Not sure about the rest of these guys but I’m going to see Sucker Punch tonight!
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I Know What I’m Doing Tonight
Friday, March 25th, 2011Nearly 700 Storm The Citadel
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011BY ERIC STEINKOPFF
EXTREME OUTFITTERS STAFF
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A cool breeze wafted across the nervous participants gathering at The Citadel Saturday morning for the 15th Annual Bulldog Challenge, a race designed to test the mental and physical toughness of competitors from all walks of life, along a course of roughly six miles over obstacles and challenges along the way.
Looking for a Unique Giveaway?
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011Between military and LE organizations and industry, there are a gazillion different giveaways out there. Consequently, we are always looking for something different and we have found it thanks to S.T.A.T. International. They just introduced CHIPS. No, it has nothing to do with Ponch or John but rather stands for Changing How Industries Promote Synergy.
Once you understand what CHIPS is all about, the name makes complete sense. They have taken traditional challenge coins but traded the metal for ceramic. They are not only less expensive, but also offer some design options that are all but impossible with metal coins such as edge lettering. Working with lead designer, Jay Rowlingson of T!ng Creative, they will help you to develop a custom product whether for units, agencies, private firms or as a replacement for traditional business cards. These are pretty cool and we are taking a look at using them.
Tucson Padres Sporting Camo Uniforms
Friday, March 18th, 2011Minor League Baseball team Tucson Padres will be sporting 3-color Desert camo uniforms this season for Sunday games as well as military holiday games.
From their press release:
Military Uniform: In partnership with the San Diego Padres, the Tucson Padres are wearing camouflage military jerseys for Sunday home games and other appropriate military holidays throughout the 2011 season. As a gesture of support for the Tucson military community, the San Diego Padres are giving these game worn jerseys from 2010 to the Tucson Padres for the 2011 season.
Help This Couple Realize Their Dream
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
If you are a reader of SSD then this couple is your kind of people. They are trying to win a contest to have their dream wedding. Vying for the $100,000 prize are couples from all over, with stories just as diverse. But out of all of these people, Mike and Ana get our attention and our vote. “Why?”, might you ask? Well that’s simple, she’s an AC-130 Pilot and he is a Combat Controller.
“Mike calls in Ana’s Gunship for fire power & Ana makes sure she protects Mike & his guys. We can’t do anything easy, we deployed half way around the world to see each other & will return 1-2 mo. before our Aug wedding.”
Our favorite charity, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation gave us the 411 on these two and after reading their wedding plans we knew we had to get the word out.
“Family & friends are #1 importance for the wedding, as we cherish people in our lives. Inorder to ensure everyone could make it, we had to make sure we were both home from deployments but before college football season started. #2 is honoring fallen commrades (sic) who aren’t there to celebrate with a remembrance table w/ their names on it. #3 all of our dance $ will be donated to Special Operations Warrior Foundation to provide the children of fallen Special Operations Warriors scholarships.”
After reading that how can you not support them?
To vote visit www.ultimateweddingcontest.com.
S.O.Tech Introduces New Symbology
Sunday, March 13th, 2011
S.O.Tech has three new additions to their full line of tactical symbology which was designed as a Mil Std 2525C supplement to accurately represent specialized job functions at the individual level. S.O.Tech has also adapted the symbols for use on patches which can be worn to designate various functions at the small unit level. This can be an excellent way to identify special skills often found in attachments to a patrol or to cut through the “fog of war” during chaotic situations. Additionally, they have affixed the symbols to prints and T-shirts to facilitate pride in one’s job.
Of course, the best use of these symbols is as they were originally intended; on maps and other operations graphics. S.O.Tech produces the excellent TMPST (Tactical Mission Planning Set) system. Designed as the ultimate portable sane table, its magnets include blank arrows and blank tiles for users to draw on their own symbols and names. This encourages Soldier creativity and gives S.O.TECH feedback on potential new symbols. In fact, they are always looking at new designs so if you need a special symbol for your job function let us know in the comments. We know they’ll be reading. The best suggestion will win a prize from SSD. Finally, keep an eye peeled for the Battalion-level TMPST, currently in development.
DVM’s Civ Contractor Tribute Shirt
Thursday, February 17th, 2011Finally, after a collaboration of one of our favorite sites Death Valley Magazine with Australian wild men Pimps N Mercs, comes the Civilian Contractor Tribute Shirt. As far as we know, it’s the first of its kind and available for pre-order until 28 Feb 2011.
For full details visit www.deathvalleymag.com
S&S Precision Introduces New T-shirts
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011If you happen to own a “One Size Fits All” T-shirt then you know that S&S Precision doesn’t just make excellent equipment, they have a keen sense of humor. Now, they have released two new designs that feature word play. SKILLS and Thermo make you look at things just a little differently. The Termo T is a bit of an inside joke. We wonder how many others will get it.
To learn more, visit www.sandsprecision.com and make sure you slide the bar to the right.
