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By: Amanda Nolz

Farmers and ranchers share many core values: hard work, honesty, integrity, dedication, determination and a love for the land that they call home. These same values are shared by the service men and women who make great sacrifices to protect American citizens and the freedoms they enjoy. In fact, many of those who grew up as farm kids down the gravel road are also the same ones who stand up proudly to serve this country.

Colo. Corn Growers, Cattlemen’s Association Fundraise for All-American Beef Battalion

Whether a farmer is harvesting soybeans and corn or finishing out fat steers, food producers definitely have one thing in common: their American patriotism. For two commodity groups in Colorado, this pledge to the United States extends to their community service work, and the Colorado Corn Growers and the Colorado Livestock Association recently had a competition to raise money for a good cause, the All-American Beef Battalion (AABB). The AABB is a group of cattle producers dedicated to show their support by serving steaks to troops in events across the country. Now, these Colorado commodity groups are challenging others to stand up and show their support, too.

AABB Raises Money For The Cause

All American Beef Battalion Raises Money For The Cause
By: Amanda Nolz
For: BEEF Daily Blog
September 15, 2009

Monday, I asked all of you to write your definitions for an American cowboy. This definition varied from one reader to the next, but they all had one thing in common: pride in American agriculture and dedication to get the job done right. That pride and dedication is a trait we share with America’s troops, who are working everyday to ensure our safety and protect our nation’s freedom, so that we can do our jobs as farmers and ranchers.

Memorial Day Approaches

I have finally found a place where I have a hard time coming up with words. I have been seeking every opportunity I can find to say thank you to all men and women who have been willing serve in the United States Military. With Memorial Day fast approaching, it is time we pause for moment in our otherwise hectic lives and remind ourselves how lucky we are, thanks to the American Soldier. Dating clear back to May 30, 1868 we began honoring the fallen soldier and saying thank you. While most of us in the business of animal agriculture think of it as great grilling weekend, it is our obligation to pause for a moment in remembrance of the millions of soldiers who died protecting our freedom.

A Year of Service—The All American Beef Battalion
By: Amanda Nolz
For: TSLN Special Edition
March 1, 2009

When a young man or woman enlists as a soldier, it’s no small sacrifice. Gripping an M-16, this brave soldier travels to foreign lands, leaving behind the comforts of home, saying goodbye to friends and family and knowing it might be the last time to touch American soil. This soldier knows that freedom doesn’t come free and is willing to give up his or her life to preserve that American ideal. Since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, over 600,000 people have given their lives to protect America’s freedom.

The American dream was formed by the belief that every person has an equal opportunity to find success and happiness. Ranchers hold on tight to this American dream as they utilize the land and livestock to feed the world. Not many people understand the sacrifices of an American soldier, and not many people comprehend the dedication of an American rancher. Vietnam veteran and cattleman, Bill Broadie, understands both, and his goal is to give soldiers a taste of the American dream with steak feeds of appreciation.

For troops, both deploying and returning, the greatest gift of all wasn’t wrapped and tied with a bow under the Christmas tree in 2008. The greatest gift of all was presented in a celebratory steak feed, sponsored by the All American Beef Battalion (AABB).

The AABB was the vision of Vietnam veteran and cattle rancher, Bill Broadie, in his plight to send steak suppers for the troops overseas. With a passion for the Service and for the cattle industry, Broadie soon realized he could combine his two loves into a plan of action to make a huge impact in the world.

Since the its inception in August of 2007, the AABB has worked hard in their mission to support the troops and promote the beef industry, hosting several steak feeds across the country with more planned in the future. For the group of veterans and cattlemen of the All-American Beef Battalion, hosting a steak feed to honor the troops was a way to show their gratitude for the troops’ service overseas.

Bill Broadie, Senior Vice Chairman of the All American Beef Battalion (AABB) still remembers the day he returned home from the Vietnam War.

“I will never forget the plane ride home with all of the other wounded soldiers,” recalled Vietnam veteran and cattlemen, Bill Broadie. “I served with the U.S. Marines from 1966 to 1968, and I remember coming home from the war to a country that was violently opposed to the war effort and the troops that dedicated their lives to their country.”

For Broadie, the AABB is a way to ensure that the troops fighting the global war on terror never have to experience the same feelings he did as he returned to a nation that didn’t support the service of their countrymen. The AABB is non-profit organization that works to raise money to host steak feeds for the troops while promoting American beef.

Beef Battalion feeds the forces

The All-American Beef Battalion (AABB) is on the march through the United States feeding All American beef to All American soldiers with the help of supportive Americans from all parts of the country.

Developed from a desire to show his support to the U.S. troops around the world, AABB founder, Vietnam War Veteran and cattleman Bill Broadie of Ashland, Kansas, is encouraged and inspired by the backing of the effort to feed every serviceman and woman a steak dinner.

“I just got back from a steak feed in Billings and it was an uplifting event while at the same time my heart was torn in two as I watched these young men and women enjoying the last few hours with their families before they were deployed to Iraq,” explained Broadie. He continued, “It’s great to show your support to these kids, having fought in a war myself, I know what it’s like to leave your family behind and it’s just heart breaking.”

OLATHE, KS—All American Beef Battalion will host its first steak feed for the 731st Transportation Company on April 26, 2008 in Olathe, Kan whose guard members just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq.

350 people are expected to attend the event, which honors guard members and their families for their tour of duty. Creekstone Farms Premium Beef generously donated 420 pounds of ribeye steaks for the event. The Beef Empire Day PRCA Rodeo Committee will prepare the meal for 175 guard members and 100 family members.

Chairman of the All American Beef Battalion, Jim Odle will speak at the event. Kansas Speaker of the House Melvin Neufeld will attend, with other key officials and beef industry professionals making an appearance at the steak feed.

AABB asks President Bush for support

ASHLAND, KS -- Mr. Bill Broadie, Sr. Vice Chairmen of the All American Beef Battalion, sent a letter to President Bush asking for support. The full text of the letter is below.

A group of individuals involved in the beef industry want to show support to the many troops who are fighting the war on terror. We believe the best way to show this support is for the beef industry to put together a steak feed for ALL the troops in the combat zone.

This steak feed will help with the morale of the troops and people will realize that a significant number of Americans are behind the troops and you, Mr. President.