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BG McGuiness Assumes Command of NSSC

Friday, May 27th, 2011


US Army Photo by David J Kamm

Brigadier General John J. McGuiness assumed command of Natick Soldier Systems Center on May 10th from Brigadier General Harold J. Greene who will become Program Executive Officer, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors. In an odd twist he will be the first General Officer to serve on Natick in eight years. His predecessor worked from Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.

“I am excited to be here at Natick,” said McGuiness, noting that he had worked with many of its employees as Project Manager for Soldier Equipment. “From day one, the professionalism, the dedication and the true compassion for Soldiers was evident.

“I promise you that I will walk the center every, single day with one thought in my mind: How can I make this place better so that you can do your job for those Soldiers and members of the Joint Force so they can do their jobs better.”

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US Patriot to Donate Memorial Day Profits to WWP

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Every Memorial Day, I have found it disheartening that most Americans have lost sight of what Memorial Day is truly about. Memorial Day is about our heroes throughout the history of the United States who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom here and overseas.

As such, this Memorial Day, US Patriot will be donating 100% of profits from sales on Monday May 30th to the Wounded Warrior Project. This includes all sales on www.USPatriotTactical.com, www.NextDayUniforms.com, www.USMilitaryBoots.com and in-store retail sales at our stores located by Fort Stewart GA and Fort Jackson SC.

This begins on midnight of Sunday May 29th and ends midnight of Memorial Day May 30th.

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Army to Offer Compatibility Check to IC Developers

Friday, May 27th, 2011

The Army has announced that they are going to offer the various vendors interested in pursuing the Individual Carbine solicitation a chance to check their candidate’s non-firing compatibility with the following “enablers”: M9 Bayonet; M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun Systems; M203A2 Grenade Launcher; M320A1 Grenade Launcher; M23 Blank Firing Adaptor; M68 Reflex Sight w/Mount; M150 Rifle Combat Optic; PEQ-15 (Laser/Light); PEQ-15A (Infrared Aiming Laser); AN/PAS-13; Thermal Weapon Sight; AN-PSQ-23 (STORM) (Multi-functional laser system); and the Grenade Rifle Entry Munition Training Round (GREM-TP) (inert round). Some of these products are expensive as well as all but impossible to source so this move is welcomed by many in the industry.

The non-firing compatibility check will be held at HP White Labs in Maryland at a date to be determined once registration for the opportunity has concluded. Each company will get 8 hours of initial time and an additional 4 if needed as follow up. The check is for attachment and detachment of the enablers only and no ammunition or batteries will be provided by the Government or allowed by the vendors.

Instructions directly from the solicitation:
“Interested vendors must register to participate by contacting Holly Gregg via email, at holly.gregg2@us.army.mil. The registration shall end ten (10) business days effective from the first day of this original posting and will be scheduled on a first come, first-served basis. After the Registration Period (23 May to 3 June, 2011) has ended, each vendor will be assigned a time slot to conduct their Compatibility check. The amount of time for the compatibility check will be the same for all vendors. Vendors are allowed to bring multiple weapons and three (3) representatives total will be enforced due to limited arms room space. The costs associated with the usage of H.P. Whites facility during the Compatibility Checks will be provided by the Government. No Government furnished property will be removed from H.P. Whites facility. Full accountability of the Government furnished property provided for this compatibility check will be maintained.”

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Talos Halfshell Top from Arc’teryx LEAF

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

The long anticipated companion to the Talos combat pant from Arc’teryx LEAF is finally available through Tactical Distributors. Manufactured from 50/50 NYCO sleeves and collar paired with a Cyberknit torso, the Talos Halfshell top is a nop melt no drip garment. It features inset bicep pockets, a mandarin collar and a torso designed to be tucked in.

Act now and get 10% off when you purchase the top and pants together.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

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FREE Mission Go Bag from SOTech for SOF Personnel!

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Well, it’s not free to you directly from SOTech, but Uncle Sam has already paid for them and they are sitting at Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot (SOFSA) just waiting for your Supply NCO to order them! We were surprised to go out to the field and talk with SOF Operators who want the gear, but have no idea that SOCOM has already purchased it and it collects dust waiting for your unit to get around to ordering it. And it’s not just the SOTech Mission Go Bag, the entire BALCS backpack system is available including packs from Mystery Ranch and Granite Gear Tactical. Who knows what other great gear is waiting for your unit while your supply guy plays World of Warcraft. So if you belong to a SOCOM unit (only), march into your supply office and demand that they order the BALCS SOF Pack Suite Contract # W911QY-07-D-0013, especially the Mission Go Bag NSN: 8465-01-557-1565. It makes a great E&E or just day to day bag. Plus it is pretty versatile and can be mounted/worn 12 different ways. If you want to customize it, SOTech has developed a series of inserts for different mission sets including SERE, Breacher, Sniper, Laptop (RECCE), and Medical.

This is the real deal guys and there’s only one catch. You have to get your supply guy to order them.

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You Find the Darndest Things on Craigslist

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

An intrepid reader sent us this one.

Basically for $75,000 you get two URLs no one has heard of, an Angelfire-based (yes, apparently it still exists) based business and a client list. The seller is very adamant that he won’t show you his financials which sets off sirens from here to Wall Street. That is, if the Craigslist advertisement wasn’t enough. He claims his client list should be enough to seal this deal.

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The Shellback Tactical Memorial Day Sale

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Starting tomorrow (5-26) through next Thursday (06-02), Shellback Tactical will offer all Shellback and TAG gear at 20% off as well as TRU-SPEC at a discount of 20% off.

www.shellbacktactical.com

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ADS is Having a Garage Sale!

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Is this awesome or what? ADS is moving into their new warehouse and they want to get rid of some of their excess inventory. Held 4 & 5 June in Virginia Beach, you’ve got a little over a week to get your plane ticket in case you don’t live at the center of the known universe like us. We do have to say though, hope they get a permit ‘cuz in Va Beach the fines can be stiff for unlicensed garage sales.

www.adsinc.com

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