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OK, Who Sold the Undercover GAO Agent IR Flags?

Friday, June 5th, 2009

It seems that just today the GAO was testifying before Congress about the ease at which it was able to purchase IR flags. Granted, there are no restrictions on the sale of the technology within the US to US citizens but of course they can be easily rerouted overseas. Apparently, the company in question has an “Internet storefront that states it specializing in designing modified battle dress uniforms and other uniform accessories used by modern-day warriors.” The undercover agents succeeded in purchasing $78 worth of IR flags without being required to produce a valid Military ID card despite the company’s claims it requires purchasers to do so. In the end, GAO contacted the firm’s vendor and they will no longer authorize them to sell IR flags.

Read the entire report here.

Remember IR identifiers cannot be exported due to ITAR restrictions.

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SOD’s CEO and COO Named to Operation Homefront Board

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Source One’s President & CEO, Mark Llano and COO, Randy Webb were recently named to the Board of Directors for Operation Homefront. Mr. Webb and Mr. Llano decided to expand Source Oneâ€™s support of our troops to their families by joining the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization.

(left to right) Mark Llano and Randy Webb are the newest members of the Operation Homefront Board

Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors once they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. Operation Homefront also operates an online magazine for military wives and women in uniform. Through this community, they reach the newest and youngest military families, instantly alerting them about their programs and other information to help them succeed in military life.

More information on Operation Homefront can be found here and Source One maintains a web presence at www.buysourceone.com.

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Kifaru Military West Coast Demo

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Kifaru will be holding their annual Military West Coast Demo on 27 June, 2009 from 0900 – 1800 at the Corralitos Women’s Club in Watsonville, California. As Kifaru did not attend SHOT Show this year, this will be the first public unveiling of many of their new products. Owner Patrick Smith and military programs front man Mel Terkla will be on hand to demosntrate the products as well as answer questions.

Kifaru has a full announcement in the Military section of their message board and is in the process of collecting RSVPs.

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Correction – KDH Defense Systems In Good Standing With Navy

Monday, June 1st, 2009

On 29 may 2009 we published a story entitled “And Then There Were Three?”. In that story we incorrectly stated that KDH Defense Systems was placed on the General Services Administrationâ€™s Excluded Parties List System.

We were correct in stating that Kuchera Defense Systems was suspended from defense contracts by the US Navy. However, we incorrectly identified Kuchera Defense Systems as the parent company of KDH Defense Systems. They are in no way affiliated. Additionally, Ron and Bill Kuchera are in no way affiliated with KDH Defense Systems.

KDH Defense Systems is in good standing with the government and in no way restricted from participating in contracts including the current PEO-Soldier “Soldier Protection Demonstration IX”.

Furthermore, in the interest of full disclosure, we have accepted advertising from one or more of KDH Defense Systems’ competitors which includes one of the four competitors in the running for the PEO Soldier, Soldier Plate Carrier System upcoming potential contract; namely Tactical Assault Gear. However, while TAG is an advertiser, we maintain a policy that we do not take any editorial direction from our advertisers. Furthermore, none of our advertisers have any ownership in the website.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused for both KDH Defense Systems and our readers.

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Grey Group Training Poised to Launch New Site

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Grey Group Training LLC is launching their newly reimagined web store on June 1st. In addition to the new web site, they have already added a new shipping facility as well as dedicated Customer Service Representatives. The intent of the totality of these enhancements is to improve the customer’s experience, whether tracking the status of an order from the office or asking technical questions when down-range. The new web store will features increased speed and performance, better, user-friendly navigation and search, real-time stock status, and a massively expanded product line. And we do mean massive.

Grey Group has always worked hard with their industry partners to bring the newest and best products to the end user. At Soldier Systems we are very excited about what we have seen. Grey Group will be debuting â€œBlack Palm Syndicateâ€ Apparel as well as a new run of knives from Kiku Matsuda. Additionally, there are scores of new products from such industry icons as Salomon, KÃœHL, Mayflower Research and Consulting, and Smith Eyewear.

Look for the new web experience at www.GreyGroupTraining.com on June 1st.

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S.O.Tech Launches New Site

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Those familiar with iTunes will be very comfortable with the look and feel of S.O.Tech’s new home page. They have brought their site to a whole new level. Not only does it offer detailed information on specific tactical challenges but it recommends products to meet these needs. They have also simplified navigation as well as provided the opportunity to take a visual tour of the facility and meet the S.O.Tech staff.

There’s something else exciting about the new web site. Turns out that S.O.Tech is kinda like the Transformers; there’s more than meets the eye. S.O.Tech has grown from that tiny company in the back of a print shop to include six business units.

Paladin Enforcement introduces the new line of foreign-made Mission Go Bags, Go Bags, Backpacks, Water Bottles and Ballistic Eyeglasses. Jim Cragg, CEO and President of S.O.Tech, explained the decision to develop Paladin Enforcement, â€œWe made the decision to create a foreign-made line copying our American-made products in an effort to combat those companies making offshore-build knock-offs of our products. We wanted to offer a line that would interest those who are price conscious.â€

Creative Graphics offers a variety of creative services ranging from custom embroidery, digital logo design, hand-sketched art, silk screening, signage, and more.

S.O.Tech Adventure Sports transitions their products to the outdoor market in new colors and configurations to support such outdoor activities as running, biking, swimming, hiking, canine and more.

GreenVetsLA and V.I.P.E.R. Industries (Veterans Industry Program for Employment Reintegration) is a partnership project with the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital that provides job training to local veterans. This factory inside the VA hospital complex employs our nationâ€™s heroes to produce several of S.O.Techâ€™s products.

Visit the new S.O.Tech website at www.specopstech.com.

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NSW Foundation Charity Golf Tourney

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Sponsored by Tidewater Tactical the first annual Naval Special Warfare Foundation golf tournament will be held at the Heron Ridge Golf Club in Virginia beach, Virginia on 9 June, 2009. The day will kick off at 0730 with a free clinic by Golf Pro Bart Lower followed by a shotgun start at 0830.

They have assembled an impressive array of supporters for various prizes including individual hole sponsors. Additionally, all participants will receive a gift bag. All profits go to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation providing scholarships to the survivors of fallen Naval Warriors.

They are still seeking four person teams and interested parties can sign up at www.tidewatertactical.com.

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TAD’s Alter Ego

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

We are big fans of Triple Aught Designs here at Soldier Systems Daily and every once in awhile we will get an email from a reader telling us about a new discovery that TAD Gear has an alter ego called Rocket World. Yes we know, and yes it is really cool.

In addition to providing a venue for non-tactical products, Rocket World is a vehicle for the folks at TAD’s other passion; high end figures and collectible toys. Their centerpiece is the “Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo” or IWG, a group of evolved animals who seek revenge on humans who kill endangered species.

In addition to figures, the theme is also carried out in art, clothing, and patches and pins.

Rocket World has been recently featured on several gadget websites and the IWG line of toys has long been a favorite of collectors. In fact, as new projects are released they sell out very quickly.

Check out what everyone is raving about at www.rocketworld.org.

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