The Resupply Blog

There are smells that follow you for life. Not in a traumatic way. Not even in a bad way all the time. But in a “one whiff and you’re back there” kind of way. You can be sitting in a...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlottesville, VA — January 2026 Aerial Resupply Coffee, a veteran-owned coffee and tea company founded by U.S. Army veteran Mike Klemmer, continues its mission to support those who support others by expanding its operations in Charlottesville, Virginia....

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST The Hammer became aware of General Patton the way a man became aware of incoming artillery, not through sound, but through certainty. The air behind him tightened. The room seemed to shrink by inches. The...

Colonel Buck “The Hammer” Thomas did not hate Christmas. Hate required emotion, and emotion was a liability best managed by people in public affairs or junior officers still learning the cost of sincerity. The Hammer did not hate Christmas. He...

If you’ve ever poured a cup of coffee that tasted like pride, purpose, and pure American grit, you probably have Black Rifle Coffee Company to thank for blazing the trail. They built a movement — veteran-owned coffee that stood for...

Purpose: Deliver a naturally sweet, low-stress latte that sustains focus and morale without sugar spikes. Lifeline forms the core—bright, smooth, and balanced—fortified with honey and cinnamon for warmth and clarity. Outcome: Sustained calm alertness. Time-on-target: ≈6 minutes.   Section I...

Purpose: Execute a stealth-level latte that strikes with chocolate and hazelnut precision. Spectre brings the deep roast edge; Nutella adds covert sweetness and texture. Outcome: Silky, rich, and mission-ready. Time-on-target: ≈7 minutes.   Section I — Equipment & Supply Loadout...

Purpose: Deliver an indulgent yet disciplined salted caramel latte that boosts morale without sugar chaos. Built on 15W40 from Aerial Resupply Coffee. Outcome: Silky caramel, clean salt lift, strong coffee backbone. Time on target: about 6 minutes.   Section I...

Purpose: Execute a cold brew assault with precision and morale. Cavalry delivers a hard-charging dark roast foundation—balanced with smooth caramel, strategic salt, and disciplined caffeine. Outcome: Salted caramel cold brew supremacy. Time-on-target: ≈6 minutes.   Section I — Equipment &...

Purpose: Deploy a chocolate-forward iced mocha that delivers morale and measurable caffeine without syrup overload. Built around Firewatch from Aerial Resupply Coffee. Outcome: Cold, balanced, repeatable. Time-on-target: ≈5 minutes. Section I — Equipment & Supply Loadout Primary Brewer: Espresso machine...

TL;DR The correct grind size for a moka pot is medium-fine — about the texture of table salt. Espresso grind is too fine and causes over-extraction and bitterness. Drip grind is too coarse and produces weak, under-extracted coffee. Written by...

By Mike Klemmer, Founder of Aerial Resupply Coffee You ever stand in the coffee aisle at zero-dark-thirty, staring at bags labeled “French Roast” and “Dark Roast,” wondering which one’s going to keep you alive through morning PT? I’ve been there...

By Mike Klemmer, Founder of Aerial Resupply Coffee — veteran, retired Army logistician, and lifelong believer that caffeine wins wars. Anyone who’s served knows this truth: being deployed sucks — and bad coffee makes it worse. Whether you’re on a...

Written by Mike Klemmer, Founder of Aerial Resupply Coffee—veteran, coffee addict, and firm believer that caffeine should fuel you, not destroy you. Walk into any gas station in America and you’ll see an entire refrigerator glowing with neon cans—Monster, Bang,...

Written by Aerial Resupply Coffee—veteran-owned, mission-driven, roasted for those who carry America forward. Firepower wins battles, but logistics wins wars. Anyone who’s ever served knows that success isn’t built on luck or bravado—it’s built on timing, planning, and caffeine. Behind...

Charlottesville’s Coffee Roasters: Aerial Resupply and the Local Legends Written by Aerial Resupply Coffee—veteran-owned, mission-driven, roasted for those who carry America forward. Charlottesville, Virginia, isn’t just a college town—it’s a community powered by caffeine, connection, and craft. From downtown’s cobblestone...

Written by Aerial Resupply Coffee—veteran-owned, mission-driven, and roasted for those who carry America forward. Brewing great coffee isn’t about luck—it’s about logistics. A precise ratio, the right grind, and solid discipline are the difference between “good enough” and “field-grade perfection.”...

  In the military, coffee isn’t a beverage—it’s a battlefield multiplier. It’s the five-minute ceasefire before chaos, the unspoken truce between ranks, the thing that keeps you alert when the sun forgot to rise and the timeline won’t stop slipping...

Every coffee order is a confession. Maybe you think you’re just saying, “I’ll have a latte.” But to someone like me—a guy who’s spent 20 years in uniform, watching people survive on caffeine, MREs, and spite—it’s code. It tells me...

If you’re a coffee lover who craves a rich, bold espresso but doesn’t have a machine—or just hates the mess of grinding, tamping, and cleaning—there’s good news. You can skip the hassle without sacrificing flavor. Meet Spectre Dark Roast Espresso...

Fresh coffee is a privilege—and we treat it like one. At Aerial Resupply Coffee, our mission is to roast premium coffee for those who fuel America’s fight—veterans, first responders, and everyday patriots. But no matter how perfectly we roast our...