In this video by Tactical Distributors, Über Group announces the Omega line and the new Arc’teryx LEAF Cloak LT. The Cloak LT will initially be available in Wolf, with MultiCam coming Spring 2014. It’s made from a patented fabric that was developed with Gore, and is designed for use in cover and concealment, shelter, and escape and evasion.
For more information go to www.tacticaldistributors.com/Arc-teryx
http://www.first-spear.com/skin/files/FSCatalogSummer2013V5.pdf
We’ve heard govt servers are blocking Scribd. Use the link above to download your copy of the FirstSpear catalog.
‘Gunter’s List of US Made Products’ is a list of 3300 companies that make products in the USA. For each entry there is an indicator stating if all or some of their product line is made in the USA, whether they’re domestic or foreign owned, and a link to their website. A content bar lists all the available categories and subcategories making navigation simple. Understandably, there’s a fair number of tactical gear, clothing, and firearms companies on the list, although the hundreds of other companies offering US-made products are also worth a look.
Just a quick shout out; PENCARI is holding a Combat Tracking Information Exploitation and Pursuit Course in New Mexico, September 2nd-13th.
The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded High Ground Gear’s HG830 and HG830 (Short Version) Modular Packs with National Stock Numbers. Additionally, good news for our friends Down Under, the Modular Packs were also issued NSNs in Australia and are available through Australian Distributor Platypus Outdoors Group Pty. Ltd.
United States NSNs:
HG830
NSN: 8465-01-620-1709
High Ground P/N 83001
HG830 (Short Version)
NSN: 8465-01-620-1706
High Ground P/N 83001-01
Australian NSNs:
HG830
NSN: 8465-66-161-1005
High Ground P/N 83001
HG830 (Short Version)
NSN: 8465-66-161-1004
High Ground P/N 83001-01
The HG830 Modular Pack incorporates several unique features. The rigid frame is designed specifically to be worn over body armor and integrates an internal pocket in the lower back of the frame will hold 4 ergonomic mag-pouch inserts (5.56 or 7.62). The shoulder straps feature cable-routing designed to collect the clutter of hydration hoses and cables to keep you from getting snagged. Additionally, the internal hydration pocket accepts most 2 to 3 Liter hydration bladders without bulging into your back plate. Finally, the frame’s ample PALS webbing field allows it be configured for a wide variety of applications.
www.highgroundgear.com/products/hg830-quick-release-waistbelt
www.highgroundgear.com/products/hg830-short
According to Moz.com, the headline makes the message. And by the way I notice that folks on Facebook read a headline and seem to magically know something about the content of a link, there is definitely something to this. Here are a couple of takeaways from their story because few of you will actually go read their story.
-Explosion in content competing for readers’ attention: A Day in the Internet shows that 2 million blog posts, 294 billion emails, and 864 thousand hours of video are created daily. Each day also brings 400 million tweets.
-80% of readers never make it past the headline: According to some sources, on average, eight out of 10 people will read headline copy, but only two out of 10 will read the rest.
Now look at this chart. They say that “list” stories draw the most attention. Cracked.com has built an empire on lists. So apparently, the interwebs has come down to two dominant themes: porn and lists of stupid things. But, I know you guys are better than this aren’t you? Otherwise, I wouldn’t be the King of Tactical Media. So tell me I’m right and this is utter BS or do I have to start putting up fake formulaic headlines to drive traffic?
The Son Tay Raid is one of the most significant events in American military history. Planning and training took place at Eglin AFB in Florida in 1970. Now, a group is raising money to move the last remaining building that housed the force as it prepared for the raid. They want to move it to the new 7th Group compound and turn it into a heritage center.
This project is to save and restore the last remaining barracks used during the planning of the Son Tay Raid. The Son Tay Raid, conducted in 1970, is a significant event in Special Forces and Joint Military Operations history. The barracks is currently scheduled for demolition under a footprint reduction plan. We want to relocate it to the nearby 7th Special Forces Group area on Eglin Air Force Base and restore it into a heritage center, dedicated to the history of the Son Tay Raid and the Special Forces.
Initially the building relocation will cost between $65 and $115k. This is dependent on variables such as the presence of asbestos, power line movement, etc. The building will then require renovation to bring it up to current construction codes and building the history displays. The follow on work has not yet been estimated as we hope to use internal labor for as much as possible.
To learn more, visit www.gofundme.com/sontayraid
TacLace is a device designed by two US Marines during a deployment to Afghanistan. It functions as a method for cinching boot laces in a quick and secure manner. The TacLace is available in Black, Coyote Tan, and Foliage Green. The video above demonstrates the installation and function of the TacLace.
