Bonnie-Jill Laflin on TNAV, Happy Independence Day

The New American Veteran blog talk radio show this week featured Bonnie-Jill Laflin.  Besides being a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Former Miss Dallas-Fort Worth USA and the only female scout in the NBA (LA Lakers), she is a phenomenal human being.  During this interview we talked about some of the projects she is involved in and focused a lot on her charitable work.  Because of her family history (two of her grandfathers served in WWII, one was a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient - and she said it right) she has a very special place in her heart for the men and women who serve and served.  She has been on an amazing 17 Goodwill and USO tours and heads to Afghanistan in August for number 18.

We'll bring her back on the show after August to hear how the trip went - make sure you go listen to this interview, and enjoy the photos below.  Also stop by and visit Baghdad Pups, Hounds and Heroes, Sirius Radio (Inside the Playboy Locker Room), Bonnie-Jill's website, and her Twitter page.

Despite the loss of a leg... read this story and remember it whenever you feel sorry for yourself.

Ranger Rendezvous is coming fast - see you July 25th on the drop zone!

We continue our fund-raising drive to reach $111,111 by 11/11/11.  Please help us help more Special Operations Veterans by donating online at our website or mail a check to GallantFew, Inc 6505 E. Central #205, Wichita KS 67206.  Any donation you make is tax deductible.  The first 100 donors to give $1000 or more will be forever listed as a GallantFew Founding Donor and will receive a polo shirt and wall plaque.  Our most recent Founding Donor is Ranger veteran Charles DeRosa!

As you celebrate Independence Day, remember freedom isn't free.  It's paid for dearly by those such as Ranger Jeremy Katzenberger, killed in Afghanistan June 14, 2011.  I attended his funeral at Fort Leavenworth this past Tuesday.  Ranger Katzenberger Rest in Peace.  You will never be forgotten.

Rangers Lead the Way.

Karl

Tim Abell Returns to The New American Veteran, plus Videos From the Hollywood Sporting Clays Event

Last week I interviewed Ranger veteran and Hollywood actor Tim Abell.  This is the second time I've interviewed Tim on The New American Veteran and it is a show worth listening to.  Tim is the host of Grateful Nation, a show that features wounded veterans by talking about their service, their injury and the path to healing - and due to the generosity of sponsors such as Beretta, Federal and ATK these veterans get to experience a great outdoors adventure.  Grateful Nation has moved to the Outdoors Channel and the season premiere is 4:30 pm Pacific, July 3rd.  For more information about the Grateful Nation, go here.  To listen to the interview, go here.

On June 11th, GallantFew participated in the Hollywood Celebrity Sporting Clays Invitational.  Hosted by Patrick Kilpatrick, the event raised money for GallantFew and several other nonprofits.  Here are some video clips from the day.

Tim Abell, Mike Schlitz, John J. Vogel

Joe Mantegna

Powers Boothe

and of course, Zilda, Lauren and Donna.

Despite the loss of a leg, Army Ranger is back in combat.  This is an amazing story of an Army Ranger who continues to lead the way.  If you ever feel like you have it tough, read and remember this article.

If you missed Bill Whittle interviewing Mike Schlitz and Karl Monger, take 15 minutes and watch the interview.  It tells you everything you need to know about GallantFew.

On 14 June 2011, the Army's birthday, we lost a Ranger in combat.  1/75 SSG Jeremy Katzenberger, RIP.

Crossing of America began in San Diego on Memorial Day and will conclude in New York City on 9/11.  This event raises awareness nationwide for veterans with a beautiful patriotically themed Jeep being driven across the US by some of our veteran heroes.  Along the way celebrities and veterans are hopping in and driving a mile.  Check the website for when it comes through your town and come out, show your support!

Next up on GallantFew's The New American Veteran in Bonnie-Jill Laflin.  Visit the show page to set a reminder and listen live!

We are marching along to our goal of raising $111,111 by 11/11/11.  Help us help more Special Operations veterans by donating!  Our first 100 donors giving $1000 or more will be listed as Founding Donors on www.gallantfew.org, and receive a polo shirt and plaque.  We're almost 25% there - and we need your help. For more information please email me, ranger@gallantfew.org.

Thank you for your support.  God bless the United States, our military, our veterans and especially our Rangers.

RLTW  Karl