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Daniel Defense Announces $20 Million Expansion To Better Meet Demand

Friday, January 24th, 2014

Black Creek, GA – January 23, 2014 – Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest weapons systems, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced plans for a five-year, $20 million expansion in Bryan County, Georgia.

“We are proud to be among the nation’s fastest growing private companies according to Inc. 500|5000 Magazine,” says Marty Daniel, President and CEO of Daniel Defense. “Maintaining the level of growth we’ve experienced over the last 10 years requires a long term vision, continued momentum, while maintaining the level of quality expected by our customers.”

At the conclusion of the 5-year, multi-million dollar expansion, Daniel Defense will have expanded to over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and administrative space in Bryan County. “This is yet another step toward bringing every part of the manufacturing process in-house, which will in turn give us ultimate control over quality assurance,” exclaimed Daniel.

Daniel Defense moved its operations to Bryan County in 2009 with the opening of its now 47,000 square foot facility. The long-term project would not be the first size increase for the Georgia-based company. They expanded operations to a 90,000 square foot facility in Ridgeland, South Carolina, in 2012. With flourishing interest for the name brand precision firearms, parts and accessories, the planned increase will enable them to meet growing demand while maintaining a first-rate customer service experience.

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Dale Comstock – “American Badass”

Monday, January 6th, 2014

This is a trailer for Former Delta Force Operator Dale Comstock‘s book, “American Badass: The true story of a modern day Spartan“. Although I’ve never met Comstock, we have several mutual friends who speak very highly of him.

American Badass

I’ve read the book and purchased it a couple of months ago. It’s a quick read and I really enjoyed it. I will tell you a couple of things up front. It is from a small publisher and we are seeing lots of these from former military personnel hitting the shelves. Unfortunately, that means I ran across some typos. It also means that it’s not what I would consider a traditional biography. It’s really more of a collection of short chapters describing various events in his life without any consistent arc structure linking them together. One chapter doesn’t necessarily segue to the next and at times they kind of jump around. Instead, there are what I consider several sections that are chained by periods in Comstock’s life. But, this structure also allow you to pick the book up and knock out a few chapters at a whack. You can easily put it down and come back to it without losing your place.

While the book may feature an unconventional structure, I liked it and I highly suggest you pick up a copy. It’s fascinating and can be quite motivating. For example, the info on his combat experience during Urgent Fury as well as the Modelo Prison raid is great and I enjoyed reading it. And in the OTC section Comstock discusses a visualization technique he discovered as a kid which we learn about in an earlier chapter. There’s also a section I can relate to having been a single father on active duty. Finally, I’d like to thank him for teaching me that the term “butt-pirate” is hyphenated.

“American Baddass” is a great read that will take you into the life of a guy you may have seen on TV or mentioned on FaceBook. But I don’t think the tale of Dale Comstock is anywhere near its final chapter and I don’t think he shared everything about his life that he should have. Perhaps one day, he’ll publish a sequel. When he does, I can assure you, I’ll read it.

Sneak Peak – The SOB Show

Monday, January 6th, 2014

The SOB Show is coming soon featuring the Sheriff of Baghdad himself, former Unit member and Retired SGM John McPhee.

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SURE SHOTS – Issue #6 Comes Out Next Week!

Friday, January 3rd, 2014

Sure Shots

www.sureshotsmagazine.com

PWS Presents – Aftermath

Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

www.PrimaryWeapons.com

Delta Force – “Old Soldier”

Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

Written by Unit Veteran Tom Spooner, played and sung by another Operator, in a team room, on a stay behind device.

Orion’s Kin TV 2014 Trailer

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

ORION’S KIN TV – HUNT ATHLETE : ADAM MATTIS : TRAILER 2014 from Trevor George on Vimeo.

A teaser trailer has just been released for the upcoming Orion’s Kin television show. Although no definitive date has been released, the show will be premiering some time in 2014.

www.orionskin.com/

Afghanistan: On The Bounce

Friday, December 27th, 2013

Shipping this month, “Afghanistan: On The Bounce” is a photographic study of day-to-day life for troops in Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Documentation/production specialist in Afghanistan, photographer Robert L. Cunningham accompanied soldiers of 40 different units on 132 combat missions, following them during their typical on-base routines as well as into hazardous situations. Here are detailed examinations of the service members’ weapons, uniforms, vehicles, and gear, along with reflections on duty, insights into valor and heroism, and clear-eyed humor about life on deployment.

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