Archive for November, 2013
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Monday, November 11th, 2013MultiCam Veterans Day Sale
Monday, November 11th, 2013
Veterans Day – What It Means To Me
Monday, November 11th, 2013For over 12 years, I have celebrated Veterans Day alongside my fellow active-duty servicemen and women. However, for the first time in 12 years, this Veterans day is different. A year ago, I made the decision to resign my commission and leave active-duty to be closer to my children. On this Veterans Day weekend, I make my final drive back to where I was raised and I will start a new chapter in my life. This Veteran’s Day, I go from one who serves, to one who served.
Veterans Day has many meanings and as diverse as our Nation is, those meanings are countless. But to those who served, or served, and wore the cloth of our Nation, the day has special significance whether acknowledged or not. This is a day about recognizing commitment, sacrifice, and willingness of those who served to be a part of something larger than themselves. It is about raising their hands and taking an oath to support and defend our Constitution, thereby consciously choosing a path they may not always have complete control over. It is about faith, allegiance, and loyalty for those who defend the concepts and principles our Nation is built upon. However, today is not only about those who served, it is also about those who continue to serve and deploy taking the fight to our enemies time and time again. Veteran’s day is about those that volunteered to do what all cannot, or will not, and recognizing their courage and sacrifice.
Even though my journey home this weekend is somewhat bittersweet and emotional, I can easily look back at the memories from a few days ago when I drove off the compound I called home for years, to the day I received my commission, and even further back to the day I raised my hand to enlist. I can cherish those memories, the lessons learned along the way, and the friendships I have forged. Even though this Veteran’s Day is different than all the others I have experienced in my adult life, I am going to do what I have done for so many years. I am going to recognize those who served before me, those who served alongside of me, and those who will continue to sacrifice and take the fight to our enemies. To each of them, I am eternally grateful for their willingness to defend the freedoms we so casually enjoy.
AV is a Veteran of the US Navy.
SKD Tactical – 24 Hour Veterans Day Sale
Monday, November 11th, 2013
TYR Tactical Veterans Day Sale
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
Integral Tactical Keeps Going and Going
Sunday, November 10th, 2013Last week I stopped by SOFEX at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. While it remains a small, annual show in the Officers Club, I was pleased to see Integral Tactical still in attendance. They have long displayed their specialized clothing and shelters at this show.
Integral Designs was purchased from former owner Evan Jones by Fellfab early this year. I realized that although Integral has been around for ages, they are not well known. Many of their designs go back 20 years or more like the MK I Mountain Tent above and the Observer Shelter seen below. Both of these shelters feature, simple, straight forward designs. Additionally, Integral Tactical offers several shelter/tarp designs manufactured from ultralightweight 30D parachute Ripstop nylon, referred to as Sil fabric.
Several of the attendees at SOFEX also expressed interest in the Wind Shirt and Pants.
They are currently in talks with TLS vendors to introduce their line to a wider audience. While Integral Tactical is based at Fellfab’s headquarters in Ontario, Canada, Fellfab has manufacturing capacity here in the US to service Berry compliance, if needed.
Are You a BAMF?
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
If you’re a BAMF then this morale patch featuring a jaunty moustache from Tactical Gentlemen is just the thing. It comes in Black White and Grey and measures 2.00″ x 1.75″.
www.thetacticalgentleman.com/the-bamf
Happy 238th Birthday Marine Corps
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
Since 1775 you’ve stood watch over America. We salute you!
