Kitanica is well known for their American made clothing and the new Taramack Fleece caught my eye on Instagram.
This hoodie features a full
front zip along with dual zippered chest pockets and an inside chest zippered pocket along with a left shoulder pocket with pen tubes and cover and a right shoulder pocket with Velcro Loop patch.
Offered in Black 300 GSM Polartec ThermalPro fleece in sizes XSmall through 3XLarge.
kitanica.com/collections/fleeces/products/new-hoodie
Rounding out the Wet Weather Protective (WWP) ensemble that launched the brand to market this spring, SITKA Arrowhead introduces the WWP Half Bib Pant – MDW as a COTS offering for Winter 2021.
Intended for wet/cold environments the Half Bib Pant is made with Gore GTX 3L 40d Nylon Ripstop with DWR. Providing an optional WWP pant solution that enhances protection when the end-user is in a static position, specifically when deployed in the prone position conducting observation or support by fire tasks.
The integrated suspender system with laddered adjustability allows the end-user to dial in the fit for unrestricted movement and flexible torso sizing. 7/8 Side Zips have been added to allow for the ease of donning and doffing when wearing boots. Large front facing cargo zip pockets provide ample space for gloves & accessories and dump pocket capability.
Always focused on best-in-class materials to meet SITKA Arrowhead purpose-built design principles, the WWP Pant and Half Bib Pant MDW include reinforced insteps made with Trelleborg HANK™.
Trelleborg HANK™ is a flexible and extremely light weight High Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar, that belies the fabrics exceptional durability and waterproofness.
“We picked this particular textile for our instep because it proved to be lighter, more flexible, had great abrasion resistance and was more waterproof than any other instep reinforcement materials on the market. It complements the GORE-TEX textiles we use without feeling over built. “
Eric Gilmore – SITKA Arrowhead Creative Lead
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Focused on developing and manufacturing purpose-built technical products for the SOF end-user, Arrowhead Equipment is pleased to announce that Mile High Shooting Accessories is the latest authorised supplier of Arrowhead product to join its global distribution network.
Mile High Shooting Accessories was built on the knowledge, practicality, and evolution of a single concept: Long Range Precision Rifle Shooting. We are a team of veterans, competitors, and enthusiasts driven to provide professional and informative service to our customers. In addition to serving hobbyists, hunters, and competitive marksmen; MHSA has a strong relationship with Law Enforcement and Veterans throughout the country.
For the complete list of authorized Arrowhead partners, please visit SitkaArrowhead.com.
Based on Platatac’s TAC Dax and CUT Shirt design, with features tailored for amphibious operations in and around the littoral zone. The MALOU is a highly versatile and lightweight uniform that can be worn from insertion, the swim in, over the beach and onto the target.
We gave you a preview of Platatac’s Maritime Amphibious Littoral Operations Uniform during DSEi. It’s constructed from DWR treated Tweave 520E stretch with a Polartec Power Dry torso on the shirt.
Order at www.Platatac.com.
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) —
Sword Athena is making strides toward greater accessibility to maternity uniforms for expectant Airmen across Air Combat Command.
Sword Athena is designed to identify, tackle and present solutions to female and family-centric barriers to readiness using crowd-sourced topics and a Mission Area Working Group (MAWG) model. During the outbrief to Gen. Mark D. Kelly, ACC commander, in May, they identified several discrepancies on the availability of maternity uniforms at ACC bases and ways the online purchasing could be improved.
In response, Sword Athena partnered with Army and Air Force Exchange Services executives to increase availability of maternity uniforms in stores and sizing guides online. Before these updates, expectant Airmen found it difficult to purchase the appropriate sized uniforms to wear during their pregnancies, often having to resort to alternative methods of acquisition and incurring extra costs.
“A lot of big bases have large military clothing sales. It’s the smaller bases and those in remote locations where it’s particularly challenging to find these uniforms,” said Master Sgt. Aubrey Woodworth, 97th Intelligence Squadron assistant superintendent, Sword Athena member and mother of five. “Usually there is a network of ladies who find other ways to acquire these items, but it is hit or miss. If you’re the first Airmen in your unit who’s been pregnant in a while, it makes it even more challenging.”
Woodworth recounted a time, while stationed overseas, when a colleague had to ask a friend stateside to purchase four different sizes because there were none available to try on or purchase on base.
“Her friend sent her all four uniforms; she tried them on and mailed back the three that didn’t fit,” Woodworth said.
With the help of Col. John Thorne, then a senior officer on the Air Combat Commander’s staff who assisted in translating Sword Athena initiatives into actionable staff packages, the team reached out to Andrew Weaver, AAFES vice president for community outreach. Weaver welcomed the feedback.
Weaver and the AAFES military clothing sales team reviewed inventory of Operational Camouflage Pattern and Service Dress maternity uniforms at locations across the command. This review helped flag clothing sales locations without enough sizing options. “Some locations were joint bases where the exchanges were run by another branch, so their inventory was not populating on Air Force lists,” he said.
To expand the program, the AAFES team worked with the Air Force Materiel Command logistics directorate. AFMC is responsible for setting the limits on inventory available in military clothing stores because the Air Force covers the carrying cost of inventory.
“All ACC bases, except Creech (AFB), had one maternity OCP try-on uniform per size. The intention was for expectant Airmen to then order the uniform from the AAFES website. After our review and working with AFMC, AAFES secured approval to stock two sets of maternity OCP uniforms at Beale (AFB), Creech (AFB), Davis-Monthan (AFB), Moody (AFB), Offutt (AFB), and Seymour Johnson (AFB). All other ACC bases will have 10 sets per size,” he said.
The bases selected for the expanded inventory were locations that sold at least 50 maternity uniforms over the last year.
According to Weaver, the service dress maternity uniform program was also expanded to all ACC bases, which now have at least one size available for fitting. A size chart has also been added to their online listings making sizing easier from any location.
Woodworth is proud of the progress Sword Athena has made to reduce readiness barriers and is already thinking about the next steps.
She noted the importance of forming connections with other Airmen. “The support network is there. Too often we feel like our problems as women should not be discussed in the workplace. If you can overcome that fear and reach out to the master sergeant or the major you saw in maternity uniforms, you’ll find that network,” she said.
Sword Athena uses that network to drive change.
“Many of us were raised to only bring up a problem if we had a solution as well,” said Thorne, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing vice commander. “Sword Athena has demonstrated that sharing problems across a large group provides the opportunity for Airmen of different backgrounds to share their experiences and construct an actionable solution. One of us doesn’t have all of the answers, but all of us together do.”
By Capt Laura Hayden, Air Combat Command Public Affairs
GRINNELL, Iowa (Dec 3, 2021) – Starting December 7 at 7:00pm CST, Brownells customers will get their chance at the second limited edition Dixxon Flannel shirt in the unique, Brownells exclusive “Big Iron” pattern.
The newest Brownells Dixxon Flannel combines shades of yellow, gray, and black in a finely-lined pattern for a classic look – perfect for autumn or winter wear.
To help celebrate the release, Brownells will be giving customers the chance to win a complete BRN-180 rifle Cerakote finished to color coordinate with the “Big Iron” flannel shirts.
On December 7 at 7:00 pm CST the www.Brownells.com/Dixxon page will go live, giving visitors their chance to buy their very own “Big Iron” custom flannel shirt and sign up for a shot to win the color matching BRN-180.
Available at both the Brownells and Dixxon Flannel websites, the Brownells Dixxon Flannel shirts retail for $59.99 and won’t last long.
During DSEi we previewed the new Fortuna jacket from the UK’s C2R FAST. The jacket features 180gsm insulation, fleece lined collar and a DWR coating, Velcro ID panels at the sleeves as well as multiple pockets including 2 mesh pockets to assist with drying damp items in the field.
It’s offered in Ranger Green, Wolf Grey and Electric Blue in sizes Small – Extra Large.
You’ll find the pre-order in the Rural section of C2R’s new website.
In the immortal words of a damn fine soldier, Lt. Dan Taylor, “There is one item of G.I. gear that can be the difference between a live grunt and a dead grunt. Socks, cushion, sole, O.D. green. Try and keep your feet dry when we’re out humpin’. I want you boys to remember to change your socks wherever we stop.” – Forrest Gump (1994)
Like any good leader we’ll get you the items you need to succeed. Here at First Spear, we remember what Lt. Dan said, and we have the tools for you to do this. Exclusive during the season of giving, we are offering a buy a pair, give a pair on our grunt-proof Merino Wool socks. We have both our Everyday Sock and Boot Sock. These socks will not only stave off that foot eating bacteria, but they’ll keep your feet dry, thanks to Merino Wools natural antimicrobial and high breathability. The reinforced and added cushion to the heal and toe will absorb those long days on your feet and shrug off those long hours of wearing boots.
In addition to our month of giving, every web order for the month of December will receive a limited edition FS Festive Yippee Ki-Yay Sticker.
Beginning of December 10th, we’ll be launching our 12 Days of Christmas, be sure to sign up for our email newsletters to be the first to know, first-spear.com/landing.
To check out our merino wool socks, go to: www.first-spear.com/technical-apparel/american-merino-wool.
