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Nominate A Warrior
Our Nominate a Veteran campaign at San Tan Ford gave our community the opportunity to recognize a deserving veteran with an unforgettable experience — and they delivered. T
hanks to an outpouring of nominations, Army veteran Denny was selected for an incredible NHRA race weekend along with his sweet wife Suzy. He stood at the starting line in the San Tan Ford suite, enjoyed the thrill of a hot rod convertible for the weekend, relaxed with lodging at Wild Horse Pass Resort, and was treated to generous gift cards donated by Marjerle’s.

A true gearhead with a huge heart, Denny soaked up every moment — from the roar of the engines to the thoughtful generosity surrounding him. It was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to honor those who have served. Watching Denny have the time of his life was a privilege we’ll never forget.
Pursuit Channel Episode - Fly Fishing for Mako Shark!
Another unforgettable Nominate a Warrior adventure took us back to San Diego — and even onto national television with an episode filmed for the Pursuit Channel.

This time, we selected Army veteran Mark Altman from Alabama as our winner. Mark was flown out to experience an incredible fly-fishing adventure, where he took on Mako sharks… on a fly rig! Watching his skill, determination, and pure joy out on the water made this experience truly special.
From the adrenaline of the catch to the camaraderie shared along the way, it was a weekend full of memories, laughter, and well-earned excitement. We’re honored to create moments like these for our warriors — and grateful to everyone who helps make them possible.
Link to Pursuit Channel Episode:
North Carolina to California
When Tom discovered a 40’ Tiara for sale in Morehead City, North Carolina, we knew it was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. We were able to acquire her at an incredible, mostly donated price. With no real plan in place, we hit the road from Arizona with nothing but Tom’s Ford F-350, a 40-foot flatbed trailer, and a shared sense of adventure.
After arriving in town, we stopped at the nearest watering hole—which just happened to sit beside a dock full of local commercial fishing boats. Tom casually said, “I’ll be right back—I’m going to find a captain.” And somehow, he did.
Within minutes, he had connected with the kindest captain, "Doc" , who graciously agreed to move the boat across the channel so we could haul her out of the water and begin building a cradle for transport. What followed were long days in the South Carolina summer heat, removing and disassembling the tuna tower and constructing the cradle—made possible with the help of a boatyard owner who was more than ready to see us on our way.
We fell in love with Morehead City over that 2-week period and would return there in a second.
Once she was finally secured, the real journey began.
Because of the boats size, we enlisted a close friend to drive a pilot car across the country, guiding Tom as he hauled her home. Four days later, she arrived safely in Arizona. Due to COVID, unfortunately, she had to sit on a trailer for months on end since no boat yards would take her in San Diego. The Arizona heat caused some damage but with the help of more good people, we eventually got her launched in San Diego.
That entire experience felt like something straight out of a Ford commercial—but more than that, it was proof that a vision can become reality with a little patience, creativity, and perseverance. What started as a bold idea turned into one of our most memorable adventures, reminding us that sometimes the best journeys begin without a plan at all.

This trip was one we will never forget, nor will we forget all those who helped and supported us along the way.
Enjoy these photos of our epic adventure and our Ford Tough Truck! :-)
