I’m a big fan of Bridgford’s shelf-stable, ready-to-eat sandwiches which are found in US military rations. One of their latest additions to their commercial offerings is the whole wheat fig bar.
If you like fig newtons, you’ll love these.
Archive for June, 2022
ORSM 22 – Bridgford
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022ORSM 22 – Camelbak
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
New for 23 is the Camelbak Chillbak Cube 18, a follow up to the popular 30 L model currently in the market.
It will keep cold for uo to 70 hours and retain ice for more than 48 hours.
These coolers not only keep your be staged cool, they also incorporate a 6 L Fusion Group Reservoir with TRU Zip waterproof zipper.
ORSM 22 – Geyser
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022The Geyser system is a convenient portable hot shower.
With just 3L of water it is 10x more efficient than other portable shower units thanks to the sponge delivered water. It can be powered via vehicle 12v or portable charging stations beingibg the water to 95 deg F.
ORSM 22 – Mystery Ranch
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022The High Water Flip is part of a line of waterproof packs and duffels for outdoor pursuits.
It features RF welded construction of TPU coated 840D Ballistic Nylon for 22.9 L of carrying capacity.
MATBOCK – Soteria Belt
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022MATBOCK has taken a whole new approach to the very battle belt setup with their Soteria Belt.
The Soteria Belt gives the operator total kit flexibility for any kind of operation or environment. It features an overbelt design with a removable stiffened MOLLE cage to mount your gear. The cage allows you to change out your kit in as little as 30 seconds. The lightweight inner belt has an outward facing loop that secures the outerbelt and it can also be used as an everyday belt. The Soteria Belt converts to a sit/climbing harness with the addition of MATBOCK Soteria Leg Loops. The Soteria belt is rated for a dynamic 3600lb load. Available in S, M, L and XL.
Features:
– Our cage system is made out of Boltaron – a strong yet flexible material
– The belt is designed to allow the operator to quickly switch mission sets by changing out cages
– Seamlessly becomes a full sit/climbing harness with the attachment of the Soteria Leg Loops
– The underbelt is a lightweight and low profile belt which can also be used daily as a regular belt
To find out more: www.matbock.com/products/soteria-belt
First Columbus AFB Airman Selected for Sniper School
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. —
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tarriq Releford, 14th Security Forces Squadron, installation entry controller, was one of four Airmen chosen to represent the USAF at the highly selective, United States Army Sniper School, Apr. 17, 2022, at Fort Benning, Ga.
Releford is the only Airman from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, selected to attend the course. The Airman is no stranger to working with snipers, as he has experience from a prior base.
“Releford was chosen because of his prior tactical experience, and for his weapons skills,” said Technical Sgt. Tanner Barber, 14th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge, antiterrorism section. “He continually strives to make the entire organization a better place with his positive, happy-go-lucky attitude and his willingness to train fellow airman on tactics that he has learned in other courses.”
U.S. Army Sniper School only allots a small percentage of their class slots to separate branches, so at any given time an Airman could find themselves being the only one there.
“Going into it I was super nervous,” said Releford. “Out of the 51 guys there, only four of us were Air Force. It was very humbling because you realize you aren’t the best. Everyone there had the skills it took to get selected.”
The 53 day course trains selected members with the sniper skills necessary to deliver long range precision fire and the collection of battlefield information. Day one, members complete the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), and must qualify as “expert” during a weapons qualification test with the M4 Rifle.
“You are about 50 meters away, shooting an M4 with iron sights,” said Releford. “You have to shoot 5 rounds and group them together within an inch and a half. You will shoot 25 rounds all together in groups of 5 and 3 out of the 5 groupings must be perfect. The first day 17 people were dropped from the course.”
The course is designed to ensure all selectees gain familiarity with all Sniper Weapons System characteristics, components and functions.
“This course has made me a better Airman because if, or when, the occasion arises that a sniper is needed to complete the mission, I will be ready,” said Releford. “Now that I have sniper capabilities, I can go on sniper missions to reconnaissance and take out the bad guys from distances with accuracy and precision.”
Upon graduation each student has gained experience in planning and executing without compromise, mission context problem solving and can demonstrate a higher understanding of commander’s informational needs during planning and action phases. Releford successful graduated the Basic Sniper Course, Jun. 3, 2022.
“Our goal is to always promote an environment for development and enrichment,” said Barber. “Releford has been equipped with a skill-set that most Defenders do not get the opportunity to attain. The expectation is for him to pass along his experience gained during the class to fortify the marksmanship of all unit members, and offer the Wing a long-range standoff capability that did not exist prior to his attendance.”
By Airman 1st Class Jessica Haynie, 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
Blackfolium – ISKIT
Monday, June 20th, 2022
The ISKIT from Blackfolium is pretty straightforward, offering the following features:
1) H70 panel compartment.
2) Compartment for stowing Signal mirror and / or various objects.
3) Elastic tape for Cyalume®.
4) Lanyard closure.
5) H70 Signal Panel.
6) Cyalume®.
7) Paracord T1 to bind the Cyalume®
It’s two color (orange and megenta) panel features two Velcro squares so you can add reflective patches and/or IR markers. There are paracord loops at each corner for attachment.
blackfolium.com/it/products/iskit
AIRWALK VICs Are In
Monday, June 20th, 2022
Firebird has received the latest shipment of Airwalk VICs in MultiCam Arid and Black. They go on sale Public Sale on Sunday 26th at Noon MST (Phoenix time).
This drop is smaller than last one as they divided the pairs in 2 colors.
Size 6-13 are in stock and they will go fast.
Details at firebird-skydiving.myshopify.com/collections/the-vic
