Our friends at Varusteleka shared these images of a recent photo session testing some gear and skiing. They believe that Finnish M05 snow camo is the best snow camo and they seem to have a point. Proper Finnish design, simple yet effective.
Varusteleka Shows Us How The Finns Do It
February 10th, 2022SilencerCo Releases a Gas Defeating Charging Handle That Actually Works
February 10th, 2022February 10, 2022 — West Valley City, UT — SilencerCo is excited to announce the release of their new Gas Defeating Charging Handle (GDCH) which significantly redirects the blow back of gas associated with shooting AR-15 platforms. Compared to similar products on the market, SilencerCo’s Charging Handle has a unique attribute: it actually works.
The GDCH has a proprietary design feature that incorporates an O-ring seal to prevent gas from escaping from the most prominent point of egress. This seal mitigates the amount of gas that is blown back into the shooter’s face, creating a more comfortable and enjoyable shooting experience.
In addition to significantly redirecting blow back, the GDCH offers ambidextrous levers for a smooth process when charging or clearing a rifle. It is completely manufactured in-house and is machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminum. Shooters can utilize the GDCH with all common chamberings for the AR-15 platform.
“It’s been a long time since we have seen a product that so greatly improves the user experience while shooting the AR platform suppressed,” said Product Manager, Andrew Herbst. “Now shooters don’t have to choose between protecting their hearing and dealing with hot gas blowing into their eyes and affecting their ability to breathe. The SilencerCo Gas Defeating Charging Handle is the answer to this common problem.”
The GDCH has an MSRP of $114.00 and is available through the SilencerCo webstore and at local dealers. It will be shipped with one O-ring already installed and one spare.
Product Specifications:
– Uses an O-ring seal to redirect blow back
– Machined from aircraft grade 7075 aluminum
– Type III Hard Anodize finish
– Features ambidextrous design for intuitive manipulation and smooth charging
– MSRP of $114.00
For more information on the Gas Defeating Charging handle, click here. To purchase on our SilencerCo website, click here or to find the closest SilencerCo retailer, click here.
Vermont Taps US Army to Offer NETCCN for Tele-Critical Care in Fight against Omicron
February 10th, 2022Fort Detrick, MARYLAND – The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s (USAMRDC) Telemedicine and Advance Technology Research Center (TATRC) and Vermont Hospital and Health System Association (VAHHS) are collaborating to make the National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network (NETCCN) available to hospitals across Vermont.
NETCCN consists of networks of critical care clinicians and providers that can deliver virtual care “from anywhere to anywhere” through use of secure, smartphone-based telemedicine platforms. Through NETCCN “apps,” supported hospitals across Vermont can request and receive on-demand, 24/7 virtual assistance from critical care physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other specialty clinicians.
“NETCCN addresses a fundamental challenge for our healthcare system during disasters like COVID-19 surges: enabling easy communication between those working outside of their comfort zone or scope of practice and clinical expertise at the right place and time to affect best possible outcomes. This is especially true for the care of severely-ill patients needing intensive care level support but who may not have access to an intensive care unit due to patient volume or lack of available transport,” said Col. Jeremy Pamplin, TATRC’s Commander and an intensive care physician. “In contrast to patients dying from hospitals’ inability to provide hemodialysis, NETCCN has responded to calls for support within hours to help a small hospital unable to transfer patients to a referral center provide this life saving therapy.”
VAHHS has rapidly brought together healthcare leaders from across the state to raise awareness, coordinate and streamline availability of NETCCN for Vermont’s hospitals. VAHHS’s assistance in harmonizing licensure rules and credentialing processes accelerated availability of NETCCN and reduced burden on its member healthcare organizations.
“Many of Vermont’s hospitals don’t have Intensive Care Units (ICUs), so they don’t have the critical care experts needed to care for our sickest COVID patients. During normal operations, we are able to transfer patients to referral centers with this capability, but during surges, those hospitals are full and unable to accept additional patients. NETCCN brings instant access to experts through an easy-to-use and secure platform, allowing our smaller hospitals to optimize care for these severely ill patients until transfer is possible. Perhaps just as important, access to these experts relieves the stress and anxiety felt by clinicians in our small hospitals by helping them know they have done the best possible for their patients, even when the outcome may not be ideal,” said Devon Green, Vice President of Government Relations, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS).
NETCCN is presently live in 4 hospitals in Vermont with additional hospitals scheduled to go live next week.
NETCCN is available at no cost to supported hospitals and healthcare. Through the pandemic, NETCCN has delivered over 5,000 patient-days of care to over 40 hospitals in 13 states and territories.
Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Multi-Mission Thermal Thermal Sight, Available Now at TNVC
February 9th, 2022
February 9th, 2022
TNVC is proud to be partnering with Pixels on Target for the full, commercial release of the Pixels on Target VooDoo-S is a short/medium range multi-mission thermal sight.
Publicly debuted by TNVC at the 2020 NSSF Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade Show and featured during TNVC’s First Annual vSHOTT 2022, the VooDoo-S is the next generation of tactical thermal imaging. VooDoo-S is feature rich, yet easy to use. All in one hand, all under 10-ounces, and at long last, is available and in-stock now:
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The VooDoo-S is the latest thermal weapon sight, and is currently fielded and in-use by some of the most elite forces within the DoD as well as other government entities. Since the first time we handled the early Pixels on Target VooDoo-Family of Thermal Weapon Sights, we’ve been extremely impressed by these units and have been extremely eager to be able to offer these as the VooDoo has undergone multiple trials and continuous refinement to provide one of the best thermal weapon sights and clip-ons available.
Unlike many other products in its class, is available to both government AND Commercial markets. Not as gray market or contract-overruns or with reduced capabilities, the VooDoo-S is available as a COTS “Commercial Off The Shelf” product with the full range and capabilities and performance to all users (subject to ITAR compliance).
The Pixels on Target VooDoo-S is a multi-mission uncooled thermal imaging sight designed and optimized for small and medium caliber weapons as a true Clip-On. It also serves as a stand-alone sight, hand-held viewer, or helmet-mounted system. The VooDoo-S also features a Class 1 Eye-Safe IR laser which is extremely useful for marking targets for other users equipped only with image intensified night vision.
VooDoo-S provides one of the sharpest thermal images on the market, utilizing a shutterless 12-micron, 640 x 480 PIXELS core powered by an advanced focal plane array and thermal image processor. VooDoo-S is mission-ready and can be purchases as an “Optic-Only” Kit or a “Standard Kit” with a Wilcox Industries Flip-to-Side (FTS) mount, which allows seamless transition from day optics to thermal sight while maintaining zero. VooDoo-S features advanced ergonomic design for one-handed operation, tactile-positive feedback, and silent buttons that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves.
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Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Optic-Only Kit: $16,599
Pixels on Target VooDoo-S Standard Kit (includes Wilcox Industries FTS Dovetail Mount): $16,999
Initial units are finished in FDE Cerakote, both Black and FDE versions will be available.
VooDoo-S provides accuracy to <0.5 MOA at 100 yards, and features a patent pending dual-lateral Matrix adjustment mechanism to achieve zero POA/POI shift, and is “CAR Hardened,” and rated for use on the MK 17 MOD 0 and MK 20 7.62 “SCAR Heavy” weapon systems. The VooDoo-S will also be joined by the VooDoo-M Medium Range Thermal Weapon Sight, as well as the VooDoo-B Thermal Binocular.
TNVC and Night Goggle’s vSHOTT Presentation continues tonight at 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific from the Lightforce USA Headquarters in Pooler, Georgia with Night Goggles Takeover – led by Tom Austin, the Director of Night Goggles, focusing on hunting, outdoors, and other recreational uses of Night Vision, thermal, and Visual Augmentation Systems technology, as well as a very special announcement!
Registered participants will receive e-mailed promotional pricing, discount codes, and other vSHOTT Specials not available anywhere else, including a Grand Prize on Thursday of an L3Harris PVS-14 (M914A) Unfilmed White Phosphor Monocular Night Vision Device Prize Package!* As well as many other great giveaways from our sponsors! You must be registered below to win and receive promotional pricing and discounts:
You can register for vSHOTT at any time (including during the stream), however YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5:00PM ET, 2:00PM PT each day to be entered for that evening’s drawing (only one registration is necessary to be eligible for all giveaways and promotions for the week) and receive that day’s promotional materials (via e-mail, so check your “junk” folders if you don’t receive them).
Register and watch: TNVC.com/vSHOTT
*open to U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. only subject to verification and ITAR
Exo Charge To Exhibit At Ft Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference
February 9th, 2022The EXO Charge division was established by Xentris Wireless to deliver next generation, rugged, high-performance power solutions for the modern Warfighter. EXO Charge will be showcasing several of its solutions as a premiere exhibitor at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference, McGinnis-Wickham Hall, Fort Benning, Feb 15-17 booth # EE.
“The EXO Charge team is on a mission to reduce the battery burden and deliver power solutions with higher performance and greater interoperability for the modern Warrior.” – said Mike Stein, V.P. of Military and Government Services.
The EXO Charge team is comprised of industry and military veterans with expertise in commercial mobile and military power programs. This includes previous experience with the Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB), Soldier Worn Integrated Power Equipment System (SWIPES), the Squad Power Manager (SPM), the Vest Power Manager (VPM), the Advanced Battery Charger (ABC), and more.
“Enabling the Warfighter is our #1 priority. Through our expertise, we aim to help Warfighter operate lighter, faster, and more effectively – and with greater system interoperability and performance.” – said Jeff Jubin, Director of Business Development.
EXO Charge will be showcasing the following products from the company’s ever-expanding range of power solutions and accessories:
Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB) – The STUB is a new family of standardized, rugged, rechargeable batteries for military applications. They feature a common mechanical and electrical interface, and the latest USB Power Delivery (USB PD) and Programmable Power Supply (PPS) fast charging technology. Created as a family of 8 different capacities/sizes ranging from 15-80W, the STUB enables leaders to adapt their troops’ battery load to meet their mission-specific power needs. Built for rugged, dependability in operational environments, the STUB series provides a common power source that can be shared across different electronic systems and devices – helping to make every ounce count.
Augmented Power Pack (APP) – The APP is a fully ruggedized 300Wh power bank designed for operational use in austere environments that can charge several devices simultaneously using USB Power Delivery (USB PD) and Programmable Power Supply (PPS) fast charging technology. Featuring two USB Type C ports and a Nett Warrior connector, the APP delivers multi-voltage support (5V-20V) for exceptional power flexibility and system interoperability. Built to be tough, reliable, and easy to use, the APP features an NVG-compatible display screen and a form factor optimized for tactical carriage and use.
Rugged Auxiliary Charger (RAC) – Small, light and rugged, the RAC utilizes USB Power Delivery (USB PD) and Programmable Power Supply (PPS) fast charging technology to charge several devices simultaneously. Supporting up to 300W of total power and equipped with an SAE and a Nett Warrior connector, the RAC is compatible with the UBC standard military bulk charger, as well as working as a stand-alone charger for standard batteries such as the 2590 and CWB. The RAC also features two USB-C ports for fast charging the latest generation of COTS devices and the new STUB series of batteries.
Building on the company’s 30+ year track record in the commercial mobile technology industry, Xentris Wireless created the EXO Charge division specifically to address the needs of next-generation portable power solutions for military applications. Incorporating globally proven, and industry standard, technologies such as USB help improve the operational capabilities of electronics at the tactical edge – as well as helping to reduce the battery weight and logistical burden borne by the Warfighter.
Visit the EXO Charge booth at the Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference to find out more, and also follow EXO Charge online and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to keep up to date on the latest news, views, and developments.
TNVC Presents the M81 Woodland Collection – Custom and Exclusive Products in a Cold War Classic
February 9th, 2022
February 9th, 2022
TNVC is excited to celebrate the kick-off of our Annual virtual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoors, & Tactical Tele-event (vSHOTT) with the official launch of the TNVC M81 Woodland Collection, a collection of custom and exclusive / specifically selected products and accessories in the classic M81 Woodland Camouflage Pattern.
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M81 Woodland is one of the most prolific and iconic camouflage patterns of the modern era, it was the standard camouflage pattern for all four services before the Global War on Terror. It holds a special place in many people’s hearts, especially veterans, from those who wore starched and creased BDUs with spit shined boots, to those who invented the modern combat uniform with RAID Mods and other mission specific adaptations.
TNVC has partnered with some of the leading companies in the industry, including Ops-Core, OTTE Gear, Tactical Tailor, and others to bring a range of products and support for this Cold War Classic that so many of us were brought up on, and can still be quite effective in many environments.
To launch the M81 Woodland Collection, TNVC has partnered with Ops-Core as the Exclusive Commercial Distributor of Woodland Pattern FAST Helmets, starting with the FAST SF Helmet, based on the USSOCOM SPEAR FTHS (Family of Tactical Head-borne Systems) Ground Ballistic Helmet.
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These special TNVC Exclusive FAST SFs have the same durable, hydrodipped finish used on the standard Multicam FAST SF helmet, and have all of the same features of the standard FAST SF/FTHS, including the industry leading Vented Lux Liner and OCC Dial suspension, Skeleton ARC Rails and shims, as well as the 3-Hole Modular Bungee Shroud (MBS) to mount mission critical equipment such as Night Vision Goggles.
M81 Woodland Helmets are currently inbound, and initial orders should ship within 1-2 weeks, with many more on the way in all sizes!
To accompany the M81 FAST SF, we are also re-releasing the TNVC Mohawk Gen. 2 Helmet Counterweight and Accessory System in M81 Woodland, with all three variants (MK 1 Counterweight & Battery Tray, MK 2 ANVIS LPBP and similar, MK 3 L3Harris CWBP and similar) currently available in stock:
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Along with the popular Night Vision Goggle Pouch, Padded, Expandable (NVG-PPE), and a special Custom Exclusive OTTE Gear OG Helmet Bag with a “TNVC Green” High-VIS internal lining and PALS webbing on the inside to secure the NVG-PPE.
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Of course, not to be forgotten, included in the M81 Woodland Collection are Nocorium Low-NIR reflectivity NVG vinyl wraps, available not only for a wide variety of goggle systems, including the L3Harris BNVD (AN/PVS-31), as well as for the L3Harris GPNVG Panoramic Night Vision Goggle and TNV/BNVG-M Artemis Binocular Night Vision Goggle, but also for Ops-Core AMPs, and other accessories!
TNVC and Night Goggle’s vSHOTT Presentation continues tonight at 8PM Eastern / 5PM Pacific from the Lightforce USA Headquarters in Pooler, Georgia with Night Goggles Takeover – led by Tom Austin, the Director of Night Goggles, focusing on hunting, outdoors, and other recreational uses of Night Vision, thermal, and Visual Augmentation Systems technology, as well as a very special announcement!
Registered participants will receive e-mailed promotional pricing, discount codes, and other vSHOTT Specials not available anywhere else, including a Grand Prize on Thursday of an L3Harris PVS-14 (M914A) Unfilmed White Phosphor Monocular Night Vision Device Prize Package!* As well as many other great giveaways from our sponsors! You must be registered below to win and receive promotional pricing and discounts:
You can register for vSHOTT at any time (including during the stream), however YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5:00PM ET, 2:00PM PT each day to be entered for that evening’s drawing (only one registration is necessary to be eligible for all giveaways and promotions for the week) and receive that day’s promotional materials (via e-mail, so check your “junk” folders if you don’t receive them).
Register and watch: TNVC.com/vSHOTT
*open to U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. only subject to verification and ITAR
Sneak Peek – 9” Maritime Shoes from Altama
February 9th, 2022
The Altama Maritime line of footwear is extremely popular and it’s about to get an addition. Previewed at SHOT Show, this new 9″ variant is currently in production in four colorways. However, they’re still about a year out from release. Altama is still trying to come up with a name.
US Space Force Guardians To Begin Wearing Distinctive Rank Insignia Soon
February 9th, 2022Late last year the US Space Force unveiled their new rank structure for enlisted Guardians.
Earlier this week, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A Towberman shared a video updating Guardians on uniform initiatives. The main issue is implementation of rank chevrons for the OCP uniform which is the duty uniform for most Guardians. Like the Army and Air Force, the USSF rank insignia is worn centered on the chest. The service is shooting for May availability.
As for service dress updates, initially, CMSSF Towberman said that Guardians will continue to wear their Air Force blues but that they are going to “Space it up a little bit” with distinctive buttons, name tag and collar devices.
Below you can see CSO, General John W. “Jay” Raymond wearing the Space Force collar device.
A completely new service dress is still in the works. Seen below is a prototype which debuted at last September’s Air Force Associations Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Supply chain issues will likely delay its fielding once everything is finalized.
