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Thursday, March 4th, 2010SFA Ch 90 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Special Forces Association Chapter 90 is hosting it’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament on 14 May 2010 in Fredericksburg, VA. In addition to a general call for active and former Special Forces troops to participate they are seeking sponsors. Last year they raised over $48,000 that went to several different organizations that supports our Troops and their families. This year their goal is to raise over $50,000 with all donations split between the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), Fisher House, and Purple Heart Homes. Specifically, they need companies to sponsor a “Tee Box” and/or be a gift sponsor, which are used for raffles or door prizes. Last year they raffled off a M1 Garand that generated even more revenue for the charitable organizations. In addition to the tournament Chapter 90 will also be sponsoring an SF-style social event the night before for all of their sponsors. Timing for the tournament is excellent as it is the Friday before the Soldier Systems APBI.
All interested parties please visit www.sfach90.org.
SFA Chapter 90 is named in honor of MSG Richard Ferguson, “Fergie”, who served with 2d BN, 10th SFG(A) at Fort Carson, Colorado.
The Man Behind MacGyver: Swiss Army Knife or Duct Tape?
Sunday, February 28th, 2010There is a great interview with Lee David Zlotoff, the creator of MacGyver over at Lifehacker. If you’re too young for MacGyver, it was a show about a secret agent who could solve any problem with the contents of his pockets.
Soldier Systems Daily Welcomes US Troops
Saturday, February 27th, 2010The Department of Defense has finally released a policy on the use of social media (Directive-Type Memorandum 09-026). Previously it was up to the individual services and sometimes units as to which, if any websites they would allow their personnel access to. Since Soldier Systems Daily uses a blog style, it was blocked on many military networks. So, for all of our brothers and sisters who couldn’t keep up with the latest in tactical news, we welcome you.
DTM 09 026
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No-Contact – The Stun Gun You Wear
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Recently, my friends at Protect The Force told me that they wanted to show me an extraordinary technology that was initially designed to protect women from sexual assaults but that could be used for a variety of personal protection tasks. I must admit that in my mind’s eye I formed a picture of some sort of chastity belt-like contraption. Fortunately, my imagination run wild was nowhere near the truth of the matter. Instead, I was shown the video below and it brought everything into focus.
I immediately “got it” and began running scenarios in my head where I could apply the technology. I mean who couldn’t see the potential here? It’s phenomenal. No-Contact’s technology was developed by Adam Whiton, a researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yolita Nugent, an apparel designer. Named Conducted Energy Clothing, the concept is simple; bad guy grabs you, much to his chagrin he gets shocked, he unhands you, you fight or flight.
Now I can imagine that some of you are skeptical but they’ve been working on this for awhile. No, it won’t shock you. The wearer is insulated from the effects of the charged outer layer. Additionally, the garment features a Teflon coated waterproof layer to protect the wearer in the rain. Concerned about power requirements? Currently, the system is powered by a single 9v battery.
Remember, the system was initially designed to protect women from sexual assault. It had to be simple to use, so you wear it. Unlike firearms or blade weapons, it requires no training. Once armed, the system is passive. In fact, they are working on a variant that will allow security personnel to remotely activate someone’s CEC in the event they are unable to themselves. This would be great for VIPs and others who risk kidnapping or assault. Even in its current configuration the CEC technology is well suited for Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Security officers.
Some statistics to consider:
“Close-quarters assault from aggressors using fists and hands account for more than 80% of all total assaults faced by law enforcement officers.”
Federal Bureau of Investigation 2008 Uniform Crime Report
“No Weapons were used in 74% of all violent crime incidents on civilian victims, just fists and hands. In addition offenders used a weapon in only 1% of all rapes/sexual assaults. Most often fists and hands are used to overpower and restrain the victim.”
U.S. Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2008
They are still about six months out from full production. For more information visit www.no-contact.com or www.protecttheforce.com.
No-Contact, for when “No” really means “No.”
Download Our New iPhone App
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Once again, you asked for it and we listened. Our FREE iPhone app is available now for download from iTunes.
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Wings for Warriors
Thursday, February 4th, 2010The Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation is sponsoring all you can eat wings at Lendy’s in Va Beach on March 26th from 1400-1800. In addition to the good eats, there will be a raffle with prizes awarded all through the afternoon. See below for details. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Wings 4 Warriors Outside Flap
Wings 4 Warriors Inside
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Don’t forget we can be found at twitter.com/soldiersystems.
