It’s called the Cholombia shirt because they are produced in Choloma Honduras, one of the most dangerous places on earth.
The Colombia Shirt is the creation of Bone Tactical. They’ve got quite a story behind the shirt, so I won’t steal their thunder, but rather encourage you to hit the link and read it for yourself.
The Hawaiian accents on the MultiCam have me intrigued. Sized from Small – XXLarge like military uniforms, there’s even a short sleeved version.
When I joined the Army in 1985, most of my senior NCO leadership had served in Vietnam. They were men who had seen combat and we hung on their every word as we trained.
In the late 80s, I served in a LRSD in Germany. We turned to photocopies of a document produced by the Vietnam-era Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observation Group’s Det B-52 aka Project Delta called ‘Reconnaissance Tips Of The Trade.’
We poured over its 32 pages which were gold to us, offering guidance on how to configure equipment and conduct ourselves on patrols. Some of the information was outdated due to equipment changes, other data was not applicable because we faced a different foe, on different terrain. However, the basics remained the same. Around the same time, 1st Bn, 7th SFG(A) released an update called ODB-720 Tips based on lessons learned in Panama. Unfortunately, it was much more difficult to share information pre-internet and I never saw a copy until I was on a 3rd Group SOT-A in the early-90s.
The original is available on the web from Chapter 31 of the Special Forces Association at www.sfa31.org/deltarecontips. Whether you’re reading from a historical perspective or a professional one, there are still a few gems in there.
This is smaller version of LBT’s Vented Comms Pack. Both were designed to combat radio overheating. It accepts PALS equipped pouches and offers four external, zippered pockets. The pack is also reinforced with HANK.
The pack is padded to protect the communications gear, but incorporates venting. For example, there is a mesh vent at the bottom which can be opened.
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The interior is designed for the radio to be strapped into place but accessories can be mounted, by themselves, or in pouches to the pile field interior.
Above, you can see that the pack is PALS compatible and can be attached to a variety of platforms, including a modular frame. There are also removable shoulder straps and waist belt.
SFC Rich Stayskal is currently a Range 37 instructor who has lung cancer. His colleagues are holding a 3 gun match as a fundraiser for him and his family.
SFC Stayskal is married with two young daughters and has already undergone surgery at Duke Medical Center, including Chemo / Radiation therapy.
He started in the Marines, serving outside of Mosul, Iraq, as a LCpl and earning a Purple Heart in 3004 courtesy of a GSW to the left chest. He left the Marines in 2005 and like so many Marines before him, joined the Army to try his hand at Special Forces. After successfully completing the 18X pipeline, he was assigned to 1st SFG(A), serving three Combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He currently serves as a Range 37 Sniper instructor.
Ammo Requirements: Rifle 200 rds, pistol 200rds, shotgun 100 shells. Recommend 7.62mm, 5.56mm, 45mm, 9mm, 12ga, 20ga. Ball ammo or match grade is fine. NO tungsten or steel penetrators.
Registration is going to be onsite only. Match POC COL Mike Radnothy 910-705-7612.
Donations go to the Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFCT)
ATTN: SFC Rich Stayskal fund raiser
130 Mill Brook Rd
Suite 1A
Essex, Conn 06426
So new it hasn’t been named yet, LRB’s take on the classic M1951 wool shirt features snap closure allowing this to be used as a jacket, a bunch of pockets both zippered and open, and some with hidden D-rings.
Job Description:
The Illustration and Graphic Designer will be a member of the in-house marketing team, which is responsible for creative development and execution of internal and external marketing communications and branding materials. The scope of work will include projects that reflect Magpul’s roots in firearms and shooting sports, with a mix of action sports, humor, and general pop culture sensibility. The team creates a wide range of products, and this designer will be focused on providing illustration, animation, and graphics for videos and social media products, apparel, company websites, email newsletters, and assorted print materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Interact clearly and confidently with internal teams to determine their visual communication needs, present ideas, and take direction from start to finish.
• Design and create high quality full-performance animations and animated backdrops for media.
• Create sketches, artwork, and illustrations for a wide range of media.
• Produce apparel design graphics.
• Create representation graphics and custom typography, as well as color palette and photography.
• Produce web design graphics that can be reproduced by web developers.
• Translate or re-envision artistic works and vintage or historical images.
• Produce product graphics.
• Domestic travel up to 10%.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area (graphic design, animation, multimedia design, fine art, film studies or CGI and 3D modeling) or an equivalent portfolio of work demonstrating expertise in the field of animation.
• Strong resume and portfolio that includes any of the following: logo design, apparel graphics design, animation, illustration, and print collateral.
• 3+ years of experience in after effects.
• Experience with motion graphics and 3D rendering capabilities a plus.
• Experience with military, firearms and shooting sports a plus.
• Marketing experience a plus, but not required.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong illustration skills, including expertise in digital pencil, inking, painting and vector artwork.
• Proven experience and advanced knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong typography skills and knowledge of contemporary design.
Additional:
• Applicants will not be considered unless a portfolio of work is provided.
• This position reports to the Director of Marketing.
• Competitive pay rate commensurate to experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance as well as voluntary short-term disability and accident insurance. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) Plan.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer. The applicant must be authorized to receive Technical Data and/or Technology under U.S. export control laws. Any offer made is contingent on the applicant passing a background check that will include a restricted party screening and, for prospective employees who are Foreign Persons, on the Company obtaining all necessary export licenses. In addition the applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
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Magpul is an equal opportunity employer.
Magpul regularly updates their job listings. To keep up with the latest openings, visit www.magpul.com/about/careers.
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 14, 2018 – When the stakes are high, settle for nothing less than the extreme precision, unflinching performance and industry-leading adaptability of the new Savage 110 Tactical. Caliber options include 308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
The 110 Tactical’s revolutionary AccuFit system lets tactical and competitive shooters perfectly customize comb height and length-of-pull for the utmost consistency in all situations, while the user-adjustable AccuTrigger provides a light, crisp pull.
Together with the AccuStock, which secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length, the 110 Tactical provides the fit and function of a custom rifle—right out of the box. It also features a suppressor-ready threaded barrel, a one-piece scope rail and 10-round detachable box magazine. Available in right- and left-hand models.
Features & Benefits
• AccuFit system lets shooters quickly adjust comb height and length-of-pull
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger
• AccuStock rail system secures the action three-dimensionally along its entire length
• Detachable 10-round Magpul AICS magazine
• Threaded heavy barrel with end cap
• 20 MOA EGW rail
• Gray or Desert Tan synthetic stock
• New Model 110 design and ergonomics
• Tactical oversized bolt handle
Part No. / Description / MSRP
110 Tactical (Gray)
57006 / 308 Win., 20-inch barrel / $784
57007 / 308 Win., 24-inch barrel / $784
57232 / 6.5 Creedmoor, 24-inch barrel / $784
110 Tactical LH (Left-Hand)
57009 / 308 Win., 24-inch barrel / $784
110 Tactical Desert (Desert Tan)
57008 / 6.5 Creedmoor, 24-inch barrel / $769
57137 / 6mm Creedmoor, 26-inch barrel / $769
To learn more about Savage, visit www.savagearms.com.
