Is Colin Kaepernick Nike’s Moral Compass? CPT (r) Tyler Merritt July 5, 2019 Articles, In The Press, Nine Line News, Relentlessly Patriotic 1,339 Nike promotes the belief that regardless of age, gender, race, or even physical fitness levels, everyone's an athlete. This notion was solidified in a September 5, 1988 marketing campaign known as “Just Do It....
Nine Line Honors Betsy Ross #NoToNike CPT (r) Tyler Merritt July 3, 2019 In The Press, Nine Line News, Relentlessly Patriotic 1,796 In Greek mythology Nike was the goddess of victory, symbolized as a divine charioteer flying over the battlefield to reward the victors. When it comes to symbolism, is there a more quintessential representation...
Judge’s Latest Decision Exposes Massive Holes in Case Against Navy SEAL CPT (r) Tyler Merritt June 5, 2019 Nine Line News, Non Profit Initiatives, Veteran Inspired 1,144 The word “justice” has been so degraded in common parlance. In its most basic sense it should mean administering deserved punishment or reward. But now we have social justice, economic justice and even climate ...
Disposable SEAL, The Eddie Gallagher SAGA CPT (r) Tyler Merritt May 21, 2019 Articles, Nine Line News, Non Profit Initiatives, Veteran Inspired 513 Imagine yourself asleep with your family one Saturday evening excited to get up early and surprise your wife and kids with some scrambled eggs and burnt toast, then that phone rings. Not your house or cell phon...
Officer Baker – Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and Civilians admin May 6, 2019 First Responders, Nine Line News, Partnerships 319 Officer Chad Baker began his law enforcement career a little over 5 years ago, in the small town of Harrodsburg, Kentucky where he is still employed today. He is a small town cop with a big mission to bridge th...
Second Amendment “Sanctuary Counties” in Illinois admin April 22, 2019 2nd Amendment, Articles 1,089 The Second Amendment “sanctuary counties” movement has continued to expand in IL as organizers take aim in opposition of new gun laws. It is no accident that Effingham County’s resolution to protect the rights ...
We Stand With Gallagher (update) – #FreeEddie CPT (r) Tyler Merritt April 18, 2019 Articles, Nine Line News, Non Profit Initiatives, Veteran Inspired 1,361 The battle rages on – and the trial hasn’t even begun. As we continue our fight for the rights and freedom of Chief Edward Gallagher, we are proud to have gained momentum in our pursuit of justice for this deco...
Let Our Flag Fly admin April 17, 2019 Articles, First Responders, Relentlessly Patriotic 861 The local police department in Laguna Beach, CA recently updated the design featured on their patrol cars, which has surprisingly been met with resistance from the local artists’ community. The decision was mad...
Nine Line Foundation – Promoting Veteran Education with Georgia Southern University admin April 16, 2019 Articles, Nine Line News, Non Profit Initiatives, Veteran Inspired 647 Nine Line Foundation President Megan Hostler and Georgia Southern University's Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Carl L. Reiber Ph.D recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Armst...
A Winning Hand – Heroes Trump Villains in New Veteran Inspired Bicycle Card Deck CPT (r) Tyler Merritt April 4, 2019 In The Press, Veteran Inspired 520 We at Nine Line Apparel are honored to have been selected as the 9 of Hearts in Bicycle’s Limited Collector’s Edition Post 9/11 Deck of 52. I, personally, am truly humbled to have been selected alongside some o...
