of the old shop in Leonardtown, MD. This space will hold our new fully automatic screen printing press and conveyor dryer... allowing us to increase production from 500 shirts a day to over 500 shirts an hour!
19 AUG 10 NavyChief.com & Warwear Performance Apparel Team Up
	NavalTees, LLC and Warwear team up to offer our customers an alternative to overpriced performance apperal. Founded by a Navy active duty military member, Warwear's mission is to "provide high quality, moisture wicking, odor and bacteria fighting, athletic apparel at an affordable cost to enhance the performance and comfort of our clients that are striving for physical excellence." Buy Warwear now - click here!
01 APR 10 NavyChief.com & Navy Exchange at 117th CPO Birthday in Portsmouth, VA.
	Thanks to the Navy Exchange and the Hampton Roads Area CPOs for the kind reception celebrating the Chief's 117th birthday at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center. We were invited to show off our new "Anchor Up" shirt which will be among the shirts carried at the NEX this year. 750 Chiefs showed up, gotta love it!
01 FEB 10 "King of Tees" Established at Leonardtown Facility
	"King of Tees" (KingofTees.com) is now established at the NavalTees facility in Leonardtown, MD. This begins the transition of NavalTees from "storefront" to "brand" along with the other brands founded by Jeff Hobrath (NavyChief.com & JHASgear.com). King of Tees is now the physical production facility for all the brands as well as a satellite location for the Jeff Hobrath Art Studio.
03 DEC 09 NavalTees Joins Ride Across Maryland to Fight Breast Cancer
	The Ride Across Maryland is a motorcycle ride to MD destinations, to raise money for breast cancer research. "Ride Across Maryland" has donated over 1.7 million dollars in nine years. Jeff Hobrath of NavyChief.com is riding with "Team United States Navy Chiefs" in 2010, learn how you can help - click here!
01 DEC 09 NavalTees Beats the Odds, Expansion Pays Off in 2009
	In a tough economy how do we do it? Simple, we have the greatest customers. Your loyalty through the years and spreading the word about us, has allowed us to grow, offer new products, improve quality, reduced prices and expand the operation. Thanks for your support, and above all thank you for service!
01 NOV 09 NavalTees and NavyChief.com TV Commercial
	NavalTees, LLC gets a new commercial! Produced and filmed by DBF Media in our Leonardtown MD headquarters, a 30 second TV spot giving a quick glimpse of our facility and some of the faces behind the scenes. View it now - click here!
24 AUG 09 NavalTees moves NavyChief.com to new Server/Host
	After 12 years it was time to move NavyChief.com to a new server and streamline the website. Due to an overwhelming demand on the website (and staff!) we felt it was time to modernize the operation. With the success of our bulk order process and new line of shirts being carried in stores around the world, we had to expanded our mass production to meet the needs. NavyChief.com, NavalTees.com, and JeffHobrath.com now all point to one store, NavyChief.com, which is our most popular brand. This keeps it more efficient for us to mange and creates a one-stop-shop for our customers.
14/15 & 19 AUG 09 NavalTees Visits Norfolk Area Navy Exchange Stores
	NEX stores Norfolk, Little Creek and Oceana host's NavalTees CEO Jeff Hobrath and Field Sales Manager Debbie Valentine. This opportunity allowed us to gain valuable feedback from both the NEX staff and NEX customers to improve product developmnent and customer service. NavalTees staff handed out free t-shirts at all three stores promoting the brand. "We have the greatest customers" said Hobrath, "It's an honor and a priviliage to serve the Navy's combat team. When ever we can get out of the shop and meet our servicemen and women, we jump at the opportunity."
01 JUL 09 NavalTees, LLC Opens Doors in New Facility
	2009 proved to be a wonderful year for NavalTees, we had to expand our operation again. We moved the shop just up the street from our old location in Leonardtown, MD. Our new shop features a store front, freshly painted walls, custom production area, showroom and conveniently located on Fenwick Street just off the town square. Leonardtown is a wonderful place to live and work. Come on by and pay a visit!
01 APR 09 Chief Bike Unveiled
	The Chief Bike was unveiled at on the 116th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer, at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The Greater Northwest CPOA in Everett, Washington and initial sponsor, NavyChief.com, and thousands of CPOs around the world started raising funds for this project in 2004. In May 2009, the bike was brought to the NAS Patuxent River area, and displayed on the square in Leonardtown, MD (HQ of NavyChief.com), the Pax River Air Show and once more at Compass Systems prior to the "Chiefs' Run for the Wall."
25 MAY 08: "1st Annual Navy Chiefs' Run for the Wall"
	Compass Systems, NavyChief.com and Pax River Chiefs team up for the 1st Annual Navy Chiefs' Run for the Wall. NavyChief.com donated the shirts which were used for a fund raiser, led by the folks at Compass Systems, to benefit the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in MD. The run started at Compass Systems in Lexington Park MD, proceeded to All American Harley Davidson in Hughesville MD, then off to Fort Washington Harley Davidson in Fort Washington VA, then off to the Pentagon and finally into DC and the Vietnam Memorial.
24/25 APR 08: NavyChief.com Tees worn on TV Show "One Life to Live"
	Mark Lawson's first air-date as Brody Lovett on "One Life to Live" 4-24-08 featured various wardrobe tees by NavalTees. Including some of our shirts featured on the program was our worn by the main character "Brody Lovett".
08 NOV 07: Pt Mugu CPOs Visit NavalTees
	NavalTees Production Facility opens its doors to Shipmates. Among the first visitors to see our newly expanded production facility in Leonardtown MD, an outstanding group of Navy Chiefs from NAS Pt. Mugu, CA. We plan to open our doors to the public on a regular basis in the very near future - stay tuned for the Grand Opening!
01 NOV 07: NavalTees Expands Production Facility at Leonardtown Headquarters
	NavalTees has expanded its production facility to triple the square footage of the original location. "The increased demand for our products and growth of our production line required the need for a major expansion" said Galligan, "this will also allow us to open our much needed showroom for the public to see what we have to offer."
20 SEP 07: NavalTees is featured small business in the Southern Maryland Advertiser
	Read the front page story by Christine Basham: Download JPG (1.9 MB) or GIF (809 KB)
29 JUN 07: NavalTees Opens Retail Store at NAS Patuxent River Navy Exchange
	NavalTees opens it first "Brick & Morter" retail shop at the NAS Patuxent River Navy Exchange. The store offers the same great products as available on navaltees.com and navychief.com. This is the first of several stores to be opened across the D.C. region and beyond. "Opening stores near major commands offers a chance for the sailors to meet us and check out our products first hand" said Hobrath, "It's a very exciting time for NavalTees."
02 MAY 07: NavalTees Sponsors St. Mary's County Special Olympics 2007
	Jeff Hobrath of NavalTees selected to design the "Escape to Key West" Special Olympics fundraiser shirt (held in Hollywood Maryland, March 2007) as well as the main event shirt for the St. Mary's County Special Olympics (held in Leonardtown Maryland, May 2007). Not only did NavalTees design both shirts, but also produced them, totaling over 1000 shirts for both events.
05 APR 07: NavalTees sponsers Navy USSSA Softball Team
	Photo from USSSA tournament in Cincinnati at Expressway Park, March 2007. NavalTees, along with Navy Recruiting, sponsored the team by designing and donating the teams t-shirts, featuring the popular "Navy Ram" by Jeff Hobrath.
03 JAN 07 NavalTees wraps up successful year with Navy Museum
	Working with the Navy Museum over the past year has been a very positive experiance. Several projects included the Cold War Gallery graphics and marketing support, Museum and Foundation product design & development and web support. "Teaming with the Navy Museum makes sense, they preserve naval heritage, and we promote it, the end result is beneficial to the Sailor" said Hobrath. Pictured left to right inside the Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard - Chief (Ret) Jeff Hobrath of NavalTees, Chief (Ret) Andre Dyson of the Navy Museum, and Chief (Ret) Andy Galligan of NavalTees.
05 DEC 06: NavalTees Designs/Produces 3000 T-shirts for the Troops for Christmas
	At the request of hte MWR Liberty Program, NavalTees designed and produced 3000 T-shirts for Servicemen to be handed out for the holidays. "Supporting the troops is what we are all about, giving back to the Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen is a must, we should all do what we can to help these young men and women who serve our country, and stop to say thank you every now and then," said Hobrath. Pictured left, Kerry and crew from PAX MWR loading up the truck to deliver the shirts to the troops.
31 OCT 06: NavalTees Expands to New Facility
	NavalTees, LLC moves into new facility just off the square in historic Leonardtown, MD. Leonardtown is a wonderful small town situated on Breton bay just minutes from NAS Patuxent River. This new office will combine production and administration under one roof, making for a more efficient operation and improved department synergy.
21 OCT 06: NavalTees visits the White House, Washington D.C.
	NavalTees families visited the White House in Washington D.C. as guests of the "White House Mess." NavalTees, LLC and NavyChief.com supports the White House Mess providing specialty merchandise for their staff. "We are so proud to support the White House Mess, it's just an honor to know them. They truly made us feel at home, in the White House of all places" said Hobrath.
14 OCT 06: NavalTees attends Andrews Air Force Base Chief's Mess Khaki Ball This is the second time NavalTees, LLC has attended this event showcasing our line of NavyChief.com goods specifically designed for Chiefs. "The Andrews Chief's Mess is such a fun bunch of CPOs, its always a blast to hang out with them for an evening and we look forward to it every year" said Hobrath.
04 OCT 06: Jeff Hobrath of NavalTees selected as Navy Historical Foundation Volunteer of the Year
	From "Pull Together" Vol. 45 No. 1 Spring /Summer 2006 Retired Chief Jef Hobrath is seen here with President Vice Adm. Dunn upon receiving recognition as Volunteer of the Year. Hobrath will save the Foundation thousands of dollars in the long term through his pro-bono hosting of the www.navyhistory.org website on his commercial site www.navychief.com...
30 SEP 06: NavalTees supports the MWR Liberty Program's "Armed Forces Guard Challenge 2006" in Washington D.C.
	Jason, from MWR Staff DC Region, shows off the "Armed Forces Guard Challenge" Shirts designed by NavalTees, LLC. Another fine event which we enjoyed very much supporting. The Armed Forces Guard Challenge is an event in which the Cerimonial/Honor Guards from all the branches compete for awards. A great time for sure!
24 SEP 06: NavalTees becomes official sponsor for the MWR's "Navy 5 Miler" in Washington D.C.
	Jeff Hobrath and Andy Galligan of NavalTees, LLC attended the MWR Navy 5 Miler in D.C. NavalTees became an official sponsor of the annual event and provided custom desinged t-shirts for the MWR staff and runners. "Sponsoring MWR events like this is exactly the kind of thing we enjoy doing the most, supporting the troops and coming together as a Navy community" said Hobrath. Pictured left, Andy Galligan of NavalTees with the MWR Navy 5 Miler Staff
27 JUL 06: NavyChief.com and NavalTees, LLC. Merge Two big names in military apparel join forces providing a power house of quality merchandise to the fleet. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this new partnership!