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Tran · 12-12-2011, 09:57 AM

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DETROIT – At [this past] Saturday’s 112th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA, Chevrolet [announced] that proceeds from next month’s sale of a special Military Tribute Camaro will go to the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans.

Chevrolet is the official vehicle of what has been called “America’s Game,” which [began] at 2:30 p.m. EST on CBS and the Armed Forces Network from FedEx Field in Landover, Md.

Chevrolet is hosting several military families and Achilles team members at the game, and is paying tribute to wounded servicemen and women and the team with a 30-second TV spot and a short tribute to members who participated in the recent Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon. An accompanying article at chevy.com/military profiles hand cyclist Lance Cpl. Justin Gaertner of Pasco County, Fla., who lost both legs while serving his third tour in Afghanistan.

“We at Chevrolet want to do all we can to show our gratitude to the men and women serving in our armed forces, those who come home with life-changing injuries, like Cpl. Gaertner, and our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Global Marketing and Strategy.

CBS Sports will show the car in a segment with GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate; Genna Griffith, director of the Achilles Freedom Team, and team members. Last year at the game, Chevrolet donated a Silverado HD pickup to the Achilles team to transport athletes’ hand cycles and other equipment.

The Military Tribute Camaro represents all five branches of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard) and some of the military’s highest individual awards and current campaign medals. It will be sold by Barrett-Jackson, an auctioneer of collector vehicles, at its Jan. 17-22 event in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The car was designed by award-winning artist Mickey Harris. Harris, who grew up on military installations, has been airbrushing for 33 years and has an extensive portfolio of military art that has earned him worldwide acclaim.

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Jay_LHD3 · 12-12-2011, 11:35 AM

I like!!

franknbeans · 12-12-2011, 11:54 AM

this is going to go for big bucks.

motorhead · 12-12-2011, 11:56 AM

Guess Hendrick will have another Camaro to his stable. LOL

vroomapunk · 12-12-2011, 12:11 PM

that is a serious paint job.

Why a non-RS??

Brianskeet · 12-12-2011, 12:16 PM

What a fantastic paint job.

ZZTOM · 12-12-2011, 12:34 PM

So this is a different one than we saw at sema and Camaro fest?

The Shadoww · 12-12-2011, 02:06 PM

Wow, that's amazing!

Caspers2SSRS · 12-12-2011, 06:06 PM

Interesting............gotta hit the lottery quick. Oh! and its all for a great cause.

Sevn86 · 12-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Nice paint job!

Char1ieone · 12-13-2011, 12:05 AM

I hope that this raises over $350,000.

BU_Gingerneer · 12-13-2011, 05:18 AM

i know it was designed by an airbrush artist, but IS IT AIRBRUSH? Or just a very detailed wrap?

1985airborne · 12-13-2011, 08:15 AM

Really Nice!!! All of us that served or currently serivng can appreciate this!

Sebastian · 12-13-2011, 08:20 AM

the paintjob is awesome

12-12-2011, 09:57 AM	#1
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,616 View My Garage	Chevy Announces Auction of the Military Tribute Camaro Featured on Camaro5 HOMEPAGE DETROIT – At [this past] Saturday’s 112th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA, Chevrolet [announced] that proceeds from next month’s sale of a special Military Tribute Camaro will go to the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. Chevrolet is the official vehicle of what has been called “America’s Game,” which [began] at 2:30 p.m. EST on CBS and the Armed Forces Network from FedEx Field in Landover, Md. Chevrolet is hosting several military families and Achilles team members at the game, and is paying tribute to wounded servicemen and women and the team with a 30-second TV spot and a short tribute to members who participated in the recent Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon. An accompanying article at chevy.com/military profiles hand cyclist Lance Cpl. Justin Gaertner of Pasco County, Fla., who lost both legs while serving his third tour in Afghanistan. “We at Chevrolet want to do all we can to show our gratitude to the men and women serving in our armed forces, those who come home with life-changing injuries, like Cpl. Gaertner, and our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Global Marketing and Strategy. CBS Sports will show the car in a segment with GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate; Genna Griffith, director of the Achilles Freedom Team, and team members. Last year at the game, Chevrolet donated a Silverado HD pickup to the Achilles team to transport athletes’ hand cycles and other equipment. The Military Tribute Camaro represents all five branches of the armed forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard) and some of the military’s highest individual awards and current campaign medals. It will be sold by Barrett-Jackson, an auctioneer of collector vehicles, at its Jan. 17-22 event in Scottsdale, Ariz. The car was designed by award-winning artist Mickey Harris. Harris, who grew up on military installations, has been airbrushing for 33 years and has an extensive portfolio of military art that has earned him worldwide acclaim. __________________ FACEBOOK

12-12-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	this is going to go for big bucks. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

12-12-2011, 12:11 PM	#5
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	that is a serious paint job. Why a non-RS?? __________________

12-12-2011, 12:16 PM	#6
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	What a fantastic paint job. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

12-12-2011, 12:34 PM	#7
ZZTOM Drives: 67 Camaro 350, 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Placitas, NM/Carlsbad, CA Posts: 699 View My Garage	So this is a different one than we saw at sema and Camaro fest? __________________

12-12-2011, 11:35 AM	#2
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	I like!!

12-12-2011, 11:56 AM	#4
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Guess Hendrick will have another Camaro to his stable. LOL

12-12-2011, 02:06 PM	#8
The Shadoww Black on Black on Black Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 864	Wow, that's amazing! __________________

12-12-2011, 06:06 PM	#9
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	Interesting............gotta hit the lottery quick. Oh! and its all for a great cause.

12-13-2011, 12:05 AM	#11
Char1ieone Fear the Red Bow Tie Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: La Mesa/Las Cruces, NM & El Paso, TX Posts: 1,762 View My Garage	I hope that this raises over $350,000.

12-13-2011, 05:18 AM	#12
BU_Gingerneer Drives: 2011 Synergy Green SS/ RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 57	i know it was designed by an airbrush artist, but IS IT AIRBRUSH? Or just a very detailed wrap?

12-13-2011, 08:15 AM	#13
1985airborne One Slow Automatic Drives: 2017 GS 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC NJ NY DMV THE BAYAREA Posts: 877	Really Nice!!! All of us that served or currently serivng can appreciate this! __________________ 650HP 2010 CAMARO SS 710HP 2017 GRAND SPORT

12-13-2011, 08:20 AM	#14
Sebastian Drives: Camaro 2011, 6.2L 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 300 View My Garage	the paintjob is awesome

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