Held at the Iron Mike Conference Center At Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 2-3, 2018, Darley Defense Days Fort Bragg Expo will feature 70+ vendors displaying the latest and greatest products available, multiple networking opportunities, raffle drawings, and more.
As always, registration for attendees is FREE!
Visit www.darleydefense.com for full details.
Who:
Savannah Luggage Works is an American contract cutting and sewing company in continuous operation for 40 years. Founded by 2 brothers, Allen & David Rice, both U.S Army veterans. SLW specializes in complicated high-quality products & services used by high intensity U.S. military, industrial, & individual use organizations. Our logo says it all: built on quality, innovation, & service. SLW is Viet Nam veteran owned, Hub Zone certified, & a small business.
What:
Headquartered in Vidalia, GA with 3 state of the art plants, a highly trained & skilled work force, 800 sewing machines, & can-do management. No order is too small or large, we do them all in the United States of America. You name it & we have probably made it. Examples are 1,700,000 IOTV/OTV Outer vest for combat body armor. 100’s of thousands of pouches, cases, assault packs, & other related military gear, & 2,500,000 pieces of Tumi luggage. Considered by world-wide serious travelers as the best of the best.
When:
SLW was founded in March of 1978, in a 250 square foot, run down, 1 room apartment in Vidalia, GA.
Where:
Two plants in Vidalia, GA, 110,000 square feet, 1 plant in Swainsboro, GA 30,000 square feet. Total- 140,000 square feet.
Savannah Luggage Works
3428 Hwy 297 North
Vidalia, GA 30474
Oh: 912-537-3024
Why:
Two brothers who believe the US industrial base is actually a national security issue, we believe in American manufacturing, and we wanted to do our part. We are not your competitor. Our job is to help you reach your goals. Work with us, you’ll be glad you did.
CMSgt Gene Alcock (USAF, Ret) has long served his country in both the Air Force and industry. These past years, he’s continued as a historian, documenting the history of the Combat Control Teams he served on. He recently shared this photo from 1965 which depicts one of the earliest uses of the AR-15 rifle in a combat setting.
USAF NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HQ, 2D AIR DIVISION (PACAF), APO SAN FRANCISCO, CA 93307
14 OCTOBER 1965 – BONG SON SPECIAL FORCES CAMP, RVN – CCT TSgt Stan Williams, 32, of Erwin, NC “talks in” a C-123 Provider of the 315th Air Commando Group during an airlift of Army of the Republic of Vietnam troops at Bong Son Special Forces camp. The army unit was heading for Tuy Hoa North, after spending more than two months in the field. Watching the aircraft land is TSgt Gene Adcock, 28, of Christopher, IL, another member of the team.
The radio vehicle pictured is the MRC-94. The weapon, an Armalite AR-15 and a B- 2 air traffic control light are shown on the ground at the right wheel.
(Air Force Photo by SSgt B. W. Cook)
“Black Powder, Red Earth” fans rejoice. Internet sensation Garand Thumb checked out the Cold Harbor Special Projects Group Carbine and produced this video. Cold Harbor is the fictional PMC featured in BPRE.
The rechargeable ACTIK CORE headlamp offers 350 lumens of power which makes it ideal for outdoor activities like mountaineering, running, hiking and backpacking. A HYBRID headlamp that comes with CORE, a battery that is rechargeable via standard USB port. It is compatible with standard batteries without the need for an adapter. Red lighting preserves night vision and prevents blinding other members of the group. Its reflective headband helps you to be seen when a light is shone on it, and is equipped with an emergency whistle for rescue situations.
High Angle Solutions is a weekly series of articles focusing on military mountaineering solutions. It’s brought to you by UK-based Brigantes Consulting, in conjunction with several other brands, both here in the US and abroad. For example, this post on the Petzl ACTIK CORE was offered by Lyon Outdoor.
This used to be a common phrase for newly assigned personnel. Available in their new triblend and 100% cotton shirt (for those that skip PT) from American Marauder.
TAMPA, FL, March 19, 2018 – Meopta USA introduces the TGA 75 collapsible spotting scope. Engineered for hunters, the classic draw-tube design of this rugged spotting scope allows the length to be shorten from 14.8 inches when fully extended to 9.8 inches when collapsed, making it easier to carry. Featuring a 75mm objective lens, the fully-multi coated, premium-grade optics ensure superior light transmission and edge-to-edge clarity across the entire field of view while Meopta’s proprietary MeoShieldTM coating protects external lens surfaces from abrasions and scratches.
The TGA 75 has a fully-rubber-armored, lightweight aluminum body built to withstand use in the toughest terrain and is available with three interchangeable eyepieces: 30x WA-R (wide angle ranging), 30x WA (wide angle) or 20-60x zoom.
“The compact TGA 75 spotting scope is ideal for hunters on the move and especially popular with those who pack into remote areas,” said Randy Garrison, Director of Meopta USA Sport Optics. “Size, weight and optical performance are important, and the TGA 75 delivers on all fronts.”
Shockproof and water-resistant, the TGA 75 can be mounted on a tripod but is easily used without one by placing it on a tree, rock or pack for support.
SPECIFICATIONS
TGA 75 Body
Objective Lens (mm): 75mm
Lens Coatings: MeoBright, MeoShield
Length w/o eyepiece (in): 14.8 in
Weight w/o eyepiece (oz): 44.1 oz
Close Focus (ft): 13.9 ft
Chassis material: Magnesium alloy
Armor: Full rubber armor
Tripod thread: 1/4 – 20
Dioptric Correction: +/- 5
Waterproof: No
Water-Resistant Yes
Shockproof: Yes
Eyepieces
30x WA-R 3 inches, 4.6 oz
30x WA 3 inches; 3.7 oz
20-60x 3.5 inches; 5.5 oz
Retail Price
TGA 75 Body: $899.95
30x WA-R Eyepiece: $399.95
30x WA Eyepiece: $399.95
20-60x Eyepiece: $399.95
While it’s a bit of a haul for those of us in North America, the Annual Arc’teryx Alpine Academy in Chamonix offers low-cost training opportunities unavailable anywhere else.
Registration for clinics opens tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21st 2018, 15h00 CET (7:00am PST)
New clinics include:
Aid climbing
Climb & overnight bivy course
Mountain landscapes photography
A FEW REMINDERS:
•Please review skill set requirements ahead of registration
•Plan your clinics accordingly. Sign up for level 1 or 2 clinics before level 3
•If you are registering a guest or friend, please have their information ahead of registration. You will need date of birth, address, phone, and email
•The following payment methods are accepted: MasterCard & Visa
Check it out On Facebook.
chamonix.arcteryxacademy.com/clinics
