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Optics 1 To Exhibit At Warrior West
Monday, May 13th, 2019Register On-site For Warrior West
Monday, May 13th, 2019
Pre-registration is closed for this week’s Warrior West Expo, Tuesday & Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center. Instead, register on-site. Participation is restricted to those with valid government ID.
Also, make sure you’re there on Wednesday, May 15 @ 1130 – 1230 in Classroom 5B for “LEADERSHIP: Becoming the Sheep Dog” featuring Celebrity Guest Speaker Tim Kennedy.
Tim is a Army Green Beret and UFC ranked middleweight fighter. He will speak about how to overcome fear, how to get up and learn from losses, how to recognize strengths and weaknesses, and how to become the sheepdog.
Tim is well known for his support of those serving in uniform and will also hold a meet and greet, Wednesday, May 15 @ 1000 – 1100, in the Warrior Lounge.
See MATBOCK’s New Cobra Sled At Warrior West
Monday, May 13th, 2019
At this week’s Warrior West Expo, MATBOCK is displaying the brand new Cobra Sled. Easy to assemble, it’s the lightest and smallest hoistable evacuation stretcher.
Features:
Total Weight – 8.5 lbs
Carrying Capacity – 600 lbs
Decontamination Ready – Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Material, Kevlar Stitching, Kevlar Webbing
All straps included and configured for both vertical and horizontal lift
Hoist strapping is 5,500 lbs Tensile strength Kevlar webbing with Kevlar stitching and an integrated chest harness directly attached to both horizontal and vertical hoist straps.
There are 4 front drag straps that can create 2 x 10 ft loops for operators to sling and drag forward hands free as well as stabilizing straps in the back for uneven terrain.
The system can also be rigged for 4 operators to carry the patient hands free with the straps sling across their shoulders.
When it is folded up, the stretcher is only 12in x 8in x 8in.
For more information, you can contact MATBOCK at admin@matbock.com.
Check Out TYR Tactical At Warrior West
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
TYR Tactical® is committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity, while proudly being able to provide you with 100% US and Canadian-Made products. Their products push the standards of today’s tactical equipment, define modularity and scalability. Going to Warrior Expo West? Stop booth #437 to check out all the latest innovations from TYR Tactical®.
Warfighter Countdown – Tim Kennedy Presents “LEADERSHIP: Becoming The Sheepdog” At Warrior West
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019We may mentioned once or twice that MMA Fighter and SF NCO Tim Kennedy will present training at next week’s Warrior West in San Diego, but thats because we anticipate this to be the best event ever presented at a Warrior Expo.
“Every time you train, train with the motivation and purpose that you will be the hardest person someone ever tries to kill.”
Tim Kennedy
UFC Middleweight Fighter | Army Ranger | Special Forces Sniper | Weapon Specialist | Actor
The premise behind the training is that there are three types of people in this world: the wolf, the sheep, and the sheepdog. The wolf is violent, the sheep is passive, and the sheepdog is there to protect one from the other.
The Details:
LEADERSHIP: Becoming the Sheep Dog, Featuring Celebrity Guest Speaker Tim Kennedy
Wednesday, May 15 @ 1130 – 1230, Classroom 5B
Featured celebrity speaker, Army Green Beret, and UFC ranked middleweight fighter, Tim Kennedy, will speak about how to overcome fear, how to get up and learn from losses, how to recognize strengths and weaknesses, and how to become the sheepdog.
Tim is well known for his support of those serving in uniform and will also hold a meet and greet, Wednesday, May 15 @ 1000 – 1100, in the Warrior Lounge.
Both events will be held at the San Diego Convention Center—Sails Pavilion and in both cases, valid Government ID is required for entry.
Sneak Peek – New LBT-6094 Gen III Light Modular Plate Carrier From LBT
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
LBT is unveiling two different versions of the new laser cut, LBT-6094 Gen III Light Modular Plate Carrier at next week’s Warrior West Expo.
The difference is in the buckles, 3/4″ or 1″ for different size placards.
Look for full details during Warrior West and see it in booth #501 if you’re there.
Warfighter Countdown – Outdoor Research
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019The Warrior West Expo by ADS is just two short weeks away, at San Diego’s Convention Center.
One company you need to check out is Outdoor Research and their Three Glove Cold Weather Glove System. Like the name says, it consists of three pieces of handwear and was adopted a few years ago as the Army Glove System as an interim solution until the Army’s upcoming Modular Glove System is selected and fielded next year.
The mitts are manufactured using fully seam taped Gore-Tex fabric, while the glove uses a Gore-Tex liner, making them all both Waterproof and Windproof.
The components are:
AGS Firebrand Mitt (includes Removable Insulated Liner)
• Extreme Cold Patrol Mitts
• Pile Fleece Liner and Synthetic Insulation
• Goat Leather Palm
• Compression-Resistant Warmth
• MonoCinch Gauntlet Closure
• Removable Wrist Cord
• Velcro Hook and loop Closure on Removable Liner
• Anatomical Box Construction
AGS Firebrand Trigger Finger Mitt
• Cold Patrol Mitts w/ Trigger Finger Design
• Pile Fleece Liner and Synthetic Insulation
• Goat Leather Palm
• Compression-Resistant Warmth
• MonoCinch Gauntlet Closure
• Removable Wrist Cord
• Anatomical Box Construction
AGS Convoy Glove
• Tactile Cold Wet Combat Glove
• Tricot Liner
• Goat Leather Palm
• Hook and Loop Cuff Closure
• Removable Wrist Cord
• Optimized Leather Reinforcement
• Pre-Curved Box Construction
• Touchscreen Compatible
In the future, OR will manufacture their handwear at a new manufacturing facility in Southern California.
There’s still time to sign up for Warrior West. Register at warriorexpo.com/register.
Warfighter Countdown – Networking
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019Hosted by ADS in the San Diego Convention Center, May 14 & 15, Warrior West is not only where you’ll see the latest gear, it’s also a great place to network with other government end-users as well as industry.
They’re also sponsoring an interactive game, Tic-Tac-Toe / Spin to Win. Think of it as a scavenger hunt that will introduce you to new companies. Check the link for rules as well as a list of participating vendors.
Another opportunity to network is the Annual Warrior Bash, a private event, open only to attendees and their guests.
Don’t miss out. Make sure you register at warriorexpo.com/register.
