Whether it’s a M240, M249, IAR, M32 or the sort you need to pack out enough to feed it for the duration of your mission / outing. The Big Frickin Gun Pouch (yes inspired by Doom) allows you the versatility to pack out different ammo types easily and then cinch the Shockcord to silence the load from making excessive noise. We also love to use it as a mini buttpack on the back of our belts. If you’re a machine gunner or the sort give it a try.
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Sarasota, FL – Global Ordnance, a leading force in the defense and commercial firearm industries, will unveil the MONOLITH bufferless AR-style rifle series at the 2024 NSSF SHOT Show. This extraordinary technical design seamlessly combines cutting-edge features for an unmatched shooting experience.
The Monolith will be available in 16.1” rifle, 12.6” pistol, and SBR configurations. It harnesses all of the advantages of a new bufferless operating system while incorporating a unique single-piece integrated barrel system and fully ambidextrous controls.
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Compact, accurate, lightweight, and feature-rich, MONOLITH exemplifies Global Ordnance’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of firearm technology and design.
Experience the future of firearm design firsthand.
Meet the Monolith bufferless AR platform at Booth #72227 in Caesars Forum, SHOT Show 2024.
Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, Global Ordnance LLC (GlobalOrdnance.com) is a force multiplier within the commercial and defense military industries supporting a wide array of equipment, ammunition, and firearms. As a Veteran Owned Small Business, Global Ordnance LLC strives to provide excellence to our customers with unparalleled integrity of values and the loyalty expected.
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• Does your unit use ATAK and need a refresher of the basics?
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The course can be licensed out to a large group of students or taken on an individual basis! Both options are available to ensure ATAK users are building their teams’ situational awareness with confidence.
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Last fall we showed you some of the Vision 60 Q-UGVs the Australian Defence Force has been experimenting with. Here they are again, fitted with mock 66mm anti-armor weapons, on display at the 2023 Chief of Army Symposium in Perth.
The Chief of Army Symposium (CAS) 2023 was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition in August, 2023, with the two-day program supporting information exchange, innovation and develop Australian based technologies.
According to the ADF, the theme was “Adapting Army, through our people, through innovation and through partnerships, demonstrating ADF’s commitment to innovation and fostering partnerships with our allies, partner forces, Industry and academia.”
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —
The Department of the Air Force will launch new software and policies to improve the decorations approval process today.
myDecs Reimagined, a new application on the myFSS platform, will be a single-page experience and allows ad-hoc routing to any myFSS user. The new application also eliminates the need for multiple screens found in the previous version.
“This new software coincides with a policy change to move the DAF away from reliance on the centralized Military Personnel Flights to file approved and signed decorations. Trust and responsibility is placed back with the approval authority and the record now updates automatically upon signature,” said Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller. “Our goal is to make the system more intuitive and create a smoother process for users.”
Airmen and Guardians in operational units met with DAF decorations experts to shape the new system and were the catalyst for the policy changes. Quality review checks previously performed by MPF members are now automated, freeing personnel to focus on strengthening their recognition programs.
Users and approval authorities will see the following changes:
• Like myEval, users choose who they route to and have a dashboard to track decorations
• Nominators name the approval authority when drafting the nomination
• Decorations are fully editable until signed
• Users may add comments and routing notes
• Upon approval, the decoration goes directly into the record
• MPFs no longer review each transaction and strengthen their advisory and audit role
• Like myEval, only HR Technician roles for the CSS and MPF are now needed
The following decorations will be processed in myDecs Reimagined. Others may be added in the future:
Air and Space Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Airmen and Guardians should visit myDecs Reimagined by going to myFSS and selecting “myDecs” for more information.
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My friend Ivan has produced a video on cold weather shooting, including lubrication considerations, with various firearms.
Learn more at kitbadger.com/cold-weather-gun-testing-cleanliness-lubrication.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation and a Tactical Air Control Party Airman from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron shared knowledge with the Royal Thai Air Force during two aviation subject matter expert exchanges.
“One point that I think is interesting about this is that we sent an Army Aviation team supported with an Air JTAC to engage with the Royal Thai Air Force on search and rescue and then they pivoted to an aviation engagement with the Royal Thai Army,” said Lt. Col. Keith Kosik, director of the Washington National Guard’s State Partnership Program. “This reflects the future of our program. Increasingly joint in the teams we send, which brings a myriad of capabilities and perspectives, and able to engage across services with our partners. Not just Army to Army or Air to Air, but a blend of people and capabilities.”
The Washington National Guard and Thailand have been partners under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program since 2002.
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 in Lopburi, Kingdom of Thailand, the Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airman shared best practices for search and rescue operations.
“Washington Army National Guard aviation personnel exchanged information and practices with the Royal Thai Air Force by providing aviation medical evacuation, crash site and personnel recovery and distributed adaptive real-time teams for cross-level training,” said Capt. Taylor Payne, 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation, and officer in charge of the exchanges.
In the past few years, the 1-168th GSAB has supported search and rescue efforts for missing or injured climbers and hikers in the state. Discussing these experiences was helpful during the exchanges.
“They were overtly happy with our integration of knowledge and tactics, techniques and procedures for search and rescue and humanitarian assistance,” said Payne. “The exchange helped build a foundation for future engagements and points of interest for defense support to civil authorities’ operations.”
During the week-long exchange, the team focused on search and rescue procedures with an emphasis on personnel recovery. The training also integrated Thai combat controllers for on-site airspace deconfliction. A U.S. team provided a search and rescue scenario and evaluation for both teams to work through during the final staff exercise.
“The exchange was successful in that we shared general knowledge on search and rescue with humanitarian assistance for civilian response and worked through constraints,” said Payne.
The following week, the Soldiers from the 1-168th GSAB traveled to the Royal Thai Army’s Aviation Headquarters in Lopburi to take part in an aviation subject matter expert exchange with air crews from the Royal Thai Army’s 9th Aviation Battalion. The exchange continues a long-term relationship between the two nations’ rotary wing communities.
“The team identified aviation operations, training, maintenance, supply, and standards needs,” said Payne. “We also identified challenges and opportunities in order to build a foundation for future engagements.
“It was important to share these stories with them,” Payne said. “It shows that the safety training we do can save lives.”
By Joseph Siemandel, Joint Force Headquarters – Washington National Guard
NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 19, 2024) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce an alliance with Accuracy International Limited (AI) to expand the business operations of SIG SAUER in support of the British Armed Forces and law enforcement customers within the United Kingdom.
“As part of our global strategic growth plan, SIG SAUER is solidifying several key partnerships to meet the increased demand for our products in Europe and other NATO countries,” began Ron Cohen, President, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The alliance with Accuracy International affords SIG an expanded presence, greater customer engagement, and new collaboration in the UK to meet the diverse, immediate and future needs of the British military, law enforcement, and other security and defense organizations.”
Accuracy International is a British firearms manufacturer based in Portsmouth, England with products fielded with military units and law enforcement globally.
“The benefits of the partnership with SIG SAUER are clear; our brand reputations are strong, the product lines and customer bases are complementary, and our company cultures are closely aligned,” stated Tom Irwin, AI Director; “SIG will benefit from AI’s extensive UK market expertise and manufacturing and logistical infrastructure to assist in the transition toward a fully independent SIG SAUER UK entity.”
“This strategic partnership signifies our commitment and laser focus on the US-UK defence security relationship and our investment brings new opportunity to the British economy,” Cohen concluded.
