Archive for June, 2013
Spotted In Turkey
Sunday, June 9th, 2013House NDAA Bill Requires Army To Complete Individual Carbine Testing
Sunday, June 9th, 2013On March 19th we broke the story that Ms. Lynne M. Halbrooks, Principal Deputy Inspector General, Department of Defense Inspector General testified before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform stating that the Army’s Individual Carbine program was under audit due to “concerns that DoD may not have an established need for this weapon nor developed performance requirements for the $1.8 billion acquisition.” What a mouthful.
We hear that as the Army charges ahead with the PIP portion of their “dual path strategy” to modernize Army rifles, they are looking to reprogram the funds set aside to test the Individual Carbine candidates currently under consideration,s effectively ending the program.
But, just as members of the House want the military to adopt a single camouflage uniform, others are working to force the Army to continue to spend funds on a program that its not sure it needs.
Below is the amendment that was added to the 2014 NDAA (HR 1960) by the House Armed Services Committee. The bill passed out of committee on Thursday and should hit the House floor this week.
OFFERED BY Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA
At the appropriate place in title II, insert the following:
1 SEC. 2_. REQUIREMENT TO COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL CAR-
2 BINE TESTING.
3 The Secretary of the Army may not cancel the indi-
4 ·vidual carbine program unless the Secretary-
5 (1) completes the Phase III down-select and
6 user-evaluation phase of the individual carbine com-
7 petitors;
8 (2) conducts the required comprehensive busi-
9 ness case analysis of such program; and
10 (3) submits to the congressional defense com-
11 mittees-
12 (A} the results of the down-select and user
13 evaluation described in paragraph (1); and
14 (B) the business case analysis described in
15 paragraph (2).
I Spy Something With My Little Eye…
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Chris Kyle Frog – A New Website and New Logo
Sunday, June 9th, 2013For most of us, when we hear the name Chris Kyle we think of three things; SEAL Sniper, Punisher Logo and unfortunately, tragic loss. I am told that before his death, he was working on a new logo that would be just about him, as the Punisher logo he had long used was now as much a part of Craft International as it was his. His life was cut short and he wasn’t able to unveil it himself, but his wife Taya has taken up his legacy and not only launched his new logo but also a new website.
Check out www.chriskylefrog.com for the latest info as well as items emblazoned with the new logo that incorporates Kyle’s identity as a SEAL in both trident and frog which he had as a tattoo as well as the Crusader Cross he had tattooed on his arm.
Kryptek Hats Now Available From Slangvel
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
Slangvel has his line of M43 and Recce hats now available in Highlander, Nomad, and Mandrake Kryptek patterns on his eBay store. Additionally, he’s started production on patrol caps, examples shown above, which will be available soon.
You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Thanks JP!!!
“Rogers” Belt Hatchet From Domari Nolo
Saturday, June 8th, 2013Named for Robert Rogers, leader of the legendary Rogers’s Rangers, it’s made by hand in the USA of 1095 tool steel by Iron Hammer specifically for Domari Nolo. It’s properly heat treated, and parkerized. Then, engraved with the DNDC and Iron Hammer logos and wrapped in your choice of paracord colors.
This is a hatchet, not a tomahawk and is offered at a great price.
domari-nolo.com/shop/knife-tool/rogers-belt-hatchet
2014 Hot Shots Model Countdown – Lucy Pinder
Saturday, June 8th, 2013Lucy Pinder is back for the 2014 Hot Shots Calendar! Remember, 50% of proceeds from the sales of these calendars support various UK and US military charities including Help for Heroes and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. In addition, Hot Shots offers other morale items like T-shirts, playing cards, and badges. The models also donate their time by regularly visiting the troops. It’s a great cause and worthy of your support.
Hit the jump to see a photo of Ms Pinder.
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