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Source One Distributors Moves to New HQ

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Source One Distributors, Inc. recently moved its corporate headquarters to 3280 Fairlane Farms Rd. in Wellington, FL. The new 13,500 square foot facility boasts an expanded shipping and receiving area located in an air conditioned warehouse, conference rooms, and private office suites. Source One made the move to prepare for their recent prime vendor designation on a Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) contract slated to go into effect March 9th.

This new contract is an addition to Source Oneâ€™s previous procurement options including, GSA schedule holder, DOD EMALL, NY HIRE contract, 8(a), VOSB, NMSDC, MBE and SDB.

In a statement on the completion of the Headquarters building, Vetreprenuer of the Year and Source One President & CEO, Mark Llano said:
“I am extremely pleased to see the quick transition to our new headquarters. As our growth in the industry gained traction, this move became essential to maintain our core business philosophy of excellence. This move confirms Source One’s commitment to not only our customers and vendors who have shown us unwavering support every step of the way, but more importantly our commitment to the mission of providing improved distribution, best of class equipment, and quality customer service to todayâ€™s war fighter.â€

For more information visit Source One Distributors.

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S.O.Tech Mission Pack System

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

S.O.Tech, makers of the SOCOM-issue Mission Go Bag has released a new pack system. Essentially a tool kit of load carrying solutions, it provides a variety bags and accessories to the warrior. The best way to give you an idea of the scope of this new system is to just show you.

Designed with and employed by Special Forces elements, the system was tailored for vehicle-mounted deployment as well as long range foot patrol operations. The Mission Pack system was designed around current TTPs. Mission Packs are designed for use from vehicles. Bail out modular Mission Go Bags can be pulled and deployed for short-range missions leaving primary packs on vehicles. Mission tailored panels (medical, sniper, canine, camera, or EOD) can be removed from the packs for layout or hanging on vehicle walls during employment. Lightweight SplashGuards and a heavyweight, divable waterproof bag protects contents from water. Trauma Kits slide into pockets and provide medical supplies on the scene until emergency help arrives. Accessory items such as padded belts, shoulder straps, organizers, wheeled racks and hard cases are also available.

Articles on individual pieces are forthcoming. System components can be further tailored for very specialized applications and some items are available for specific customers.

Contact S.O.Tech to order.

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Aegis Mini 240GB 1.8-inch Hard Drive

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Apricorn has just released the new Aegis Mini 240GB 1.8-inch portable hard drive. Available in USB 2.0 or FireWire (priced $269 and $279, respectively).

We do not recommend this drive for operational use due to recent infosec issues in theater. However, it is a great way to deploy with MP3s, movies, pictures, and other personal files. Apricorn also offers 80GB or 120GB drives as well as Data Protection Suite software. All of the drives feature shock protection and retractable cable.

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Mystery Cinch Demonstration

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Mystery Ranch demonstrated their new Mystery Cinch at NAVEXFOR in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Rocky S2V in BAMS

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

The Rocky S2V has been quite a hit with the Air Force. So much so that a steel-toed version featuring a Gore-tex and Thinsulate lining will be included in the Air Force’s BAMS kit as the only boot. The Battlefield Airman Management System is a program begun by former Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen Jumper to commoditize the purchase of Soldier Systems gear for Airmen from the Combat Control, Combat Rescue, Tactical Air Control and Combat Weather careerfields.

I’ve been wearing a pair for about a year and they are comfortable as well as durable. The jungle-style boot is packed with features which include Super Fabric insteps for fast roping and climbing, high walled soles, flame and water resistant uppers, and antimicrobial treatment. The Berry Compliant S2V is available in sizes 4-15 in Tan, Sage, and Black from Rocky Boots.

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Laptop Lifts

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Laptop Lifts

Many of you deploy with personal laptops or use an issue computer for admin or other C4ISR duties. Deployed life is dirty and hot no matter how often you dust or how well the AC is running and chances are good your laptop’s performance will suffer. One way to combat this is to create an airgap between your computer and the table or desktop. Laptop Lifts are “feet” for your laptop. They are large soft rubber strips that attach to the bottom of any laptop with a heat resistant adhesive strip. No only do they provide room for air to flow but also are non-slip so your laptop stays put.

And to think I just used water bottle caps to give my laptop a little airflow. Not exactly an ideal solution. So you can do it cheaper, but Laptop Lifts are purpose built.

To order visit www.laptoplifts.com.

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Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Mystery Ranch premiered a version of their commercial Saddle Peak ski pack modified for military use. While the pack design is still being refined, several are already in use with Navy units.