The Marine Corps has added the V-22 to the aircraft at HMX-1 tasked with Presidential and executive support. Notice the paint job does not include the white top so we’d be safe in surmising that this will be used for support functions.
Still not sure on the designation, so for now, this remains an MV-22 which in and of itself is ridiculous for a Marine aircraft to carry the M prefix, long used for Special Operations aircraft.
In honor of moving into their new facility, High Threat Concealment has introduced a 15% on online orders by using code “SSD15”. I’m a big fan of their Low Profile System.
When I first saw this video a few weeks ago it really blew me away. It’s fun to watch free runners in action and interesting to check out what the European footwear brands are up to and how they are integrating the latest GORE-TEX® technology.
The footwear
Recent and comprehensive market research has shown that the effective climate comfort and management of moisture and heat loss together with reliable waterproofness, light weight, well cushioned, flexible and sporty performance soles are becoming more and more important for the police officer’s daily duty footwear. To meet these requirements the Gore professional footwear team together with HAIX®, LOWA® and MEINDL® has developed “GORE-TEX® Tactical Footwear“. The styles include HAIX® Black Eagle, MEINDL® Black Cobra and LOWA® Zephyr Black.
GORE-TEX® Technology
The footwear’s main feature is the durably waterproof and highly breathable GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Laminate, which keeps the wearer’s feet dry and comfortable due to the increased breathability of the laminate together with the components used allow moisture to easily escape and keep the wearers feet at their optimized temperature even in the warmer climate of summer or inside environments.
The film
To launch the new “Tactical GORE-TEX® Footwear” collections Gore´s professional footwear team worked together with the film-maker and photographer Claudiu Voicu and the freerunning team “Storm Freerun” in London.
Katie McDonell, Tim “Livewire” Shieffs, Chima Akenzua and Kie Willis tested the footwear to the extreme while shooting a fast chasing story through the backyards and over the roofs of East-London. Next to “Tactical GORE-TEX® Footwear” all runners were equipped with police-uniforms made with the latest GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® technologies.
Claudiu Voicu used a Canon 5D and 7D camera, a Helicopter and a Go Pro camera to capture the full action. To capture the details of the performance of the footwear he used a Phantom Ultra Slow Motion camera.
Feel free to watch the full length version here.
ITWNexus Advanced Products and Accessories created this cool graphic to show you how to properly install your Web Dominator.
Here trainer Brian Bishop wears a ‘Keep Calm and Return Fire’ patch while talking about zeroing the carbine with a student during a recent hosted by Daniel Defense.
Employment Opportunity… Customer service associate needed.
Must:
1) Be knowledgeable about tactical gear, guns, CCW, military and Law Enforcement tactics and operational environments.
2) Be organized and able to see multiple tasks through to completion.
3) Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
4) Have above average computer skills.
5) Work well within a team.
6) Be a person of high integrity and moral standards.
7) Be an active shooter willing to train and keep pace with an ever evolving industry.
8) Military service is a double plus.
The job entails dealing with customer questions about product, order status and warranty / return issues and the follow up tasks associated with this. Will be responsible for answering phone calls, returning phone messages, e-mail and on-line interaction with dealers and end user customers. Will handle dealer and international accounts. Some travel will be required to various training schools, competitive shooting events, and select industry trade shows. Also required will be feedback and input on new product development. This is a full-time position at our location here in Eastern North Carolina.
We are Edge-Works Manufacturing Company; makers of the G-Code Holster line of products. Our commitment is to provide innovative, high quality, genuine solutions to the shooting and tactical communities via superior products and service. We are growing and need quality people who understand the clientele we serve and share our vision and values.
E-mail resume to: scott@tacticalholsters.com
The Tropical Combat Uniform or as more popularly known, the Jungle Fatigue is the greatest uniform ever fielded by the US Army. The cut of the uniform was derived from the 1942 Parachutist Uniform with its angled chest and lower cargo pockets on the coat paired with seven pocket trousers. The OG-107 color blended well into the environment of Southeast Asia and the combination of light and shadow on the olive base of the uniform as the Soldier moved through vegetated areas provided good camouflage. Additionally, the jungle fatigue was made from one of two very comfortable cotton fabrics. Maybe not great for cold-wet environments but well suited to jungle and desert environ. Finally, they were inexpensive. As late as the mid-80s you could till purchase the uniform for around $8 a set at Clothing Sales Stores that still carried them. At that price, they were practically disposable but everyone who wore them wanted to hold onto them as long as possible.
We honor that uniform and some great Americans wearing it in this first official photo of 1st Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, taken in 1984. Taken from the 75th Ranger Regiment Facebook Page.
What’s your favorite uniform?
