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High Speed Gear’s TACO Tuesday Features the TACO LTs

January 4th, 2022

High Speed Gear® has always been recognized for designing some of the most versatile tactical pouches in the industry. The original TACO® was created for the United States Marine Corps based in Camp Lejeune, NC. Their dedication to providing battle-proven tactical gear that can be used for military and law enforcement markets worldwide has exceeded previous growth with the TACO® LT pouches. This pouch was designed to function the same as the TACO® with 25% less weight for those who understand “ounces equal pounds, and pounds equals pain.”

U.S. Army photo by SGT Steven LewisThe TACO® LTs comes in 4 different variations including the TACO® LT, Double Decker® TACO® LT, Pistol TACO® LT and Extend Pistol TACO® LT. This allows users to store infinite combination of mags and other accessories. After years of being on the market they have been one of the most highly sought-after pouches for their numerous functionalities.

Specs:

• Magazines deploy easily and silently on demand
• Strip of loop fastener sewn inside rifle mag for additional contact and grip
• MOLLE version includes HSGI® Clips for attachment to MOLLE or PALS
• ABM version can mount to belts up to 2.25″

U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Michael Virtue

U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Victor Mancillawww.highspeedgear.com

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TacMed Tuesday – What is the BLAST Bandage?

January 4th, 2022

The BLAST® Bandage from TacMed™ Solutions was designed out of necessity to provide the ability to quickly package traumatic amputations, burns, and large pattern wounds with minimal use of supplies and effort.

It provides a 20″ X 20″ treatment area, but packs to about the size of a 4” combat bandage and provides a large non-adherent wound pad that can be easily wrapped around limbs and secured with the attached elastic wrap. The covering area of the BLAST® Bandage is large enough to cover the entire back or chest of most casualties.

The BLAST® Bandage also offers a removable multipurpose occlusive layer that can cover a 19″x 19″ area or be used to cover abdominal contents minimizing the loss of heat and moisture.

As with other TacMed Solutions bandages, the “brakes” on the bandage help prevent accidental unrolling of the elastic wrap during high-stress application. These brakes are especially helpful during the dressing of amputations. By providing multiple points of adhesion, the brakes prevent slippage of the elastic during the wrapping process creating a more secure, effective bandage and decreases the chance of the wound being exposed during movement.

If you are interested in learning more about the BLAST® Bandage from TacMed™ Solutions, check it out at: tacmedsolutions.com/products/blast-bandage

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AFIMSC Announces 2022 I-WEPTAC Topics, Seeks Working Group Volunteers

January 4th, 2022

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) —

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has announced topics and chairs for the 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference.

With a theme of “Adaptive Operations through Expeditionary Combat Support,” I-WEPTAC 2022 topics and Mission Area Working Group chairs are:

Transition the Agile Combat Support Deployment Model from the Air and Space Expeditionary Force to Air Force Force Generation, chaired by Capt. Randi Brown, Expeditionary Engineering Branch Chief, Air Combat Command Headquarters, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Enterprise-as-a-Service and Base Operation Support Broken Glass for Expeditionary and Base Operation Support Communications, chaired by Donald Lewis, Cyberspace Systems Support Branch Chief, AFIMSC, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Operationalize Blue Small Unmanned Aerial Systems for Installation and Mission Support, chaired by Capt. Kristin Ober, Operations Branch Chief, AFIMSC Detachment 4, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Passive Defense for Adaptive Operations, chaired by Maj. Kendall Benton, Policy Branch Action Officer, Headquarters Air Force Security Forces Directorate, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

MAWG chairs, who were selected from 33 nominations submitted from across the Department of the Air Force, represent the diversity of installation and mission support Airmen and Guardians.

“Selections were based on relevant experience and their commanders’ acknowledgement of their exceptional leadership qualities,” said Col. Lance Clark, director of AFIMSC’s Expeditionary Support and Innovation Directorate.

AFIMSC assigned mentors to guide the working groups as they develop solutions for the topics. Mentors include retired Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, former AFIMSC commander; retired Gen. Frank Gorenc, former commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe; and retired Maj. Gen. Timothy M. Zadalis, former U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa vice commander.

“We are lucky to have such great support from these senior leaders,” Ober said. “The encouragement and expectation to reach out to the highest ranks in the Air Force underscore how vital it is that we get these answers right and it speaks to AFIMSC’s commitment to get the most out of I-WEPTAC.”

With the MAWG leadership now in place, the chairs will be looking for Airmen and Guardians to build out their teams over the next few months. They welcome nominations for Airmen, Guardians and government civilians who want to participate in this year’s I-WEPTAC.

“As we’re selecting our teams, my focus is going to be on people who understand the current system, but are excited about change, because what we’re going to propose hasn’t been done before by the Air and Space Forces and can affect the entire enterprise,” Brown said. “So we’re looking for people who are ready to get after these solutions.”

The target team members are lieutenants through majors, GS-11 through GS-13, and technical sergeants through senior master sergeants, who are actively working in or have recent experience with the associated topic.

I-WEPTAC is an annual event that examines fundamental installation and mission support challenges to identify deficiencies, shortfalls and developmental gaps that limit the Air Force’s and Space Force’s ability to execute and operate efficiently. MAWGs develop executable courses of action for their topics and recommend solutions to senior leaders during their final out-briefs. MAWGs will present out-briefs virtually April 4-7.

For more information, visit the I-WEPTAC website.

For more information on volunteering to become a MAWG member, click here.

By Malcolm McClendon, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs

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90s-Era 5th Group Mod Demo Video – Run Through The Jungle

January 3rd, 2022

One of the banes of existence in SOF is the requirement to conduct periodic Mod Demos and static displays for visiting dignitaries.

5th SFG(A) created several videos to assist them in this endeavor. This is one of those videos entitled: “Run Through The Jungle” which depicts a Foreign Internal Defense mission, training indigenous forces in infantry tactics for their Counter Narcotics role.

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Vertx Gamut Checkpoint Backpack in Tigerstripe

January 3rd, 2022

A Tigerstripe version of the popular Vertx Gamut Checkpoint Backpack in now available exclusively from Amazon.

Features:

• Convertible front panel stows behind loop-faced MOLLE webbing to provide ready access to items mounted there and to rapidly change the bag’s appearance.

• Main compartment has adjustable padded laptop sleeve, three gear slots, one abrasion-resistant zippered mesh pocket and strategically located loop panels for Tactigami and other hook and loop-compatible accessories.

• Weapon-compatible concealed carry platform with loop lining & Rapid Access Pull tab.

• Hydration bladder compatible with dual hose pass-through ports.

• G-hook straps enable front panel to convert to a sling for larger items.

Order yours here.

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Bill Wilson Announces Purchase of Lehigh Defense

January 3rd, 2022

[Berryville, Arkansas, January 3, 2022]

Bill Wilson is proud to announce the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based ammunition and bullet manufacturer Lehigh Defense.

Lehigh Defense will join other Wilson-owned companies Chip McCormick Custom, Circle WC Ranch, Khumba Bush Camp, Scattergun Technologies, Wilson Custom Ammunition and Wilson Combat to expand the group’s presence in the firearms and hunting marketplace.

Lehigh Design, originally founded by Dave Fricke later expanded to Lehigh Defense with the addition of Pete Vogel and Mike Cyrus and has been designing and manufacturing solid brass and copper bullets using the latest technology since 2004. In 2009, Lehigh started working with Black Hills Ammunition in developing unique military projectile designs. Years of collaboration later, the Fluid Transfer Monolithic design culminated with the release of the Black Hills Honey Badger line. Another patented design is the Maximum Expansion 300 Blackout subsonic bullet used by US and many NATO special operations groups throughout the world with over 7 million sold to date.

Lehigh Defense currently operates two manufacturing plants, one in Pennsylvania and one in South Dakota. Once a new purpose-built facility in northeast Texas is completed in Q3 2022 some operations will begin the move to their new home in Texas. There are immediate plans to increase production and some products are already in production in Arkansas at the Wilson Combat facility to rapidly increase production capacity. Lehigh will have a substantial increase in manufacturing capacity and a state of the art testing facility once the Texas plant is operational. Our goal is to meet product demand, add exciting new products and build brand awareness.

To add stability to these changes we’re proud to announce Dave Fricke will retain minority ownership and continue to work with Lehigh for several years into the future.

Wilson Combat®

Visit www.wilsoncombat.com for more information.

Lehigh Defense

For additional information on Lehigh Defense LLC email info@lehighdefense.com

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Looking to Outsource Your Social Media Presence During SHOT Show?

January 3rd, 2022

MCT Marketing is a full-service social media management + growth company and we will be at SHOT Show this year.

This is a perfect opportunity for you to showcase your products/services on your social media platforms. MCT will be able to post + create content for you throughout SHOT Show. There is so much going on during SHOT Show, this will keep your clients up to date with any special releases and current offers that are available! We will also be able to help you reach a new audience on your platform and target people that are attending the show with social media strategies and hashtags. This is a great option if your social media manager will not be traveling to SHOT Show and you need someone to document your experience without paying for all the overhead expenses. MCT Marketing will only be taking a limited number of clients so if this is something you are interested in, please let us know as soon as possible to ensure your spot.

NEED help with social media after SHOT Show? Mona Tolleson, founder of MCT Marketing will be available to meet during the show. Before starting MCT Marketing, she was in the defense contracting industry for 7 years. She is a social media expert (with over 35K followers), she strives to help businesses take their social media presence to the next level.

To learn more about our SHOT show packages or to schedule a meeting with Mona, please call 757-300-3627 or email mctmarketingllc@gmail.com.

Website: www.mctmarketing.com

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EOTECH Acquires Intevac Photonics

January 3rd, 2022

Plymouth, MI (January 4, 2022) –

In an exciting strategic move, EOTECH, the Michigan-based manufacturer of the world’s best holographic and magnified optics, has acquired Intevac Inc’s Photonics business (Photonics), a California-based technology leader in cutting edge digital sensor systems.

Photonics leads the world in the design and manufacturing of high-sensitivity night vision sensors, cameras, and systems. The organization boasts powerful technology-development capabilities and has a long history of successfully delivering winning solutions for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and the US Army IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) programs, to name a few.

The combination of EOTECH and Photonics as a single entity opens unique business opportunities, and the integration of the two businesses will result in significant growth in the years to come. “The idea of acquiring Photonics made great strategic sense from Day One.” said Christopher Kouza, Chairman and Founder of Kouza Capital, Inc., the sponsor of the deal. “Combining the Photonics advanced digital sensor capabilities with EOTECH’s world-class marketing and global distribution reach will be a powerful engine for the future.”

Both companies share market leadership positions in their respective sectors, and plan to combine their energies toward the development of all-new product lines and markets. “Naturally we’re looking forward to combining our teams to strengthen our service to the US military as well as our service to the governments of allied nations. The cultures of both companies are tailor-made for that kind of teamwork.” said Matt Van Haaren, CEO of EOTECH, “But we’ll also be working in parallel to develop great new product lines that elevate the performance expectations of digital visual augmentation systems for the soldier, the civilian, the vehicle driver, the aviator, and many other users around the world.”

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