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Sneak Peek – ACHRO Pack Line from Mission First Tactical

Friday, June 30th, 2023

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK

Only MFT newsletter subscriber and SSD readers are getting the FIRST LOOK at the new ACHRO™ Concealed Carry Systems. And as a thank you they are including a FREE GIFT with purchase! (Drinkware gift will be automatically added to your cart upon checkout)

ACHRO™ – THE ART OF BLENDING IN

ACHRO™ derived from “Achromatic” is defined as “without color”… The Gray Man. Achro™ Bags embrace the art of blending in with a low-vis, everyday-carry bag featuring a dedicated, discrete firearm storage system. Inspired to keep this functional as a great everyday commuter bag, daily essentials are organized and secure while on the go, offering a vast array of organizational options in a very comfortable platform.

“The trick to not being discovered until it is too late is to become part of the expected surroundings. Stealth is more the art of blending in with the background than sneaking through dark shadows.”

? Raymond E. Feist

CONCEALED FIREARM COMPARTMENT

All ACHRO™ bags feature a dedicated, discrete concealed firearm compartment is ambidextrous with quick access.  An MFT Multi-Mount Platform is included, offering the ability to mount a holstered firearm or other 1.5” belt clip accessories, with custom orientation, utilizing a hook & loop system.

SMART STORAGE

Storage for vast array of EDC organizational options. Quick access to all your important items, cables and chargers with internal admin panel for small accessories. Quickly locate your keys with the hi-vis aluminum clip. Padded laptop*/tablet compartment features scratch proof sleeve allowing secure carry of delicate electronics.

*EDC Backpacks only

1000D NYLON KODRA CARBONATE

Weather & abrasion-resistant construction from durable materials that are designed to withstand the elements and rugged environments.

PREMIUM QUILTED BACK PADDING

Durability and comfort are key components of any pack. Cooling, durable & quilted the ACHRO back padding increases comfort user comfort for effortless use.

ACHRO™ SLING BAG

ACHRO™ 22L BACKPACK

ACHRO™ 30L BACKPACK

Get yours via the links below:

ACHRO™ SLING BAG

ACHRO™ 22L BACKPACK

ACHRO™ 30L BACKPACK

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Friday, June 30th, 2023

18% OFF through 6/5

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MDM 23 – WINDSTOPPER by GORE-TEX LABS x Beyond Jackets

Friday, June 30th, 2023

GORE Brands exhibited two new jackets from Beyond Clothing’s new Jäger line which incorporate WINDSTOPPER fabric by GORE-TEX LABS.

WINDSTOPPER fabric is 100% windproof and is used in zones of the jacket such as the front and rear panels as well as the hood to help shed weather and wind to keep the core warm and dry. In such hybrid constructions as we see here, other zones such as under the arms, offer more traditional fabrics to assist with air circulation for active wear.

The first jacket is the Jäger and pairs the WINDSTOPPER shell with Polartec Alpha Direct* insulation and stretch side panels. I’m a big fan of both WINDSTOPPER and Alpha Direct but haven’t had a jacket yet which combines the two. This combination offers high air permeability for high aerobic activity as well as weather protection and insulation. It is ideally suited for wear in cold wet conditions down to +20°F. If you’re wearing a ruck and constantly moving, this is the jacket for you.

For those of you who appreciate the details, this jacket offers a Clo Thermal insulation value of 1.19 and Low Water Pick-Up (15.78% after 30 minute in a light mist).

The second jacket is the Mountain Jäger which combines WINDSTOPPER By GORE-TEX LABS fabric with Climashield Bio 2.0 oz Insulation and a 40d lightweight liner with stretch side panels. There is also gridded stretch fabric at the chin for comfort in the cold when you’re all bundled up.

I’m told there’s also another model in the line without the side panels and with additional continuous insulation for even colder conditions.

The Mountain Jäger still has decent air permeability but it is a better option for those who will operate in more static modes. It provides good performance in Wet Cold (+39° to +20°F), Dry Cold (+19° to -4°F), and even Intense Cold (-5° to -25°F) conditions when incorporated into a layering system.

The tech specs are Low Water Pick-Up, 15.13% after 30 minute in a light mist and an even higher Clo thermal insulation value of 1.79.

Although the Jaeger line jackets aren’t specifically intended for any military programs, they are great options for organizations seeking to update their active shells. Prototypes of both have been evaluated by multiple US military organizations with very positive feedback.

Contact Beyond to learn more.

*This is a prototype. Production versions will feature color matched Alpha Direct insulation.

MDM 23 – Shaw Concepts USURPER Belt System

Friday, June 30th, 2023

The USURPER Belt System from Shaw Concepts is a completely new look at war belts.

It is a two-belt system, but unlike anything else on the market. The stand alone inner belt is foam lined, surrounded by soft loop Velcro. This makes it more comfortable, with no sharp edges and can be worn as a uniform belt. Although it includes a D-Ring COBRA ProStyle 18kN Buckle, the belt is not currently rated for life support use. The buckle is included for its easy of use. The inner belt is also narrower at the buckle and becomes wider as it reaches the first belt loops on either side.

While the inert belt concentrates on comfort, the outer belt provides the structure to the system. It is lined with Velcro hook and locks up with the inner belt. It is held in place on either side via G-hooks. Additionally, areas at the front on either side are reinforced with Tegris.

At the weak side, there are angled PALS slots to cant your magazine pouches for easier access. Because of this feature, it is offered in right and left hand versions. There is also a carabiner attachment point incorporated into this panel. On the strong side is a setup for pistol mounting. In these photos, they’ve mounted an M320.

Along the top of the outer belt are three mounting points for suspenders. According to the founder of Shaw Concepts, he has designs on the drawing board but until that happens, there are quite a few options available from other manufacturers.

Additionally, they have incorporated PALS slots at half inch intervals for wider mounting options into the laser cut laminate layer of the outer belt.

Orders open July 4th, sizes Small – XLarge in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam.

shaw-concepts.com/products/usurper-belt-system-ups

Laurence Grayer to Serve as SIG SAUER General Counsel

Friday, June 30th, 2023

NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 30, 2023) – Laurence Grayer has joined SIG SAUER as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer as a business partner to provide counsel while furthering corporate business objectives.

“Larry is an extraordinary addition to the SIG SAUER executive team,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales.  “As SIG continues our path of unprecedented growth and expansion, Larry’s skills, experience, and leadership will be essential in supporting our strategic initiatives.”

Grayer previously served as the General Counsel for the global government services providers DynCorp International (McLean, VA) and Creative Associates International (Chevy Chase, MD).  Grayer has been repeatedly recognized for excellence in the legal field by his peers, receiving honors and awards for his legal abilities, including named Top 50 Corporate Counsel in the U.S. (OnCon Icon Awards), Legal Executive of the Year – International (Best in Biz), and Top 25 Attorneys in Virginia (Attorney Intel).

“I’m truly honored to join SIG SAUER.  With a fantastic reputation, an unparalleled dedication to quality and serving the needs of their customers, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and compliance, SIG SAUER is an employer of choice.  I feel privileged to join such a highly skilled management team,” added Grayer.

Grayer received his juris doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The George Washington University. Additionally, Grayer currently serves on the Board of Directors for Veterans Moving Forward, a non-profit organization providing service dogs, facility dogs, and emotional support dogs to veterans with physical or mental health challenges at no cost to the veterans.

SERKET USA Introduces Tropical Weight Zephyr Shirt

Friday, June 30th, 2023

>The rugby-style shirt is the lightest and coolest in the category.

Eugene, OR — Serket is pleased to launch its new, tropical weight rugby-style shirt for military and LE markets. Branded as the “Zephyr Shirt”, the Berry Compliant shirt is available in long- and short-sleeve varieties and seven colorways. Engineered using robust, high tenacity NYCO Extreme, the Zephyr Shirt is significantly lighter, far more air permeable, and has three-times the tear strength of traditional NYCO.

Paired with a comfortable lightweight Cordura NYCO knit torso, the Serket Zephyr Shirt is the lightest, coolest, and most breathable, rugby-style shirt available, while maintaining exceptional durability and no melt/no drip standards.

Key features include:

Available in XS-XXL

Ultra Lightweight No Melt MIL-SPEC Fabrics

Highly Air Permeable Fabric

Moisture Managing/Quick Dry Fabrics

High Rise Collar Protects the Neck from Vest and Chest Rigs

Button Flap Bicep Pocket with Loop Tape

For more information on the Serket Zephyr Shirt contact Serket at sales@serketusa.com

FirstSpear Friday Focus – Patriotic Summit Bags

Friday, June 30th, 2023

Introducing the Patriotic Summit Bag Bundle – exclusively American-made for an extra dose of ‘Merica all summer long. Whether you’ve served or an everyday patriot, show your support wherever you go with these multi-purpose bags!

The Large Patriotic Summit Bag comes in a sleek, reflective red ripstop material for a bright and stylish bling; so much bling, you’ll need a safety briefing from a 2 star. Never worry about rummaging around for items at the bottom of your pack or trunk this summer; these bags can handle all your needs and more, with plenty of room for all the essentials. Plus, with a patriotic red style, you’ll be sure to get noticed on that 3-day weekend.

The Medium Patriotic Summit Bag is made of a sturdy blue packcloth material, hardwearing and as tough as you are. With sturdy zippers and tie-off handles, keeping everything you need organized and secure is too easy.

We know you’ll love these unique, limited edition patriotic-colored summit bags, but hurry while you still can; when they’re gone, they’re gone! Get yours today and show your patriotism wherever you go!

Visit FirstSpear to find American Made kit and accessories, Built For The X.

MQ-9 Reaper Completes First Mission Using Dirt Landing Zone

Friday, June 30th, 2023

SANDERSON, Texas (AFNS) —  

Just south of Fort Stockton is one of the largest private armed forces training centers in the country, the Nine Mile Training Center — an expansive terrain offering privacy from prying eyes and the perfect opportunity to unleash the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft.

At this remote dirt strip in West Texas, members from the 2nd Special Operations Squadron, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron teamed up with Airmen from the 26th Special Tactics Squadron out of Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 15, to carve their next milestone into Air Force Special Operations Command history.

Working together, the air commandos conducted the first MQ-9 landing on a dirt landing zone.

“This is a significant achievement for Air Force Reserve Command, AFSOC, the MQ-9 community and the joint force as a whole,” said Lt. Col. Brian Flanigan, 2nd SOS director of operations. “This team of aircrew, maintainers and special tactics Airmen have proven the Reaper can operate anywhere in the world and is no longer beholden to the ‘leash’ of perfectly paved runways or line-of-sight antennas traditionally used to takeoff and land the aircraft.”

Historically, the MQ-9 has taken off and landed via line-of-sight of antennas, with aircrew members manually flying the aircraft. Now, the MQ-9 can literally takeoff and land from anywhere in the world.

Flanigan was quick to point out how this new concept meets the AFRC’s priorities of ‘Ready Now’ and ‘transforming for the future.’

“This capability will be critical in ‘tomorrow’s fight’ and nests perfectly with the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment concept that focuses on smaller footprints, distributed operations and increased survivability while generating combat power,” Flanigan said. “We are demonstrating what is possible when you leverage citizen air commandos and our diverse backgrounds to take an existing capability like [satellite launch and recovery] and apply it to the future fight.”

The 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit from the 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supported the effort with a very small footprint to the austere location using ACE techniques, tactics and procedures developed by the 12th AMU.

“This initiative was significant in terms of refining maintenance ACE capabilities because it provided insight into how the aircraft handles landing in an austere environment,” said Maj. Doniell Mojazza, 727th SOAMXS director of operations. “This scenario both challenged and empowered 12th AMU maintainers to assess risk utilizing their expertise and innovation to ensure aircraft air worthiness and mission success.”

The team is not only using the MQ-9 SLR capability to access short, narrow and unprepared places, but also using it in creative ways to offer ‘off the menu’ options not traditionally provided by RPAs. This was demonstrated by their use of a travel pod attached to the aircraft to execute a critical resupply of the 26th STS on the dirt landing zone.

“We call it ‘Reaper Express,’ which is essentially just using a travel pod to develop an operational concept of delivering critical items to austere locations using the MQ-9,” Flanigan said. “It may not be able to carry much, but what it can hold, might be the difference between getting that critical aircraft part to an isolated airfield or bringing in a blood supply for casualties sustained during a base attack.”

While the MQ-9 has no demand shortage with its traditional role in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance or its ability to quickly land and execute an engine running offload could be a secondary or tertiary mission.

“This provides options compared to waiting multiple weeks until intra-theater airlift can support,” Flanigan said. “What we’re also finding through the series of exercises we’ve executed, is that the ‘fight tomorrow’ capabilities we’ve been demonstrating is rapidly becoming a ‘fight tonight’ capability the joint force is wanting now.”

The collective contributions of active duty and Reserve members working together provided a glimpse of what is possible as transformation continues throughout the RPA enterprise.

“We are continuing to expand MQ-9 Reaper capabilities,” said Maj. Dan Carlson, 2nd SOS MQ-9 chief pilot. “The unique ability to maneuver the MQ-9 to operate anytime, anyplace is a relatively new capability and one that is transforming how we prepare for tomorrow’s fight as well as today’s.”

The certification exercise also provided a venue for intelligence analysts to contribute and further enhance the STS mission regardless of where they operate.

“We are innovating ways to provide geospatial intelligence to downrange forces,” said Capt. Courtney Cook, 311th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron assistant director of operations. “The opportunity to support this was huge for our organization.”

919th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs