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MAY 1st 2006 This program MAP II is now closed.....Wonderful people donated and I donated the rest. The knives were completed, and sent to Iraq. Check the newsletter page for details.
Watch this page for the next program. Special Thanks to Capt. Ian Humphrey U.S. Army for work on this program above and beyond what might be expected from anyone.
God Bless Our Troops and The U.S.A.

I have again committed myself to
a SUPPORT OUR TROOPS program, and need YOUR help..
This program is at the request of a
BRAVE and DEDICATED American soldier who asked for help from the public, numerous knife makers and companies, unselfishly, to award some of his men for their performance on the battlefield in Iraq.
We participated in the program last year, and were able through the good will of several GREAT AMERICANS award 6 knives to his men.
The total effort produced 100 knives total.

CSM Carlson returned home from Iraq, and
was looking forward to lots of hunting and fishing on his off hours, also looking forward to watching his son, following in his footsteps and good example as a New member of the U.S. Army.
Well,.....no, Brian was sent back to Iraq for yet another tour of Combat duty. I realize the ramifications for Brian, but I'm proud to know this man, and proud to know that Carlson, his son, and people like him are protecting us. I must also mention Capt. Ian Humphrey, who has served in Iraq, and has volunteered his time and effort to help his fellow soldiers .

These men are the Heros of Our time,
Join them. NOW!

I am Command Sergeant Major Brian Carlson, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. I am currently serving on my second tour in Iraq in less than 3 years. I was with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry in Iraq from 03-04.
During that tour many great knife makers donated knives to my unit to recognize Soldiers who served meritoriously and in many cases valorously. When the donations ended, I was able to reward over 100 Soldiers with an outstanding quality knife; a tool that we depend on for day-to-day work and one we carry for self defense, if needed. Each soldier was told who made the knife and this was conducted in a public gathering so both the Soldier and the maker could be properly recognized.
One of the biggest supporters was Dan Certo from Relentless Knives. His donations went beyond this recognition ceremony and followed us back to Fort Drum, NY where I received four additional knives that were used to reward Soldiers and leaders for accomplishments while back home. Not only are his knives excellent quality, they also are made to meet military demands. Through web site donations from interested parties he used the proceeds to make these Soldiers their knives.
I can not describe the thrill and pride each Soldier exhibited when they received their donation. It only solidified their commitment to serve this great country. I thank all who have contributed and who contributes in the future. You have no idea how much this means to our soldiers. Thank you all!!!!

CSM Brian Carlson