CHECKERED FLAG FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH SUITING WARRIORS AND IKE BEHAR TO GIVE BACK TO VETERANS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

​This holiday season, the Checkered Flag Foundation is joining forces with Suiting Warriors and Ike Behar to host a special SuitUp^ presentation. The program will outfit veterans in tailored suits that will prepare them to be dressed for success as they begin their search for employment following their service. NASCAR driver and Checkered Flag Foundation Founder Brad Keselowski will present the Ike Behar suits to service members at a private, intimate event on Saturday, December 19, where he will learn more about their upcoming career goals.

​Part of the Checkered Flag Foundation’s mission to honor and assist those who sacrifice greatly for our country includes supporting veterans during their journey back to civilian life. This year they have supported those efforts by donating a certified service canine for a deserving veteran, contributing to the opening of a new Fisher House in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and supporting National Military Family Foundation’s Operation Purple Healing Adventure Camps.
 
Each partner involved in the SuitUp^ by Ike Behar presentation is dedicated to supporting service men and service women, and the collaboration will allow each of them to help veterans in an innovative way.  The Ike Behar brand has been synonymous with high-quality, tailored men’s clothing since 1957, and its origins are rooted in military service. Founder Ike Behar served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and his first business was providing alterations to fellow soldiers which evolved into the Ike Behar brand of today.
 
Meet the Heroes 
Learn more about the veterans who will be recognized through SuitUp^ presented by Ike Behar:  
 

• Evan Anderson: Evan Anderson is a Combat Veteran and Special Operations Soldier Serving in 1st Special Forces Command. He is looking to begin the next chapter of his life in a role where he can serve, seeking opportunities in marketing and advertising. He is currently studying at the University of South Carolina to earn his bachelor’s degree. 

 

• Fred Beach: Fred Beach is a United States Air Force Veteran who served as a C-141 and C-7 crew chief. He is pursuing a position in administration with a school district in Delaware and hopes to not only wear the suit to secure that opportunity, but also as he prepares for his upcoming wedding in February 2021.

 

• Adam Curtis: Adam Curtis is a decorated and dedicated United States Marine Corps Raider with 10 years of Special Operations experience. He’s an avid NASCAR fan looking for opportunities in the Colorado area as a program manager in the digital technologies space.

 

• Christian Pfeffer: Christian Pfeffer is a combat veteran and dedicated Marine Officer serving in Marine Forces Special Operations Command. After 20 years of service, he is ready for new challenge and starting a career in a private sector in the real estate development and management industry.

 

• Brandon Smith: Brandon Smith is a decorated United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command veteran and Critical Skills Operator. He’s seeking a new challenge that integrates cutting-edge technology such as AI, robotics, or working alongside the Department of Defense and commercial sector. He’s no stranger to racing, as his grandfather raced drag cars and makes sure they never miss watching a NASCAR race.

 

• Nick Syer: Nick Syer is a transitioning Marine Corps veteran with 10 years of experience in the Marine Special Operations Community. He is seeking opportunities as a program manager in the automotive industry and has a passion for high-performance vehicles.

 
Join the Checkered Flag Foundation in supporting heroes this holiday season and in the new year by visiting CheckeredFlagDonation.org/Donate or making purchase a CheckeredFlagFoundation.org/Store.
 
For more information about Suiting Warriors and and how they provide transitioning assistance to men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans and their spouses, visit https://suitingwarriors.org
 
For additional details about the Ike Behar mission and shop their line of high-quality garments for men and women, visit www.ikebehar.com.