Kickstarter

PV1 Level - Every little bit helps and, in return for your generosity, you will receive bi-weekly email updates on the book's progress, including behind-the-scenes looks at the writing and art processes. Additionally, the newsletter will include links to the latest, greatest photos and videos coming out of the different war zones in which we operate as well as exclusive war stories from active duty soldiers and sailors and photography/videography tips from award-winning combat cameramen.

PRIVATE - So, you made it out of Basic and you're feeling pretty tough. Maybe you're ready to PDF of the first issue as well as one of our Combat Camera Photo Postcards.

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS - So, you're not totally useless. First Sergeant knows you as the guy with the ears and your Squad Leader has you balling up the newer guys. You will receive a signed copy of the first issue, a PDF version as well as the Combat Camera Photo Post Card of your choice.

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (NEW!) - So, you're not totally useless. First Sergeant knows you as the guy with the ears and your Squad Leader has you balling up the newer guys. You will receive a signed copy of the 1st AND 2nd issues, a PDF version as well as the Combat Camera Photo Post Card of your choice.

AFGHAN COMMANDO - For folks in foreign nations who want the story without the additional shipping costs, we are offering issues 1-6 in PDF form.

SPECIALIST - Your dues are paid, you got a deployment under your belt, but you're still a grunt... just the way you like it! You will receive all of the previous rewards plus PDFs of the first six issues.

CORPORAL - Now you're in charge of your own team. Aren't you special... You should probably be a dick to everyone, so they know how important you are. You will receive all of the every thing from previous levels, plus Hard Copies of the first 6 issues.

SERGEANT - You racked up the points and murdered the board. Now it's time to let the lesser men do your job for you. You will receive a Head Sketch of your choice drawn and signed by Josh Hood as well as a signed copy of issue #1 and PDFs of issues 1-6.

SERGEANT (NEW!)- You racked up the points and murdered the board. Now it's time to let the lesser men do your job for you. You will receive a Head Sketch of your choice drawn and signed by Josh Hood as well as signed copies of issue #1 AND #2 and PDFs of issues 1-6.

SPECIAL AIR SERVICE - Another tier of rewards for our friends in distant lands. We will provide you all 12 issues in PDF form. No additional shipping costs apply to these rewards.

STAFF SERGEANT - You're a big boy, now. So lets get you some big boy toys. You will receive a signed copy of issue #1, PDF and Hard Copy versions of issues 1-6 and a Head Sketch of your choice drawn and signed by Josh Hood.

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS - You've dedicated yourself to the fight and it's paid off. You've made it this far and it will literally take an act of congress to get rid of you. Please enjoy all of the previous incentives (minus head sketches) plus a signed copy of the collected first volume.

SHOOTER (NEW!) - Your job has many factes, but one stands above the rest: You SHOOT. At this level, the fine folks at Crye Precision (the premier designer and manufacturer of combat apparel, armor and tactical equipment for the Special Operations community) have teamed up with TILT-SHIFT: The Quiet Profession to get the word out there about the fight downrange! 50 lucky donors at the "$50 and up" range will receive a multi-cam Shooter's Cap signed by the creative team, along with signed copies of issues #1 AND #2 and PDFs of the first 6 issues.

THE HAJ BAZAAR - This is our lowest RETAILER incentive. For your money, you will receive 10 signed copies of the first issue along with a promotional poster and 25 Photo Post Cards.

SHOOTER - Your job has many factes, but one stands above the rest: You SHOOT. At this level, the fine folks at Crye Precision (the premier designer and manufacturer of combat apparel, armor and tactical equipment for the Special Operations community) have teamed up with TILT-SHIFT: The Quiet Profession to get the word out there about the fight downrange! 50 lucky donors at the "$50 and up" range will receive a multi-cam Shooter's Cap signed by the creative team, along with a signed copy of issue #1 and PDFs of the first 6 issues.

MASTER SERGEANT - You've done the time and picked up the rank. You get things done. Now all you need is a company to pin under your boot-heel. You will receive all of the incentives corresponding to the SERGEANT FIRST CLASS level, plus PDFs of issues 7-12.

FIRST SERGEANT - You say "Jump," they ask, "How high?" You drop 'em anyway because they shouldn't have to ask. You're the FIRST SERGEANT, they should already know. You get all of the Hard Copies (1-12), all of the PDFs, all of the postcards and both Collected Volumes.

SERGEANT MAJOR - You go where you please and do what you want. Hearts stop every time you walk into a room and, should you open your mouth, you shouldn't even hear breathing. It's good to be the king. You will receive a full figure commissioned drawing of your choice from Josh Hood, a signed first issue, PDFs of 1-12 and both collected editions.

UNNAMABLE - If your beard didn't say it all, your dead man's smile and killer's stance tells the rest. One lucky killer will receive a commissioned horror sketch from comics star Chris DiBari (Top Cow, The Warriors, The Hunger). You want gore? You want horror? This is the incentive for you! Additionally, you will receive a signed copy of issue #1 and PDFs of all 12 issues

INTEL CHIEF - You make it all happen... with your mind. This one-time offer gets you a commissioned sketch from comics titan Tony Shasteen (DC Comics, Image, The O.C.T.). You will also receive a signed copy of issue #1 and PDFs of issues 1-12.

SNIPER TEAM LEADER - Have your face turned into a piece of abstract art by famed caricature artist Chris Chua. Provide a picture of yourself (or a friend) and have it turned into full-color masterpiece. You will also get a signed copy of issue #1 and PDFs of issues 1-12.

COMCAM - Have your photo portfolio reviewed by a panel of top military photographers. Many of them are graduates of Syracuse University's Military Visual Jouranlism program. Their work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, PBS, and many other major news outlets. The review can be done in person if you are in the DC/Baltimore area or via Skype.

LIEUTENANT - Butter bar?! Naw, man, it's pure gold! You will receive all of the incentives of being a FIRST SERGEANT and a page of ORIGINAL ART from the book. So, look at that E-8 with nearly 20 years of experience under his belt right in the eye and tell him to suck it... Just because you can...

RANGER JOE'S - This is the second tier in our RETAILER rewards. For this donation amount, you will receive 10 copies of each of the first 6 issues of the book, 50 Photo Post Cards, a promotional poster and 5 copies of the Volume 1 collected edition. ***If you, as an individual, refer your local retailer and have them mention you in a private message, we will send you a signed copy of the first issue as a thank you"***

COMPANY COMMANDER - You've paid the cost to be the Boss like Snoop. Now it's time to get the recognition you deserve. You'll get everything from the LIEUTENANT level plus a "Special Thank You" credit in all of the books and trades.

BAGRAM SHOPPING COMPLEX - This is our top RETAILER tier. For your donation, you will receive 10 copies of all 12 issues, 100 Photo Post Cards, 2 Promotional posters (1 signed), 5 copies of the first and second collected editions and a page of original art from the book. ***If you, as an individual, refer your local retailer and have them mention you in a private message, we will send you a signed trade as a thank you"***

PRIVATE CONTRACTOR - Your company will receive a full-page ad in every issue of the book, an Associate Retailer/Associate Company credit, a signed promotional poster, 50 Combat Camera Photo Postcards and 10 signed copies of both trades. Promotional Poster may be swapped for page of original art.

COLONEL - You will receive all of the benefits of COMPANY COMMANDER. Additionally, you will receive the original art to one of the covers to the book, signed by the creative team AND an Associate Producer credit in the book.

GENERAL - I, Jose L. Torres, will come to your store, trade show, school, community center, etc with noted Combat Cameramen Calvin Reed and Joseph Wilson to give a lecture on Special Operations Combat Photography, including exclusive video and photo content. We will share personal war stories, answer questions and sign books. At the $2000 level, we will travel as far as 10 hours drive from the DC metro area. Beyond that, we will require transportation and lodging be provided.