Operation 22 Til Freedom

08/19/2026

🏌️‍♂️ GOLF OR RIDE — EITHER WAY, SEPTEMBER 12 IS ABOUT SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS! 🏍️🇺🇸

We’ve got a BIG day coming up on Saturday, September 12th, with two great events benefiting Operation 22 Til Freedom!

⛳ 6th Annual The Brickhouse Sportsbar Open Golf Tournament
📍 Eagle Hills Golf Course — Papillion, NE
⏰ 8:30 AM
🥩 Steak dinner & 2 sides
🔨 Auction
🏆 Flag prizes
👕 Free T-shirt upon entry

Then later that morning…

🏍️ 8th Annual Operation 22 Til Freedom Poker Run
📍 Registration at Defiance Harley-Davidson
⏰ Registration opens at 9:00 AM
🏁 Kickstands up at 10:15 AM
💲 $20 single rider | $35 double
🚗 All vehicles welcome!
🎸 Live music from Semi Sober from 2:30–5 PM

Whether you’re spending the morning on the golf course or hitting the road for the Poker Run, you’ll be helping us continue our mission of supporting veterans and working to prevent veteran su***de.

Two events. One day. One mission. 🇺🇸

Grab your clubs, grab your keys, bring your friends, and help us make September 12th a day to remember.

Please share and help us spread the word!

08/16/2026

Big changes are underway at Operation 22 Til Freedom! 🇺🇸

We’re currently working behind the scenes to refresh our website and strengthen our online presence so we can better share our mission, resources, events, and ways to get involved.

As part of this transition, we also recognize that some past website inquiries may not have received a timely response. We sincerely apologize to anyone we may have missed. If you’ve reached out before and still need assistance, please contact us again at [email protected]

Our mission has never stopped, and we’re excited to bring our online presence up to speed with the work happening in our community.

Thank you for your continued support — stay tuned for what’s ahead!

08/12/2026

Our 8th Annual Operation 22 Til Freedom Poker Run is coming up! 🇺🇸🏍️

We’re starting to get the word out early, and we need your help spreading it! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12th and come out for a great ride supporting an even greater cause.

📍 Registration starts at 9AM at Defiance Harley-Davidson
🏍️ Kickstands up at 10:15AM
💵 $20 single rider | $35 double
🚗 All vehicles are welcome!
🎸 Live music from Semi Sober following the run

Every mile, every registration, and every person who shows up helps us continue our mission of supporting veterans and working to prevent veteran su***de.

Hit that SHARE button, tag your riding buddies, and help us make year 8 our biggest Poker Run yet! 🇺🇸

More posts and details will be coming as we get closer — for now, save the date and spread the word!

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08/09/2026

Another OTTF Car Show is in the books! 🇺🇸🚗

We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our 6th Annual Benefit Car Show such a great day. From the people who entered their vehicles and came out to enjoy the show, to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who donated — we appreciate you more than you know.

Events like this are a reminder of just how much can be accomplished when a community comes together for a cause. Your continued support allows Operation 22 Til Freedom to keep showing up for our veterans and their families when they need it most.

A special thank you to McMullen Ford for once again helping us bring this event together, and to everyone who played a part in making year six one to remember.

📸 Huge shoutout to AJ Lopez Artistry (Aj Lopez) for capturing the day! Thank you for the awesome photos and for helping us preserve some great memories from this year’s car show. We appreciate you!

We’ll see you all at the next one — the OTTF Poker Run is coming up next! 🏍️♠️🇺🇸

08/01/2026

🚨 RAFFLE ALERT! 🚨

We’re excited to announce one of the featured raffles at the 6th Annual McMullen Car Show!

🎟 Win this one of a kind AR-12 shotgun! Courtesy of a long time supporter!

Ticket Pricing:
• 1 Ticket – $20
• 3 Tickets – $50
• 10 Tickets – $100 ⭐ Best Value

Every ticket purchased helps Operation 22 Til Freedom continue its mission of supporting our veterans through emergency financial assistance, mental health resources, and su***de prevention efforts.

📅 August 2, 2026
📍 McMullen 6th Annual Car Show

Come check out the incredible cars, enjoy the day with the community, and support a great cause. You could leave with this one-of-a-kind firearm while making a real difference in the lives of those who served.

Must be legally eligible to own a firearm. Winner must complete all required transfers in accordance with federal and Iowa law.

07/30/2026

We truly couldn’t do what we do without the incredible support of our community. Every share, donation, volunteer, sponsor, and event attendee helps us continue our mission of supporting veterans and working to reduce veteran su***de.

Join us for our 6th Annual Benefit Car Show on Sunday, August 2nd at McMullen Ford in Council Bluffs! Whether you’re bringing a vehicle or just stopping by, we’d love to see you there. There will be amazing vehicles, food vendors, a 50/50 raffle, trophies, and fun for the whole family.

Every dollar raised helps Operation 22 Til Freedom continue providing emergency assistance, mental health support, and resources to veterans in need.

Thank you for believing in our mission. We can’t wait to see everyone this Sunday!

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07/07/2026

We’re just under a month away from the 6th Annual Car Show at McMullen Ford! Bring the whole family and enjoy some great cars while supporting Operation 22 Til Freedom. See you there!

07/04/2026

As fireworks light the sky tonight, remember that for some Veterans, the battle didn’t end when they came home.

At Operation 22 Til Freedom (OTTF), our mission is to help Veterans facing financial hardship, connecting with mental health professionals, and life’s unexpected challenges. Every donation, every volunteer, and every shared message helps us move closer to a future where fewer Veterans feel they’re fighting alone.

This Fourth of July, let’s honor their sacrifice by standing with them long after the uniform comes off.

Happy Independence Day to our Veterans, military, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸

06/20/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to check in, speak up, and support the men in our lives who may be struggling silently.

We want to give a huge thank you to Channel 6 News for taking the time to highlight this important conversation and for helping us bring awareness to mental health and Veteran su***de. Your platform helps us reach more people and reminds our community that this fight matters.

Veteran su***de is a battle we can all help fight. One way you can make a difference is by showing up and supporting our mission at the 5TH Annual Car Show this August at McMullen Ford. Every attendee, every share, and every bit of support helps us continue raising awareness and providing resources to those who need it most.

Let’s stand together, start conversations, and make sure No One Fights Alone.

Justin Thompson came home from Iraq in one piece. But the war followed him.

05/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our 5th Annual Charity Golf Scramble yesterday! ⛳️

Because of your participation, generosity, and community spirit, the event was a great success—we truly hope everyone had an amazing time on and off the course!

Most importantly, every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting Veterans and their families.Your impact means more than you know.🇺🇸

Feel free to tag and share any photos, see you next year!!