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Hunter Ridge Ranch Honors Wounded Warriors at 3rd Annual BBQ

Hunters Ridge Ranch

CAMDENTON, Mo. --(Ammoland.com)- One of hunting’s best kept secrets, Hunter Ridge Ranch hosted its Third Annual Wounded Warrior Freedom Barbecue to honor American servicemen who have returned home from overseas.

Set amidst Missouri’s picturesque Ozark Mountains, the event brought together wildlife professionals and sportsmen to express their appreciation for the men and women serving in our U.S. Armed Forces.

This year’s honored warriors - Bradley Garfied, Jeffrey McFarland, Jamie Andries, and Corey Smith of the U.S. Marines and Royce Harvey of the U.S. Army – received four-days of all-inclusive hunting and fishing at the scenic Hunter Ridge Ranch.

The five men also enjoyed a fun Saturday evening barbecue where they received numerous tributes and special gifts from individuals, organizations and companies wishing to express their support and gratitude.

“Americans are blessed to enjoy rights and liberties that are unmatched anywhere else in the world, and we owe it all to the brave men and women in our armed forces. We all owe a great debt to them for their sacrifice to our country, and our Wounded Warrior event is a way we can better show our appreciation,” says Oscar Hunter, owner of Hunter Ridge Ranch.

“On our ranch, we have trophy whitetail, red stag, fallow deer and elk as well as some fantastic duck hunting and fishing. I can’t think of a better way to say ‘thanks to our troops’ than by sharing it all with our military personnel.”

Hunter Ridge Ranch features a 1,000-acre reserve and 2,000 acres of free-range property which is home to some of the largest whitetail trophy deer in the world, plus magnificent elk, red stag, buffalo and fallow deer. Hunter Ridge Ranch also provides fishing in Lake Niangua full of bass, crappie, catfish and blue gill, along with pristine conditions for excellent duck and turkey hunting. Above all, Hunter Ridge Ranch fully caters to its guests’ individual needs to make their visit a truly memorable experience.

To learn more about Hunter Ridge Ranch or its corporate and customized packages, call 800.288.9997 or visit www.hunterridgeranch.com.

Headquartered in Camdenton, Mo., Hunter Ridge Ranch is one of the nation’s premium hunting destinations for a world-class outdoor experience. For more information on the Hunter Ridge Whitetails, call 800.288.9997.

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Legacy Sports International Wins Secretary Of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Legacy Sports International Wins Secretary Of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Legacy Sports International

RENO, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Legacy Sports International wins Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award!

The Department of Defense has announced that Gene Lumsden and his company Legacy Sports International, LLC will receive the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their outstanding support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Legacy Sports International was selected as one of only 15 employers out of 2500 nominations from across the nation to receive the 2010 Freedom Award. Legacy Sports International is also a recipient of the ESGR Pro Patria Award and is a strong supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project.

“With 2010 marking the 15th anniversary of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, it gives me great pleasure to announce this year’s recipients,” said James G. Rebholz, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) National Chairman. “Legacy Sports International and this year’s other recipients are among the top U.S. employers that provide outstanding support for Guard and Reserve employees. Their superior and unselfish initiatives to support their Guard and Reserve employees make them indispensable partners in the defense efforts of this country. We are truly grateful for their unwavering support.”

On behalf of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, a National Selection Board comprised of senior defense officials, business leaders and prior Freedom Award recipients selected the 2010 Freedom Award honorees. Legacy Sports International was nominated by Boone Cutler their credit manager and author of “Voodoo in Sadr City”. With a staff of 16, including three Veterans, Legacy Sports International imports firearms and shooting accessories. The nominator, who was injured while serving in Iraq before becoming a Legacy Sports International employee, was hired by Gene Lumsden while still recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and given full pay throughout the rehabilitation process.

The Freedom Award will be presented to Gene Lumsden of Legacy Sports International during a formal ceremony Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

Some past recipients of the award include: McDonnell Douglas, The State of Louisiana, American Express, United Parcel Service Airlines, Miller Brewing Company, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and The Choctaw Nation.

For more information contact: www.legacysports.com

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