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Memorial Day Message from US Elite

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

We want to thank everyone who joined us during our Blood Sweat and Tears – Memorial Day Honorarium for The Fallen Event.

Our Communal WOD and Final Roll Call was held May 25th. We had the honor of having active Military personnel and veterans in attendance. You can watch the Final Roll Call ceremony on our Facebook page.

Honorarium for The Fallen Blood Drive is on Tuesday, May 30 from 4-7 pm. Let us give blood in honor of those who have given their all. If you are near Hawthorne, NJ, please drop by and support this cause.

You can read U.S. Elite CEO and Crossfit SOAR Founder, Steve Keefer’s personal insights about Memorial Day on our blog.

Magpul Joins Brownells In Donating To SOWW This Memorial Day

Monday, May 29th, 2017

Magpul teamed up with Brownells, Inc. to give 10% of sales this Memorial Day back to SOWW – Special Operations Wounded Warriors, an organization that provides outdoor experiences to the deserving men and women of our U.S. Special Operations Forces that have sustained wounds in battle and or in significant service to our Country. It’s a great day to support a great cause. Starts at midnight on Sunday at www.brownells.com.

Learn more about SOWW at sowwcharity.com

Grey Ghost Precision – GLOCK Slides Now Available For Pre-Order

Sunday, May 28th, 2017

Machined from 17-4 Billet Stainless Steel, GGP Slides have tighter tolerances than a factory slide. These slides have a Black Nitride finish, and are available in different configurations to swap with your personal G17 or G19 slide, or finish an 80% build.

The lightening cut version for reduced weight and better balance at the muzzle, and a non-windowed version with unique ‘Geoscales’ for positive texture when operating the slide. You can choose either cut in a Gen 3 or Gen 4 slide version and both are offered with optional RMR Optic Cutout. *Sights and Barrel not included

www.greyghostprecision.com

Epic Tool Giveaway

Friday, May 26th, 2017

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U.S. Elite has partnered with Combat Flip Flips to bring to you an epic Tool Concert Giveaway. Join the crew as they RV their way to see Tool on June 17 at the Gorge Ampitheatre in WA. One winner will enjoy an all expense paid trip (including CONUS airfare) courtesy of U.S. Elite. Winner will also receive a gift pack courtesy of Combat Flip Flops. Open to all Military/Veteran, Law Enforcement and First Responders.

2nd and 3rd prize are up for grabs for any U.S. resident. Second prize winner will win an Arc’teryx LEAF Wolf Gift Pack ($577 MSRP) including a Naga Hoody, XFunctional Pant, SOC-F Skyline Shirt and B.A.C Cap; along with a CFF gift card. 3rd prize is not too shabby either – be the first to own the newest Salomon Forces shoe, exclusively distributed by U.S. Elite.

Giveaway ends May 31, 2017. Potential winners will be contacted June 1st.

Click here to join.

Sneak Peek – XGO Phase 1 Baseball Shirt in MultiCam

Friday, May 26th, 2017

Coming in August is this Raglan Sleeved Baseball shirt, made from XGO’s Phase 1 fabric (Phase 100% Poly acclimate dry/ ag47 silver).

Tactical Distributors – OR Infiltrator Jacket Video

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

For those of you interested in details on Outdoor Research’s new Infiltrator jacket, featuring GORE-TEX Fabric with Stretch Technology, Tactical Distributors made this video.

www.tacticaldistributors.com

Protonex Exhibiting at CANSEC 2017

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

Protonex Technology Corporation will be at CANSEC 2017 in Ottawa May 31st – June 1st; booth # 530 (Ballard Power Systems).


Visit the stand to see and learn about the PTX brand power management systems – and about the full problem-solving capabilities that Protonex can deliver. Recent examples include:

· a customized Panther SATCOM system power solution, using the proven SPM-622 Squad Power Manager, for a US special operations end-user organization
· a miniature fuel cell pack that successfully powered a Boeing Insitu ScanEagle UAV in test flights earlier this year
· a hybrid, stand-alone, off-grid power station for the Joint Interagency Field Experiment (JIFX) 17-3 that took place last week in California

Visit booth #530 to learn more about the full range of capabilities and solutions that Protonex can deliver.

For further information about Protonex, visit www.protonex.com

Protonex is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballard Power Systems.

UF Pro’s Guide to Close Combat

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FORCES COMBAT VIDEOS
plus offer you the chance to win €500 worth of UF PRO® product

Today UF PRO® are releasing a three part exclusive video series called the Pro’s Guide to Close Combat, showcasing Special Forces instructors demonstrate effective close combat skills, to cope with diverse and challenging situations. These expert videos outline the necessity of free and easy body movement in terms of tactical attire, which is crucial in overcoming complex combat situations successfully.

These extremely professionally shot, realistic videos exhibit an array of situations in different environments such as park and rooftop settings. The footage style is fast moving and dynamic, yet focuses on each of the combat manoeuvres demonstrated in a super slow motion context. In an additional video, the individual moves are explained clearly, broken down into smaller, easy to learn steps.

In Part 1 of the series, learning how to deal with hand to hand combat is showcased, outlining a breakdown of moves in this situation and how to master them. It displays how understanding your body in motion, during these scenarios is pivotal and that the gear you wear is instrumental in allowing flexibility of movement.

In defence against cold weapons, Part 2 illustrates how to overcome opponents with speed and agility when under attack by weapons such as knives or sticks. This could happen at any time so you need to be equipped with the necessary attire to competently conquer your opponent.

Part 3 focuses on dealing with close combat against and with firearms. It highlights how to react when attacked in close proximity and how to use firearms in these instances, without actually shooting the opponent.
To be in with a chance of winning €500 worth of UF PRO® gear, sign up on the site below:
ufpro.si/close_combat_guide