Honoring Those Who Serve: An Uncommon Mission, A Lasting Impact

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This Veterans Day, we celebrate the veterans in our Partners in Print community, on our team, and across the nation who continue to make a difference through service, entrepreneurship, and purpose.

This Veterans Day, we're proud to spotlight one of those stories: Ryan Sutton, U.S. military veteran and founder of Uncommon Printing in Richland, Washington.

Uncommon Printing: T-Shirts for a Cause

Back in early 2015, Ryonet featured Ryan and his young business, Uncommon Printing, in its Printers on Press video series. Ryan had left the military in 2010, searching for a new direction and a way to make a meaningful impact.

His mission was simple but powerful: Make T-shirts for a cause.

As Ryan shared in the original video:

"To change the world, you've got to be uncommon."

That philosophy became the foundation of Uncommon Printing, a business built around supporting organizations, charities, veterans, and people working to improve their communities.

This past summer, we had the opportunity to reconnect with Ryan and his wife, Anna, in Richland. Their business continues to thrive, they've welcomed a new partner who was once one of their largest customers, and most importantly, their commitment to serving others remains stronger than ever.

Watch the Story: Uncommon Printing

A Mission That Goes Beyond Printing

Ryan and the Uncommon Printing team continue to support causes close to their hearts, including two organizations making a difference for veterans:

Camp Patriot — Helping disabled veterans experience life-changing outdoor adventures, building confidence, connection, and community.
Columbia Basin Veterans Center dedicated to helping military veterans and their families across the Columbia Basin region access earned benefits, healthcare, housing, and community support —

We encourage our entire community to learn more about these organizations, support veteran-focused nonprofits in your own communities, and find ways to give back to those who have given so much.

To Our Veterans: Thank You

Buck Premo (far left) and Mike Dolph (second left) joined the same exact day and went to tech school together. Later on we were both stationed in Okinawa Japan and deployed to Afghanistan together where this picture was taken. Ben Steele (middle) and Contract Technician Will Natareno (right)

Today, we also want to recognize all of our Partners in Print who have served in the Armed Forces, along with the veterans on the ROQ team. Your service, sacrifice, leadership, and continued contributions to our industry inspire us. Ryan's story reminds us that service doesn't end when the uniform comes off. It continues through the businesses we build, the people we help, and the communities we strengthen.

From all of us at ROQ, Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your purpose. And thank you for making a difference. 🇺🇸

Together, we're more than printers. We're Partners in Print.