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High Speed Gear Awarded Contract for Marine Corps Rifle Magazine Pouch

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

SWANSBORO, NC (July 2019) – High Speed Gear® has been awarded the contract to provide Infantry Combat Equipment (PM ICE), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) with 150,000 double rifle magazine pouches. The HSGI® X2R TACO® MOLLE Pouch was chosen for its preferred functionality, versatility and weight.

The HSGI® X2R TACO® will handle any type of rifle magazines. The Double Decker® design allows the user to carry 2 magazines in a single pouch that takes up only 3” of horizontal space on the platform. The X2R uses injection-molded polymer brackets, Cordura® front and back, shock cord lacing, and a thin HDPE separator to ensure adjustability and user perfect fit to maximize deployment capabilities.

“Over the years, all branches of the military have used High Speed Gear. We are honored to have been selected by the United States Marine Corps to provide 150,000 X2R TACO® pouches as the solution for the requested modular double rifle magazine pouch,” said Bill Babboni, vice president of sales and operations. “It was exciting to learn that HSGI was selected especially since Marine preference played a sizable part in the selection process.”

For over 20 years, High Speed Gear® has been dedicated to building the best American-made tactical gear with distinct and innovative products such as the TACO® and the Sure-Grip® Padded Belt. Our products are designed for the highest level of comfort, functionality, versatility and are always user driven to meet the operational needs of a wide variety of end users.

www.highspeedgear.com

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3rd Bn, 75th Ranger Rgt Jump Test SPEAR Packs

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

FORT BENNING, Georgia — Army Rangers here are evaluating three Mystery Ranch backpack variations by jumping out of U.S. Air Force C–130 Hercules aircraft.

The three commercial off the shelf variants tested by Soldiers with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 3rd Battalion included an Assault Pack, Patrol Pack, and Recce Pack.

Forty-seven Soldiers from the 75th Regimental Special Troops Battalion conducted 45 static line infiltration training jumps on Benning’s Fryar Drop Zone, using the backpacks as part of their combat equipment load.

The new backpacks range from 3,200 cubic inches for the Assault pack to 6,200 cubic inches for the Recce pack, according to Lt. Col. Dave Dykema, with the U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s (OTC) Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

He said the new backpack variations provide modularity to support various mission requirements not supported by the Army’s legacy All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) backpack.

“The ABNSOTD was professional and user friendly,” said Capt. Joshia Auerbach, the 75th’s Regimental Air Officer.

“They responded to our need rapidly, and tested the equipment in a manner that was quick and efficient for the Ranger Regiment, expertly incorporating testing into our training schedule.”

“These rucksacks provide a modern load carrying solution that can now be certified for static line airborne operations,” said Staff Sgt. Jake Leveille, 75th Regimental Air NCO.

Spec. Thomas Lewis, Squad Rifleman, said he understood the importance of operational testing the new backpacks.

“Participating in this test provided me with insight on how the Army ensures our equipment is safe and suitable, before fielding it to the force,” he said.

“Soldiers enjoy getting involved in training hard during operational testing,” said Dykema.

“They have the opportunity to operate and offer up their own suggestions on pieces of equipment that can impact development of systems that future Soldiers will use in support of combat missions,” he added.

Highly-instrumented test drops help test overall survivability of equipment used during airborne operations, according to Dykema.

By SFC Ian Seymour, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command

Editor’s Note: The test packs are the SPEAR program packs, selected for issue by USSOCOM which were being certified for static line jumps.

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Army Astronaut COL Andrew Morgan Showcases AGSU “Class B” Uniform

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

Saturday’s launch of the “Expedition 60” space mission from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan honored the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings. It also marked a significant milestone of international cooperation as a crew consisting of a US astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut and an Italian astronaut embarked for a mission aboard the International Space Station. If you didn’t get a chance to view the live stream of the launch, you can watch NASA’s recording of it here.

The launch broadcast was also significant for another reason. In a pre-recorded interview COL Morgan was seen wearing the “Class B” version of the new Army Green Service Uniform. In the screen grab image below you can see some of the notable features of the AGSU shirt and tie combination. Note the khaki-tan color of the shirt and the dark olive drab color of the Officer’s Style side-cap, the slip-on shoulder rank insignia, and the tie. Also noteworthy is the scalloped shirt pocket flaps that reflect the traditional style of the WWII era Army dress uniform.

The Army Green Service Uniform is scheduled to be available for purchase at Army Exchange Service stores in April 2020, and to be issued to Soldiers upon completion of Advanced Individual Training in July 2020. At the present time the uniform is going through a wear-test phase and some details, such as the final shirt fabric, are still being worked out.

We wish COL Morgan and his colleagues aboard the ISS a successful mission and a safe return to earth. In the meantime, we also look forward to continuing to bring you further information about the Army Service Green Uniform. Follow Flying Cross on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date, and also visit our dedicated web site for further info: www.GoAGSU.com

(Photo credits: NASA)

Note: This article was modified to exclude details about short fabric as a final material decision has not yet been made by the US Army.

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ZEV Technologies Releases Two New Products – Citadel Slide and PRO Barrel

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

ZEV Citadel slide

The Citadel slide by ZEV Technologies is the latest addition to its popular line of Glock aftermarket slides. Machined from 17-4 stainless steel billet, the Citadel is offered in Black DLC or Titanium Gray and comes pre-cut for a Trijicon RMR. Available in Gen 3, 4 and 5 for the Glock 17 and 19 models.

Unique features include angled serrations located at the front and rear of the slide to provide a positive grip by naturally moving your hand downward, whether gripping from the front or the back while manipulating the slide, performing press checks or during malfunction clearing drills.

The top of the slide is finished with micro-channels to reduce glare while aiming down the sights. The Citadel is windowless, making it perfect for duty or conceal carry.

ZEV Citadel Slide features:
• Machined from 17-4 Stainless steel billet
• Lowered ejection port to aid in ejection of brass
• Match grade, precision milled tolerances that are tighter than factory
• Improved accuracy and grouping performance upon installation
• DLC or PVD coatings offered have a Rockwell hardness rating above that of factory coatings
• RMR adapter plate included

ZEV PRO Barrel

ZEV Technologies PRO Barrels offer a smooth exterior and a streamlined hood design that incorporates the ZEV logo slashes and caliber marking. Offered in Black DLC or Burnt Bronze, threaded and non-threaded for Glock 17 (Gen 1-4) and Glock 19 (Gen 1-5) models. The PRO barrel line features extremely tight tolerances and are manufactured with pre-hardened chromium stainless steel (416R) that was originally designed for use in Match Grade rifle barrels. This material provides high tensile strength and toughness to withstand typical chamber pressures while still being highly corrosion resistant.

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ZEV PRO barrel bores are some of the most precise in the industry. Every barrel is double honed (rough and finish) until a minimum surface finish of 16 RA is reached. During this process the barrels are held to a final dimension of +/- 0.003″ for consistency and accuracy.

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The barrels are cut rifled and 100% inspected for groove dimensions and broach finish. Available standard and threaded with ½ x 28 suppressor threading.

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ZEV PRO Barrel specs:

• 416R Rifle Barrel Quality Stainless Steel

• Match grade drop in barrel

• Final dimension of +/- 0.003? for consistency and accuracy

• SAAMI spec. Match chambers

• Rifled with a 1 in 10? twist rate

www.zevtechnologies.com

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SCUBAPRO Sunday – SEALS in Spaaaace

Sunday, July 21st, 2019

As this week marks the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon. I thought it would be a good idea to talk about how the UDT/SEALS teams have contributed to this effort. The Navy, as a whole, had a large part in the space race. From using Navy aviators as astronauts. The first American in space, Alan Shepard, was a Navy officer. The USS Lake Champlain was the ship that plucked him out of the water and brought him home. Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, was a naval aviator during the Korean War. When NASA Langley invented things to test how far they could push the new astronauts, they would test them out on team guys. From pilots to Frogmen to researchers and engineers, the Navy was heavily involved in the space program.

There have also been SEALS that have gone on to the space program. Capt. William Shepherd, Capt. Christopher Cassidy and LT Jonny Kim. LT Kim entered the Navy as an enlisted guy right out of high school, went to BUD/S then SEALS team 3 later became an “O” then NASA. I want to mention one other person that was at his last command before he was going to astronaut training. CDR Pete Oswald was the C.O. of Unit 4 in Puerto Rico. He died in a training accident in EL Salvador in 2002. There is no dough in my mind that he would have been a great astronaut.

Here are a couple of articles about the SEALS in the space program.

www.navysealmuseum.org/about-navy-seals/seal-history-the-naval-special-warfare-storyseal-history-the-naval-special-warfare-story/udts-space-flight-programs

https://www.navysealmuseum.org/home-to-artifacts-from-the-secret-world-of-naval-special-warfare/navy-seals-udt-frogmen-and-the-space-program

I know some of you are saying, SEALS don’t have a capital “S” at the end? Well, SEALS in an acronym and there should be. Sea, Air, Land, Space = SEALS

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Flying Cross Honors Army Astronaut on Apollo 11 Anniversary

Saturday, July 20th, 2019

Three officers from three different countries (USA, Russia, Italy) united by a mission to space and a duty to serve humanity will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Saturday July 20 at 12:25 p.m. EDT. Unlike the Apollo 11 astronauts who were heading to the moon for the first manned landing on the lunar surface, the crew of Expedition 60 will be heading to the International Space Station.

NASA Astronaut Andrew Morgan of the U.S. Army has been teamed with Alexander Skvortsov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency.

Of all the uniforms we’ve ever made, we can’t help but feel especially proud of the one we made for Col. Morgan. It has been a distinct pleasure to have seen Col. Morgan wearing his Army Green Service Uniform in numerous photos leading up to the big launch – when he will swap his AGSU for something a bit more suitable for space travel.

We wish Col. Morgan and his fellow crew-mates a safe launch, a successful mission, and happy landings upon their return to Earth.

Where will you go in your Army Green Service Uniform? www.GoAGSU.com

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Magpul Releases Hunter X-22 Takedown and X-22 Backpacker Forends for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown Rifle

Friday, July 19th, 2019

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Magpul has released two new forends for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown Rifle.

Hunter X-22 Takedown Forend

Features:
• Compatible with the Hunter X-22 Takedown Stock
• Easy exchange of different barrels for the same rifle
• Reversible barrel tray accepts factory and aftermarket barrels up to 0.92” OD
• Adjustable barrel-tensioning shim in the forend for setting barrel preload (the barrel may also be free-floated)
• M-LOK® slots on forend sides and bottom for a variety of accessory and sling mounting options
• Dimpled drill point to install optional sling swivel studs such as the Sling Swivel Stud, MAG819
• Reinforced polymer construction for strength and durability
• Made in the U.S.A.

Colors:
Black, FDE, ODG, GRY

X-22 Backpacker Forend

Features:
• Compatible with the X-22 Backpacker Stock, MAG808
• Unique locking interface to attach the barrel assembly to the stock body when being transported
• Reinforced polymer construction for strength and durability
• Ergonomic hand guard
• Compatible with factory and aftermarket barrels, up to 0.92” OD
• Made in the U.S.A.

Colors:
Black, FDE, ODG, GRY

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Milwaukee Police Department Transitions to SIG SAUER P320 as Official Duty Pistol

Friday, July 19th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 18, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the City of Milwaukee Police Department is transitioning to the SIG SAUER P320, 9mm pistol as their official duty firearm. The Milwaukee Police Department is a municipal police force comprised of seven districts with approximately 1,800 sworn officers.

“We chose the SIG SAUER P320 as the official duty firearm for the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department based on the pistol’s superior performance, accuracy, and dependability throughout our rigorous testing process,” began Chief Alfonso Morales, Milwaukee Police Department. “During this transition we are finding that our officers appreciate the ability to choose their grip size based on the modularity of the P320, and we are seeing the positive effects of this comfort in higher qualifying scores overall. Our transition to the SIG SAUER P320 has been seamless, and we couldn’t be more pleased with our decision to make it the official duty pistol of the Milwaukee Police Department.”

The P320 is a modular, striker-fired pistol available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing. The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adaptable to multiple caliber, size, and grip options. The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, and .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights. The intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.

“SIG SAUER is honored to earn the trust of the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department through their selection of the SIG SAUER P320 Pistol as their official duty pistol,” added Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER Inc. “The unprecedented modularity of the P320 will serve this large department, with a diverse group of officers, well into the future, and we look forward to developing a long partnership with the Milwaukee Police Department.”

The SIG SAUER P320 pistols for the Milwaukee Police Department are being distributed through Streicher’s, Milwaukee, WI.

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