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Tent Topographics – An Innovative Look At Shelters From NEMO Equipment

Monday, May 13th, 2013

NEMO Equipment has has adopted an innovative way to look at the internal space of tents. First recommended by the Outdoor Industry Alliance’s ASTM committee, it is modeled on topography lines from a map.

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One of the most difficult things to do is to visualize the vertical space within a shelter since they invariably feature sloped sides. Without actually setting one up and climbing in, you can’t be sure if you’ll have much room to maneuver.

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With these topographic diagrams, you can visualize the shelter’s maneuver room, just like on a 1:50,000 map. While NEMO Equipment is the first company to incorporate them, hopefully they’ll soon become the industry standard. Look for these diagrams starting now on www.nemoequipment.com.

Some People Work Better At Night

Monday, May 13th, 2013

This video was created by the AFSOC Public Affairs Office. What do you think?

TacticalDictionary.com

Monday, May 13th, 2013

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Remember when you were new to the tactical scene or ran across a term you weren’t familiar with? Some friends of ours are working on a new website, TacticalDictionary.com to give you a hand. TacticalDictionary.com is a living document that will continually be updated with the latest terms to help you stay abreast of those new acronyms that seems to crop up.

Beef and Beer: Benefit for Riley Stephens and Mike Duskin

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

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Mission
To raise money in support of SFC Stephens’ and CW2 Duskin’s families.

Description
SFC Riley Stehens was born in Tolar, Texas on 26 August 1973. He died on 28 September 2012 of wounds received from small arms fire in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.

SFC Stephens was a highly decorated soldier deployed on five separate deployments to Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This was SFC Stephens Sixth deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.

SFC Stephens is survived by his wife, Tiffany Stephens; their daughter, Rylee; his daughter, Morgan; his son, Austin; his father, Mic; Step Mother, Joanne; and brother Kenneth.

Chief Warrant Officer Two Michael Duskin was born on 21 September 1970, and was a native of Orange Park, Florida. He died 23 October 2012 of wounds received from small arms fire in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.

CW2 Duskin was a highly decorated soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) as an Assistant Detachment Commander in Alpha Company. He was on his second deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the position.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie Duskin; sons SSG Nathan Wilkes and Jacob Duskin; daughter, Alexis Duskin; parents, CPT (ret) USN George Duskin and Claire Duskin; and sister Ann Duskin-Shauff.

A Beef and Beer Benefit will be held in memory of these two outstanding soldiers. Join them on 23 May 2013 at the Fair Barn located at 200 Beulah Hill Rd South. Pinehurst, NC from 6:00 pm-11:30 pm. During the course of the evening, those attending will enjoy Finger Foods and Drinks, Music, Keynote Speakers and a Silent Auction. Tickets will be sold in the amount of $40 per ticket. All proceeds will be split between the two families.

Please be advised that there will be a limit of 200 tickets sold at the door; Children under 5 years of age will not require a ticket. Any/all help is always appreciated! Thank you in advance for your generous support.

General Information
Beef and Beer: Benefit for Riley Stephens and Mike Duskin
23 May 2013
The Fair Barn
200 Beulah Hill Rd. South
Pinehurst, NC 28374

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Oakley Releases New Shirts

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

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Ok, I’m Intrigued

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

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Über Group says “Says aren’t the droids you’re looking for” but I beg to differ. These seems to be the droids that I didn’t know I was looking for. I was going to buy a new pair of Salomons this summer but now I wonder if I should hold off. Or is it all just one big tease?

Happy Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

None of us would be here if it weren’t for mom. So take a moment today to reach out to her and let her know that you’re ok, and give her a thanks, and let her know that you appreciate her.

RTL Flashback

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

This is dedicated to my fellow graduates.