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A New Badge For USAF Security Forces

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

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Apparently, there’s an initiative by Air Force ‘Top Cop’ Brig Gen Allen Jameson to scrap the traditional Security Forces shield and adopt a more civilian-looking version akin to what is seen above on the right. His office on the Air Staff, the Director of Security Forces, is currently soliciting feedback from the field. While I don’t have a dog in this fight, the whole move away from Security Police to Security Forces 15 years ago was to focus more on air base defense and less on handing out parking tickets. To me, that new badge screams Barney Fife. Air Force Security Forces fulfill a unique role and their badge should reflect it, just as it has all of these years.

Here are the choices.

Option 2

Option 3

What do you think?

Constrictor Cargo System

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

The first thing the guys at MATBOCK ever showed me was the Constrictor Cargo System. As soon as I saw it, I knew what genius looked like. If you’ve ever had to build a pallet you know what a PITA the netting system is. The 463L cargo handling system design goes back to the 1950s and it shows. The real issue is with the HCU-7/E side net, the HCU-15/C top net, and the CGU-1/B Device or cargo straps. They can be assembled backward and take a lot of time to lay out for proper use due to the asymmetric construction of the pallet.

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The Constrictor Cargo System is much simpler to use. Once you’ve built your pallet, you throw the bag on top of the load and pull the netting down. Then, you ratchet it tight to the pallet. No more misaligned net segments and no more tangled nets because the CCS stores in its own bag.

MATBOCK continues to work with interested companies and commands to field this system. Interested parties should visit their site for additional information.

www.matbock.com/products/constrictor-cargo-system

You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

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Ou never know where KCRF patches will show up and now you can decide where they’ll be. By popular demand, licensed ‘Keep Calm and Return Fire’™ patches are available through Mojo Tactical. More and mor knockoffs are showing up on the market. Ensure you are getting the real thing. Counterfeits are made by thieves to fund terrorism, gun control and other Anti-American causes.

Daniel Defense and Military Warrior Support Foundation Give Away Home at NRA 2013

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

With the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits underway, Daniel Defense recognizes the sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Their continued efforts protect the way of life enjoyed by Americans throughout the generations. This year, Daniel Defense was honored to present a combat veteran and his family with the gift of a mortgage-free home. “I am amazed by the bravery these soldiers demonstrate in the field,” says Marty Daniel, President and CEO of Daniel Defense. “We can’t thank them enough for their sacrifice.”

Through the Military Warriors Support Foundation, Daniel Defense learned of a Soldier, awarded three Purple Hearts during his time of service. SFC Jonathan David Langford sustained multiple injuries during two deployments, including a blast concussion, broken ribs, shrapnel and traumatic brain injury. “What we want to provide is hope for these warriors and their families,” explains Josh Kinser of Military Warrior Support Foundation. “By partnering with great, patriotic companies like Daniel Defense, we are able to put these heroes in a mortgage-free home and help them transition to a successful civilian life.”

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The donation was a complete surprise to the Langfords. Daniel Defense gave away a rifle on Saturday afternoon. A crowd gathered around the Booth (#2111) where SFC Jonathan Langford and family were invited to draw the winning name. Immediately following the announcement, attendees were asked to remain for a special announcement. It was there, Mr. Langford and his wife were told they were the recipients of a home located in the Florida town where they would settle after leaving the service.

The surprises did not end there. Working in conjunction with Texas Trophy Hunters Association and Trophy Hunters TV, the Langford’s were also elated to learn of an opportunity to hunt during the filming of a TV show.

What Is Wounded Wear?

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

www.woundedwear.org

Name That Mortar

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

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PNW Arms needs your help to come up with a better name for one of their mortar systems. It’s the heaviest one in their arsenal, however, it needs a better name. Its sister is called NanoMortar and they are pretty high on that name since it only weighs a little over 12 pounds. To enter, post your proposed name on their Facebook photo.

To attract some good names (and bad ones too) they will be giving away to two things: 200 Rounds of 300BLK Match or 7.62×51 Sniper ammunition and their military patches to the name we choose.

You can still win some ammunition by sharing and liking the Facebook post to attract others who may be better with the written word. This part of the contest will be for a $250 gift certificate to their online store and a secret squirrel military patches to boot.

www.facebook.com/PNWarms

PenCott Camouflage Webbing And Tape Now Shipping

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

Hyde Definition, developers of the PenCott family if camouflage patterns has announced that Texcel Industries is now fulfilling orders for webbing and tape in GreenZone™, BadLands™, SandStorm, and SnowDrift™. For pricing and orders contact: sales@texcelindustries.com.

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Additionally, for a limited time Hyde Definition is running a special promotion on Cordura fabrics in honor of the launch of the webbing and tape products – get 20% off the normal price when you order at least 50 yards of either 500D or 1000D Cordura. Contact orders@hydedefinition.com and mention the promo code “WEB20?.

You Never Know Who You’ll See At The Annual NRA Convention

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

This photo looks like two guys catching up at this weekend’s NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas. But these guys are far from random.

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In this Daniel Defense photo we see founder Marty Daniel along with former SEAL Mike Noell, who founded the tactical brand Blackhawk after a stint in the Navy. Both men have been vital to our industry, building successful companies from scratch.