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Air Force Cryptologic Office Establishes New Information Dominance Initiative

April 12th, 2022

FT. GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. —

The Air Force Cryptologic Office recently established the first Converged Air Force Enterprise Mission (CAFEM) framework to harness total enterprise capacity and deliver information dominance now and for decades to come.

As one of the new initiatives within the cryptologic component of the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), CAFEM is steering the enterprise away from the platform-centered intelligence analysis standard to a sensor agnostic and problem-centric architecture. The concept is focused on modernizing the decades-old intelligence production framework and providing Combatant Commands, commanders, and intelligence partners with the necessary agility of analysis.

CAFEM leverages the full potential within the cryptologic enterprise by connecting analysts working similar mission sets regardless of geographic location, unit of assignment, or Air Force component. The approach insulates missions against fluctuations in manning that might otherwise impede production. It provides a steady-state analytical and reporting capacity against identified missions. At its core, CAFEM is an intuitive methodology designed to center cryptologic Airmen on real-time collaboration and information exchange.

The collaborative ecosystem CAFEM provides is a major benefit to analysts. Here, the most junior and most senior Airmen participate in the same virtual space analyzing problem-sets, which provides a common learning experience for all participants. Centralized participation in CAFEM production also creates a link to cultivate a reporting standard that exceeds current norms and better meets customer requirements.

The initial design focused specifically on Air Force cryptologic missions and requirements; however, it is scalable to encompass the entirety of the Air Force intelligence community and even joint service or national intelligence production.

As CAFEM becomes the standard for cryptologic analysis and production, it has the flexibility to evolve and grow to harness total capacity against any target-set.

By Capt Francis Castillo, Air Force Cryptologic Office

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British Army to Get Another 100 Boxer Wheeled Armoured Vehicles

April 11th, 2022

The Boxer success story continues. The British government, represented by the European procurement organization OCCAR, and ARTEC, a consortium of Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), have signed a contract extension to supply the British Army with an additional 100 Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles. The contract encompasses three previously ordered variants of the Boxer: the infantry carrier, the command vehicle and the field ambulance.

In issuing the order, the United Kingdom is exercising an option contained in the contract signed in 2019 for the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) procurement project, which includes 523 Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles in several variants.

ARTEC will be supplying the vehicles to the UK via OCCAR, the intergovernmental Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation. The bulk of Boxer production will take place in Britain. Series production is currently getting underway in Germany, after which most of the Boxer vehicles already ordered will be produced in British factories of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land and KMW subsidiary WFEL.

The additional vehicles just ordered will also be produced in both the UK and Germany. Here, the partners will be drawing on the knowledge and components of the established and expanding British supply chain, which already forms the basis of the first lot of 523 vehicles.

A modular vehicle – versatile and battle-tested
The Boxer is a highly protected 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicle. Its modular architecture enables a greater number of variants than any other vehicle system.

To date, some 1,500 vehicles in twenty different versions have been ordered by Australia and four NATO countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. Australia, a close partner of NATO, has already taken delivery of a first shipment of 25 Boxer vehicles.

Founded in 1999, ARTEC GmbH is a joint venture of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V. The company coordinates series production and serves as the point of contact for export enquiries for the Boxer.

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Team Grey Ghost Precision take the podium at Christensen Arms “Battle for the South” 3-Gun Championships

April 11th, 2022

April 10th, 2022 – Maxton, NC

The first annual CHRISTENSEN ARMS “BATTLE FOR THE SOUTH” 3-Gun Championship took place at Gryphon Group Security Solutions in Maxton, NC on April 9-10, 2022. Thanks to a collaboration from Vortex Optics and Zoo City Armory, this event was revived to bring a fun yet challenging major 3-Gun match to the south. Team Grey Ghost Precision is no stranger to the range at the Gryphon Group Training facility, and each shooter did very well and genuinely had a blast competing at this event.

The Gryphon Group Training facility offers a variety of stage building opportunities. There was 8 exciting stages for the match including jungle runs, unique bay stages, and natural terrain. There was also several stage with 3-4 MOA targets with 300-400 yard distances and even some 500-600 yard engagements. The round count for the match was 200 pistol, 200 rifle,150 birdshot (shotgun) and 10 slugs.

Team Captain JP Sullivan won Carry Optics Division as well as winning High Military using his GGP320 pistol and GGP MKII Light 556 custom rifle. Shooter Matt Kalisch won the Heavy Division using his GGP MKII Heavy 308 rifle. Bobby Whan also shot very well, competing with his GGP320 pistol and GGP rifle.

While GGP doesn’t make a shotgun yet, each shooter on the 3-Gun team is proficient their custom 12 gauge long guns.

Bobby Whan is a beast with a shotgun. He also competes with a GGP320 built pistol.

Every member of Grey Ghost’s shooting team is active duty military. They each continue to train regularly and compete in several matches around the country each year using Grey Ghost Precision built firearms. We are honored to call them brothers and proud of their accomplishments each year. To learn more about Grey Ghost Precision, visit www.greyghostprecision.com

JP Sullivan’s custom GGP MKII Light Rifle and ‘Battle For The South’ handcrafted trophy by @heathen.bladeworks

Tags: 3-Gun, Battle for the South, Grey Ghost Precision, Team Grey Ghost Precision
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TacJobs – U.S. Navy Offering $25,000 Enlistment Bonus to ALL New Enlistees

April 11th, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 11, 2022 – The United States Navy Recruiting Command is offering an enlistment bonus of $25,000 to anyone who enlists Active Duty. The Navy is the only U.S. military branch currently offering this high of an enlistment bonus for any new enlistee. Depending on an enlistee’s rating, the enlistment bonus could be as high as $50,000.

Those who take advantage of the Navy’s new bonus program will be required to ship to Basic Training at Great Lakes, IL, between April-June, 2022.

The $25,000 bonus also applies to Active-Duty enlistees scheduled to ship to Basic Training in July-September, who are willing to roll into the shipping months of April-June. In addition, Prior Service Members, either Navy or other services, re-enlisting onto Active Duty in pay grade E-4 or below, and who meet specific bonus eligibility and have not received a bonus in their first enlistment, also qualify for the $25,000 bonus.

To learn more about the range of bonuses and benefits the U.S. Navy offers, please visit www.navy.com/joining-the-navy/enlistment-bonuses

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Deckers X LAB Congratulates The Winners Of The 2022 Best Ranger Competition

April 11th, 2022

Deckers X LAB would like to congratulate CPT Josh Corson and CPT Ty Boyle of the 75th Ranger Regiment on their win at this years Best Ranger Competition. 5 of the top 10 teams chose to wear the G8 AR670-1 boot. This is the second year in a row that Deckers X LAB made the top spot. Congratulations to all of the competitors.

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Aimpoint Duty RDS Now Available to Commercial Market

April 11th, 2022

Manassas, Virginia – Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator in red dot sighting technology is pleased to continue the product release of the revolutionary Aimpoint® Duty RDS™ sight – now available to all markets through authorized Aimpoint dealers and at aimpoint.us. Built to meet the demands of today’s law enforcement agencies, this high-grade reflex optic offers Aimpoint premium product quality in a compact package at a budget friendly price point.

With an exclusive law enforcement launch in January of 2022, the optic has quickly set a new standard in its category with proven performance. Packed full of new features, this completely new design from Aimpoint does not compromise on trusted legendary quality while achieving affordability.

The Duty RDS™ offers a bright, crisp 2 MOA dot that’s ideal for short to medium range target engagements and is powered by a single CR2032 battery with ACET technology providing over 3 years of constant-on use at daylight position 7 and even longer on the night vision compatible settings.

For over 45 years, Aimpoint has been the trusted choice of military and law enforcement end users worldwide. We maintain this position by listening to the needs of these end users and creating products that can be trusted to perform under the most demanding conditions imaginable. Aimpoint is proud to stand with the men and women who serve and protect our communities.

For more information on the Duty RDS optic or any other Aimpoint products, visit the company’s webpage and webstore at: www.aimpoint.us

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Primary Weapons Systems Acquired By Vigilant Gear Holdings

April 11th, 2022

Vigilant Gear Holdings has completed the acquisition of Primary Weapons Systems.

Vigilant Gear Holdings, based out of Georgia, in 2019 purchased Lone Wolf Distributors, now Lone Wolf Arms, located in Priest River, ID. While both Primary Weapons Systems and Lone Wolf Arms are in Idaho, they will be run independently as separate entities.

Primary Weapons Systems (PWS), the largest firearms manufacturer in Idaho, has been headquartered in Boise since it was founded in 2008. Dean Sylvester, founder, PWS said, “I am very happy with the acquisition. The values of PWS have always been innovation, quality and customer service. These values will continue to define PWS as it grows, and I feel confident that Vigilant Gear Holdings will only grow these values and expand the reach of the PWS brand.”

Vigilant Gear Holdings has invested capital into Primary Weapons Systems by purchasing a titanium and stainless-steel 3D printer and a barrel blank manufacturing machine, furthering the ability of PWS to manufacture more than 90 percent of components in-house.

CEO Nate Treadaway said, “PWS is known as an evolutionary design and manufacturing company. Our goal is to continue pushing the envelope while keeping the core values of PWS. We have a variety of exciting new products releasing this year, and we are excited to branch out to different sectors in the firearms market.”

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Medical Monday Pro Tip – IFAK Necessities with High Speed Gear

April 11th, 2022

Marine Raiders conduct assaults as a Marine special operations company in Jacksonville, N.C.

SWANSBORO, N.C. – April 11, 2021 – On a daily basis the most important piece of gear an individual would need is an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sport athletes, first responders and military personnel can all benefit from life-saving equipment being readily available at a moments notice. IFAK’s can accommodate a multitude of items to save a person’s life. Some of the main essential items that you can carry are:

• Adhesive tape
• Bandage kit
• Nasopharyngeal airway kit
• Trauma shears
• Gloves
• Tourniquet
• Chem lights
• Combat gauze
• Pressure dressing
• Vented chest seal
• Ibuprofen
• Burn dressing

High Speed Gear® offers its ReFlex™ product line that was designed with direct input from active-duty medical personnel and constructed around the medical supplies included in the U.S. Army-issued IFAK. The two-piece system allows you to carry previous medical supplies or other essential items to optimize versatility depending on the field of work that you may be in. The High Abrasion-Resistant Neoprene Kevlar® handles were designed for users to be able to easily find, grab and access the contents of the ReFlex™ IFAK System as quickly as possible.

A U.S. Navy Corpsman assigned to Field Medical Training Battalion-East, deploys a ReFlex™ Med Roll on a simulated casualty during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

“We know and understand the importance of preventive measures that users take by carrying organized medical gear.” said Allison Mitchum, HSGI® Director of Sales & Marketing. “It makes us proud to see all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces utilizing our ReFlex IFAK System in the field.”

Since the release of the ReFlex™, High Speed Gear® has also created alternatives for people to be able to use, such as the ReFlex™ Vehicle Mount and the ReFlex™ Leg Rig for users to be able to carry comfortably, no matter their preference.

For more information about the ReFlex™ IFAK System, visit: What do you carry in your ReFlex IFAK System? – YouTube

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