The Army has released the Q&A for the Camouflage Improvement Effort solicitation.
Archive for May, 2011
Army Camouflage Improvement Effort Q&A
Thursday, May 12th, 2011Operation Salsa Drop
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
The owner’s of Wilmingon, North Carolina’s Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn and Flaming Amy’s Bowl, Jay and Amy Muxworthy recently began sellng shelf-stable versions of their salsas so that they could offer them to troops deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq free of charge.
From their website:
The inspiration for Operation Salsa Drop came through social networking. Flaming Amy’s Facebook page has over 7,000 “fans” from all over the globe. On April 17th 2010, we received a followup comment on a post we had made about our salsas. Army private Justin Young, who was serving at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, jokingly asked if we could ship some salsa to him. We told him that if we could figure out a way to get it there, we would happily ship him enough to feed an Army. And so Operation Salsa Drop began.
OSD has three varieties of salsa to choose from:
“Fire in the Hole!†– Flaming Hot Salsa
“Shock ‘N’ Awesome†– Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa
“TARFU†– Traditional Tomato
All three salsas are packaged in 12oz glass jars and are being sold for $4.50 each. All proceeds from the retail sales go towards production and distribution of these same salsas to the boots on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq. Our goal is to ship one jar to a soldier for every jar sold!
www.operationsalsadrop.org or on Facebook
For The Ladies – S&W Helps You Tell It Like It Is
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Warrior Expo East Registration Now Open 
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
With the West coast version behind us, ADS has just announced the opening of registration for Warrior Expo East July 14 & 15 in Virginia Beach. If you missed Warrior West, you have got to make it to this expo comprising over 190 manufacturers and an anticipated attendance of over 1,500. Plus, there’s a big surprise in store. ADS has invited General Stanley McChrystal to serve as keynote speaker. Check out the video for an invite from the man himself.
I have attended Warrior East for the past two years and both shows have proven very rewarding. Additionally, I was lucky enough to participate in last week’s Warrior West, and even though the defense budget is still in flux, there was a lot of energy in both industry and Mil/Gov. The war isn’t over. Operations are ongoing and folks on both sides of the coin were really focused on solving problems with real solutions. It is fascinating to watch this happen in person.
This isn’t a show for tire kickers. Warrior Expo is intended for customers, partners, suppliers, manufacturers, military, federal, state and/or local government agencies, law enforcement and first responders and proof of ID is required for admittance. It is not intended for the general public.
www.adsinc.com/warriorexpo-east
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A-TACS Nametapes Available Now from 1800Nametape
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
So you’ve already purchased your ACUs in A-TACS but are looking for some kickass name tapes to complete the look? Well, the folks at 1800Nametape have got you covered. They bring over 30 years of experience and world-wide distribution. In addition to the new A-TACS products, they specialize in supplying nametapes and insignias to all branches of the military, law enforcement and milsim markets. They are known the world over for offering high quality items at a reasonable price and shipping in a timely manner. When I was on active duty I used them numerous times. For more information or to place an order, visit them online at www.1800nametape.com or give them a call at 1-800-626-3827.
Corps Strength – The Wheelhouse
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
One of the big “Buzz words” in the fitness industry nowadays (they always need a new buzz word) is Core Training. Before you say it, the title of my book “Corps Strength” is not one of these, as “Corps” relates to my Marine background. However training your Core is very important for those who use their bodies to make a living. Military members, firemen and law enforcement people rely on their Core much more than the average weekend athlete.
But what really is your Core? Many years ago when I had dreams of being a professional fighter (a boxer that is, MMA wasn’t around in the late 70’s) my old school trainer use to preach to us about using our “Core” to generate real punching power. However he never used the word Core, he called it the “Wheel house”. Roughly the area from your belly button to your knees. This is the place where the most powerful muscles of your body hang out; your upper legs, hips, butt and lower back, it’s where knockout power really comes from, not in your arms. But this area doesn’t just help in hitting power but for every important movement in sports as well as for everyday physical work. It needs to be trained and conditioned, for not only brute force but also for endurance, flexibility and remaining injury free. I learned how to do this correctly many years ago and include these methods in my training system. You will never maintain real strength, health and endurance without a well conditioned “Wheel House”. Sorry that I brought back an old buzz word to describe a new one, but to be honest I like the old one better.
Be safe and good luck.
MGunz
LaserLyte Introduces Tan Kryptonyte Laser
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
LaserLyte has introduced a version of their K-15 Kryptonyte Laser in Tan which will match most tactical weapons. The LaserLyte K-15 Kryptonyte requires three inches of space on a Mil Std 1913 Picatinny or weaver type rail to attach and is constructed of aircraft grade 6061 aluminum with T3 hardness that has been Tan anodized with Level 2 hardness. Additionally, the chassis has been laser engraved so that the markings clearly display user-friendly features. It is also fully adjustable with hex drive screws protected by sealed turret caps. The offset design of the laser aperture allows for more flexible mounting options. The recessed activation selector can be changed to off, constant on and momentary on which is used with the 10-inch long tape switch.
It features a Class III Green laser can be seen in daylight up to 100 yards and at night up to a mile away which is powered by a single CR-123 battery.
