US Air Force Pararescuemen from the 48th Rescue Squadron conduct swift water rescue training April 10, 2013 near Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. during Angel Thunder 2013. Angel Thunder is the largest joint service, multinational, interagency combat search and rescue exercise designed to train personnel recovery assets using a variety of scenarios to simulate deployment conditions and contingencies.
(US Air Force photo by SSgt Tim Chacon)
The ShadyMag Project is a joint effort of Magpul Industries, Advanced Armament Company, Ten Pound Monkey, and Uber Group – all friends and fans of Brett Shadle, aka Shady. Brett died a few weeks ago, and he leaves a wife and 2 young children to fend for themselves- without the help of a Dad and Husband. We all want to help them, and the ShadyMag Project is one way to you can help make an impact. 100% of the sale price of this ShadyMag goes to the Shadle Family, via the All In All The Time Foundation, a 501 c(3) non-profit. While GSS won’t make a dime, they do hope to make a meaningful difference for the Shadle family.
Adams Industries shared this photo of some of their kit being used in conjunction with a Bad Company Tactical R2S.
The Adams Ind gear includes a SENTINEL, an AI Surface ANVIS Mount (SAM), and an AI battery pack (AGWBP).
Kryptek has just released a handy key fob made from 550 cord. You can unravel it in an emergency for 4′-6′ of 550 Para-Cord.
www.kryptekstore.com/Kryptek-Key-Fob
This is a cool kit for those requiring basic illumination and cutting tools. It includes Gerber Gear Sheath, eFECT weapon maintenance tool, MP 600 one-handed multi-tool, and Recon-M II flashlight. It also includes a strap cutter which is rapidly becoming recognized as critical for those riding in vehicles whether military or civilian LE.
It’s available for unit and agency purchase through ADS Inc.
Tactical Fanboy attended the recent Haley Strategic Partners Winter Problem Solver course in Telluride, Colorado from March 31st through April 4th. This was my first time attending a mountaineering/survival course.
It was a bright, sunny, early morning when we all met up at the Haley Strategic Partners headquarters for Training Day 1. The day started with an opportunity for introductions, as we all stood in a circle and one-by-one we gave our name, occupation, goals for the class, and one thing we were good at. Students came mostly from all over the States, with one student hailing from Canada. It was great to hear all the various occupations people held (doctor, arborist, software programmer, writer…) and that a few of the students were taking a class like this for the first time, myself included. This also gave us an opportunity to meet our instructors, two Search and Rescue personnel/Sheriff’s Deputies in addition to our host, Travis Haley.
We then stripped our rucks and went over every item to ensure we were properly equipped for the class. We were also issued a logo’d Klean Kanteen and Moira fixed blade knife (more on these later) as well as additional class items and equipment as needed. After this, we repacked our rucks and stored them for the next day. The calass was also introduced to our beacons and completed a simple exercise to make sure they were functioning properly; this involved us sweeping for a signal at the far end of Travis’ yard that one of the SAR personnel had with them.
We stepped out for lunch, and upon our return convened to Travis’ office which was filled with, among other things, memorabilia from his military service. It’s here that we viewed a video presentation on avalanches. This was followed by a PowerPoint on weather identification and a PowerPoint on avalanches, headed by Travis and one of the SAR personnel respectively.
As a final exercise for the day we drove out to the hill above the classroom which we climbed as a group. Once at the top, we did a lap around the perimeter of the summit; both exercises served as a test of our general endurance for the trip ahead. Despite being acclimated to the environment, I didn’t find myself ahead of the rest of the group when it came to ascending or running. When we descended, Travis, instead of marching down with the rest of us, decided to paraglide down; the below picture doesn’t do the act justice.
With the exercise done, we returned to HSP for our final briefing of the day, followed by returning to our respective hotels in wait for TD2.
Stay tuned for a continuation of the HSP Winter Problem Solver AAR.
In honor of a great guy who gave his life to defend his country, these laser etched 30 Round PMAGS are a collaborative effort by Magpul, TenPoundMonkey, UberGroup and AAC.
100% of the proceeds from each ShadyMag sold will go directly to support his loved ones. Donations and proceeds go to the All In All The Time Foundation.
Get yours now at www.missionreadyequipment.com/tactical-equipment/weapon-accessories/magpul-shadymag
