Designed to transform any standard plastic, aluminum, or steel 30 Cal ammo can* into a modular, carry-ready, rattle-free gear platform, the MOLLE / Ammo Box Cover is made from laser cut nylon. Includes shoulder strap.
Offered in Black or Tan.
Available from countycomm.com/products/canskin-molle-ammo-box-cover-by-maratac-extreme-division-coming-soon.
*Can not included.
The Universal Carbine Stock or UCS is designed for rear-mounted, vertical M1913 Picatinny rails.
The UCS features a reversible hinge for left- or right-side folding and five degrees of drop for added clearance.
It comes with two reversible cheek risers (0.50″ and 0.75″) and a reversible M1913 clamp that adjusts in ½-slot increments, giving shooters precise comb height tuning for optimal sight picture alignment.
The UCS also offers 3″ of LOP adjustment across six positions, ensuring a proper fit even over body armor or bulky gear. A reversible QD sling socket adds further flexibility, all in a stock that weighs just over 18 ounces.
Offered in Black, FDE, and ODG.
June, 2025 – BLOC Eyewear, a leading innovator in eyewear, is proud to announce its official launch in the United States on blocusa.com. The company is introducing its advanced line of tactical eyewear designed specifically for the shooting and tactical industry, promising unparalleled performance and protection for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
BLOC Tactical products are engineered with state-of-the-art technology to meet the rigorous demands of shooting sports and tactical operations. The glasses feature a range of technical specifications that set them apart in the market:
BLOC’s entry into the U.S. market marks a significant step in their commitment to delivering top-tier tactical eyewear solutions. With a focus on quality and innovation, the company aims to cater to the needs of shooting professionals, law enforcement officers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
BLOC Tactical eyewear is now available for purchase through their website at www.blocusa.com, with a variety of options to suit different needs and preferences.
ARLINGTON, Va. — As the character of warfare shifts and threats evolve, so does the demand for new approaches to equipping the dismounted warfighter.
At this year’s Future Soldier Technology USA conference, hosted by SAE Media Group, defense leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss what it takes to make the dismounted Soldier and Marine faster, more lethal, more resilient, and better protected—all while preparing for a future fight that may look very different from the last.
For Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), their panels emphasized readiness through relevance. At the event, several leaders from the organization highlighted efforts to modernize gear, training, and acquisition with urgency and precision.
“We’re focused on staying relevant within the battlespace,” said John Mithun, program manager for Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare. “It’s about getting tomorrow’s technology into the hands of Marines today.”
Lt. Col. Patrick Heiny, product manager for Infantry Weapons, addressed future proofing through open systems.
“We went by the old adage that ‘we own the night,’ when in reality we probably rented it,” he said. “Especially in today’s tech environment, having that future proofing and being able to adapt to threats is absolutely crucial. Modern systems demand interconnected systems.”
Christopher Woodburn, deputy for Maneuver Branch, underscored modularity as a cornerstone of adaptability.
“In terms of going from renting the night to owning the night… having a helmet that provides improved modularity is key,” he said.
During a multinational panel, discussion focused on reducing burdens for the dismounted warfighter while maintaining operational advantage.
Col. Marcus Reynolds, program manager for Training Systems, offered a clear challenge. “You can’t take it all. Ships only fit so much; Marines can only carry so much… How do you reduce the weight of a system and keep Marines lethal?”
He added, “My number one job in the Marine Corps is to make Marines more lethal.”
Lt. Col. Ian Wilson, British Army, addressed the risks of overloading the individual warfighter.
“Before you know it, you’re carrying your body weight on your back, and you take enemy contact and you’re really slow,” he said. His proposed approach: “Just enough, just in time.”
The culminating event for the conference involved a Gruntworks facility walk through at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., which included a behind-the-scenes look for registered attendees at how the Marine Corps and U.S. Army evaluates and enhances their equipment.
The tour, co-hosted by the Corps’ Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad and Human Systems Integration team, and the U.S. Army’s Soldier Integration Facility team with Program Executive Office Soldier, provided valuable insight into future capability needs.
“You got to get the right crew for the right task,” said Mark Richter, team lead for Gruntworks. “You got to think outside the box. How do we get the data that makes the difference? You must have the data before you put it into a model. If not, it’s just an assumption.”
Richter also discussed how MARCORSYSCOM’s presence underscored a central theme: innovation must be practical, scalable, and rooted in the needs of the individual warfighter.
With open systems, accelerated acquisition, and data-backed design, the Marine Corps continues to build a force ready for whatever fight comes next.
Story by Joel Rivera Camacho
Photo by Kristofer Hutsell
Marine Corps Systems Command
SEDALIA, M.O. – June 26, 2025 – Sierra Bullets congratulates Levi Wilson and Ryan Adams on their outstanding performances in the 2025 Hodgdon Punisher Positional, held June 21 at Severance Training Center in Conway Springs, Kansas. Competing against a group of 106 shooters in this one-day Precision Rifle Series (PRS) match, Sierra-sponsored shooters Levi Wilson and Ryan Adams both placed in the top five of the open division.
Levi Wilson secured third place, and Ryan Adams secured fifth place. Both shooters showcased exceptional marksmanship and consistency throughout a challenging match. The 2025 Hodgdon Punisher Positional featured 20 meticulously designed stages, where shooters had to navigate both man-made barricades and natural terrain. The positional-style match included targets ranging from 350 to 940 yards, most falling within the 800-yard mark, testing precision under varied conditions.
“Sierra Bullets is incredibly proud of Levi and Ryan for securing spots in the top five at the Hodgdon Punisher Positional” said Sierra Bullets’ VP of Marketing and Business Development Andrew Sparks. “It was an intense competition that demanded outstanding skill and precision, and they truly rose to the challenge. We’re grateful to work with such a talented group of athletes and look forward to what’s ahead.”
As both Wilson and Adams continue to distinguish themselves as standouts in the PRS community, their commitment to excellence sets Sierra-sponsored shooters apart as leaders in the sport. Both shooters competed with Sierra’s 6mm 110 grain HPBT/CN MatchKing, demonstrating the bullet’s precision and reliability in competition. Their performances at the 2025 Hodgdon Punisher Positional are a strong demonstration of Sierra Bullets’ focus, delivering unmatched accuracy and consistency in the most demanding precision shooting environments.
Shooters sponsored by Sierra Bullets compete at the highest level with Sierra’s Match/Targetproduct line. Winning takes dedication and determination, which is the heart and soul that goes into every Sierra bullet. To shoot the bullets used by top athletes around the world, shop Sierra Match/Target bullets. Sierra Bullets looks forward to continuing its support of these talented athletes and is excited to see what the future holds for them in upcoming competitions.
For more information on the latest new products and offerings from Sierra Bullets, visit www.sierrabullets.com.
LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2025 — Shield of Odin, a veteran-focused medical group specializing in disability evaluations and concierge healthcare, is proud to announce the expansion of its clinical team with the onboarding of three exceptional medical professionals. These new additions bring decades of experience in trauma medicine, military healthcare, and forensic psychological assessment to strengthen Shield of Odin’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for veterans.
Dr. Liron Beltzer, M.D. has joined as Medical Director. A critical care and trauma physician with extensive experience in international air ambulance and emergency medicine, Dr. Beltzer has served on medical transport missions around the globe. He brings over 20 years of experience in high-acuity care, including rotations in transplant, burns, and pediatric trauma, and now oversees clinical operations and quality standards across Shield of Odin’s programs.
Charisse Gonzalez, PA-C, a U.S. Army veteran and decorated Physician Assistant, brings over two decades of operational medicine experience, including leadership roles at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. As a full-time provider, she will lead medical evaluations, Nexus Letters, and DBQ exams, bringing elite-level clinical precision and deep understanding of service-related injuries.
Dr. Dawn Y. Lanaville, Ph.D., a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, brings unmatched expertise in psychological disability evaluations. Since 2019, she has conducted over 2,000 evaluations for veterans, specializing in PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), and complex psychiatric conditions. Dr. Lanaville supports Shield of Odin’s forensic psychology services and ensures accurate, trauma-informed documentation for VA claims.
Dr. Samantha Rojas, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in occupational health, long-term care, and veteran telehealth, also joins the team. Dr. Rojas brings over 15 years of experience and is fully licensed for autonomous practice in Florida. Her work includes disability evaluations, chronic condition management, and primary care services tailored to the needs of the veteran community.
“These providers represent the best of clinical leadership and military medicine,” said Ryan Hawley, CEO of Shield of Odin. “Their combined expertise allows us to offer veterans more comprehensive, timely, and compassionate evaluations to support their claims and ongoing health needs.”
For more information about Shield of Odin’s services, visit www.shieldofodin.com or call 1-855-VETS-MED.
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – On the path to becoming a more data-centric organization, Army Materiel Command is leaning into advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, or A3I, to improve its operations.
“Data is no longer just a support function, it’s central to everything we do,” said Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, AMC deputy commanding general and acting commander. “Our focus on A3I is about empowering our people to make smarter, faster decisions and deliver readiness with greater efficiency.”
Leveraging A3I demonstrates how the command is moving past simply collecting data from fragmented systems to proactively anticipating and solving challenges.
Existing Army systems, while individually capable, often operate in silos, lacking the interoperability needed for a comprehensive view of materiel readiness and limiting AMC’s ability to efficiently move and sustain operations. This is particularly critical given AMC’s complex mission set, which includes everything from ammunition production and vehicle maintenance to sustaining the Army’s global logistics operations.
In 2020, the Army acquired Vantage, integrating the data from systems like GCSS-Army and GFEBS into a unified analytics platform.
This paved the way for the “agility layer,” according to Dr. Chris Hill, AMC chief data and analytics officer and director of the AMC Analysis Group. The agility layer allows AMC employees to build their own apps and tools using the data in Vantage – helping them improve processes, streamline workflows, make better decisions, be more efficient, and ultimately improve the Soldier experience.
The command is already applying this concept with tools like Weapons System 360, which gives leaders a complete look at the Army’s supply chain, and ParaLine, an app that significantly reduces inventory processing time and improves property accountability for Soldiers.
But to fully harness the power of data, leaders believe a fundamental shift in operations is needed, starting with restructuring roles throughout the command. The change isn’t limited to those directly impacting materiel readiness, either, said Hill. Using and understanding and data is now critical for every function within AMC.
“In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, restructuring to fully leverage data is no longer a consideration – it’s a necessity. The benefits of data-driven insights will extend to all directorates, enabling more informed decisions and greater efficiency across the entire organization,” Hill said.
An upcoming order will establish data leads in each headquarters staff section who will be responsible for integrating A3I into daily operations. An AMCAG multi-functional team focused on A3I staff integration will support the data leads. Through a “train-the-trainer” methodology. AMCAG will help to build foundational data and analytics skills that allow the data leads to independently automate processes, build tools and dashboards, and leverage artificial intelligence to streamline operations.
While this transformation represents a significant shift for the workforce, early adoption across several AMC subordinate commands has demonstrated the strength of this organizational construct.
“We’re seeing great energy and innovation at our down trace units,” said Hill. “These teams aren’t waiting for direction. They’re identifying their own challenges and using the agility layer to solve them.”
Aviation and Missile Command is using tools like LAP360 to identify potential maintenance needs and supply availability challenges. Tank-automotive and Armaments Command is employing data analytics to predict vehicle failures and optimize maintenance schedules, and Army Contracting Command is leveraging data and implementing AI tools to identify trends and streamline the contracting process.
As AMC continues to unlock the potential of its data and workforce, this internal momentum will be key to supporting the mission, said Hill. A data-centric transformation is already gaining traction throughout the command, evidenced by an A3I insignia, created by Dr. Chelsea Jones, an operations research analyst in the AMCAG.
The A3I insignia will be featured on internal products to demonstrate the command’s commitment to driving sustainment, readiness and efficiency through data-driven innovation.
“This is about empowering our people to solve problems in new ways and more efficiently,” said Hill. “The A3I insignia is a reminder that data is now at the heart of everything we do.”
By Alyssa Crockett
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Operation Red Wings, considered one of the greatest losses in the SOF community and darkest day in SEAL history.
Among those killed was U.S. Navy SEAL Shane Patton, a native of Boulder City, Nevada and the final SEAL missing a memorial at home. Those days are over, as the memorial statue is complete and being unveiled today, Saturday 6/28/2025, at 4pm Vegas time.
Along with Shane Patton, We Honor:
Matthew G. Axelson, Petty Officer2nd Class E-5, U.S. Navy
Danny P. Dietz, Petty Officer Second Class E-5, U.S. Navy
Jacques J. Fontan, Chief Petty Officer E-7, U.S. Navy
Shamus O. Goare, Staff Sergeant E-6, U.S. Army
Corey J. Goodnature, Chief Warrant Officer 3 CW3, U.S. Army
Daniel R. Healy, Senior Chief Petty Officer E-8, U.S. Navy
Kip A. Jacoby, Sergeant E-5, U.S. Army
Erik S. Kristensen, Lieutenant Commander O-4, U.S. Navy
Jeffrey A. Lucas, Petty Officer 1st Class E-6, U.S. Navy
Michael M. McGreevy, Lieutenant O-3, U.S. Navy
Marcus V. Muralles, Sergeant First Class E-7, U.S. Army
Michael P. Murphy, Lieutenant O-3,U.S. Navy
Shane E. Patton, Petty Officer 2ndClass E-5, U.S. Navy
James W. Ponder, Master Sergeant E-8, U.S. Army
Stephen C. Reich, Major O-4, U.S. Army
Michael L. Russell, Sergeant First Class E-7, U.S. Army
Chris J. Scherkenbach, Chief Warrant Officer 4 CW4, U.S. Army
James E. Suh, Petty Officer 2nd Class E-5, U.S. Navy
Jeffrey S. Taylor, Petty Officer 1st Class E-6, U.S. Navy
We’d also like to thank TNVC’s founder, Victor DiCosola, a proud supporter of our US Military’s warriors and a good friend of Shane’s father, James Patton. When he heard of they were raising funds for a memorial, Vic pledged to support the Shane Patton Foundation to see this effort through to completion.
