Oakley SI is launching an entire line of Fuel Cells emblazoned with subtle US Army Division Design Cues in the O icon. The versions on display at AUSA are the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne variants.
Some, like the 1st Cav have already been done, but Oakley plans a version for each of the Divisions.
While your environment may be unknown, the reliability of your equipment should never be. Draeger’s Sean Carey and Brieanna Murphy are at AUSA to answer your questions!
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Denver, October 1, 2016 — Serket and Source One Tactical announced today they have finalized an agreement to join forces, and as a part of the transaction will re?brand Source One Tactical under the Serket name. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, and the transaction is anticipated to be complete by the end of the year.
The principals of the companies have worked collaboratively on a number of very successful projects over the last ten years and share values and a business ethos that emphasizes a customer centric approach. “The merger enables the combined entity to more effectively leverage the individual talents of the respective teams and makes tremendous sense for both businesses” said Trey Harris, President of Serket. “The unification of the companies will further enhance our innovation capabilities and customer responsiveness.”
The new entity (Serket) will maintain facilities in Denver, Colorado and Palm Beach County, Florida. Trey Harris will continue to serve as President and run the day to day operations of Serket. Jeff Henkemeyer of Source One Tactical will assume the role of Director, Business Development. Randy Webb will lead the team as Chief Executive Officer.
For more information on Serket’s line of innovative apparel and snow mobility systems, visit www.SerketUSA.com
Fountain Valley, CA —SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, will be a featured exhibitor at the 2016 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition, held October 3rd – 5th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. SureFire will be displaying an extensive line of weaponlights, hand held-lights, and hands-free illumination tools. Visitors are encouraged to stop by SureFire booth (#8255), for hats, stickers, and other free SureFire giveaways! With over 26,000 attendees from around the world, AUSA features over 600 Army & Industry exhibitors who occupy more than 250,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
Today actually marks two major anniversaries in the history of US Special Operations. First, is the creation of the 75th Ranger Regiment through the activation of its 3rd Battalion. It’s also the date of 1993’s Battle of Mogadishu during which, elements of TF Ranger which was deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia, conducted an operation on that city’s Olympic Hotel in order to capture key leaders of the Aidid Militia.
Unfortunately, during the exfil portion of the raid a battle ensued that claimed the lives of 18 Americans and wounded another 73. Additionally, CW3 Michael Durant was captured by the militia. Fortunately, Durant was later repatriated and went on to retire from the 160th. Of the men killed that day, two would be awarded the Medal of Honor, Delta Operators Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart for their selfless efforts to protect Durant after his aircraft, callsign Super 64 was shot down.
For those of you unfamiliar, one of the best accounts of the battle is contained in the book, “Blackhawk Down” by author Mark Bowden. Much of the information was serialized prior to the book’s publication in the Philadelphia Enquirer. Later this was made into a movie bearing the same name.
If you want to here more from a man that was there in the thick of it, check out Panteao Productions‘s “Battle of the Black Sea” featuring MSG Paul Howe (USA, Ret).
Please take a moment to remember these men and their sacrifice.
Stockholm, September 30, 2016
INVISIO (IVSO) has received an order worth approximately SEK 7.0 million from one of the company’s existing army customers within NATO. The order is a follow-up order and includes the INVISIO V60 communication and hearing protection system. Delivery is planned to take place in 2016.
The customer has been using INVISIO’s equipment since 2012 and earlier this year ordered products valued approximately 6.5 million.
INVISIO’s advanced communication systems with hearing protection enable professionals working in noisy and mission-critical environments to communicate and collaborate effectively. The systems consist of headsets and control units connected to an external team radio or a vehicle’s intercom system, for example.
Greeting Eric,
Had a few drinks before doing the Sharkfest 1 Mile rough water ocean swim the next morning…. then back for a pint or two after the swim. Hooah. Hello to my brothers and sisters in SECFOR.
DS
Thanks for the photo and Happy Birthday to you as well.
