Always Out Front: a Photo History of an Airborne Company

A project in Wichita, KS by Jason Auld
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This book follows one Airborne company from training to deployment and combat in Desert Storm through the photos and words of its men.
Backers: 60
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $4,121 of $3,200
Dates: Jan 2nd -> Feb 1st (30 days)
Project By: Jason Auld
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Latest News

Last Night!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The author and photographer with his uniform from Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  It's the last night of fundraising for "Always Out Front" and I want to say thank you. It's only through the support of the donors on Kickstarter that this story... (Read More)

Thank You!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A heartfelt "thank you" to the supporters of this project from the men of B Co and their families. We are fully funded. Stay tuned for more updates and photos as we continue to push to the final objective and continue to look for more support for... (Read More)

New $200 Donation Award

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I've just added a new $200 donation award. You now get a copy of the book AND an 11" x 14" print of your favorite photo from the book. Current donors can upgrade their donations to the $200 amount and receive the new award. Thanks again- Jason (Read More)

This is where the men of B Company were 24 years ago- in a tactical assembly area just South of Iraq.

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
 "This is a powerful photo. Intimately familiar. Sandbag hootch, little sleep, Iraqi border over the next ridge. Everything you own fitting under one poncho and most of that is government issued. Weird callouses on your feet because you never have... (Read More)

"Always out Front"

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
B Co was one of the first units deployed to Desert Shield and served with the lead units in Desert Storm. Shown here drawing their weapons for combat, the soldiers know they are not coming home until the war is over.  "I remember thinking this was... (Read More)

Working on more material for the book.

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This photo, and many others, have never been printed or seen before. Your support will let them be seen for the first time.  (Read More)

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