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Goreâ„¢ Military Fabrics to Showcase Its Newest Protective Gear at the 2009 Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo

Monday, November 16th, 2009

In true fashion, as a leader in the development of cutting edge protective clothing and individual protection, Gore is at it again.

A selection of products from GOREâ„¢ Military Fabrics

The scientists and product engineers at Gore have listened to the needs of the elite warfighter, and responded with the development of some of the most functional gear to hit the street. Whether that street is in the city of Mazari Sharif in Balkh Province, or in the remote mountains of Tora Bora; this new gear is meant to increase mission effectiveness through innovations in comfort and performance. Innovations based on the functional needs of the warfighter in the harshest and most demanding environments around the world.

Whether that need be durably waterproof, windproof and breathable protection, concealment, burn protection, or chemical and biological hazard protection, the military looks to the GOREâ„¢ Military Fabrics team for creative, dependable solutions.

Building on the tradition of GORE-TEX® fabric, GOREâ„¢ Military Fabrics continue to play a vital role in the production of best-in-class protective clothing products for all branches of the U.S. Military – products our military personnel have come to trust for more than 25 years.

Visit the Goreâ„¢ Military Fabrics booth #508 at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo, to see the hottest new gear, and to discuss why Gore is a leader in developing solutions to systems level protection.

SLEEK Knee and Elbow Protection System from Team Wendy

Monday, November 16th, 2009

I saw these at AUSA and was pretty impressed. They are unlike anything else currently on the market. Team Wendy’s new SLEEK™ Knee and Elbow Pad System (KEPS) have taken the technology developed for the military issue ZAP helmet pads and applied it to your knees and elbows. The low-profile SLEEK™ system has a non-slip, embossed cap with a distinctive flat center designed to provide grip and stability on any surface, wet or dry. In addition to being grippy, cap also has a digital design and embossed size information to help with purchase. The caps are also secured by continuous, durable stitching that prevents debris from lodging between the cap and the pad.

SLEEK KEPS from Team Wendy

Like all Team Wendy KEPS, the SLEEKâ„¢ system is made with resilient, waterproof, shock-resistant foam that quickly recovers to its original thickness after kneeling and impact. The pads are lined with high-friction Grippiumâ„¢ material, which prevents them from slipping down the arm or leg once strapped in place. SLEEKâ„¢ KEPS are available in Coyote Brown, UCP, Woodland Camo, and Black, and come in sizes Small through X-Large.

With Team Wendy’s SLEEK™ KEPS, you can focus on your mission, not your equipment.

Team Wendy will be exhibiting at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference November 17 – 18 near Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Be sure to visit booth #731 to learn more about SLEEKâ„¢ KEPS and the entire line of Team Wendy products including the issue ZAP helmet pads. Additional information is also available online at www.TeamWendy.com.

Breaching Technologies, Inc

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Breaching Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2003 with the sole purpose of manufacturing breaching training doors and training tools for the tactical industry. In the past seven years BTI has supplied government departments within the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Agencies with breaching training products. The 1500 breach warranty on their standard Ram, Pry, and Shotgun doors allows for affordable real life training. The systems have been designed to allow for free-standing doors or permanently mounted frames in shoot houses or MOUT sites.

BTI Shotgun Door

BTI is the only manufacturer of breaching training products in the world with a complete line of rams and tools which come with lifetime warranties. All of their products can be viewed on their website www.breachingtechnologies.com or check out their complete line of products at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference.

RMJ Tactical

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

It’s simple. RMJ Tactical does one thing and they do it very well. They make tactical tomahawks for the modern warfighter. They are so good at it that their customer list looks like a veritable who’s who of putting foot to terrorist ass. They are being carried by Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare, Rangers, Marines, Army troops, SWAT, Air Rescue all over the world, wherever the fight takes them.

RMJ Tactical

RMJ Tactical tomahawks are designed to be multi-functional with full tang construction so there is never any head-handle separation. They can be employed as a close quarter combat weapon, or as al breaching and extrication tool. They offer three tomahawks, the Shrike – 15 1/2″ & 13” – 23ox; the Kestrel – 13″ – 24 oz., and the Eagle Talon – 18″ – 28oz. The tomahawks come with a lightweight scabbard offering multiple carry options that is also MOLLE compatible.

RMJ Tactical has also just released the RUMP (Rigid Universal MOLLE Platform) which is a new MOLLE adapter for the equipment you absolutely have to keep secure. It is low profile, multiple redundancy MOLLE adapter that secures your equipment. It is field repairable and virtually indestructible.

The RMJ Tactical Shrike Tomahawk was recently featured in the Army Times Gear Scout.

RMJ Tactical will be in booth #202 at this week’s Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference or you can see their wares on the web at www.RMJtactical.com.

Para USA to Exhibit Tactical Target Rifle

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Para USA will display their Tactical Target Rifle this week at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Para USA TTR

The Para Tactical Target Rifle utilizes their proprietary Delayed Impingement Gas Systemâ„¢ (DIGSâ„¢). The recoil spring is over the op-rod rather than in the butt stock so they can feature a folding stock in the design. This Rapid Deployment Stockâ„¢ (RDSâ„¢) reduces the overall length of the Tactical Target Rifle by almost 10-inches when the stock is folded. The RDSâ„¢ sliding stock has five positions.

Be sure to visit Para USA at booth #128 or on the web at www.para-usa.com.

Grey Group’s Second Anniversary Sale

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Time sure flies when you are having fun and based on my conversations with the staff at Grey Group, it feels just like yesterday that they started the business. Hard to believe, but it’s already been two years.

So based on this auspicious occasion, Grey Group is proud to announce a store wide sale both online and at their Ft. Bragg Pro Shop. Looking at this as an opportunity to give back to the community for all the support it has given them over the past two years, they are offering up to 50% off of everything in stock from Saturday November 14th to Saturday November 21st. That’s right. Everything is on sale, at various discounts up to 50%.

Grey Group has also launched a new homepage to act as their central hub, reflecting the history of their company, and the soul of their organization. It is truly worth the visit at: www.greygrouptraining.com. Another new feature is the launch of The Grey Group Training Community. Grey Group Training has never been about the gear, or the training. It’s ALWAYS been about their boys, about the lifestyle, about getting the job done. It’s about knowing there is work to do, doing it, and then relaxing. From the onset, the store has been about comfort. They offer free beer, plenty of places to sit, and there are always good movies playing and cool books around. They have taken this same concept and brought it to the internet. They want to build a community with their customers and hope you will contribute.

Scientific Utility

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Ranger TV

Check out Scientific Utility Brands in booth #708 at the Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Conference. Their product line demonstrates multiple everyday uses from simply starting a fire, warming up a can of soup, to disaster relief items that will conveniently help you out in situations of no power, no heat, and no light. They are great for survival, disaster preparedness, or just deployments in austere environments. They will be demonstrating and cooking with their products so be sure to stop by. Visit them on the web at www.scientificutility.com.

Army Camouflage Photosimulation Study Update

Friday, November 13th, 2009

As part of the Army’s plan to investigate options for a Afghanistan theater-specific camouflage pattern, PEO-Soldier is undertaking a photosimulation study of uniform colors and patterns, along with associated Operational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) such as body armor, helmets, and rucksacks, against a variety of backgrounds common to Afghanistan including foliage, high desert, and mountains. Specific emphasis was placed on ensuring accurate RGB values during data collection which occurred earlier this month. The information obtained during this trip has been transformed into a usable test format which will kick off soon, possibly as early as the week after next at Forts Drum, Bragg, and Campbell. Participants will have had recent combat experience in Afghanistan.

Desert All Over Brush Reenlistment

The photo, taken in Afghanistan, depicts LTC Mike Sloane, Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment, presiding over the reenlistment of a Soldier who took part in the camo study. COL Cole of PEO-Soldier commented that this is probably the first reenlistment in history of a Soldier in the All-Over Desert Brush pattern. Desert All Over Brush was one of the patterns used in the data collection effort and will be evaluated as part of this project.