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Survival T from Warrior Culture

Sunday, August 4th, 2013

I like the graphics on this new Warrior Survival T-shirt.

At Warrior Culture Gear we believe in 3 Principals of Survival:

Wherever: Whether the deep forest, the urban sprawl or the mountains of hindu kush, you must ALWAYS be prepared for any survival situation arises where your life or the lives of those you love are in jeopardy from whatever the situation you are

Wherever: Whenever a situation arises where your life or the lives of those you love are in jeopardy from whatever the situation you are in, you must be prepared for it.

However: However and whatever means necessary for your survival and the survival of those you love, whether it be as simple as starting a fire or defending yourself with an AR15, you do what is necessary at all time at ALL costs.

It’s shirt No 1 of 3. Can’t wait to see the rest.

Offered in OD or Charcoal Grey. Sizes Small – 4XL Men’s and Small – XL Women’s.

www.warriorculturegear.com/collections/new-and-pre-order/products/pre-order-warrior-culture-survival-warrior

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Outdoor Retailer – Pat’s Backcountry Beer

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

Sure, it’s still only day 1 of OR but I’ve got to say that this is the most innovative product I’ve seen so far this year. Think of it…instant beer. Instant, carbonated beer, no less. Pat’s Backcountry Beer comes in a foil packet and its a simple process of adding water, carbonating the mixture and then stepping back and enjoying a glass of beer. The first two beers to hit the scene in September are the Pale Ale and Black IPA with many more to follow. I tried the Pale Ale. It looks like beer, smells like beer and tastes like beer. It’s beer! From a foil packet.

If there is any limiting factor, it is in my opinion that you have to use their carbonator bottle. This is because it is a pressure vessel with a round bottom like the old 2 lt soda bottles. You can attach a standard water filter to the top, but you can’t screw one of their eco2 Activator lids to a standard Nalgene bottle. Not a big deal, but its something to know.

In addition to the beer, they also make several instant sodas including Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime, Pomegranate and Cola.

www.patsbcb.com

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Outdoor Retailer – Liberty Bottleworks

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

Liberty Bottleworks manufactures Made in USA aluminum water bottles. In fact, they make the KCRF bottles sold through Tactical Distributors. They can apply virtually any artwork to the bottles, which caught the eyes of some Army SF guys and next thing you know, they’re making bottles for the numbered Groups. Now, they’re even making bottles for USASOC to be used as reenlistment gifts. And this trend isn’t confined to just Army SOF.

This service is available for any unit or organization looking for a unique, branded item that is also practical. What’s more, they won’t sell them to anyone else but your group.

www.LibertyBottleworks.com

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Tuesday, July 30th, 2013

This time, it’s courtesy of Point and Shoot Media Works.

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The Perfecyt T-Shirt For My 11B Friends

Monday, July 29th, 2013

Now, a t-shirt just for you…sizes Medium – 2Xlarge in Tan.

www.11bravos.com

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Some Sage Advice

Monday, July 29th, 2013

Sometime’s it isn’t us but rather the choices we make, like who we choose to associate with. Thanks William Gibson for this uplifting message.

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American Hero Col Bud Day Passes From This Mortal Coil

Sunday, July 28th, 2013

Colonel George Everette “Bud” Day passed away yesterday. He was an American badass and will be missed by many. I won’t go into any detail of the long life of Col Day that began as a Marine in WWII, but I highly suggest you read his Wikipedia entry. However, I do feel it is necessary to share the narrative from his Medal of Honor citation for his time as a Prisoner of War at the hands of the North Vietnamese.

Rank and organization: Colonel (then Major), U.S. Air Force, Forward Air Controller Pilot of an F-100 aircraft.
Place and date: North Vietnam, August 26, 1967.
Entered service at: Sioux City, Iowa.
Born: February 24, 1925, Sioux City, Iowa.

Citation: On 26 August 1967, Col. Day was forced to eject from his aircraft over North Vietnam when it was hit by ground fire. His right arm was broken in 3 places, and his left knee was badly sprained. He was immediately captured by hostile forces and taken to a prison camp where he was interrogated and severely tortured. After causing the guards to relax their vigilance, Col. Day escaped into the jungle and began the trek toward South Vietnam. Despite injuries inflicted by fragments of a bomb or rocket, he continued southward surviving only on a few berries and uncooked frogs. He successfully evaded enemy patrols and reached the Ben Hai River, where he encountered U.S. artillery barrages. With the aid of a bamboo log float, Col. Day swam across the river and entered the demilitarized zone. Due to delirium, he lost his sense of direction and wandered aimlessly for several days. After several unsuccessful attempts to signal U.S. aircraft, he was ambushed and recaptured by the Viet Cong, sustaining gunshot wounds to his left hand and thigh. He was returned to the prison from which he had escaped and later was moved to Hanoi after giving his captors false information to questions put before him. Physically, Col. Day was totally debilitated and unable to perform even the simplest task for himself. Despite his many injuries, he continued to offer maximum resistance. His personal bravery in the face of deadly enemy pressure was significant in saving the lives of fellow aviators who were still flying against the enemy. Col. Day’s conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Armed Forces.[22]

We salute you Sir.

Rest in Peace.

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In Memoriam – Rumiko “Miko” Wheeley

Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Cancer recently took away a cherished member of the LBT family. Although most of us didn’t know her, we knew her work intimately. Even though we didn’t know her name, we admired her attention to detail. That woman was Rumiko Wheeley, a pattern maker at LBT. Known as Miko to her friends, she will be sorely missed by all.

Miko Wheeley joined the LBT family in 1992 (21 years ago) and throughout her career proved to be an invaluable asset/team member. Miko began as a team sewer and later transitioned to the fabric-cutting department, progressing up to pattern making and design. She later became the leader of the fabric cutting/pattern department. Early on Miko displayed a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Well liked and respected by all members of the LBT team, one of her strong points was her ability to train and share her knowledge/experience with others. Miko was a key element in our design and engineering department with an instinctive capacity for developing, reengineering, and updating products. She will be greatly missed as a team member as well as a person.

-Doug McDougal

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