I opened my front door and there was this big box address to the HMFIC of Soldier Systems. I was really surprised and had no idea what could be inside of it.
Not only did the package contain a pair CFF AK-47s but also a prayer rug depicting Ahmad Shah Massoud, the “Lion of Panjshir” (Thanks for remembering Griff!).
It definitely made my day!
Tactical Distributors is now carrying Agilite Gear here in the US. Agilite Gear offers a variety of products including the Injured Personnel Carrier. I stopped by TD this morning to see if they were celebrating by carrying each other around the office but alas, it was all business. Maybe they’ll produce a video?
Just received this note from Orion Design Group.
ODG is pleased to finally announce the website is up and active. Special thanks to Heidi over at 13 Zulu for her hard work and help getting it finished and on line. Thank you to all of our customers who have been patiently waiting for this to happen. Merch is available please stay tuned to facebook and SSD as we add product in the coming weeks!! Enjoy!
The guys from Arc’teryx LEAF showed me the new Haku Rope Bag at OR Winter Market. When John Faherty demonstrated it, the Haku certainly lived up to its name, the Hawaiian word for ‘invention.’ Sure, it made for ropes, but once you see the demonstration in this video, you’re going to come up with loads of other uses, including SSE. Just lay it out, the bright yellow color offering excellent contracts from the ground, and throw everything you find onto the bag’s tarp. Then grab the four corners of the tarp, gibe it a shake and everything slides right into the bag. Brilliant! What’s more, there is a simple strap for hasty carry or you can take an extra few seconds and compress the load.
Panteao Productions presents “Battle of the Black Sea” a documentary look at the events leading up to and including the combat operation in Mogadishu, Somalia on 3-4 Oct, 1993. The interview-style video features MSG Paul Howe (USA, Ret), a Veteran of that battle. I spent the weekend watching the video’s many chapters and I can say that it is excellent. He points out instances where the movie “Blackhawk Down” incorrectly depicts the events and speaks very frankly about subjects that few are willing to broach even in private. If you want a look behind Howe’s mindset and experience on planning and executing combat operations, this is a must see. I highly recommend it.
It’s available now for subscribers at www.panteaoproductions.com
Ranger Up! has this Rogers Rangers shirt on pre-order. Rogers’ Rule #19. What’s not to love?
The TYR GROUP (not to be confused with TYR Tactical) specializes in combat tracking training. Their store includes the TYR GROUP T-shirt produced by Mitchell Martin at Gator Graphics, the TYR Group Combat Tracker Blade made by Custom Bladesmith Jeff Crowner, Signed Copies of John Hurth’s book “Combat Tracking Guide” as well as PVC patches made by John McConnell at Combat-Swag. Below is their Combat Tracker badge which reminds me of the old RECONDO badges.
In the future they will be adding other T-shirt designs, Patches as well as custom Knives and survival gear. Also, look for a collaboration with Spencer Alan Reiter of SAR Global Tool.
This photo from Mayflower Research & Consulting illustrates the evolution of their Low-Profile Armor Carrier (LPAC). Since it’s inception in 2006 it has undergone about 10 different minor changes and at least one major redesign. Mayflower constantly evaluates their designs and materials available to ensure they offer the most advanced gear possible.
