The classic Airwalk sneaker is being offered in MultiCam and MultiCam Black. Pre-order yours at firebird-skydiving.myshopify.com/collections/the-vic.
The Vic – MultiCam Airwalk Shoes Pre-Order Opens
July 9th, 2020Air Force Awards Contract for Improved Female Body Armor
July 9th, 2020WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFNS) —
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office has awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations.
Finding uniform items and gear optimized for female Airmen is an Air Force Chief of Staff initiative. The Female Fitment Program Office was created in response to identify problems and find solutions quickly. The office partnered with the Air Force Security Forces Center in San Antonio to find a “sufficient armored plate carrier system that addresses appropriate form, fit and function while providing adequate protection for female Airmen.”
“This is a perfect example of Air Force Materiel Command getting feedback from the field and delivering the Air Force we need to the warfighter,” said Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., AFMC commander. “I’m proud of the team pulling together to do what is right for our Airmen. They deserve gear that offers the protection they need while allowing them to complete their mission.”
AFLCMC’s Human Systems Division is the lead organization to assess, evaluate and acquire new body armor for Security Forces Defenders and other female Airmen whose jobs require them to operate in dangerous environments. The new body armor will be specifically fitted to the female body preventing exposure to risks.
“Our female Airmen had gaps due to poor fitment issues,” said Maj. Saily Rodriguez, Female Fitment Program manager. “The new gear fits properly which improves protection and offers better comfort for gear that has to be worn in difficult environments and conditions.”
The program office conducted an evaluation that included laboratory and field assessments. The contract was awarded to TSSi of Harrisonburg, Virginia for the Aspetto “Mach V” system that was deemed the best solution in terms of price, effectiveness and fitment.
“The feedback during our field assessment was overwhelmingly positive. This is something our Airmen want because it offers a great benefit to their health and safety,” Rodriguez said.
The first product deliveries are expected in Fall 2020.
Walk for the Wounded
July 9th, 2020Walk for the Wounded is a fundraiser for Wounded Warriors Canada which is an organization founded to honor and support Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and their families.
The walk will be completed by a team of four, consisting of either veteran or active duty members of the Canadian Infantry.
On August 8th, they will begin their trek from CFB Petawawa, to Parliament Hill in Ottawa, then finishing at the National War Memorial which is a distance of roughly 168 km. It will be accomplished in one continuous walk. In addition, every hour on the hour, the team will do 22 push-ups in honour of project22.
Their goal is to raise $22,000 as well as awareness for WWC. To donate, click here.
Brownells Casting For Cash Benefits Special Operations Wounded Warriors
July 8th, 2020
GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells operation “Casting For Cash” will be seeking donations throughout July to benefit Special Operations Wounded Warriors, and one lucky winner will be chosen for a Florida deep-sea fishing experience with a wounded Special Operator.
All month long during July, Brownells customers and website visitors can enter SKU #080-001-378 into their shopping cart to donate any amount of cash they’d like to SOWW, a 501c3 charity providing outdoor experiences and other kinds of support to wounded members of the US Special Operations community.
At the end of July, Brownells will choose one lucky winner to receive an 8-hour fishing charter with a Special Operator guided by Captain Tim Peterson, plus airfare and accommodations – a prize package valued at over $3,600.
“SOWW is a special organization that Brownells is very proud to support,” said Brownells Director of Content, Communiations and Public Relations Ryan Repp. “Not only can you help a great cause, you just might win a true adventure of a lifetime.”
For details, see the Brownells Casting For Cash web page.
New For 2020 Nyco+ Raider Field Short From PDW
July 8th, 2020
Prometheus Design Werx launches their best selling Raider Field Short updated in their new stretch ripstop NYCO+ fabric. Built as an all season, rugged field short, this style is a non-cargo design in a clean utility appearance, built for the outdoors and today’s active EDC user in mind. A total of 11 pockets to stash and organize as little or as many EDC items as needed. PDW upgraded their MILSPEC type NYCPO ripstop by adding a stretch fiber for unparalleled comfort and mobility in this type of utility wear fabric. Dedicated EDC Tool Pockets™, dual no-twist custom made delta rings for keychain-carabineer clip points, 4 welt pockets, reinforced double seat, and a horseshoe gusset rounds out its many features. Produced with industrial grade triple needle stitching on all major seams. Built to last in California, USA.
The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:
“This is the short version of our best selling Raider pant style. Updated with our new NYCO+ ripstop with stretch, this is in our opinion, the most comfortable field and utility field short made in a military type ripstop material available. The added stretch makes a notable level up in everyday comfort and extra range of mobility when on the go. NYCO ripstop is a good all season weight and can be worn year ‘round. Our well-tailored regular fit isn’t too slim or too relaxed. It’s a fit that can be worn for years to come and supersedes trends and puts its focus on purpose and utility. Our Raider Field Short has been worn on just about every continent, by all types of users, on the trail, off the trail, down range, overland, on and off the grid. One of the best and few, American made, adventure-ready, field and utility shorts.”
The Raider Field Short NYCO+ is available in Transitional Field Green, All Terrain Brown, and Universal Field Gray.
The Raider Field Short NYCO+ are available via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.
C-UAS Key Considerations Factsheet
July 8th, 2020DroneShield has released a brief C-UAS Key Considerations 2 page summary to assist its partners and customers to review key themes for buying C-UAS products.
The summary is available here.
Further Faster Designs – Rapid Access Panel Bino Case
July 8th, 2020
Manufactured from 500D Cordura, the RAP Bino Harness combines the ability to keep your binocular at the ready with discreet access to a pistol or other items. The panel is Velcro pile lined, and opens from either the top or side access points.
Additionally, the harness features 4-way stretch side pockets for quick access to wind meters, etc.
Available in Ranger Green, Ranger Green/Wolf, Ranger Green/Coyote and MultiCam from furtherfasterdesigns.com.
Special Operations Aid & Rescue – Technical Austere Medical Evacuation Course
July 8th, 2020
The TAME course is right around the corner. It’s SOARescue’s first course since the start of things opening back up. If you’ve ever provided or will provide enroute Care in the non-standard environment this is the course for you. If critical care, flight and tactical medicine had a baby this is the course that would come of it. Seats still available. Contact us for payment plans or agency discounts. Some of what to expect:
-Basic flight physiology
-Gas laws/ effects on patients
-Operating around standard and non-standard evacuation platforms
-Unique aspects of providing care in an aircraft
-Basic hoisting and rope work related to movement of personnel and casualties
-Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
-Management of complex airways to include surgical intervention
-management of hemodynamically unstable patients to include the use of blood products and vasoactive agents
-Advanced respiratory management to include tube thoracotomy placement and management
-Ventilator fundamentals and practical application of strategy.
-Ventilator management of a complex patient.
-Pharmacology overview
-Utilization of medication pumps
-Advanced monitoring of patients and casualties.
-Obtaining and interpreting lab values
-Patient packaging and loading unloading
-Hand-off strategy and documentation
-basics of rope rescue
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