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07 OCT 2011
NavyChief.com Launches "the Colors of Courage" to Fight Cancer |
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In June of 2011 NavyChief.com First Lady and Co-founder, Marion Hobrath (wife of President & Founder Jeff Hobrath), was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In her true unselfish spirit, Marion inspired our team at NavyChief.com to help cancer patients and loved ones. This gave birth to "the Colors of Courage" campaign. Learn more about "the Colors of Courage" - click here. |
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01 OCT 2011
NavyChief.com featured on Miva Merchant Blog "Store Spotlight" |
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Miva Merchant, creaters of our ecommerce software and owners of our hosting provider, featured our flagship web site NavyChief.com in a very nice article on thier blog. Miva has tens of thousands of stores world wide that use thier outstanding software so this is an amazing honor. Checkout the article - click here! |
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10 AUG 2011
NavyChief.com & Pax River NEX CPO Night |
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Nikki WIlson (NavalTees/KingofTees Admin) and Megan Deaton (NavalTees/KingofTees General Manager) from NavyChief.com meet and greet the CPOs and Selectee's at PAX River NEX for "CPO Night" - It was a great success! Each year NavyChief.com gives away freebies at the event to promote the Navy Chief community and introduce ourselves to the local Selectees and thier Sponsors. |
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09 AUG 2011
NavyChief.com Products Fly Off the Shelves Nationwide |
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NavyChief.com President Jeff Hobrath and Sales Rep Debbie Valentine visiting the JEB Little Creek Fort Story NEX as our "Riverine Brown Water Navy", "SERE", "JEBLCFS", and other T-shirts get restocked! Our designs are selling out fast - Keep supporting your local NEX's like Little Creek, and keep in mind - if you want to see more of our products at the NEX stores be sure let them know you want more "NavalTees" or "NavyChief.com" products! |
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01 APR 2011
NavyChief.com (King of Tees) & NEXCOM at 118th CPO Birthday Ceremony in Portsmouth |
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NavyChief.com (pictured left), President Jeff Hobrath, Sales Rep Debbie Valentine and CEO Frank Deaton, joined NEXCOM at the 118th CPO birthday ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth VA. NavyChief.com unveiled new designs being carried in the NEXCOM for 2011 including the new Popeye line, t-shirts and embroidery by Eagle Crest. Every item was received with an overwhelming positive response by the Chief community. "We love meeting with the fleet face to face and gain valuable feedback, see old shipmates and share some sea stories, especially with the various Chiefs Messes" said Hobrath. |
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19 MAR 2011
NavalTees (King of Tees) Acquires Rights to Produce "Popeye" Products |
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NavalTees has attained rights to produce Popeye and related character products. NavalTees President, Jeff Hobrath became the first authorized artist since 1929 to illustrate Popeye in the CPO Khaki uniform and NWU. "This is an exciting move for us at NavyChief.com" said Hobrath, "Popeye is a great character and a successful brand. Teaming with King Features Syndicate is a logical move for both our brands, and Popeye was a favorite of mine as a child, what an honor it is to be a part of Popeye history." |
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06 FEB 2011
King of Tees President Selected as Artist for Community Logo & Naval Aviation 100th Year Anniversary |
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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association has unveiled a new logo representing the community's proud and historic relationship to the United States Navy. The logo will be used to brand the Lexington Park community as the region's center of excellence for high-technology enterprises.
Images within the logo portray a shadowed outline of the U.S.S. Lexington, the WWII aircraft carrier for which the Park is named, and a soaring jet representing continued advancement in naval aviation, woven onto the backdrop of the community's name -- Lexington Park, the gateway community to NAS Patuxent River, the country's premier Acquisition, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation installation for the United States Navy.
In celebration of this year's Centennial of Naval Aviation, the Association also unveiled a banner featuring the new Lexington Park logo and the logo of NAS Patuxent River. "This is fantastic," exclaimed Capt. Stephen Schmeiser, Commanding Officer, NAS Patuxent River. "The Business Association has taken the lead to create community-wide exposure for this year's Centennial of Naval Aviation," he said.
The logo and banner were designed by Jeff Hobrath, Chief USN (Ret.), CEO and founder of Jeff Hobrath Art Studio (JeffHobarth.com). Mr. Hobrath offered his assistance to the Business Association free-of-charge to support the group's initiative. True to this love of the United States Navy, Jeff summarized his thoughts about the project by saying, "I am so honored to be the artist for this project. Thanks for allowing me to contribute."
"This is what St. Mary's County is all about," stated Bob Schaller, Director, St. Mary's County Department of Economic and Community Development. "The Lexington Park Business and Community Association has created a perfect way to recognize NAS Patuxent River's accomplishments during this year's Centennial Anniversary. My hat's off to them."
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01 FEB 2011
King of Tees teams with Wounded Warrior Aviation |
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The Wounded Warrior Flight Team provides camaraderie and opportunity for our Wounded Warriors through the magic of flight and career training and job placement in aviation. Chief Jeff Hobrath of NavalTees, LLC (NavyChief.com/KingofTees.com) was asked to design the insignia for the team, this turned into an amazing relationship between NavyChief.com and Wounded Warrior Aviation. Now we have teamed up to help their cause, a generous portion of the proceeds from all our Wounded Warrior Aviation/Flight Team products will go directly to Wounded Warrior Aviation. You can purchase your Wounded Warrior Aviation products by clicking here. |
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04 DEC 2010
TV Celebrity "Hell's Kitchen" Chef Robert Hesse Sponsored by King of Tees |
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King of Tees is the official Sponsor for Chef Robert Hesse as he battles Chef Van Hurd during the "Big Bang Celebrity Wrestling Battle of the Reality Stars" at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. King of Tees printed his apparel for the match including a custom 5X robe, shorts and tank. Chef Hesse and King of Tees' CEO Frank Deaton and President Jeff Hobrath, met in 2010 in response to supporting the Wounded Warrior program together. The alliance is working on some very special projects coming soon! |
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21 NOV 2010
First T-shirts Roll out of New King of Tees Facility |
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We have completed the move to the new building on Van Wert Lane (just down the road from the old shop on Fenwick). The facility is equipped with brand new state-of-the art apparel and specialty merchandise printing equipment including the new Diamondback automatic screenprinting press and conveyer dryer set-up. Also our new screen prep area, dark room and exposure unit translates to sharper printing! (pictured left, King of Tees production team Ken & Wayne show the first shirt off the new press) |
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30 SEP 2010
Automatic T-shirt Press Arrives at King of Tees |
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Our new automatic press, conveyer dryer, flash units and exposure unit increases our production from 500 shirts a day to 500 an hour! We will still operate the two manual presses for the smaller custom runs increasing the over all efficiency of our operation allowing us to offer more products at better prices. NavalTees is proudly printing our products in the USA! |
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14 SEP 2010
Hell's Kitchen Chef Teams with King of Tees for Wounded Warriors |
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TV Celebrity Chef Robert Hesse (pictured center) teams with NavalTees to support the Wounded Warriors/Star Spangled Benefit Night at Catamaran's 24 OCT 10. NavalTees designed and donated the t-shirts to be sold for the event, 100% proceeds going to the Wounded Warriors foundation. Pictured with Chef Hesse is NavalTees CEO Frank Deaton (left) and President Jeff Hobrath (right). Chef Hesse was featured on season five of the Fox reality cooking series "Hell's Kitchen". |
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01 SEP 2010
Frank Deaton Joins NavalTees as New CEO |
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Frank, a retired Navy Chief, brings years of both military and contracting leadership experience to NavalTees. "Frank is a long time friend and the right person to take this company to the next level" said NavalTees Founder and President Jeff Hobrath. "Our team is very excited about having Frank on board and he has wasted no time in hitting the ground running." |
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27 AUG 2010
The Chief Bike is now in Chief Hands! |
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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... |
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26 AUG 2010
King of Tees Expands in Leonardtown, MD |
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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! |
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19 AUG 2010
NavyChief.com & Warwear Performance Apparel Team Up
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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! |
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01 APR 2010
NavyChief.com & Navy Exchange at 117th CPO Birthday in Portsmouth, VA.
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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! |
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01 FEB 2010
"King of Tees" Established at Leonardtown Facility |
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"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. |
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03 DEC 2009
NavalTees Joins Ride Across Maryland to Fight Breast Cancer |
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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! |
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01 DEC 2009
NavalTees Beats the Odds, Expansion Pays Off in 2009 |
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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! |
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01 NOV 2009
NavalTees and NavyChief.com TV Commercial |
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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! |
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24 AUG 2009
NavalTees moves NavyChief.com to new Server/Host |
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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. |
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14/15 & 19 AUG 2009
NavalTees Visits Norfolk Area Navy Exchange Stores |
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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 2009
NavalTees, LLC Opens Doors in New Facility |
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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! |
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01 APR 2009
Chief Bike Unveiled |
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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."
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25 MAY 2008:
"1st Annual Navy Chiefs' Run for the Wall" |
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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. |
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24 APR 2008:
NavyChief.com Tees worn on TV Show "One Life to Live" |
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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". |
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08 NOV 2007:
Pt Mugu CPOs Visit NavalTees |
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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! |
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01 NOV 2007:
NavalTees Expands Production Facility at Leonardtown Headquarters |
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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."
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20 SEP 2007:
NavalTees is featured small business in the Southern Maryland Advertiser |
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Read the front page story by Christine Basham:
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29 JUN 2007:
NavalTees Opens Retail Store at NAS Patuxent River Navy Exchange |
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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." |
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02 MAY 2007:
NavalTees Sponsors St. Mary's County Special Olympics 2007 |
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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. |
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05 APR 2007:
NavalTees sponsers Navy USSSA Softball Team |
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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.
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03 JAN 2007
NavalTees wraps up successful year with Navy Museum |
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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. |
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05 DEC 2006:
NavalTees Designs/Produces 3000 T-shirts for the Troops for Christmas |
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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. |
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31 OCT 2006:
NavalTees Expands to New Facility
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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.
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21 OCT 2006:
NavalTees visits the White House, Washington D.C. |
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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.
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14 OCT 2006:
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. |
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04 OCT 2006:
Jeff Hobrath of NavalTees selected as Navy Historical Foundation Volunteer of the Year
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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...
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30 SEP 06:
NavalTees supports the MWR Liberty Program's "Armed Forces Guard Challenge 2006" in Washington D.C.
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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! |
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24 SEP 06:
NavalTees becomes official sponsor for the MWR's "Navy 5 Miler" in Washington D.C.
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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 |
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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!
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