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Max Talk 23: The Squad in the Attack: Hasty Attack

May 27th, 2019

This is the twenty third installment of ‘Max Talk Monday’ which shares select episodes from a series of instructional videos. Max Velocity Tactical (MVT) has established a reputation on the leading edge of tactical live fire and force on force training. MVT is dedicated to developing and training tactical excellence at the individual and team level.

23 is a discussion and explanation of the Squad Hasty Attack Battle Drill, using training footage and a new addition of a sand table model with army men, as a method of introduction to explain this essential small unit tactics squad drill.

Detailed explanations can be found in the MVT Tactical Manual: Small Unit Tactics.

Max is a tactical trainer and author, a lifelong professional soldier with extensive military experience. He served with British Special Operations Forces, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer; a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Max served on numerous operational deployments, and also served as a recruit instructor. Max spent five years serving as a paramilitary contractor in both Iraq and Afghanistan; the latter two years working for the British Government in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Website: Max Velocity Tactical

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Excellence in Tactical Training.

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Memorial Day

May 27th, 2019

Memorial Day, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated in 1868 as Decoration Day. The day was established as a time for the nation to come together after the Civil War to decorate the graves of fallen Civil War Soldiers with flowers. Decoration Day was officially changed to Memorial Day in 1971, extending the observance to honor all Americans who died while in military service.

Pictured: A Civil War Veteran salutes with a Boy Scout and a Soldier at a grave-site in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Ill., Decoration Day, 1927.

Chicago Daily News photo courtesy of The Library of Congress

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Lloyd Harbor, New York Police Department Transitions to SIG SAUER P320

May 27th, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (May 22, 2019) –SIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the Lloyd Harbor Police Department has transitioned to the SIG SAUER P320 9mm pistol from the GLOCK 23 as their official duty pistol. Lloyd Harbor Police Department serves the Village of Lloyd Harbor in Huntington, New York.

“Our transition to the SIG SAUER P320 pistol has been seamless, and my officers are impressed with both the superior performance and accuracy of the pistol,” began Chief Thomas Krumpter, Lloyd Harbor Police Department. “Additionally, we appreciate the modularity of the pistol, having the ability to choose a comfortable grip size, and all the safety features of the P320.”

The P320 pistol is a modular, striker-fired pistol, available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing. The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adjustable to multiple calibers, size, and grip options. The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights. The intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.

“We are honored to welcome the officers of the Lloyd Harbor Police Department to the growing number of police agencies adopting the SIG SAUER P320 and supporting their transition,” added Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President Law Enforcement Sales. “We are proud of the positive feedback we have received from Chief Krumpter, and look forward to strengthening our partnership with the officers protecting Lloyd Harbor.”

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Retro Rock by Mil-Spec Monkey

May 26th, 2019

Crossing the streams with a mountain nature scene done in a 80s synthwave style, MSM brings you Retro Rock, a PVC morale patch.

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SCUBAPRO Sunday – Memorial Day

May 26th, 2019

Shortly after the Civil War, Memorial Day began as Decoration Day. The reason for that is because it was a day on which Americans, North and in the South, would decorate the graves of soldiers who died in the Civil War.

Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, who lead a group for Northen Civil War veterans, declared in 1868 that Decoration Day would be observed on May 30. The date was chosen only for the reason that it didn’t coincide with any battles fought. It was a day for the North and South to honor their fallen and decorate their graves. After World War I the holiday was broadened to include service members who died in all of the country’s wars, not just the Civil War.

Multiple cities claim to be the birthplace of the holiday, but President Lyndon Johnson formally gave the honor to Waterloo, N.Y., in 1966. Up until 1971, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, the date Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The same law also declared Memorial Day as a federal holiday. It did not go into effect until 1971.

Most people look at the Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, mattress, and furniture sales or a day for cooking out. I know most of the people that read SSD will understand what the real meaning is. This is a day to remember the fallen man and woman of the military that has gone before us. Like most holidays in the U.S., it has been turned into just a weekend for sales and people to try and make money. But please take the time to think about the fallen, and their families that have as President Lincoln said: “Laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom.”

There are a couple small things you can do. One is if you fly an America flag lower it to half staff until noon. Then at noon raise it all the way up until sunset. Second, in the year 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was passed in Congress this says at 3pm local time take a moment in your own way to remember the fallen. Lastly, Memorial day is not Veterans Day. I heard someone say, “oh this weekend, we should really thank a veteran.” This isn’t for us.

I hope you all have a good day with family and friends.

Long live the Brotherhood

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ADS, Inc Employees Fuel Retired, Wounded Veterans On 2-Day USO Warrior Week Bike Trek

May 26th, 2019

THROUGH ADS MISSION GIVE BACK FOUNDATION, ADS EMPLOYEES SEND WATER, SNACKS, SUNSCREEN

Virginia Beach, Va. – As more than 50 retired and wounded veterans bicycle from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach next week, they’ll have plenty of extra support from Virginia Beach defense contractor ADS.

ADS employees at the company’s Lynnhaven Parkway headquarters spent Wednesday filling lightweight drawstring backpacks with critical supplies like water, sunscreen and energy snacks to help the retired heroes complete their 2-day mission in the hot sun.

“Through our ADS Mission Give Back Foundation, we are committed to supporting organizations that support our active duty and retired troops, and this ride is really something special,” said ADS CEO Jason Wallace. “I can tell you that every single ADS employee would like to be down here helping today if they could. They’re certainly all here in spirit.”

Organized by the USO Outdoor Adventure Team, the 2019 USO Warrior Week Cycling Expedition will see 50 active duty, retired, and wounded veterans — some on modified bicycles pedaled solely with their hands — cycle nearly 170 miles on May 29 and 30.

On May 29, the group will ride more than 60 miles around the city of Williamsburg. The following day, they’ll trek 100 miles down to the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

The ride is part of the nationwide USO Warrior Week, which the USO started in Virginia Beach in 2015 to help wounded, ill and injured service members participate in therapeutic and recreational activities that might aid in their recovery.

“What these riders are doing is really incredible, and all of us here at ADS are super passionate to support in any way we can,” said Nikki Williams, ADS Mission Giveback Foundation Executive Director. “As an organization who proudly serves our nation’s heroes, we look forward to cheering them on as they cross the finish line—this is truly a great feat.”

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Frogman Down Event

May 26th, 2019

See www.frogmandown.org for details.

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Mission for the Mighty: Help Support Veterans

May 26th, 2019

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May. 20, 2019 – OpticsPlanet.com the leading online destination for technical and high-performance gear, announced the beginning of its ‘Mission for the Mighty’ campaign, an online cause-based effort that helps support veterans, service members and their families.

In support of this campaign, prominent industry brands have joined in on the mission to help give back through offering weeks’ worth of exclusive deals and offers that will be active on OpticsPlanet.com from now until June 30, 2019. Customers who make a purchase through the website will be able to trigger a donation toward the goal of raising $40,000. These offers are all possible due to the efforts of campaign partners including: Vortex, Trijicon, Sightmark, Steiner, FLIR, EOTech, Holosun, Crimson Trace, Sig Sauer, Bushnell, Inforce, CMC Triggers, Midwest Industries, Streamlight, Rise Armament, SureFire and Hornady.

“Exploring the outdoors through activities like hunting, fishing and hiking is therapeutic for many veterans and their families,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president for Hope For The Warriors. “We’re excited to partner with OpticsPlanet to raise funds for those types of activities through our Outdoor Adventures program. The goal of all our programs is to restore a sense of self, family and hope for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families, and walk alongside them in their journey to get there.”

In addition to special deals, OpticsPlanet customers are able to tack on an additional, optional donation with any purchase that will directly support the mighty. Exclusive to this campaign, there will also be limited edition SWAG Kits for sale. These kits are a bundle of unique souvenirs from top industry brands, each dollar from purchases of these kits will be added to the final donation contribution.

“At OpticsPlanet, we are committed to making an impactful difference in the lives of those who serve our nation, all while connecting with notable industry brands and our loyal customer base to come together and raise funds for a great cause,” said Meghan O’Laughlin, campaign manager at OpticsPlanet, Inc. “Being able to work with a highly reputable organization like Hope For The Warriors, is truly a great honor for us.”

www.opticsplanet.com/u-spcema-m4m19-mission-mighty2019

‘Mission for the Mighty’ is an OpticsPlanet.com campaign that supports veterans, service members and their families.

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