November 11, 2014
AAR and Rags of Honor Work Together to Create Jobs for Veterans
Global aerospace and defense contractor expands its efforts to give back to veterans
Wood Dale, Illinois – Rags of Honor, a screen-printing organization in Chicago created to employ vets, today announced a partnership with global aerospace and defense company AAR that will provide the capital that Rags of Honor needs to expand and create more jobs.
Rags of Honor was founded in Chicago in 2012 to employ homeless veterans and has started to gain traction by creating custom screen-print designs and apparel for the Chicago Blackhawks, Millennium Park Shop, Rutgers University, Northwestern University and Walgreens. The company also has an online store that offers fashionable apparel featuring military branch insignia. All of the branded apparel carries their tagline: “They had our backs, let’s keep the shirt on theirs.”
AAR has a long history of donating to veteran causes and organizations focused on families and education. AAR Chairman and CEO David P. Storch recognized investing in Rags of Honor as an opportunity to take AAR’s commitment to the next level.
“I wanted AAR to help establish a sustainable business that can continue to grow and create jobs and profit for veterans, rather than being dependent on donations. In addition to investing in the company, AAR is also buying our apparel from them, and I will encourage other companies to do the same,” said Storch. “Twenty percent of AAR’s employees are veterans, and we appreciate the discipline and commitment they bring to their work. Our investment in Rags of Honor will have a good ROI for AAR, Chicago’s economy and the veterans.”
“David is a special person who really gets what the company is trying to do,” said Mark Doyle, founder of Rags of Honor. “He understands my vision to honor veterans’ service by providing them with the means to continue forward with the dignity they deserve, and AAR is providing the capital we need to make it a reality. It is a great partnership.”
About Rags of Honor LLC
Rags of Honor is a top-quality screen-printing organization that was founded in Chicago to employ veterans.The goal is to make a difference for those who have served our country by building a company that honors their service. We pay a living wage, offer training and provide the skills vets need to continue forward with the dignity they deserve. Our motto is: “They had our backs, let’s keep the shirts on theirs.” Every Rags of Honor item is screen printed, packed and shipped to you by a U.S. military veteran.
More information can be found at www.ragsofhonor.us.
About AAR
AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
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