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Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition Honors Members of Congress with 2021 Sentinel Awards for Legislative Leadership

March 24th, 2021

WARRIOR PROTECTION AND READINESS COALITION PRESENTS 2021 SENTINEL AWARD TO

U.S SENATOR MIKE ROUNDS (R-SD) AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JIM LANGEVIN (D-RI, 2nd District)

Leading Industry Association Recognizes Robust Support of Essential American Manufacturing
MARBLEHEAD, MA (March 23rd, 2021) The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) announced that Senator Mike Rounds (SD), and Congressman James Langevin (RI-02), have been awarded the 2021 WPRC Sentinel Award for their legislative leadership on behalf of the domestic defense industrial base that supports U.S. servicemembers and homeland security personnel. The Sentinel Award is presented annually to Members of Congress who have exhibited unique leadership to ensure high quality, American-made personal protective gear, uniforms, footwear and equipment are available to the Federal government at the best value to the taxpayer.

WPRC Chairman Justin Mayer said, “Senator Rounds and Congressman Langevin continue to lead vital efforts to support the domestic industrial base, enabling the rapid production of American-made military and medical PPE during a period of sustained market disruptions.  We are grateful for their leadership on behalf of those who serve in the Armed Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and frontline medical personnel. Sen. Rounds and Rep. Langevin are working every day to renew and strengthen American production of critical life-saving equipment and PPE at the best value to the Federal government.”

The Sentinel Award presentation took place during the 2021 WPRC Legislative Summit, conducted virtually due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. WPRC members participated in virtual meetings with key Members of Congress and staff members to advocate for best-in-class, American-made equipment, textiles and uniforms for U.S. service members, frontline medical responders, and the operational agencies within the Department of Homeland Security.

WPRC’s top legislative priority, the Homeland Security Procurement Reform (HOPR) Act, was passed unanimously in the House in the 116th Congress and will be re-introduced in the 117th to help ensure that American tax dollars are spent on high-quality, American-made uniforms, footwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). The WPRC continues to lead legislative advocacy to strengthen the domestic industrial base for manufacturers of PPE, body armor, ballistic helmets, eye protection, hearing protection, footwear, load carriage and the critical input materials required to maintain a complete, healthy domestic supply chain.

About the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition and the Sentinel Award:

The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) Sentinel Award is the association’s highest honor, presented annually to policymakers who have demonstrated extraordinary support for the American industry that manufactures advanced combat clothing and equipment for the Armed Services and Department of Homeland Security.

WPRC member companies strive every day to provide innovative, advanced solutions to ensure that our armed forces are prepared for any encounter, anywhere in the world. Senator Michael “Mike” Rounds represents the State of South Dakota. He serves on the Committee on Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs; and Environment and Public Works. Congressman James Langevin represents the 2nd District of Rhode Island and serves as a senior member of the Committee on Armed Services.

U.S. Representative Jim Langevin accepted the 2021 Sentinel Award presented virtually by WPRC Executive Director David Costello, Chairman Justin Mayer, and the membership of the WPRC.

US Army Soldiers Provide Romanian Airmen New Equipment Training, Support Allied Readiness

March 24th, 2021

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. – Tobyhanna Army Depot personnel extended the organization’s reach last month when they traveled to a Romanian seaside community to train allies of the United States.

A two-person team traveled to Constanta, Romania last month to conduct Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) New Equipment Training (NET) for Romanian Air Force artillery battalions. NET is an enduring workload for the depot and delivers training to military units after receipt of new assets, ensuring Warfighters across the globe know how to use lifesaving equipment on the battlefield.

Depot personnel spent a week instructing Romanian Airmen on the overall operations of the DAGR, typically used as part of the Patriot missile system. While NET missions often encompass a wide range of service members, this iteration of the training focused on a targeted group of 11 users, who were educated on the functionalities of DAGR. Students learned through classroom instruction as well as hands-on, practical exercises designed to ensure they could perform to Army Standards when operating the asset. Tobyhanna’s instructors gave the students rave reviews for their enthusiasm.

“The Romanian Airmen were very sharp and quick to learn. They made our job easy,” said Gregory Wirth, a training instructor in the Field Logistics Support directorate. Fellow training instructor Vincent Zuranski agreed.

“We had a great rapport with the class,” they said, adding that one highlight of the trip was the authentic Romanian food the Airmen treated them to every day. Wirth and Zuranski also noted the region’s rich history, home to many ancient Greek and Roman settlements.

The mission was the NET team’s first excursion out of Northeastern Pennsylvania since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While travel into the country was relatively easy, returning home to Tobyhanna was a significant challenge, according to Wirth.

“Because COVID-related guidelines are always changing, there was uncertainty about what we’d need to do to get back to the U.S.,” said Wirth. “We ended up needing a negative COVID test for return travel through Germany – not something easy to navigate while in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language. Luckily, our students and personnel at the embassy helped us obtain the necessary information so we could get home.”

Despite the challenges, the duo said the opportunity to travel was more than welcome.

“As someone who travels for a living, I found it difficult to not be able to support our important missions across the world. It was extremely exciting to get back out on the road to support our Warfighters,” Zuranski said.

In addition to DAGR, Tobyhanna provides NET for military personnel on the Common Remotely Operated Weapons System (CROWS) and a variety of other systems. The mission is directly aligned with the depot’s long-range strategic plan, Toby 2028, specifically the C5ISR Readiness and Shape the Future lines of effort.

The program benefits all members of Team Tobyhanna, according to Eric Walker, who supervises the NET team.

“NET ensures Soldiers worldwide get the training they need to keep themselves, and the world, safe. When our NET instructors return home, they share any new knowledge with the depot employees who are responsible for repairing the equipment here on-post. It’s win-win and a program we’re proud very to support.”

Tobyhanna Army Depot is a recognized leader in providing world-class logistics support for command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems across the Department of Defense. Tobyhanna’s Corporate Philosophy, dedicated work force and electronics expertise ensure the depot is the Joint C5ISR provider of choice for all branches of the Armed Forces and industry partners.

Tobyhanna’s unparalleled capabilities include full-spectrum logistics support for sustainment, overhaul and repair, fabrication and manufacturing, engineering design and development, systems integration, post production software support, technology insertion, modification, foreign military sales and global field support to our joint warfighters.

About 4,000 personnel are employed at Tobyhanna, which is located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna Army Depot is part of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. Headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the command’s mission is to empower the Soldier with winning C5ISR capabilities.

By Danielle E. Weinschenk, Lead Public Affairs Specialist

ISOtunes Enters the Sport Shooting Market

March 23rd, 2021

Carmel, IN – ISOtunes®, creator of some of the world’s most innovative outdoor hearing protection, is excited to announce it has officially entered the shooting sports market. A Haven Technologies brand, ISOtunes has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. The mission of ISOtunes is to enhance safety and increase productivity by merging hearing protection with enhanced audio and communication technology in comfortable, lightweight designs. And now, that mission is being deployed in the shooting sports arena.  

“We’ve known for a long time that professional and competitive shooters are using our products. The capabilities of our products speak for themselves, and in situations where unhealthy levels of sound are present, nothing outperforms ISOtunes technology,” says  Pete Murphy, president of ISOtunes. “We’ve taken that feedback and tailored a line of products that truly  addresses the shooter’s needs and outperforms everything in its class.”

This innovative product line has been developed to serve the specific needs of professional, competitive, and recreational shooters alike. With its extension into shooting sports, ISOtunes brings some of the world’s most cutting-edge hearing protection technology into a field with consistently debilitating levels of volume and one that’s eager for technological advancements. Shooters will find features like Tactical Sound Control™ and SafeMax Technology™ alongside Bluetooth connectivity and hearing enhancement. This line was developed with feedback from some of the best shooters in the world.

For more information on ISOtunes and their hearing protection technology, visit their website at www.ISOtunes.com.

Modernizing the Naval Selection Process

March 23rd, 2021

UH Psychologist to Develop Virtual Reality Personality Assessment
Houston, March 17 — Recruiting and selecting the proper sailors for specific tasks in the U.S. Navy has proven tricky, with costs rising yearly as the military seeks to match sailors with appropriate specialties. A University of Houston professor of psychology and a team of collaborators is out to save the military money and streamline the process by developing a new personnel selection process, the Manpower and Personnel Assessment Battery (MPAB). 

“Our process is cost-effective and portable and selects the most promising applicants, assisting in their placement into military occupational specialties paths that maximize their talent,” said Elena Grigorenko, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Psychology and director of the Human Genetics Lab at UH. “Our method combines virtual reality technology, physiological makers, and real-time data analytics to assess manpower multidimensionally.”  

The Office of Naval Research awarded Grigorenko and her colleagues $2.2 million to develop the MPAB. The firm McAllister & Quinn was instrumental in connecting the U.S. Navy with the University. 

The MPAB will create a unique opportunity to assess manpower multidimensionally while the individual is engaged in a virtual reality environment. It will also integrate hardware and software that can track sleep patterns, physical exhaustion, and cognitive load to model a variety of situations that may arise while performing Naval jobs.   

For baseline data, the team will collect biomarkers that can interpret the underlying physiology related to a person going through different conditions. 

“From the participants’ saliva samples, we will generate hormonal patterns, genome structural variant analyses and whole epigenome (DNA methylation) profiling,” said Grigorenko. “We will use the latest and greatest technology in the field to make sure the selection of military personnel for specific jobs is more precise.” 

The MPAB will also use state of the art eye-tracking technology and additional hardware to track the biometric data (e.g., heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, respiration, electroencephalography). The MPAB is designed to be administered repeatedly under different circumstances, to gauge maximum performance, and to capture learning potential with both cognitive and biological indicators. 

“The use of expert sailors’ multidimensional profiles in the data-analytics will also permit individualized Navy vocation counseling. This will decrease the costs of unproductive training and premature termination of services while increasing the returns from learning that focuses on strengths and compensates for weaknesses,” said Grigorenko. 

Bushnell Continues Sponsorship of Precision Rifle Series

March 23rd, 2021

Bushnell Named Affiliate Sponsor of New PRS Rimfire Series

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – March 22, 2021 – Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, is excited to announce that it has extended its sponsorship of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) for the 2021 season. Bushnell will serve as the Official Riflescope of the PRS for a third year in a row and will again be an Affiliate Sponsor as well as the Presenting Sponsor of the PRS Southeast and Atlantic Coast Regional Series. Bushnell will also serve as an Affiliate Sponsor for the new PRS Rimfire Series.

“We are thrilled to be partnering again with Bushnell for the 2021 season,” said Shannon Kay, PRS owner and director. “Since they came on the scene, Bushnell Elite Tactical has been a respected name in the PRS community. We’re grateful for their support of PRS events across the nation. Their commitment to our shooters, incredible optics and building relationships makes them outstanding partners for PRS and our community.”

In addition to its role as the Official Riflescope Sponsor, Bushnell will serve as an Affiliate Sponsor of the newly launched PRS Rimfire Series. Bushnell’s Match Pro Riflescope and Elite Tactical DMR II Pro are sure to be a favorite among rimfire competitors offering FFP (first focal plane) optics, locking turrets, reduced parallax and competition reticles.

Bushnell will also return as the Presenting Sponsor of the Southeast Regional Series and the Bushnell Tactical Vapor Trail Steel Siege match, as well as continues its support of the largest PRS competition in the world, the Bushnell Tactical GAP Grind PRO/AM.

In addition, Bushnell will support the PRS Pro Series, sponsoring the eight most elite matches this season as one of the primary sponsors of the AG Cup Series. PRS organizes the nation’s most renowned precision rifle competitions, with the 2021 PRS Pro Series Finale taking place November 6 in Raton, New Mexico, where Bushnell will be sponsoring the event.

“We are excited to be the official riflescope of the PRS again this year, as well as sponsoring the newly formed PRS Rimfire Series,” said Derek Osburn, Director of Optics for Vista Outdoor. “Supporting the competition community through event sponsorship and new product innovation is important to us at Bushnell. Our sponsored shooters put our optics to the test each year and we believe the durability, reliability of tracking, and glass quality our optics provide deliver an unmatched value to any competitor.”

For more information on the Bushnell line of products, especially those from the Elite Tactical lineup, visit www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/collections/elite-tactical.

Delaware State Police Adopts SIG SAUER P320 Pistols with Factory Installed ROMEO1PRO Red Dot Optic

March 23rd, 2021

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 23, 2021) – Today, SIG SAUER, Inc., announced the Delaware State Police has adopted SIG SAUER P320RXP Pistols which features a factory-installed SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1Pro red dot sight.  Delaware State Police is a division of the Delaware Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security and is responsible for law enforcement and traffic regulation across the state of Delaware with over 700 troopers. 

“We are extremely pleased with our decision to make a department-wide transition to the P320 RXP and incorporate the capability of a red dot optic to our P320 official duty pistols,” stated Colonel Melissa Zebley, Superintendent of Delaware State Police.   “All of our troopers recently completed the training and instruction process with the new pistols and optic and we’ve noticed the outstanding accuracy of the P320 pistol and the pairing with the ROMEO1Pro optics has added a new level of fast, responsive target acquisition.”

The SIG SAUER P320 RXP pistol is a 9mm striker-fired pistol that come with a factory installed ROMEO1PRO Open Reflex sight and suppressor height backup sights, ambidextrous slide catch lever, reversible magazine catch, and a modular polymer grip module available in small, medium, and large.  The intuitive 3-point takedown of the pistol requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety and disconnect safety.

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1PRO is a miniature open reflex red dot sight, available with either a 3MOA or 6MOA red dot.  It comes with 12 brightness settings for a full range of lighting conditions, and the TruHold™ Lockless Zeroing System designed to endure recoil and return to zero shot after shot.  The ROMEO1PRO features a molded glass aspheric lens with high-performance coatings for superior light transmittance and zero distortion, a new upgraded point-source emitter for increased brightness in day or night conditions, MOTAC, a 20,000-hour battery life, and an IPX-7 waterproof rating.  The ROMEO1PRO is housed in aircraft grade aluminum to ensure corrosion resistance, includes a ruggedized steel protective shroud in the box for extreme durability. 

“As more and more law enforcement agencies are beginning to see the value of red dot optics, and allow them as an option within their agencies, the Delaware State Police is leading the way,” added Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice president, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc.  “This is the very first statewide agency to incorporate a red dot pistol as the department-wide standard, and we are incredibly proud of the positive feedback we have received throughout their transition and training to the SIG SAUER P320 RXP pistols.”

Qore Performance Launches All-New IceVents Classic Chest Rig Ventilation Pads

March 23rd, 2021

Sterling, VA: Driven by their insatiable desire to liberate humans from environmental constraints by focusing on thermoregulation, Qore Performance, Inc., is excited to launch their all-new IceVents Classic Chest Rig Ventilation Pads. Featuring a permanently bonded hook-receptive loop backing, IceVents Classic Chest Rig Ventilation Pads continue the expansion of the IceVents line started last week with the launch of the updated IceVents Classic Pontoons for plate carrier ventilation and IceVents Classic AVS Harness Pad Set upgrades. Combined, these new members of their cutting-edge and patented IceVents family of ultralight ventilated load-bearing pads advance the Qore Performance vision for Building a Superhuman Future.

“Twenty twenty-one is going to be a huge year for us,” says Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “with our IceVents line expanding to include our IceVents Classic AVS Harness Pad Set, updated IceVents Classic Pontoons and now the IceVents Classic Chest Rig Ventilation Pads. We have a few more big releases planned for this year including our IceVents Insoles, all-new IceCase EXO iPad Cooling Case with App, IceVest HiVis, and much more. We can’t wait to share these new solutions with all of our community of military, law enforcement and occupational safety customers.”

The Qore Performance IceVents Classic Chest Rig Ventilation Pads are all-new for 2021. Using their permanently bonded hook-receptive loop backing, they provide stand-off ventilation and padding to any hook-backed chest rig on the market today. Stand-off ventilation behind chest rigs promotes evaporative cooling to improve human physiological performance by reducing sweat build-up and absorption, keeping users drier, lighter, and safer on the job. To learn more about the different types of cooling/energy transmission, click here.

IceVents Classic Chest Rig Ventilation Pads feature all of the same technology that have made IceVents Classic and IceVents Aero the standard for best-in-class plate carrier ventilation, rendering conventional materials like spacer mesh and foam completely obsolete:

– 90% air by volume
– Omni-directional venting keeps you dry and comfortable
– Hydrolysis Resistance: does not retain water
– Plush hexagonal honeycomb for unmatched load-bearing comfort
– Load distribution architecture that outperforms conventional materials like spacer mesh and foam, reducing fatigue
– Anti-microbial at the molecular level
– Abrasion resistant
– Washable (if needed)
– Stimulates superficial blood flow to improve circulation
– Stimulite honeycomb TPE technology
– Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 198 degrees Fahrenheit
– Dimensions: 10.25″ x 3.125″ x 0.25″

As the inventors of specialized and consumable thermoregulation for PPE users, Qore Performance is leading the fight to eliminate preventable heat injuries. Bridging the gap between Man and Machine, their IceAge Ecosystem protects over 20,000 daily active users in occupational safety alone. Dozens of America’s Fortune 1000 companies including Boeing, Dutch Bros Coffee, Charlotte Area Transit System, America’s Chicken, and Marathon Petroleum, depend on Qore Performance to safeguard their teams and their bottom lines. Qore Performance safety customers have worked over 2,000,000 hours since 2017 without a single heat injury.

For sales inquiries, contact:

Doug Burr
Director of Sales and Business Development
Qore Performance, Inc.
22311 Shaw Rd, STE A2
Sterling, VA 20166

www.qoreperformance.com

info@qoreperformance.com

703.755.0724

@qoreperformance

For International Sales in Europe and Southeast Asia, contact Terrang, ATS Ascensio, Brownells Europe or BAD International:

www.qoreperformance.com/blogs/running-the-business/international

TYR Tactical CQB3A Shield System

March 23rd, 2021

TYR Tactical® Hard Armor products give you a full range of options for any threat and any mission. We offer the most complete ballistic shield line in our industry.

Our Level IIIA, Level III, and Level IV shields are the lightest weight in their respective categories. When it comes to our customers safety, we spare no expense. From our 42,000 square foot hard armor facility and ballistic testing ranges, to our next generation ballistic presses. We protect you from tomorrow’s threats.

At TYR Tactical® we live by one motto.

Innovate or Die®

Level 3A Rapid Response Ballistic Shield with Viewport & Shield Light

• ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT – LIGHTEST 3A SHIELD ON THE MARKET
• ENHANCED LEVEL 3A PROTECTION
• PURPOSE BUILT

Learn more about these products:

TYR Tactical® 18” x 32” CQB Level 3A Rapid Response Ballistic Shield (Viewport)

Product Code: TYR-RBS/CQB3A-VP

TYR Tactical® Shield Light

Product Code: TYR-RBS/SHIELDLIGHT