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Wreaths Across America Radio Round Table Celebrates Women in Military Service

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

Tune in on June 12 at 1 pm EST to hear stories of resiliency, purpose, and success.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and ARLINGTON, Va. — May 30, 2024 —Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announces the upcoming round table celebrating women in military service. This discussion will air onWednesday, June 12, 2024, at 1 PM EST – Women Veterans Recognition Day – and can be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio, available on the iHeart Radio app, TuneIn, the Audacy app and www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio.

The discussion will focus on women in service, highlighting their contributions throughout history to national security through military service. It will also touch on issues and opportunities unique to women veterans and the history of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.

The guest panelists listed below will be interviewed by Phyllis Wilson, retired United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Five and President of the Military Women’s Memorial, and Karen Worcester, Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director. 

Distinguished panelists:

JoAnne S. Bass, Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Honorary Board Chair, Military Women’s Memorial Foundation. CMSAFBass served in the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force and, as such, provided direction for the enlisted force, representing their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. She served as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen. Chief Bass was the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force to be appointed to and serve in the highest noncommissioned officer position in the Air Force. She was also the first woman to hold the highest senior enlisted rank in any United States military branch.

Octavia Harris, Command Master Chief, U.S. Navy (Ret.). She is a Subcommittee Chair, Secretary of Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services and the former Chair, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. Additionally, Harris is a member of the Secretary of Human and Health Services Advisory Committee on Women and Children and the NAACP Armed Services and Veterans Committee member. In 1994, the combat prohibition ban was lifted, and Harris became one of the first enlisted women to serve aboard a combatant warship. She served aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68), her Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMDCM) sea tour was aboard USS Pinckney (DDG 91), and her last tour was as CMDCM of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, leading 10,000 men and women in support of the command’s vision and mission. She served for 30 years, mentoring hundreds of Sailors, and still uses her military training to help sexual assault survivors today. Additionally, Harris is the Texas Ambassador for the Military Women’s Memorial.

Lourdes Tiglao, Executive Director, Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tiglao serves as primary advisor to the Secretary on Department policies, programs, and legislation that affect women veterans. In addition, she oversees the Center’s activities, which include monitoring and coordinating VA’s administration of health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans; serving as an advocate for cultural transformation (both within VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women veterans and servicemembers and raising awareness of the responsibility to treat women veterans with dignity and respect.

“Through our partnership with the Military Women’s Memorial, we are committed to sharing the stories of resiliency, purpose, and success so that future generations of women understand the opportunities available to them through military service,” said Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships, Wreaths Across America. “We are grateful to be joined by this distinguished panel of veterans who continue to serve our nation, communities and their fellow veterans.”

For a complete list of programming and to tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio. The station can also be heard on the iHeartRadio, Audacy, and TuneIn apps.

DAGGER ATHENA Addresses Barriers to Readiness with AFSOC Senior Leaders

Friday, May 17th, 2024

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —  

On March 4-6, the Air Force Special Operations Command Women’s Initiatives Team hosted the third annual DAGGER ATHENA, named DA24, and outbrief the AFSOC commander and senior leaders.

Each year the WIT hosts an action event, known as DAGGER ATHENA, as a concentrated, rapid-action effort to solicit grassroots-identified barriers and propose actionable solutions by Air Commando from across the AFSOC enterprise.

DA24 kicked off with a leadership development event and barrier analysis workshop where the team of volunteers developed lines of effort based on the readiness barriers identified from across the AFSOC enterprise. The team consisted of Total Force Air Commandos from every AFSOC base, including guard, reserve, civilians, and spouses. Once LOEs were established, actionable solutions were developed.

Participants presented four LOEs they identified optimize Air Commando readiness as they continue to be force-multipliers to the joint force: pregnant Airman voluntary deployments, post-partum specialized case manager, cold weather gear and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and bladder relief and fitment issues for tactical vests. Fitment is gear or equipment purpose-built for a specific task or mission.

Some of the solutions, like obtaining a waiver to use the identified bladder relief device on all AFSOC aircraft, have been implemented because of the access to the proper approval authority on staff, while others require additional development.

“Each initiative briefed to the AFSOC commander focused on improving the readiness and lethality of our Airmen and we hope that by pathfinding solutions within AFSOC, we can share these best practices with our sister MAJCOMs to bring change to the entire Air Force,” said Master Sgt. Klarissa Mendonza, DA24 Senior Enlisted Leader.

Following the outbrief, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander, expressed his gratitude stating the briefers were exceptional across the board.

“DAGGER ATHENA is all about maximizing readiness,” he said. “We’ve got to knock these barriers down. As Air Commandos, we don’t have the luxury to not be ready as more is being asked of us.”

This year’s iteration of DAGGER ATHENA brought the proposed solutions into the AFSOC staffing process to ensure integration and normalizing the process of addressing identified barriers, ensuring success and longevity past DA24. 

“These are not simply DAGGER ATHENA initiatives,” said Maj. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, AFSOC deputy commander. “We are normalizing these efforts into the staff process to deliver a more lethal, capable force and normalize taking care of Air Commandos. These are not women’s issues. These are Airmen’s issues. These are leadership issues.”

Speaking at the outbrief, DA24 co-lead, Maj. Samantha Lang said, “The AFSOC WIT and DAGGER ATHENA event began three years ago. Today we continue to march our efforts forward and have begun to normalize our integration with the AFSOC staff to continue barrier identification and ensure we maintain coordination through the staff process to sustain momentum, accountability and ultimately bolster Air Commando readiness and increase lethality.”

The AFSOC WIT is led by co-leads Lt. Col. Meghan O’Rourke and Maj. Kate Hewlett, Senior Enlisted Leader, Senior Master Sergeant Nicolette Newton, and Spouse Lead, Ms. Jenni Kain. DA24 was led by co-leads Maj. Monica Abongan, Maj. Samantha Lang and Master Sgt. Klarissa Mendonza.

The AFSOC WIT is a volunteer-based Barrier Analysis Working Group with Maj. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, serving as senior champion. The mission of the AFSOC WIT is to increase operational readiness, retention, and recruitment; reduce risk to force and risk to mission; and optimize resources.

Courtesy of Air Force Special Operations Command

SIG SAUER ROSE Seminar Series Featuring Lena Miculek at Keystone Shooting Sports in Pennsylvania

Monday, April 15th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (April 15, 2024) – SIG Elite Store, Keystone Shooting Center in Mars, Pennsylvania will host the SIG SAUER ROSE Seminar Series featuring Team SIG professional shooter Lena Miculek this Saturday, April 20,2024. 

The ROSE Seminar Series is an in-store experience tailored to women of all skill levels that encourages community and empowerment in your firearms journey featuring Team SIG Professional Shooter Lena Miculek.  The schedule for the ROSE by SIG SAUER in-store experience is as follows:

10:00am – 4:00pm: A try-before-you buy experience hosted by the SIG SAUER Training Team featuring SAUER ROSE series pistols and a broad array of SIG SAUER pistols, rifles, optics, and ammunition available to try.  Additionally, SIG SAUER will host a ROSE pop-up store with exclusive ROSE branded items available for purchase.

11:00am & 2:00pm: Miculek will host two sold-out seminars at Keystone Shooting Sports covering the how-to basics of incorporating red dot optics into your EDC routine with a product walk through of the newly released ROMEO-X COMPACT ROSE.  To join the seminar waitlist please contact the host location directly for details.

Miculek will be in-store throughout the day, as available to meet customers and sign autographs. For specific store event information visit event information at Keystone Shooting Sports. Keystone Shooting Sports is located at, 925 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA.

The next stop on the ROSE Series is Saturday, April 27,2024 at Nexus Shooting Center in Davie, Florida. Visit sigsauer.com for the full 2024 ROSE Seminar Series schedule.

Become a member of the ROSE Community on Facebook for continued information about the ROSE Seminar Series, get exclusive updates about the ROSE program, and be the first to know about product launches.  Access the full ROSE by SIG SAUER training series with Lena on the ROSE YouTube channel and visit sigsauer.com/rose specific product information and additional program details.

SLG2, Inc. Announces Partnership with Mantis Tech to Enhance Shooting Skills

Sunday, April 14th, 2024

ATHENS, Ala. – April 11, 2024 – SLG2, Inc.  proudly announces the addition of Mantis to its lineup of top industry partners. As part of SLG2, Inc.’s goal to empower individuals and foster confidence in new and experienced shooters, this partnership provides top-quality information for all individuals interested in the shooting sports and firearms safety.

“We’re thrilled to join Shoot Like A Girl in supporting the mission to empower new shooters everywhere,” said Austin Allgaier, president of Mantis. “We love their approach, culture and results and can’t wait to grow with them.”

Mantis offers a revolutionary solution for individuals looking to enhance their shooting skills. Compatible with any pistol, rifle or shotgun, Mantis analyzes every shot and generates actionable data that can be used to improve performance. By attaching the device and connecting it to a smartphone, users can receive app-guided feedback, enabling them to refine their technique and achieve greater precision.

“By providing access to cutting-edge technology like Mantis, we are equipping communities with the tools they need to excel in their shooting endeavors,” said Karen Butler, founder and president of SLG2, Inc. “Mantis Tech aligns perfectly with our mission to empower individuals and promote firearms safety.”

SLG2, Inc. is excited to bring Mantis’ state-of-the-art technology to its guests at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations across the country, further enhancing their shooting experience. By teaming up with Mantis, the company reaffirms its dedication to empowering individuals and commitment to providing shooters with the latest advancements in the industry.

For more information on Mantis, visit mantisx.com.

For more information about SLG2, Inc and its brands, please visit shootlikeagirl.com and SafeLiving2.com.Follow along with SLG2, Inc. on Facebook and Instagram.

ROSE Seminar Series Featuring Lena Miculek Kicks-Off in Ohio at Vance Outdoors

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 26, 2024) – SIG SAUER will kick-off the popular 2024 ROSE Seminar Series featuring Team SIG professional shooter Lena Miculek at SIG Elite Dealer Vance Outdoors in Obetz, Ohio this Saturday, March 30, 2024.

The ROSE Seminar Series is an in-store experience tailored to women of all skill levels that encourages community and empowerment in your firearms journey featuring Team SIG Professional Shooter Lena Miculek.  The schedule for the ROSE by SIG SAUER in-store experience is as follows:

9:00am – 5:00pm: Try-before-you buy experience hosted by the SIG SAUER Training Team featuring SIG SAUER ROSE series pistols and a broad array of SIG SAUER pistols, rifles, optics, and ammunition available to try.  Additionally, SIG SAUER will host a ROSE pop-up store with exclusive ROSE branded items available for purchase.

9:00am & 1:00pm: Miculek will host two sold-out seminars at Vance Outdoors covering the how-to basics of incorporating red dot optics into your EDC routine with a product walk through of the newly released ROMEO-X COMPACT ROSE.  To join the seminar waitlist please contact the host location directly for details.

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Public in-store meet and greet and autograph session with Lena Miculek.

For specific store event information visit event information at Vance Outdoors.

The next stop on the ROSE Seminar Series is Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Keystone Shooting Center in Mars, Pennsylvania.  Registration for the event is now open.  Visit sigsauer.com for the full 2024 ROSE Seminar Series schedule.

Become a member of the ROSE Community on Facebook for continued information about the ROSE Seminar Series, get exclusive updates about the ROSE program, and be the first to know about product launches.  Access the full ROSE by SIG SAUER training series with Lena on the ROSE YouTube channel and visit sigsauer.com/rose specific product information and additional program details.

Tactical Tuesday: Women’s History Month Giveaway from Vertx

Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Vertx has teamed up with industry leaders SIG SAUER and Premier Body Armor to introduce an exclusive giveaway that celebrates and empowers the resilience of women. This specially curated package was made for the modern woman who values security, style, and independence, with a retail value exceeding $1,580.

Prize package includes:

– SIG SAUER Rose 9mm Pistol
– Vertx Transit Sling with Premier Body Armor Panel
– Vertx Lena Everyday Fanny Pack with Premier Body Armor Panel
– Vertx Hayes High Rise Jeans
– Vertx Women’s Valley Flannel

Help us celebrate Women’s History Month by sharing this awesome giveaway with friends and family.

Click here to enter

Must be 21 or older and a legal U.S. resident to enter. Void where prohibited. Winners subject to background checks and must comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

SIG Webstore Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Exclusive ROSE by SIG SAUER Bundle

Monday, February 12th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 12, 2024) – On Valentine’s Day, SIG SAUER is offering an exclusive Valentine’s Day bundle at sigsauer.com; the bundle includes a ROSE ROMEO-X Compact, ROSE FOXTROT-EDC Flashlight, and the first fifty to purchase the webstore Valentine’s Day Bundle will have access to a personalized Cameo video message from Lena.

“The red dot and flashlight are must-have ROSE accessories, and with the excitement of the Valentine’s Day launch we wanted to do a little more to make it extra special for the ladies,” said Lena Miculek, Team SIG professional shooter.  “To honor your Valentine, surprise her with these essential EDC accessories and give her the gift of ROSE.”

The ROSE by SIG SAUER™ Valentine’s Day Bundle includes the purchase of a ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight for the bundle price of $519.99. The first fifty to purchase the bundle on Valentine’s Day will receive a unique code to develop a personalized Cameo message from Team SIG professional shooter and ROSE visionary, Lena Miculek (valued at $165). 

The ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot sight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold button cover, fiber optics, and engraving. The sight is designed to fit micro-compact pistols including the ROSE by SIG SAUER 9mm and 380 pistols. For full specification information visit sigsauer.com.

The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold anodized tailcap, bezel ring, and laser engraved flashlight body. With 1,350 Lumens and 33,000 Candela, the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC offers up to 1 hour of continuous runtime. For full specification information visit sigsauer.com.

The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight will be available on sigsauer.com on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th. 

New EDC Accessories for ROSE by SIG SAUER Product Line

Sunday, February 11th, 2024

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 9, 2024) – On Valentine’s Day, SIG SAUER will introduce two Everyday Carry (EDC) accessories for the ROSE by SIG SAUER™ product line – the ROSE ROMEO-X red dot sight and the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC handheld flashlight.

“The optic and flashlight are exciting accessory additions to the ROSE family because they introduce new skills and encourage growth for our community to continue their journey,” began Lena Miculek, Team SIG professional shooter.  “The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot is the easiest upgrade to improve all aspects of shooting and takes minutes to install.”

The ROSE ROMEO-X red-dot sight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold button cover, fiber optics, and engraving.  The sight is designed to fit micro-compact pistols with P365 and Shield™ RMSc footprints, including the ROSE by SIG SAUER 9mm and 380 pistols, is crafted from 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum, and features machined anti-reflection grooves on shooter facing surfaces, distortion-free aspheric glass, with a patent-pending Beryllium Copper flexure-arm adjustment system.  The ROSE ROMEO-X Series incorporates a high-efficiency point source red LED emitter with 2 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle reticle, side independent brightness adjustment buttons, 15 brightness settings including night vision settings, and a side-mounted CR1632 battery compartment with a threaded battery cap so the optic does not need to be removed from the pistol for battery changes.  Additionally, the ROSE ROMEO-X offers a low deck height for standard-height iron sight co-witness, has a minimum continuous runtime of 20,000 hours at medium brightness setting and utilizes MOTAC™ (Motion Activated Illumination), MAGNETAC™ (Magnetic Activation), and D.A.R.C™ (Dark Adaptive Reticles & Coatings) technologies.

ROSE ROMEO-X Compact Specs:

Clear Aperture Diameter: 24mm

Reticle: 2MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle

Lens Type: Asphere

Illumination Settings: 15 ( 12 Day / 3NV)

Overall Length: 1.62 inches

Overall Width: .94 inches

Overall Height: 1.23 inch

Mounting Footprint: 365 and SHIELD™ RMSc

Weight (w/o battery): 1.0 ounce

Battery: CR1632

MSRP: $559.99

View the product page on sigsauer.com.

“The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC is awesome for anyone getting into EDC because it’s so bright and the extra rechargeable battery makes it so you are never left in the dark,” continued Miculek. 

The ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight from SIG SAUER Electro-Optics features custom ROSE branding to include a rose gold anodized tailcap, bezel ring, and laser engraved flashlight body.  With 1,350 Lumens and 33,000 Candela, the ROSE FOXTROT-EDC offers up to 1 hour of runtime powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and is optimized to fit comfortably in pockets, pouches, purses, or packs with a deep carry pocket clip to compliment your ROSE by SIG SAUER pistol or as the start to your journey with ROSE.  The flashlight includes two rechargeable batteries (one for use, and one to keep topped off for a hot swap) and a USB-C charging cable.

ROSE FOXTROT-EDC Specs:

Peak Lumens: 1,350

Peak Candela: 33,000

Overall Length: 4.12 inches

Overall Width: 1.18 inches

Overall Height: 1.18 inches

Material: Aluminum

Activation: Momentary or latching push button

Battery Type: 18350 High-Capacity Rechargeable Battery

Runtime: Up to 1 Hour

Waterproof Rating: IPX-7

MSRP: $169.99

View the product page on sigsauer.com.

The ROSE ROMEO-X red dot and ROSE FOXTROT-EDC flashlight will be available on sigsauer.com on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th.