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WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – June 28, 2024 – Savage Arms® announces the release of its newest Savage Journeys episode: Making it Rain Outdoors. This story follows Savage Arms ambassadors Rain and Jason Williams and the generational tradition of hunting and fishing that Rain Williams was born into and is sharing with her family. The Williams hope to instill in their children the same passion for the outdoors and inspire other families to connect with nature to ensure the legacy continues for future generations.
Viewers can watch as Rain tells the story of her father and grandfather instilling a love for the outdoors in her from a young age, and how she came to introduce her husband Jason to hunting and fishing when they began dating. Now parents of three, viewers witness them discuss combining parenthood with the outdoors and the balance that takes. The Williams also describe how their brand, Rain Outdoors, came to be and the mission of their platform.
“My husband was passionate about promoting where he was from in the city so he knew all about social media. He would take pictures of me outside hunting and fishing and the brand started building from there,” said Rain Williams. “For a long time, I knew that I wanted to get young people involved, especially young women. Hearing from parents who tell me that their daughters decided to start hunting or fishing because of me is what inspires me to keep making content and building Rain Outdoors.”
As important as creating and sharing content is to Rain and Jason, they stand firm in the idea that the most important job they can do in growing the outdoor community is to instill those values in their children. The Williams work hard to teach their sons that hunting and fishing is more for the harvest than anything else, showing them every step of the process from the catch or kill to a home-cooked meal.
“Rain’s story is important to tell because it highlights the power of family traditions and the vital role of teaching the next generation to cherish our outdoor heritage,” said Kristin Boeshart, Digital Marketing Manager at Savage Arms. “Rain and Jason share their joy for the outdoors and their family every day on their pages.”
The Williams continue to pursue their goals, with a bright vision for the future of Rain Outdoors. Having recently released her first children’s outdoor coloring and activity book, Rain Outdoors Into the Wild, Rain hopes to spark children around the country’s interest in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Rain and Jason’s adventures are documented on their Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
“We’re trying to build an outdoors legacy that will last beyond our lives and this is just the beginning of that journey,” said Rain Williams.
This Savage Journeys episode debuted on the Savage Arms website and through its social channels on June 28. For more information about Savage Arms and Savage Journeys, visit savagearms.com.
A week of bustling activity at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant’s depot operations outload sites ensured the depot operations team executed its outload mission with a 100% completion rate and 19 hours ahead of the surge outload exercise scheduled stop time.
The exercise began on June 3 and was completed on June 7 with the depot operations team prepping and packaging almost 500 twenty-foot equivalent units in nine 12-hour shifts.
“The shipping of ammunition to the warfighter attracts a certain vigor from the MCAAP team. When experiencing this mission activity on the distribution pads, there just isn’t a greater feeling of patriotism that can be applied to our duty as Army Civilians,” said Todd Stone, MCAAP’s depot operations director. “It is simply moving to watch thousands of tons of ammunition, prepared and loaded by the MCAAP teammates, to be shipped to serve our nation. This is truly where the rubber meets the road.”
In coordination with the Transportation Engineering Agency, MCAAP sent munitions Outside the Continental U.S. in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and Presidential Drawdown requirements demonstrating the installation’s capability of ramping up outload requirements with short notice.
“I am extremely proud of the mission our depot operations team recently completed,” said Col. Gabe Pryor, MCAAP’s commander. “It can be difficult to operate as a well-oiled machine during a long-sustained outload, but the team welcomed the task and executed the mission with precision.
“The highly skilled workforce of MCAAP allows us to remain ready, reliable, and lethal at any given time,” Pryor added. “Our depot operations team worked diligently to ensure safety and readiness.”
The mission of MCAAP, a subordinate of the Joint Munitions Command, is to provide global sustainment across the Army through ammunition production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization. The government-owned, government-operated installation is housed on more than 45,000 acres and has the storage capacity of 6.3 million square feet.
By Julia Hawkins
“As a second-generation family-owned small business, we are always looking to respond to our customers’ needs,” said Geri L. Elliot, Co-owner of Willey Knives in Greenwood, Delaware. “In this case, we can’t because of where we are located. Meanwhile, less than 20 miles away, our competitors across the border can sell these tools to their customers. Delaware residents also deserve the opportunity to carry these knives, as citizens from many other states have done for decades. We thank AKTI for their hard work advocating for this initiative and our Senator Wilson for carrying this legislation forward and supporting his district.”
Delaware law currently prohibits the ownership, possession, and sale of automatic knives, commonly used in agriculture, the trades, and by outdoor enthusiasts such as anglers and hunters. The legislation removes these restrictions and allows knife retailers to sell the knives, as is common in other states.
“Delaware knife law changes have been a priority for the American Knife & Tool Institute since 2013,” said CJ Buck, AKTI Presidentand CEO of Buck Knives. “We sincerely thank Senator Wilson for his effort to bring relief to both individuals and knife businesses. This legislation has had broad bipartisan support in other states and has been signed into law by Republican and Democratic Governors. We look forward to working with the Legislature to make this bill a law.”
“My bill will repeal an archaic provision in our law and bring it in line with nearly every other state in the nation,” Senator Wilson said. “This commonsense solution will be good for local businesses like Willey Knives, who should not be disadvantaged only because they are based in Delaware. It’s also good for knife owners who use these knives as tools of their trade or recreationally.”
“We thank the knife community for helping spread the news about our initiative in Delaware,” added Buck. Updates on the progress will be available on our website, and individuals can sign up for our monthly emails that include legislative updates.”
Knife laws of all 50 states can be reviewed on the AKTI website, www.AKTI.org, as well as detailed articles about understanding knife laws and court decisions.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – June 27, 2024 – FALCO®Holsters, a globally renowned name in bespoke leather holsters and EDC accessories, announces a special Independence Day offer that allows customers to add a personal touch to their premium leather holsters at no extra cost. On July 4, customers can choose custom leather colors, colored stitching, and leather edge colors for their holster designs free of charge, equating to a discount of up to 30 percent.
Katarína Zacharová, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at FALCO Holsters, said, “We’re really excited to celebrate this 4th of July by letting our customers customize their leather holsters however they want. This promo is about letting folks show off their unique style and celebrate independence. They can even design a Patriotic holster or the colors of their favorite sports team if that’s their vibe.”
Special 4th of July Offer Details:
• Free Custom Colors: Choose from a range of vibrant colors to personalize your leather holster.
• Free Colored Stitching: Select custom thread colors to complement your custom-colored holster for a unique, personalized look.
• Free Colored Leather Edge: Match the color of the leather holster, or choose something completely different.
• Availability: This exclusive offer is valid for orders placed on July 4, 2024.
How to Avail the Offer:
• Visit the FALCO Holsters website at FALCOHolsters.com.
• Use “Filter by” to select your gun, model number, barrel length, and caliber.
• Under “Holster Design,” check “Extra Color Options,” then click Search.
• Select your preferred leather holster.
• Choose your FREE custom color, stitching color, and edge color options.
FALCO Holsters’ commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovation ensures that each holster is functional, customized, and a statement of personal style. “This 4th of July, enhance your everyday carry experience with a holster that reflects your individuality,” added Zacharová.
Click here for various custom coloring options for FALCO’s Premium Leather Holsters.
For more information or to order a new FALCO Holsters Premium Leather Holster, visit FALCOHolsters.com.
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —
Register today for the Commando LEAD Symposium 2024, which will be held virtually on July 15. AFSOC is focused on developing Air Commandos to maximize their potential and this symposium is for any member within the command. Register at forms.osi.apps.mil/r/csGEz3j8c5 or use the QR code in the above image.
The Commando LEAD Symposium will have an array of AFSOC speakers, civilian to military, from all ranks and AFSCs. This will sharpen the Air Commando mindset and provide the tools needed to cultivate a professional workplace, nurture workforce talent, and promote an inclusive environment. When we foster an environment of inclusion, our force becomes more engaged, effective, and lethal.
LEAD stands for Leadership, Equity, Advocacy and Development.
By Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO – 27 June 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) are collaborating to provide Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The addition of NEW capability for SeaGuardian will bolster the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR&T) capability for the aircraft.
The NEW technology provides expanded sensor targeting applications for the precision targeting of long-range weapons. SeaGuardian’s demonstrated persistence coupled with its vast array of precision targeting sensors enables more efficient kill chains, especially in contested environments. GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian® UAS, and SeaVue multi-role radar from Raytheon, an RTX business, will effectively leverage Lockheed Martin’s extensive NEW expertise to further refine targeting capabilities for future theater deployments. Initial testing was completed on June 5, 2024, with F/A-18s on the U.S. Navy’s W-289 test range in Southern California.
GA-ASI and Lockheed Martin have been developing Link 16 messages to communicate with weapons inflight using the SeaGuardian Systems Integration Lab (SIL) in preparation for overwater range test flight.
“This is a very important system attribute for SeaGuardian to enable naval long-range targeting CONOPS against high-end threats at much less risk to manned platforms,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “We appreciate Lockheed Martin’s support in helping us prove out the NEW technology, which is an important component of our ISR&T capability.”
MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS. Its multi-domain capabilities allow it to flex from mission to mission. SeaGuardian has been used by the U.S. in several recent demonstrations, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, and Group Sail.
Primary Weapons Systems announces a new caliber addition to the B.D.E™ Suppressor line is currently shipping to dealers.
BOISE, ID. 27 June, 2024 – PWS (Primary Weapons Systems) is proud to announce the new addition to the successful BDE® suppressor line, the BDE45, is now shipping to dealers.
The BDE line of suppressors started in 2022 with the original 7.62x51mm offering—the BDE762 – and expanded in 2023 to include the BDE9, BDE22, and BDE556 caliber additions. The new BDE45 is machined with aerospace-grade titanium, which is lighter and stronger than traditionally machined aluminum. The suppressor is also finished with a durable PVD coating as well as an exterior textured design that dissipates heat and mirage, regardless of round count. Tapered threading prevents carbon locking and loosening between baffles, while symmetrical internal baffles enhance accuracy. The key feature of the BDE® line is the modularity. The BDE45 measures at just 5.88” in its shortest configuration and 8.18” at its longest configuration (measured without mount). The BDE45 is also incredibly light, weighing anywhere between 8.8 and 11.1oz depending on the configuration. The BDE45 can handle firearms up to .45-70 caliber is priced competitively at $749.99 and is available now through participating PWS dealers.
For more information on PWS, visit www.primaryweapons.com and/or stay tuned to PWS eNewsletters and social channels. To purchase a BDE45, contact your local PWS dealer.
