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Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference – Ft Bragg

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

In addition to an Officer’s Club packed with great vendors, this year’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference, August 30-September 1 at Fort Bragg will include several events that are free to attendees.

Future Warrior Focus Day:
• MG Rodney Anderson, Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg
• COL Peter Newell, Director, Rapid Equipping Force
• James Cluck, SES, Acquisition Executive Director, Special Operations Research, Development and Acquisitions Center
• Dr. Jack Obusek, SES, Director, Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center

Specialized Soldier Training Sessions on topics such as Combative Training and Resiliency Training.

Fort Bragg Forum

Live Fire Day

BraggBQ with food, activities & giveaways

I attended last year’s event and it was excellent. With these new events it should be even better. Be sure to register now.

www.soldierequipmentexpo.com

Free For All

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

How about we try something new? Since we don’t have a forum and many of you don’t use FaceBook how about we have an open swim?

You guys can pick any subject you want and discuss it so long as it pertains to Soldier Systems or Tactical Systems.

Feel free to say if you like something or hate it. Government, Civilian, your choice.

SSD Blocked?

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

We’ve received a couple of reports that SSD has recently been blocked by web filters at several bases. Has anyone run across this?

The Future of QR Codes?

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

We’ve introduced you to Quick Response (QR) codes in the past. Sure, they’re cool, but pretty generic. That is, until now.

FaceBook user Stevewebstlouis created this variation on a theme for Triple Aught Design. Not only are the colors tacticool but it is customized with special design elements. Best of all, it works. Get your QR code at qrcode.kaywa.com. But, you’ll have to find somebody to customize it.

Happy Father’s Day

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Fellow fathers, today is as much about you as it is about your kids. If you can, do something with them. If you can’t, talk to them. No matter how old you are, or they are, they still need you. And, thank the dad in your life.

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”
– Elizabeth Stone

Quote of the Day

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

“The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.”
-Napoleon Bonaparte

I thought this one was worthy of the website…

A Solemn and Introsprective Memorial Day to You

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Memorial Day traces its roots to the post Civil War period. Originally known as Decoration Day, Veterans chose 30 May because it was NOT the anniversary of any battle. Over time it transformed to the last Monday in May and changed names but wasn’t recognized as an official national holiday until 1967. While the implementation of the holiday has changed somewhat as well, its intent has not; it’s about the Veterans. But just remember, earlier generations sacrificed in other ways, and those members of your family who didn’t fight the Axis on the battlefield probably served in their own fashion. Also, some wounds take years to kill you. So take some time today and consider what you and yours have done for America. This is a solemn occasion, I just don’t feel that “Happy Memorial Day” is a proper term.

Join ITS Tactical and Save

Friday, May 27th, 2011

ITS Tactical is running a Crew Leader Membership Sale during Memorial Day Weekend. Until 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Monday, May 30th you can snag an annual $50 membership for just $35. Just enter MEMORIALDAYCL at checkout.

For ITS Crew Leader members, the savings don’t end at joining. Check out their website for full details of everyday savings for members with some of the best brands in the business. Additionally, members receive additional benefits.

www.ITStactical.com