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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) —
Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting the 15th annual Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations across the Southeast U.S., from Hurlburt Field, April 25-May 15. The combined exercise provides realistic and relevant training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces and international partners for operations in the evolving strategic environment.
Emerald Warrior applies lessons learned from real-world operations to provide trained and ready forces to the joint force, while also focusing on security priorities laid out in the AFSOC Strategic Guidance, and nested and relevant national-level strategy.
It hones the skills of participating units and is an opportunity to test future concepts. In line with AFSOC’s Strategic Guidance, the exercise fuels on-going innovation and experimentation efforts within the command.
Additionally, Emerald Warrior strengthens international cooperation by inviting partner-nations to participate in the exercise. This year’s foreign partners are from the Czech Republic.
Emerald Warrior is not in response to any specific event and is a regularly-scheduled exercise. Exercises like Emerald Warrior are necessary to rehearse U.S., allied and partner abilities to deploy and conduct operations under challenging conditions. These exercises help our forces to prepare for mission requirements.
Residents near training locations may experience increased military activity in their area. All training occurs at designated sites, previously coordinated with local authorities.
Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs
Spartanburg, S.C. — Today, diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a key reporting component in the company’s progress toward its 2025 Sustainability Goals. In 2019, Milliken laid out 12 sustainability goals, focused on its people, its products and the planet, as a roadmap to achieving a healthier tomorrow. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, these 12 goals signal the company’s commitment to sustainability in all forms.
In 2021, Milliken eliminated coal as a primary fuel after investing $25 million into cogeneration, which combines steam and power generation. Notably, Milliken also increased the diversity of its U.S. management team by 8% and announced that its entire flooring portfolio is now carbon neutral.
“Our shared purpose and our material science expertise make us uniquely Milliken,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company. “We embrace not only our ability to make a positive impact on the world around us but also our responsibility to build a healthier future for this generation and generations to come.”
Completed in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core, Milliken’s fourth report details the holistic sustainability progress made in 2021. These efforts include:
· Recording zero lost time safety incidents from COVID-19;
· Logging 27,000 volunteer hours—the greatest number in company history;
· Partnering with groups including Accelerating Circularity, Polypropylene Coalition, PureCycle Technologies and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste to lend our expertise in solving product end-of-life challenges;
· Upgrading lighting to LED lights at 13 manufacturing facilities, reducing GHG emissions by 3,000 metric tons and marking the halfway point in the goal to convert all manufacturing facility lighting to LED by the end of 2023; and
· Increasing renewable energy use to 97,608 MWh/year, over 97% of the 2025 goal of 100,000 MWh/year.
“The cover of this year’s report is an image from the documentary, Everest, which details the dramatic true story of a team of four climbers who ascended the mountain,” says Kasel Knight, senior vice president and general counsel. “Milliken and Polartec are sponsoring the 25th anniversary re-release of this film. For us, this story of teamwork, hope and perseverance was a natural fit for our 2021 report. Our goals are lofty, but working together, we know that we can achieve a brighter, healthier tomorrow.”
To view the complete report, visit Milliken’s Sustainability Hub here.
SWANSBORO, N.C. – April 29, 2022 – High Speed Gear® has introduced the MultiCam® and MultiCam Black™ color variations to the Polymer TACO® line as a limited edition offering.
High Speed Gear® is constantly expanding their product lines to meet the needs of the tactical community. The new polymer TACO colors will allow end users to match the original nylon TACOs® to the latest MultiCam® and MultiCam Black™ Polymer TACOs®. These colors will be offered for the Polymer Rifle TACO® and Polymer Pistol TACO®. In addition, the Polymer Handcuff TACO® is now available in Coyote Brown.
“As a company, we are proud to keep developing new products as well as new variations of products to fit the needs of our customers.” Said Allison Mitchum, HSGI® Director of Sales & Marketing. “We have a large number of customers that rely on and enjoy the Polymer TACO line so in 2020, we added LE Blue for those law enforcement agencies that required it. Now with the additional colors of MultiCam® and MultiCam Black™, we can now offer an even broader selection of colors.”
The polymer TACOs® function the same as their nylon TACO counterparts. The design lets users have the same versatility that will grip and retain a wide variety of rifle and pistol magazines. The polymer line features grommets for drainage and is made with waterproof materials.
Tactical products and equipment specialist AARDVARK Tactical is launching a new and improved version of their website in April of 2022. This site will be geared towards more efficient product browsing, how-to videos for operators, and a purpose-built armor configurator for optimized platform customization.
The new website is designed to provide tactical teams with a wealth of educational resources – from demonstrations that accompany our products to in-depth conversations between leaders about the tactical field today. Product tutorials cover a myriad of topics, answering questions such as how to best use the LOKI Mk2 tactical sUAS, how to maintain your Kinetic Breaching Tool (KBT), how to set-up your PROJECT7 armor platforms, and much more.
AARDVARK is also pleased to release our “Lessons Learned” video series, featuring conversations between leaders in the tactical community. Viewers can expect advice on issues operators face in the field alongside in-depth knowledge of the industry. “Lessons Learned” topics include “Interior Drone use for SWAT Team,” “Understanding Threat Levels and Choosing Rifle Plates,” “Choosing Communications Gear,” and more. Website visitors can also request future video topics on the redesigned site. AARDVARK’s hope is that these series inform, inspire, and lead to continued innovation.
AARDVARK’s new digital storefront features a streamlined products and services navigation system that allows users to filter their search by brand, category, and featured products. The new browsing platform, powered by Shopify, provides an efficient and user-friendly experience. Plus, tactical operators and management staff are now able to request quotes online for products they need directly at shop.aardvarktactical.com.
When it comes to configuring the ideal PROJECT7 armor platform, AARDVARK is making it easy with a custom configuration system that allows users to set their specifications based on preferences and mission-specific profiles. Users can configure PROJECT7 platforms from the ground up, including belts, helmets, accessories, and ballistics.
With the release of the new AardvarkTactical.com, AARDVARK aims to continue to raise the industry standards for serving tactical operators with equipment, custom solutions, and continued education.
Three new options deliver increased speed and accuracy for hunters and shooters.
BARNEVELD, Wis. – Whether your perfect day consists of time at the range or on the mountain, three new laser rangefinders from Vortex® will help you do what you love and do it well.
The time-tested Vortex® Razor® HD 4000 is now joined by the new Viper® HD 3000, Diamondback™ HD 2000, and Crossfire™ HD 1400 laser rangefinders. Each unit comes equipped with a powerful HD optical system and soft carry case.
VIPER® HD 3000 LASER RANGEFINDER
Whether you’re in open country or tall timber, precision and speed mean the difference between filling your freezer and tag soup. The Viper® HD 3000 laser rangefinder gives you the tools to act quickly and confidently, with a 3,000-yard max range, and 2,000 yards on game.
• 7x magnification
• Red OLED display for stellar low-light performance
• .1 yard increment display
• Line of Sight and Horizontal Component Distance range modes and Scan Feature
• Normal, First, Last, and ELR target modes
• Tripod compatible to get the most out of its range
• $599.99 MSRP – Viper® HD 3000 Laser Rangefinder
DIAMONDBACK™ HD 2000 LASER RANGEFINDER
If ranging targets at 1,000 yards and beyond is a staple in your repertoire, your laser rangefinder needs the horsepower to go long and the toughness to stand up to the field. The ultra-fast Diamondback™ HD 2000 gives hunters 2,000 yards max range, and 1,400 yards on game.
• 7x magnification
• Red OLED display for stellar low-light performance
• .1 yard increment display
• Line of Sight and Horizontal Component Distance range modes and Scan Feature
• Normal and Last target modes
• Tripod compatible to get the most out of its range
• $449.99 MSRP – Diamondback™ HD 2000 Laser Rangefinder
CROSSFIRE™ HD 1400 LASER RANGEFINDER
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect go-to laser rangefinder for archery and rifle hunters alike, you’ve found it in the Crossfire™ HD 1400. It carries light at only 4.8 ounces and hits hard, offering up to 1,400 yards max range, and 750 yards on game.
• 5x magnification
• Red TOLED display optimized for low light
• .1 yard increment display
• Line of Sight and Horizontal Component Distance range modes and Scan Feature
• Normal, First, and Last ranging modes
• $269.99 MSRP – Crossfire™ HD 1400 Laser Rangefinder
To learn more about the all-new lineup of Vortex® laser rangefinders and how they stack up against previous models, tune in to episode 233 of the Vortex Nation™ Podcast. For an in-depth look at which rangefinder is right for you, check out “Rangefinder Modes – EXPLAINED!” on the Vortex® YouTube channel.
For a list of specifications, frequently asked questions and high-resolution images, check out the Vortex New Product Portal. For more information, visit VortexOptics.com.
The NOX allows the addition of a nighttime optical device such as night vision or thermal to be mounted directly in front of your spotting scope. The NOX attachment was designed as a direct add-on attachment for the KDG Optics Hub, but could also be used as a stand alone unit. Machined from 6061 aluminum and hard anodized black for a rugged versatile platform, the NOX utilized standard 1913 picatinny rail to affix your sight and is completely adjustable for length and height to fit a wide variety of spotting scopes and nighttime devices. Utilizing the industry standard ¼ x 20 thread the NOX also allows for the installation of any standard arca mount and a variety of tripod mounts to be attached. Paring your nighttime optics with our universal sidelok mount will allow for quick installation or removal of your nighttime optic as the mission deems fit. Own the night with the new KDG NOX Attachment.
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