Veteran Business Highlight
Veteran-owned businesses aren’t rare, but they appreciate support from the local communit as well as those buying online. If you seek a vet-owned business to support, consider one of the following companies below.
GoRuck
Founded by a former Special Forces soldier in 2011, GoRuck designs, builds, and sells rucking gear and apparel for those with active lifestyles.
“Rucking combines strength and cardio, is adaptable to anyone’s goals, based on the amount of weight carried, and is a popular, empowering activity for those who hate to run or find it boring.” They offer different-sized rucks in various colors and even have a few options for kids.
For footwear, they sponsor the MACV-1 series boot, which they sell in mid and high cut, with black or coyote suede as color options. They have a streamlined selection of high-quality training apparel, many of which are made in the USA.
Kill Cliff
Founded by a former Navy Seal, this company offers various performance beverages for energy and hydration. Their products include zero sugar options and the caffeine is from green tea. Kill Cliff offers the IGNITE energy drink, an ENDURE hydration drink, and the RECOVER post-workout drink.
In the past there has also been a selection of merchandise, with purchases supports the Navy Seal Foundation. They also offer discounts for military and first responders.
Grunt Style
This company’s mission is “to deliver the highest quality, most Patriotic apparel on the planet.” They offer highly motivating t-shirts and hoodies for men and women, and they have a Grunt Style Club that ships an exclusive t-shirt every month.
Vulcan Strength Training Systems
This company was established in 2009, and they are a 100% veteran-owned business. They offer Olympic weightlifting equipment, CrossFit equipment, and everything you need for the home gym. They offer military discounts and free shipping.
It would take too long to list all the equipment they offer, but they have tons of gear, from weights and bars, strength equipment, gymnastics, and conditioning. Also, if you’re thinking about opening your own gym business, they have packages that can help get you started.
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About the author
Julie Provost is a freelance writer, and blogger. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.
