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Archive for May, 2012

PEO Soldier Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Last Friday, PEO Soldier celebrated its 10th Anniversary as a dedication to the Soldier and a reminder of the commitment of the critical role they play to bring the best equipment to the Soldier. As part of the celebration, former PEOs were on hand including BG (Ret) James R. Moran, MG Peter N. Fuller, and MG Camille M. Nichols as well as the newly appointed PEO BG Paul A. Ostrowski. Unfortunately, MG R. Mark Brown was unable to attend due to his current deployment, but sent his warmest wishes via a video presentation. Friday also marked the PEO Soldier change of charter between MG Nichols and BG Ostrowski.

They also took this opportunity to unveil their new logo (seen above), designed by MAJ Joel Dillo. In an Army press release, MAJ Dillon commented, “I wanted to represent the Soldier of course, because that’s what PEO Soldier is all about. The logo itself includes the silhouettes of three Soldiers on patrol, backed by an American flag. I also wanted to make sure the name Program Executive Office Soldier was bold and visible. I just wanted to make sure it was something that was easily recognizable and clearly focused on Soldiers, because that’s what we focus on; an enduring type of legacy.”

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Photo – US Army

Velocity Systems Introduces Desert Digital

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Velocity Systems has added Desert Digital as a color option for its products. After fielding phone calls and requests for the pattern over the last couple of years, Velocity Systems ordered up an entire lot of material of 500D Cordura as well as all the trimmings. Grey Group is currently stocking product, available for purchase and shipment. The new color is not reflected on the current Velocity Systems website, but look for a new Velocity website late this spring. If you have any questions give them a call at (703) 707-6280 or contact them via email at info@velsyst.com.

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FirstSpear Six Pack

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

FirstSpear Six Pack

S.O.Tech Armed Forces Day Sale

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

S.O.Tech is holding a “Armed Forces Day Sale” from now until May 20, 2012. They have the Paladin Mission Go Bag on sale in Black (PAL-MGB-BLK) for 20% Off. They are also offering free ground shipping on all orders over $150.00 (ground shipping, USA & US Territories including FPO AP).

www.sotechtactical.com

MoH Warfighter – Vickers

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Electronic Arts just announced Vickers Tactical as their latest partner for Medal of Honor Warfighter. LAV had this to say about the partnership.

I am proud to be onboard the Medal of Honor Warfighter development team – after getting some time to hang out with the crew I can tell you first hand they are not only committed to giving users a dynamite game but also to representing the Special Operations Warfighter in a positive way and giving back to the SOF community in the best way possible; supporting the families of the fallen. My hats off to the Danger Close team – keep the faith brothers!
– Larry Vickers

LAV also built a custom 1911 for the game.

The Vickers 1911 began life as a parts set from Wilson Combat, and in fact, they were instrumental in helping me get the gun built in a very short time frame. I essentially set the pistol up to what I felt a state of the art, serious use 1911 should be in the hands of a seasoned operator – a guy like me, who cut his teeth on the 1911, and wants a combat handgun with the latest improvements such as an integral light rail, night sights, and bulletproof components. I put some Vickers Tactical logos on it to help set it apart, including one on the custom VZ grips. With a durable matte black finish, the pistol turned out great!
– Larry Vickers

www.medalofhonor.com

Icebreaker T-shirt Sale at MRE

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Mission Ready Equipment worked with Icebreaker to import their popular Atlas baselayer T-shirt in the color Tan for use with military uniforms. It is made from genuine Merino wool which offers great thermal regulation properties and is inherently antimicrobial and FR (no melt-no drip). Now, they are on sale, at a substantial discount. Both long and short sleeved versions are on sale in single or three packs, sized Medium – XXLarge.

www.missionreadyequipment.com

Keep Calm and Return Fire – The Bottle

Monday, May 7th, 2012

The ‘Keep Calm and Return Fire’ phrase has been applied to a Tan, 32 oz Liberty Bottle Works bottle along with the SSD logo. We first wrote about Liberty Bottle Works from 2011 Summer OR show. Remember, they are 100% American made and completely BPA free and this is the only bottle on the market with using 100% recycled materials. It also features a unique cap. You can feel when it ‘clicks’ into place.

To get yours, visit www.tacticaldistributors.com/ Soldier-Systems

Zombie Nation

Monday, May 7th, 2012

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Just out from the same folks who bring you your monthly “Guns and Ammo” magazine is the new “Zombie Nation” annual. It’s packed full of zombie firearms, knives and accessories as well info on books and the hit TV show “The Walking Dead.”

Say what you will about the zombie “craze” but when Larue has a zombie specific ad, there must be something to it.

On newsstands now.