We’ve been considering doing a limited run of patches for trade show swag. Tell us what you think about these.
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SSD Morale Patch Prototypes
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011AFSOC Memorial March
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011Having spent several years of my military career assigned as an Intelligence Officer to the 720th Special Tactics Group and a couple of its subordinate squadrons, it makes me proud to hear that 18 of our Special Tactics Airmen are conducting a 812-mile memorial ruck march from Texas to Florida. They begin on 16 October, marching in three-man teams with each team walking about 144 miles carrying 50-pound rucksacks and a commemorative baton engraved with a fallen Special Tactics Airman’s name.
Track their progress on the AFSOC blog hosted by Maj Kristi Beckman.
Hero Bracelets
Monday, October 17th, 2011At Modern Day Marine, we saw a friend at Elite Defense wearing a unique copper bracelet. When we asked about it he told us about Hero Bracelets. It turns out that the one he was wearing was the Aegis Style – Legion HeroBracelet stamped with the name of a friend, lost in combat.
Available in polished or patina finishes, the Aegis starts life start as a 1/4″ thick solid copper bar. It’s individually cut, formed, hand-stamped, smoothed and polished. And, because there are three sides, you can have them customized on each side; front, top and bottom. It becomes a one-of-a-kind memento to honor a fallen comrade or loved one. Additionally, Hero Bracelets has several other styles including the more traditional band.
Hand made in Austin, Texas.
RIP Leonard “Len” Whistler
Thursday, October 13th, 2011I first met Leonard Whistler in 1990 when I was assigned to the Activation Cell for 2nd Bn, 3rd SFG(A). He was a 96B All Source Analyst in the Group Military Intelligence Detachment and I was assigned to a SOT-A in 2nd Bn’s MID once we got enough guys on board. He was a very personable guy and really into the job. He deployed to Operation Desert Storm with the Group Headquarters and 1st Bn while those of us in the still forming 2nd Bn stayed at Bragg. When he came back we heard loads of stories of the goat rope that ensued including how the Group Staff “retook” the American Embassy in Kuwait. Literally, retook, as it had already been cleared when they fast roped unto the roof.
Len had always been into the history side of SF and was well known in the community for producing small runs of custom team and morale patches when it was still a passion and not a business. After he left the Army he worked a couple of contracts overseas and I’d bump into him here and there with both of us gravitating back to Bragg. Me in the Air Force and him working as a civilian contractor in various portions of the SFQC and later as a government civilian at the SF Museum. That was his passion and I think we got a lot of bang for our buck out of him working there. He was a regular fixture at the Green Beret Parachute Club and many readers will know him from there or from the SF Association.
Yesterday, I found out my old friend had succumbed on 1 October to throat cancer at age 59. It was a sad day. Lots of us will miss him.
Rest In Peace My Friend
ADS Inc Donates $1 Million to Navy SEAL Foundation
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011The Virginia Pilot reported yesterday that ADS Inc has donated $1 Million to the Navy SEAL Foundation with a challenge to others to raise twice that amount. This new fund is called the The ADS Inc. Fund for Children of Naval Special Warfare.
In a press release, ADS Inc CEO Luke Hillier had this to say, “We are blessed to serve these brave warfighters. Their sacrifices are no less than extraordinary. Supporting these special families … is both an honor and a privilege.â€
Best Ranger Competition – Episode 1
Saturday, October 8th, 2011Mission First Tactical has produced a video series to capture the essence of the Best Ranger Competition.
If you like this, subscribe to www.youtube.com/mftactical.
Source One Distributors Sponsors Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Source One Distributors Inc., a leader in tactical gear distribution, recently announced support for the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF). Source One CEO & President Mark Llano and Director of Operations Lori Stanek both attended the foundation’s Sixteenth Annual Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City following a donation of $3000.00 to MC-LEF.
MC-LEF’s mission is to encourage the spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical development of children through education. Founded by former Marines and law enforcement personnel, MC-LEF provides scholarships to children of Marines and federal law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. To date, the MC-LEF has distributed aid with a value of more than $50,000,000.00 to eligible children.
This is great and we are happy to see Source One Distributors support MC-LEF. It’s an organization that bridges both military and LE.
Oct 3rd Raid Veteran Talks About The Battle of Mogadishu
Monday, October 3rd, 2011Country singer Keni Thomas was a Ranger serving in Mogadishu on Oct 3rd, 1993. Here, he speaks about his experience and his life now.
Thank you NRA Life of Duty.
