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Nomad Releases Rendezvous Pants and Scrape Shorts

Thursday, May 29th, 2025

CHARLESTON, SC. (May 29, 2025) – Nomad Outdoor added to its growing line of popular lifestyle clothing with the release of cotton canvas Rendezvous pants and lightweight nylon Scrape shorts.  

Rendezvous Pants

Made of stretch cotton canvas, the Rendezvous pants have a soft, broken-in feel from the start. Available in solid earth-tone colors Marl and Overland Trek, the Rendezvous pants offer versatile 6-pocket design for ample storage and EDC carry space without looking like cargo pants.

Rendezvous pants give all-day comfort and are perfect for everyday wear, chores around the property, or an evening out on the town. They are available in men’s sizes from waist 28″ to 42″ and inseams 30″ to 34″.

Rendezvous pants retail for $80 per pair.

Scrape Shorts

Scrape shorts are made of a lightweight nylon and spandex blend to be breathable and comfortable on hot summer days, while still being durable. Secured cargo pockets and back pockets keep your everyday-essentials safe, and DWR water resistant coating keeps the wearer dry and helps repel stains. Scrape shorts come in an attractive shade of green called Moss. They have 9” inseams and are available in men’s sizes from waist sizes 28” to 42”.

Scrape shorts retail for $60 per pair.

Both the Rendezvous and Scrape shorts can be paired perfectly with the newly-released Hollis and Huntley button-down shirts for a classy, casual look that also shows your passion for hunting whitetails and turkeys, or spending time in the great American outdoors.

To learn more about both the Rendezvous and Scrape shorts, and the rest of their hunting and lifestyle clothing visit www.nomadoutdoor.com.

Nomad Outdoor Launches Short-Sleeve Button-Down Lifestyle Shirts

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

CHARLESTON, SC. (April 28, 2025) – Nomad Outdoor brings the same in-field performance and comfort of its popular technical hunting gear to stylish apparel perfect for casual wear or a night out with its new lines of Hollis and Huntley button-down shirts.

Made to move throughout an outdoorsman’s day, the shirts offer 4-way stretch and intentional ventilation to keep you comfortable in hot weather and UPF 30+ protection on sunny summer days. All shirts come with a built-in interior wipe for sunglasses, shooting glasses, fishing glasses or other eyewear.

Hollis

The Hollis line of short-sleeve button-down shirts is made from a lightweight, high performance blend of polyester and spandex and is available in Moss and Khaki plaid patterns. With pearl snaps, classic cowboy-style yoke at the shoulders and back venting these shirts were designed to look good without being too flashy. The Hollis shirts come in men’s sizes S to XXXL and retail for $60.00.

Huntley

The Huntley line of short-sleeve button-down shirts is where comfort and good looks come together. Made from a lightweight and ultra-soft cotton, polyester, and spandex fabric blend, the clean two pocket cut looks equally at home on the ranch and out to dinner. The selection of outdoor colors and share-your-passion hunting-themed patterns were designed specifically for outdoorsman.

Solid Huntley shirts come in Overland Trek tan and Moss green. Turkey-hunting themed patterns in the Huntley line include Harbor Mist Turkey Tracks, the striking Leafy Acorn camo pattern, and the Flying Tom pattern with subdued images of a gobbler in full flight.  Huntley shirts come in men’s sizes S to XXXL and retail for $65.00.

Both Hollis and Huntley shirts, when paired with jeans, the new Nomad Rendezvous pants, or a pair of Nomad Scrape shorts, make a perfect outfit for an evening out, a backyard BBQ, or getting work done on your property.

To see the full line of Hollis and Huntley short-sleeve button-down shirts and the rest of Nomad’s hunting and lifestyle clothing visit www.nomadoutdoor.com.

NRAAM 25 – Samson Executive Gear

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

New to Samson Manufacturing’s Samson Executive line of luxury goods is this leather whiskey tote. It comes complete with a bottle of Angel’s Envy bourbon as well two tumblers and coasters.

www.samsonexecutivegear.com

Muhlenberg College Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designation

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Allentown, Pa. (4.8.25) – Muhlenberg College’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education has earned recognition as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly ® School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. 

The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly ® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community.

“We are honored to once again be recognized as a Military Friendly® School for 2025-2026,” says Vice President of Muhlenberg College Division of Graduate and Continuing Education, AJ Lemheney, Ed.D.  “At Muhlenberg, we are deeply committed to supporting our student veterans and military-affiliated learners with flexible, high-quality academic programs and dedicated support services tailored to their unique needs. This designation reflects the strength of our community, the value we place on service, and our ongoing commitment to helping military-connected students succeed in their academic and professional journeys.”

Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) and loan default rates for all students, and specifically for student-veterans.

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, exceeding the standard.” – Kayla Lopez, vice president, Military Friendly®.

The Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies has specialized in adult and continuing education for over 100 years, offering over 25 programs, including accelerated and traditional bachelor’s degrees, teacher certification and a certificate in project management. Its programs are built for the unique needs of the adult learner and provide flexible scheduling options. The Muhlenberg College School of Graduate Studies offers graduate degrees and certificates with multiple pathways that provide flexibility for students to create their own graduate experience. Programs are delivered in a fully online format and provide impactful learning experiences with virtual learning, helping our students achieve an enhanced work-life balance.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, four-year residential, liberal arts college in the city of Allentown, Pa., with nearly 2,000 bachelor’s and master’s degree-seeking students. The college’s curriculum and experiences are designed to open doors to new ideas, discoveries, friendships and a lifetime of personal and intellectual growth. 

For all inquiries, please contact: careymanzolillo@muhlenberg.edu

New Fit Exchange by DXL + Military & First Responders Discount Offers New Savings for All Big + Tall Men

Sunday, April 6th, 2025

CANTON, Mass., April 2, 2025 — Destination XL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXLG), the leading integrated-commerce retailer specializing in Big + Tall men’s clothing and shoes, is proud to announce two new cost-saving initiatives designed to bring a heightened level of exceptional value and recognition to its guests – our newly announced Fit Exchange by DXL program and a program supporting those who serve us all.

In late February, Fit Exchange by DXL launched, offering customers an easy way to donate clothing and refresh their wardrobe, while giving back. Customers can bring in clothing that no longer fits them to any of the 250+ DXL Big + Tall or Casual Male XL locations and receive 20% off their in-store purchase of new, better-fitting styles. All donated items will be distributed locally, supporting those in need within the community.

“At DXL, we believe every man deserves clothing that fits perfectly, so he can look good and feel good.” said Harvey Kanter, President and Chief Executive Officer of DXL. “That said, we are dedicated to continuing to find ways to provide value at a time when customers are really looking for it.”  

The next exciting announcement is the introduction of the DXL Heroes Discount. This exclusive 15% discount is available to active military personnel, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers – both in-store at DXL Big + Tall and Casual Male XL locations, as well as online at DXL.com.

As a token of appreciation for their dedication, this program helps these everyday heroes refresh their wardrobes with great-looking styles that fit comfortably. By teaming up with GOVX, the largest online marketplace dedicated to serving those who serve, DXL will be added to a list of respected retailers offering such discounts.

“These new initiatives are about more than just savings – they’re about empowering our guests to step into the styles they love and to wear what they want,” Kanter went on to say. “Whether it’s through our Fit Exchange by DXL program or exclusive discount honoring heroes, we’re here to ensure every man can find the perfect fit and embrace his unique style.”

Enforce Tac 25 – Helikon-Tex Goes Hawaiian

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Helikon-Tex has introduced some comfy off-duty wear in Hawaiian-inspired patterns.

In addition to the shirts, you’ll find field totes.

Finally, there’s a Trucker cap in the patterns on the way as well.

“Close and Destroy” by Tom Marshall

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

I can’t think of a better way to kick off the new year than by touting a novel by my friend Tom Marshall. Many of you will know Tom’s many years of work for Recoil and Off Grid magazines, but fewer still know that Tom is an Army Veteran with service in the GWOT as well as work as a contractor for a prominent PMC.

Tom’s first novel leverages his experience to create an operational environment which will be familiar to many.

Windsor Kraft Strategies is a shadow empire in the murky world of private intelligence and corporatized warfare. Their “Special Mission Troops,” staffed by former military operators and intelligence specialists, are able to discreetly deliver surgical force around the globe, making them a silent partner in American foreign policy. 

In the failing nation-state of Daristan, NATO’s long-running counterinsurgency campaign begins to falter when the country’s fundamentalist spiritual leader returns from exile with an army of devout fighters – and covert support from foreign agents looking to upset the balance of world power. 

A token force of international peacekeepers, propped up by the Special Mission Troops and their local guerilla units, try to hold the line as coalition governments scramble to shore up exit plans amid the shockwave of violence.

Windsor Kraft’s team must begin evacuating their clients while attempting to stall the newly energized insurgent offensive. But with the clock ticking, the country collapsing, and a hidden enemy hunting them behind the scenes, they must choose between mission accomplishment and self-preservation, or risk being abandoned behind enemy lines by the government that hired them.

The Kindle version is available now with the paperback available for pre-order with a January 14, 2025 release from Amazon.

Limited Edition KS-1 Decanter from Hotspur

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Hotspur will be releasing a collectors edition KS-1 Decanter, limited to 100 premium units. There are a few left, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Each will be presented in a limited edition collectors case, with a drinks flask which will be an exact copy of the (very cool) moderator & other exclusive collectors items. This will never to be repeated in this format or quality. KS-1 decanters can personalised to an individual or unit. A military charity will benefit from the sale of these items at the request of Knight’s Armament Company. A big thank you to Edgar Brothers for all their support & help on this project.

This is set to be a really beautiful item. The rifle in the main will be pewter, the base, top & barrel & moderator will be 304 stainless steel. Note the detailing on the top and base to mimic the forend of the rifle. The interior base of the decanter is ‘dimpled’ to echo the rifles ground breaking barrel heat dissipation design. The moderator unscrews to reveal the pouring spout. Each collectors set will come with an anodised aluminium CNC made flask that will be an exact replica of the moderator.

Please e-mail andy@hotspur.co for further information. This product is not listed on their website.