The Michael J. Novosel Foundation

10/05/2026

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and joined us for this year’s Sporting Clays Shoot!

Whether you shot, sponsored, donated, volunteered, or simply came out to support the event, you helped make the day a success and, more importantly, helped support some of our country’s finest.

Events like this are about far more than breaking clays. They’re about bringing people together to give back to the men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our country.

We’re incredibly grateful to every person and organization who helped make it possible.

Thank you for showing up, taking aim, and helping us support those who have served.

09/25/2026

There are times when “thank you” simply doesn’t feel like enough.

The continued support of our sponsors is what allows the Novosel Foundation to keep doing the work that matters: honoring our veterans, supporting those who have served, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country.

We are incredibly grateful to recognize the following sponsors for standing behind our mission:

Wendy's

Castlewood Rod and Gun Club
2964 Shaffer Rd. | Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-924-9010
CastlewoodClays.com

Keystone Shooting Center
925 Sheraton Dr. | Mars, PA 16046
412-357-8000
KeystoneShootingCenter.com

Schultz’s Sportsmen's Club
146 PA-56 | Apollo, PA 15613
855-852-0500
PAGunShop.com

Locust Grove Country Shop Apollo Pa.
3153 Garvers Ferry Rd. | Apollo, PA 15613
724-478-1846
LocustGrovePA.com

To each of these organizations: thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us continue this mission.

Your sponsorship is more than a logo on a banner or a name on a sign. It directly helps us continue giving back to the veteran community and honoring the legacy of those who served before us.

And to everyone who follows and supports the Novosel Foundation, we ask that you remember the businesses and organizations that choose to support our veterans.

Please support those who support our mission.

From all of us at the Novosel Foundation, thank you.

09/11/2026

25 years ago, America changed forever.

On September 11, 2001, 2,977 innocent lives were taken.

In the face of unimaginable tragedy, we also witnessed extraordinary courage. Firefighters climbed the stairs. Police officers and paramedics ran toward danger. Strangers helped strangers. And in the days, months, and years that followed, thousands of Americans raised their right hand and volunteered to serve their country.

For an entire generation of service members and first responders, September 11 became a call to serve.

Today, the Novosel Foundation remembers those we lost, honors those who answered that call, and stands with the families who continue to carry the weight of their sacrifice.

May we never forget what happened that morning—and may we never forget those who stepped forward because of it.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

9.11.2001

08/31/2026

On October 2, 1969, Michael Novosel flew into an area under intense enemy fire to evacuate wounded soldiers.

Then he went back.

And back.

And back.

15 hazardous extractions in total.

His helicopter was hit by enemy fire. During his final extraction, Novosel himself was wounded.

He still completed the mission.

By the end of it, 29 men had been rescued.

For his actions that day, Michael J. Novosel Sr. would receive the Medal of Honor.

But here's the part of his story that sounds almost impossible:

Novosel's son was also flying medevac helicopters in Vietnam. Michael helped rescue his son's unit after his helicopter was shot down.

Seven days later, his son returned the favor and rescued his father after Michael was shot down.

If Hollywood wrote it, you'd probably call it unrealistic.

It happened.

This is the man behind the Novosel name.

08/20/2026

Sometimes the best way to support veterans is simply to show up.

Show up for the conversation.
Show up for the community.
Show up for the people who served.

On September 26th, that's exactly what we're doing at the 18th Annual Novosel Foundation Sporting Clays Event.

It's a chance to bring good people together, enjoy a day of shooting and friendly competition, and support veterans and their families along the way.

You don't have to make it complicated. Sometimes making a difference starts with spending a day with good people for a good reason.

Come shoot with us September 26th. 🇺🇸

07/31/2026

Every day, veterans face challenges that most of us will never fully understand. The Novosel Foundation exists to ensure they don't have to face those battles alone.

On September 26, you have an opportunity to make a real difference by joining us for the 18th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot. Every registration helps support programs that provide hope, healing, and critical resources to those who have sacrificed so much for our communities and our country.

Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just looking for a great day outdoors with friends, your participation matters.

🇺🇸 Great people.
🎯 Great shooting.
❤️ An even greater cause.

Spots are still available, but registration is filling quickly.

Reserve your team today and help us stand behind those who have always stood for us.

07/14/2026

There's still time to reserve your spot for the 18th Annual Novosel Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot!

Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just looking for a great day outdoors, this event is an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while supporting an incredible mission. Every registration helps the Novosel Foundation continue its work serving veterans, first responders, and their families.

Gather your team, bring your friends, and join us for a day of shooting, camaraderie, and giving back.

📅 September 26
📍 Castlewood Rod and Gun Club

Reserve your spot today before registration closes!

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07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from The Novosel Foundation.

Today we celebrate the birth of a nation founded on courage, sacrifice, and the enduring belief that freedom is worth protecting.

As we gather with family and friends, enjoy backyard cookouts, and watch fireworks light up the sky, we also pause to remember those who have answered the call to serve, past and present. Their commitment has preserved the freedoms we often take for granted.

To our military, veterans, first responders, and the families who stand beside them: thank you. Your sacrifices continue to inspire everything we do.

Have a safe, meaningful, and memorable Fourth of July.

God Bless America.

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07/02/2026

06/15/2026

Did you know that during the Vietnam War, rescue helicopter crews often flew directly into enemy fire to recover wounded service members?

These missions were among the most dangerous in military aviation. Crews routinely entered hostile landing zones, hovered under fire, and risked everything to bring Americans home.

The motto of many rescue units was simple:

"That Others May Live."

It's a phrase that perfectly captures the courage and selflessness displayed by generations of military aviators and rescue personnel.

Today, we remember not only the aircraft and missions, but the men and women who willingly put themselves in harm's way for complete strangers.

What aviation story or military fact do you think more Americans should know?