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2020 AUSA Annual Meeting Cancelled, Replaced with Virtual Event

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

AUSA 2020 ANNUAL MEETING GOES VIRTUAL

Photo by: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for AUSA

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Association of the U.S. Army’s 2020 Annual Meeting and Exposition will be held virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“After careful and detailed consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to convert the 2020 AUSA Annual Meeting from an in-person meeting to a virtual experience,” said retired Gen. Carter Ham, AUSA president and CEO. “Based on health and safety considerations and ongoing restrictions on large gatherings, it is not possible for us to conduct an in-person meeting as we had originally envisioned.”

Planning is underway for a four-day virtual meeting beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, and concluding on Friday, Oct. 16. Like live events in the past, the virtual meeting will feature addresses by top Army and national security leaders, professional military forums and presentations by industry.

Registration for the new virtual meeting is expected to open by September.

Switching to a virtual event was a “tough call,” Ham said. “The Annual Meeting is an incredibly important event and one of our favorite ways to celebrate everything that unites us, but health and safety must come first,” he said. “We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event as we had envisioned, but we know it’s the right decision.”

AUSA is now coordinating details for the virtual event, and team members will be reaching out directly to exhibitors and sponsors about new opportunities.

“While it may not replace the full experience of the in-person AUSA Annual Meeting, it will serve to keep us connected with Army senior leaders and messages, with industry partners and with AUSA members around the globe,” Ham said. “We are planning for a forum that allows reach beyond the 33,000-plus people we expected to see in Washington, D.C., this year.”

The AUSA team also is already looking forward to the 2021 Annual Meeting and “a grand reunion” scheduled for Oct. 11-13, 2021, in Washington, D.C., Ham said.

Updated information will be posted here: meetings.ausa.org/annual

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Aimpoint Announces Professional Discount Program

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

Manassas, Virginia – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology has launched a new webstore, www.aimpoint.us. This new site offers consumers the ability to engage with Aimpoint and purchase the company’s products directly.

U.S. Military, law enforcement, EMTs, firefighters, private security, and state, local, and federal government employees will find access to discounts on Aimpoint products at the new webstore. To gain access, qualified individuals need only register by creating an account, and provide proof of affiliation from a list of acceptable documents. This program is available to both active and retired personnel. Further information regarding this program can be found on the Aimpoint Law Enforcement/Military Discount program page.

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DRIFIRE Hires New East Coast Regional Manager

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

Cleveland, OH – July 21, 2020: John Havill has been hired as the DRIFIRE East Coast Regional Manager for the US military, law enforcement and first responders. His region of responsibility encompasses the eastern half of the United States.

In regards to joining the DRIFIRE military team at National Safety Apparel, John shares that “National Safety Apparel has a time honored history protecting the men and women who built this country. NSA has persevered through the great depression and now in a global pandemic. I joined DRIFIRE to serve as East Coast Regional Manager and to provide the highest quality Berry Amendment compliant USA made products for our military, law enforcement and first responders. When I was fortunate enough to be chosen to join the NSA/DRIFIRE team, I knew that I was now part of a great company, guided by non-wavering core values of family, quality and dedication to all people who work and serve.”

Before joining the DRIFIRE team, John was a firearms and tactics instructor for the Department of Defense (DOD) in the state of Virginia. John graduated over 150 DOD personnel bound for overseas locations. Prior to joining DOD, John held the position of Federal Law Enforcement Sales Manager for Daniel Defense. John’s career path began in Traverse City, Michigan at the age of 19 where he had a successful 26 year career in the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

John retired in 2017 as a highly decorated Senior Chief Gunner’s Mate. John’s military career took him from the lakes of Michigan and Erie, to Alaska and Virginia. John has performed maritime Law Enforcement from Ecuador, throughout the entire Caribbean and the northern waters of Maine.

John was deployed all over the United States with some of his more highlighted deployments being Hurricane Katrina and the US’s largest National Special Security Event – the United Nations General Assembly in NYC.

John is originally from Traverse City, Michigan. He has been married to his amazing wife LeAnn for over 18 years and they have two children, Lauren and Kristin. Last but not least, John doesn’t want to forget to mention his best friend, Boyne the dog.

The Managing Director of Military at DRIFIRE, Markin Dornan, expresses, “I am very pleased that John will be joining National Safety Apparel and our DRIFIRE military team. John has a history of dedication and commitment serving our nation and his family. When you spend time with John you can see that he looks to ensure others get his very best. This is the representation and foundation we are looking for as we continue to build our team. John’s passion for DRIFIRE was apparent and he will be a great advocate for the brand and our company.”

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Speer Ammunition Awarded Record $112M Contract with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

LEWISTON, Idaho – July 20, 2020 – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has selected Vista Outdoor’s Speer Ammunition brand as the awardee for their 9mm Service Ammunition. CBP is one of the world’s largest law enforcement agencies and is charged with border security while also overseeing lawful international trade and travel. This is the largest duty contract won in company history and solidifies Speer as law enforcement’s number one choice of duty ammunition.

This single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contract for all DHS components and other federal agencies with a maximum value of $112 Million dollars. The ordering period is for a total of five years with product delivery commencing this August.

“We are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,” said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. “We know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.”

CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology, which has set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, earning the trust of consumers and law enforcement world-wide. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core that is bonded to an extremely uniform jacket a single atom at a time that virtually eliminates separation on impact for more retained weight and consistent penetration depths. The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Reliable ignition and cycling are delivered thanks to sealed primers and nickel-plated brass.

Speer ammunition can be found at dealers nationwide or purchased online direct from Speer. For more information on all products from Speer or to shop online, visit www.speer.com

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6″ MultiCam Loop Now Available from MMI Textiles

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

MMI Textiles can now provide Printed MultiCam Velcro Brand Woven Loop (A-A-55126) available in widths: 3/4″, 1″, 1.5″, 2″, 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″. MultiCam Printed Loop has been a part of their Printed Narrow Fabrics line since 2016, but they didn’t have the capability to print on wider loop than 5″ – until now.

This in the USA/Berry Compliant loop is offered in MultiCam® Classic, MultiCam Arid, MultiCam Black, MultiCam Tropic, and MultiCam Alpine.

www.mmitextiles.com/blog/post/now-available-6-multicam-loop

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Team Wendy Releases EXFIL Adapter for AMP Communication Headset

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

Adapter Breakaway Capability Improves Safety and Airborne Utility

CLEVELAND, OH (July 21, 2020) – Cleveland-based Team Wendy®, a leading provider of exceptional head protection systems, announced today the launch of its EXFIL® Adapter for the Ops-Core AMP™ Communication Headset. This headset, originally designed for Ops-Core’s ARC Rail, can now be also be mounted on Team Wendy helmets.

The adapter easily attaches each arm of the AMP headset to Team Wendy’s EXFIL Rail 2.0 or EXFIL Rail 3.0 accessory mounting systems. A press fit design – rather than a hard mount – ensures breakaway functionality when enough pressure is applied in an emergency situation.

“The breakaway capability is important for airborne operations,” said Mike Romanchek, director of sales and business development for Team Wendy. “The EXFIL Adapter reduces risk should lines get tangled around the headset by detaching from the helmet thus reducing the chances of equipment malfunction or injury.”

The EXFIL Adapter for the Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset retails for $21.99 and is available for purchase on TeamWendy.com and through authorized Team Wendy dealers.

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TYR Tuesday – IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| Huron Hot Weather Uniform

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

Episode Four of Innovate or Die® Tour Virtual Trade Show #IDTOURVTS is here!

Episode Four:

IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| Huron™ Hot Weather Uniform

New episode launching every Tuesday.

Hot Weather Uniform Available Now:

www.tyrtactical.com/products/list/hot-weather-2018/tactical-clothing

What is IDTOURVTS?

Our mission has always been about protecting those who run towards the threat. To that end, we created the Innovate or Die® Tour and Mobile Showroom. Over the past couple years it has allowed us to meet you face-to-face, gather your feedback and answer your questions.

Life has been put on hold for many people around the world, but you have not stopped risking your safety and health against all the threats we face today.

We can’t wait to meet you on the road again.

Thank you to the men and women of the armed forces, first responders and health care professionals who continue to put their lives on the line. You haven’t stopped working and neither will we.

Episode One:

IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| PICO-DS & DSX Plate Carriers

Episode Two:

IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| The Ultimate Range Bag

Episode Three:

IDTOUR VTS |Virtual Trade Show| Shield & Dolly System

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Hasbro Presents – GI Joe Cartoons Live on Youtube

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

If you grew up saying “knowing is half the battle” then you’ll appreciate that Hasbro is running full episodes of the GI Joe cartoon series on YouTube.

Posted in Morale, Off-Duty | 13 Comments »