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Black Friday Notices

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

Black Friday is almost upon us. Please have your Black Friday sale info to SSD by COB 19 November so that we have ample time to prepare them for publication.

Still Good Advice

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

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These steps are just as valid today as when they were first published.

thanks RN!

Please Vote

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

For Americans, the next 24 hours will not only determine how our country will be led for the next four years but also, thousands of ballot questions will be determined and representatives of all types, across all levels of Government, will be decided. There’s a lot more to this than just the Presidency.

It is imperative that you actually vote and let your voice be heard. Too many have sacrificed to establish and maintain the right of the US citizen to participate in the selection of our leaders. It is a civic duty to participate and it’s the patriotic thing to do.

SSD does not endorse any candidates but does offer support of two positions; a strong defense and the Second Amendment.

We don’t care who you vote for, but ask only two things of you. Make sure you vote, and when you do, vote your conscience.

12 Days of Tactical Christmas Winners

Monday, October 29th, 2012

It’s come to our attention that some winners still have not received their prizes. I have to say that this is one of the most embarrassing situations I have ever been party to. Unfortunately, we involved another party in the contest and as it turned out, many of the extra prizes that were added through that party didn’t come through. This has been very troubling for me and in the end, it’s SSD’s responsibility so if we still owe you something, please email contest@soldiersystems.net and we’ll get you sorted out even if we have to purchase the items for you.

The Combat Recession

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

This Spring I was attending a training program with some military and government folks. One of the guys mentioned the impending Combat Recession. It was the terminology he used to describe the shrinkage we are all experiencing in defense. As the war comes to a close, spending is getting tight. If the budget tsunami that is sequestration hits, I don’t know if ‘recession’ will be a strong enough word.

Seems like a lot of folks have forgotten about those antebellum days when there wasn’t nearly as much money in defense. For the defense industry, these past ten years haven’t been just shooting fish in a barrel, the fish would literally jump into the boat, ask you to eat them and then clean themselves. But, those days are over. Some will adapt, others will fall.

One of the topics I will be exploring during these next two days at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting is how industry is adapting to this Combat Recession my friend spoke of.

Yesterday, another industry friend sent me a text from the show floor. It said in part, “What is happening at AUSA today is the Conventional Industry’s Zombie Apocalypse…” The floor is bereft of green suiters and it is leaving many vendors uneasy. Unfortunately, this year’s annual meeting is victim to a perfect storm of an Army weary of fighting in Afghanistan, impending budget sequestration and worst of all, fallout from the recent excesses by GSA. By all accounts, travel to AUSA on orders was severely restricted. No wonder it was so easy to find a hotel near the convention center.

I look forward to getting even more insight as I walk the floor today and tomorrow.

Sometimes It Takes Awhile For Things To Sink In

Sunday, October 21st, 2012

Quality attracts Quality

Conversely, crap attracts crap

And Now A Special Announcement

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012

DK sends his congratulations to RE and AS!

Shameless Plug for US Tactical Supply

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

Earlier we mentioned that we encourage you to support our advertisers as you make your final sales of the fiscal year. US Tactical Supply is standing by to support you right up until the 30th so give them a ring. In fact, they sent us this note.

We would be happy to help you with your Fiscal Year End emergencies or non-emergency purchases. Please contact us at 541-928-8645 / sales@ustacticalsupply.com

Or, You can also request a quote @ http://ustacticalsupply.com/gsaquoterequestform.aspx

This really is a shameless plug because there is zero shame in recommending US Tactical Supply. They are great folks.

www.ustacticalsupply.com