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Archive for 2011
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Saturday, August 20th, 2011Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference – Ft Bragg
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Don’t forget! This is right around the corner and we will be there. In addition to an Officer’s Club packed with great vendors, this year’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference, August 30-September 1 at Fort Bragg will include several events that are free to attendees.
Future Warrior Focus Day:
• MG Rodney Anderson, Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg
• COL Peter Newell, Director, Rapid Equipping Force
• James Cluck, SES, Acquisition Executive Director, Special Operations Research, Development and Acquisitions Center
• Dr. Jack Obusek, SES, Director, Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
Specialized Soldier Training Sessions on topics such as Combative Training and Resiliency Training.
Fort Bragg Forum
Live Fire Day
BraggBQ with food, activities & giveaways
I attended last year’s event and it was excellent. With these new events it should be even better. Be sure to register now.
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools Sold to Investor Group
Friday, August 19th, 2011An Investment Group made up of Gladstone Investment Corporation together with The Mustang Group, Montlake Capital, Spencer Frazer (Founder) and Fred Keller (CEO) provided the capital, consisting of debt and equity, to support the acquisition of SOG Specialty Knives & Tools from MCC Capital Partners, LLC on 8 August, 2011.
The deal was overseen by SOG’s exclusive investment banking advisor, D.A. Davidson’s Outdoor and Tactical Investment Banking team led by Nathan Pund, formerly of Silver Steep Partners. They identified potential buyers, marketed SOG, structured the deal, and advised the company through negotiations.
Always Remember, Never Forget
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Our military has seen some tough times and it is truly awe inspiring to see groups step up to support our Warriors and their families. Mission First Tactical is no stranger to giving back to the community and has developed the Always Remember/Never Forget (9/11-5/1/11) Memorial T-Shirt to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the events of 9/11, and the successful mission carried out against Osama Bin Laden.
100% of proceeds from the sales of these shirts will be sent to the Thomas J. Valentine Memorial Fund, getting the widows and children of ALL NSW KIA (past and present) the immediate financial support they need now, the Navy SEAL Foundation and Families of September 11® to help the families of the fallen.
To get yours, visit www.missionfirsttactical.com.
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Whiskey 5 with Duro
Friday, August 19th, 2011Who


Duro Textiles, LLC
What
Duro is a textile technology company that specializes in printing, dying and coating “troop protecting†fabrics for the US military. We are also very proud to be the exclusive commercial and international distributor of MultiCam™ woven fabrics.
Where
We are located in Fall River, MA. We are very active in the military, tactical, and hunting markets.
When
Duro started in 1947.
Why
These days, the only way to stay competitive as a textile manufacturer in the United States is to focus on technology. At Duro we pride ourselves on our diligence and search of the newest and greatest products that will protect our soldiers, law enforcement as well as our civilian users.
Sawyer Squeeze Filter
Friday, August 19th, 2011Originally posted on Tactical Fanboy.
The Sawyer Squeeze Filter consists of a filter with a push/pull cap that attaches to one of three different sized reusable pouches, 12, 16, or 32oz, or most threaded plastic bottles. The system is lightweight, weighing only 3oz., and is very portable. Despite its small size it removes upwards of 99.99999% of all water-found containments. The filter can even stand up to high-pressure backwashing due to Sawyer’s robust hollow-fiber membranes, although because of the filter’s large surface area this isn’t a frequently required task.
You can buy here.
NTOA 2011 Conference & Vendor Show
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Don’t forget, the 2011 National Tactical Operations Conference & Vendor Show will be held 18-23 September in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a show featuring 175 vendors showcasing their latest wares, attendees may also choose from 16-, 24- or 32-hour practical tracks including Advanced Tactics, HRT and HRW. Additionally, NTOA is offering a variety of 4- and 8-hour seminar tracks on such topics as SWAT supervision, crisis negotiations and gunfight medicine.
To sign up visit NTOA.org.
Photos courtesy of Sam Perry Photography: spsquared.com
Magpul Releases iPhone 4 Fieldcase
Thursday, August 18th, 2011If you an iPhone 4 user and a reader of SSD, then you are most likely aware that Magpul had previously released an Executive Field Case for the phone. As stylish as it might be, this case lacked the grip enhancing PMAG-style ribs found on the Field Case for the iPhone 3. This new version has rectified this and has incorporated them into the design.
Available in Black, Flat Dark Earth, Foliage, OD Green, and Orange from www.magpul.com
