ABOUT MILITARY-OUTFITTERS
Military-Outfitters was forged out of a deep respect for the United States Military Veterans and a family legacy of military service that stretches back over 250 years, from the French and Indian War to the front lines of modern conflicts. We’re not just another military brand—we’re a veteran and family-owned business built by Americans who have lived the call to serve.
Military-Outfitters was created in 2014 to honor the men and women of the U.S. Military through powerful original artwork, top-quality gear, and licensed merchandise designed with passion and precision. Every product we offer—whether it’s a challenge coin, decal, patch, or hat—tells a story rooted in service, sacrifice, and unbreakable brotherhood.
Our family’s lineage includes soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen, who fought for freedom in every American conflict since the 1700s. From the snowy woods of Valley Forge and the trenches of WWI, to the Battle of The Bulge, Islands of Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, the jungles of Vietnam, and the mountains of Afghanistan—we carry their legacy forward in everything we do.
A Family Legacy of American Service
Our family story is woven into the very fabric of this nation’s fight for freedom:
French and Indian War & Revolutionary War
Our earliest known ancestors fought under Captain George Washington, later serving in the Continental Army, with one relative assigned as a Morgan Rifleman and personal bodyguard to General Washington.
Samuel Richey, Great grandfather of Comrade Richey served during Revolutionary War also in French and Indian Wars under Captain George Washington. – Memo of Gen. Griffin, Post G.H.R., 1864
Andrew Gardner, Great grandfather of Mrs. Richey, served in Revolutionary War, as Captain of Morgan’s Riflemen, which served as General Washington’s body guard. – Memo of Gen. Griffin, Post G.H.R., 1864
War of 1812
Our family continued the tradition with a captain in the American forces, defending the young republic in its second war for independence.
Samuel Richey, Grandfather of Comrade Richey, served as Captain in the War of 1812 with distinction. – Memo of Gen. Griffin, Post G.H.R., 1864
Civil War
Samuel Richey, our ancestor, served in Company A, 18th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, fighting at Opequon, Cedar Creek, and Toms Brook. His brother Benjamin Richey served with the 115th Ohio Infantry.
Their father and grandfather also served in both the War of 1812 and the Revolutionary War, continuing a proud martial lineage.
Private Samuel Richey Pennsylvania 18th Cavalry, Grandfather to my grandmother (Paternal) Member of the Grand Army
Below is a closer look at the text inscribed in the above document:
CALVARY THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT SAMUEL RICHEY (RICHIE)
Enlisted from Alleheny County, State of Pennsylvania, September 9, 1864 and was mustered into the United States Service at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a Private to server for a term of one year or spring during the war under Captain Guy Bryan and Col. T.F. Rodenbaughm. Company A 18th Regiment Pennsylvania Voluntary Calvary.
The Regiment was attached to Calvary Brigade Army of the Shenandoah and Comrade Richey participated in the following engagements:* Battle of Opequon Winchester, September 19, 1864 near to Cedarville September 20th, * Frank Royal September 21st, * Fishers Hill September 22nd, * Milford September 22nd, * Waynesboro September, Near Brock Gap October 6th, * Toms Brook October 8th & 9th, 1864, * Cedar Creek November 11th, Newton November 12th, * Mount Jackson November 22, 1864, * Expedition to Lacy Springs December 19th to 22nd, * Duty Winchester till May 1865, * Scout to Edenburg March 17th to 19th, 1865
The regiment was on duty at Cumberland, Maryland till June 1865. He was honorably discharged June 13th, 1865 at Cumberland, Maryland by reason of close of war.
Memo of Gen. Griffin, Post G.H.R. No. 207, Homestead, Pennsylvania. Samuel Richey, Great grandfather of Comrade Richey served during Revolutionary War also in French and Indian Wars under Captain George Washington. Samuel Richey, Grandfather of Comrade Richey, served as Captain in the War of 1812 with distinction.
Samuel, father of Comrade Richey, enlisted in COC 24th Ohio Infantry and re-enlisted as a veteran for three years.
Benjamin, brother, served in COC Reg. 115th Ohio Infantry and served for a term of three years.
Andrew Gardner, Great grandfather of Mrs. Richey, served in Revolutionary War, as Captain of Morgan’s Riflemen, which served as General Washington’s body guard.
Presented by Comrade Richey to his wife Ella and children: James, Samuel, Ella, George, Stella and Blanche (Frost Call’s great grandmother).
Private Samuel Richey, 24th Ohio Infantry, Civil War, Great Great Grandfather to my Grandmother (Paternal) Member of the Grand Army
World War I
Paul Jerome Denning, great-grandfather, served in the U.S. Army as Sergeant of Scouts during the Great War. Participated in the 5th German Offensive, Aisne-Marne Offensive , Meuse-Argonne Offensive, St. Mihiel Offensive Thiaucourt Sector
Sgt of Scouts Paul Denning WWI, Great Grandfather (Maternal)
Sgt of Scouts Paul Denning (Bottom Left) and Squad
World War II
Ernest Raymond Frost, grandfather, fought with the 3rd Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment, as a scout and sniper across Italy, France, and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star, multiple Purple Hearts, and the French Croix de Guerre with Palm, and was knighted by the French for defending their homeland during the Battle of the Bulge. Also The Colmar Pocket and Strausburg. His unit punched through with General Patton to relieve the 101st Airborne featured in “Band of Brothers” HBO Series.
Sir Ernest Raymond Frost, PFC, 3rd Infantry Div, 7th Army, Scout Sniper, Grandfather
Sgt David Foyle England, 1st Marine Division, WW2, Grandfather (Maternal)
As a Marine in the Pacific Theater, Sgt. England fought in the brutal campaigns of Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. These battles tested the limits of human endurance and forged a generation of Marines whose courage became the standard for all who followed. “The Pacific” HBO series covers in detail his experience with the 1st MAR DIV.
During his service, Sgt. England received two battlefield commissions, a rare distinction that reflected his leadership, valor, and performance under combat conditions. His actions exemplified the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment long before those words became the official creed of the Corps.
Donald C. Cobb, KIA France, WW2, Great Uncle, Grandmother’s Brother (Paternal)
Korean War
Morris Cobb, Great Uncle, served in the US Air Forces, Grandmother’s Brother
Vietnam War
Dan Ernest Frost, uncle, served in the 1st Air Cavalry, U.S. Army. A decorated sheriff post-war, he trained with the FBI, worked high-profile cases, and specialized in demolitions and fugitive apprehension.
Specialist Dan Ernest Frost, 1st Cavalry Division, Uncle
Cold War
Donald Raymond Frost, father, served in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War era, maintaining readiness during a time of high-stakes global tension aboard a P-3 Orion hunting Russian subs in the Baltics and Arctic Circle.
AD2 Donald Raymond Frost, Aviation Mechanist 2nd Class, Father
Modern Era
Today, our family continues to serve across military and law enforcement, carrying forward a proud legacy of unwavering patriotism and service to the Constitution.
What We Do
At Military-Outfitters, we transform this legacy into art, apparel, and collectibles that speak to the warrior ethos. From custom challenge coins and US Military decals to Flexfit hats, veteran-printed mugs, and licensed Veteran apparel, everything we offer is designed to honor the fleet and those who serve in it.
We’re proud to be officially licensed with the United States Navy Trademark Office. All products are designed, printed, and shipped in the USA, many directly from our Midwest operations.
This isn’t just merchandise—it’s tradition, pride, and respect in every stitch and stroke of ink.
Why Military-Outfitters?
Because we never forget.
Because we carry our family and our flag in everything we do.
Because freedom is earned, not given.
And because we were raised to Stay Frosty.
Thank you for your service—and for letting us serve you.
Military-Outfitters is officially licensed by the United States Navy Trademark Office. We proudly design, print, and ship from the USA, with a focus on supporting active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. Our mission is simple: to create the kind of gear we would wear ourselves—bold, authentic, and made to last.
When you shop Military-Outfitters, you’re not just buying apparel or collectibles. You’re standing alongside generations of warriors who defended the Constitution and protected American freedom. You’re supporting a company that lives by the same values our family has carried for centuries.
From our family to yours—thank you for your service. And remember:
This We’ll Defend.