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The Demise Of Alias Training & Security Services

July 11th, 2016

Late Sunday night, several well known tactical trainers announced they were cutting ties with Alias Training & Security Services. Mike Pannone posted an announcement on Facebook which included other Alias instructors Pat McNamara, Jeff Gonzales and Craig Douglas, stating all were moving on. Additionally, Larry Vickers announced a move to the newly formed Aztec Training Services.

While full details are still unclear, the moves appear to be financially motivated. Jeff Gonzales sent out a newsletter under under his company Trident Concepts which spelled some of the issues out.

Mike Pannone added some details:

Alias confimed that they were closing their doors in this statement:

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that as of Monday July 11, 2016 Alias Training & Security Services, LLC will be closing its doors. An ongoing dispute with our merchant services financial company has made things untenable. Our apologies to all affected students, instructors, etc. To all students of upcoming classes please expect an email early this week to explain the situation in more detail.

Again our most sincere apologies,

Alias Staff

Current Alias students should look for an email and watch the Alias Facebook pagefor updates. However, Larry Vickers has stated that he will honor any downpayments to Alias for his classes. Contact LAV for details.

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Announcing Aztec Training Services

July 11th, 2016

We are proud to announce the formation of Aztec Training Services. Our mission will be to offer top tier tactical and marksmanship training and consulting services to military, government, law enforcement, and civilian markets. Our courses will be taught by highly experienced, combat proven instructors drawn from the highest levels of military special operations and law enforcement communities who are recognized subject matter experts in what they teach.

We are very fortunate to be able to announce Larry Vickers as our founding instructor and also as a managing partner in Aztec Training Services. Larry is one of the best known personalities in the firearms and tactical industry as a highly respected industry consultant, subject matter expert, tactical trainer, and TV and Youtube personality. He is a combat experienced veteran with many years in special operations including as an assaulter in Operation Acid Gambit during Operation Just Cause which was Delta Force’s first successful hostage rescue mission. He was also instrumental in the development of the HK416 and many other popular weapon accessories and tactical equipment.

Stay tuned as we continue to add to our all-star instructor roster.

Effective immediately, all remaining Larry Vickers classes on Alias Training’s schedule will be managed by Aztec Training Services. If you are a registered student at one of the upcoming Alias/Vickers classes, please contact us for more details.

www.aztectrainingservices.com

Just got this announcement. I spoke briefly with Larry Vickers and he said that he is fully committed to his students and you can email him at Larry@vickerstactical.com if you have any questions.

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5.45 AK Magazines From Svetogor Defence in Ukraine

July 11th, 2016

This is a rather interesting story. Svetogor Defence doesn’t actually manufacture these magazines, but rather they modify existing mags by adding a window, Magpul-style stamping, and new color.

So far I’ve seen these Black, Brown, Light Grey (Tan), Green and MultiCam with Yellow, Red or Luminescent markings (except MultiCam). They are also offered in 30 rd 7.62×39.

Photos courtesy of Matt Korovesis via his Flickr account.

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Match-ups and Bout Order Made Official for GLORY 32 Virginia and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series on Friday, July 22

July 10th, 2016

GLORY 32 Virginia is being held here in Norfolk. Kickboxing is huge internationally, but it hasn’t seemed to catch in here in the US. To me, what’s really cool about this event is that there will be military bouts so come on out if you’re local and tune in if you’re not and check it out. It may be a sport you enjoy watching.

GLORY 32 Virginia: Live on ESPN3 at 10 p.m. ET, Replay on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET
GLORY 32 SuperFight Series: Live on UFC Fight Pass at 7:30 p.m. ET

New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced the full fight cards for GLORY 32 Virginia – including the one-night, four-man Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament participants – and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series. Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va. hosts both fight cards on Friday, July 22.

GLORY 32 Virginia, streaming live on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET and replaying on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET, is headlined by reigning GLORY featherweight champion Serhiy Adamchuk (33-5, 14 KO) of Ukraine, defending his belt against Canadian challenger Gabriel Varga (27-3, 8 KO).

In the first of two semi-final bouts comprising the one-night, four-man Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament, GLORY newcomer Pavel “Caiman” Zhuravlev (69-10, 25 KO), representing Ukraine and fighting out of Sevastopol draws Brazilian debutant Ariel Machado (48-6, 33 KO). On the other side of the tournament bracket, No. 7 ranked Manny Mancha (5-2, 4 KO) of California takes on Algerian-French muay thai practitioner Zinedine Hameur-Lain (54-13, 33 KO), currently ranked No. 8.

Hard-hitting light heavyweight and Virginia native Brian “The Lion” Collette (22-3, 18 KO) returns to the GLORY ring in the co-headline bout against an opponent to be named later. Collette was originally slated to face Karl Roberson as part of GLORY 32 SuperFight Series but was moved to GLORY 32 Virginia after Roberson was forced to withdraw.

The five-fight card for GLORY 32 Virginia can be found below:

GLORY 32 Virginia
Featherweight Title Headline Bout: Serhiy Adamchuk (c) vs. Gabriel Varga
Light Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout: Winner of Bout A vs. Winner of Bout B
Light Heavyweight Co-Headline Bout: Brian Collette vs. TBA
Light Heavyweight Tournament Bout B: Manny Mancha vs. Zinedine Hameur-Lain
Light Heavyweight Tournament Bout A: Pavel Zhuravlev vs. Ariel Machado

Heavyweights headline GLORY 32 SuperFight Series, streaming live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass at 7:30 p.m. ET, as 6’9″ British bruiser “Chopper” Chi Lewis-Parry (6-1, 2 KO) stands toe-to-toe with 6’7″ American kickboxer Maurice “The Pirate” Greene (4-2, 2 KO).

In the co-headline bout, GLORY stalwart Anderson “Braddock” Silva (39-14-1, 24 KO) of Brazil welcomes 25-year-old heavyweight Gordon “German Barbarian” Haupt (20-6-1, 6 KO) for his promotional debut.

Representing the tournament reserve bout of GLORY’s Super Bantamweight Grand Prix, Funda Alkayis (28-2, 12 KO) of Turkey battles Belgium’s Vanessa De Waele.

Veteran Francois “Bang Bang” Ambang (15-6, 6 KO) and Georgian kickboxing and mixed martial arts star Giga Chikadze (34-4, 20 KO) each have new opponents for July 22. Ambang, coming off an impressive one-night tournament performance at GLORY 30 Los Angeles in May, now faces fellow-welterweight, muay thai practitioner Michael Stevens (8-5, 3 KO). Chikadze, fighting out of Kings MMA in Huntington Beach, Calif. and currently ranked No. 9, squares off against rising featherweight prospect Chris Mauceri (7-2, 2 KO).

The five-fight card for GLORY 32 SuperFight Series can be found below:

GLORY 32 SuperFight Series
Heavyweight Headline Bout: Chi Lewis-Parry vs. Maurice Greene
Heavyweight Co-Headline Bout: Anderson Silva vs. Gordon Haupt
Super Bantamweight Bout: Funda Alkayis vs. Vanessa De Waele
Welterweight Bout: Francois Ambang vs. Michael Stevens
Featherweight Bout: Giga Chikadze vs. Chris Mauceri

Tickets for GLORY 32 Virginia and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series are on sale now, priced at $100, $75, $45, and $25. Tickets are available for purchase via ynottix.com or by visiting the Ted Constant Convocation Center’s Box Office.

For more information, visit glorykickboxing.com.

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Kickstarter – Wildland Scout Pack

July 10th, 2016

The Wildland Scout Pack is intended for bushcraft enthusiast but worth checking out for pretty much anyone. I like the combination of modern and traditional construction.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ynotmade/the-wildland-scout-backpack-the-ultimate-bushcraft

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GoFundMe – JSOC Memorial

July 10th, 2016

Paying tribute to 174 American Heroes and the six units that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation.

The memorial also pays tribute to the eight men that were killed on the daring hostage rescue mission in Iran in 1980. These men had the “Guts to Try” and this mission was the genesis of JSOC.

Artifacts incorporated into the JSOC memorial
1)Sand/Pebble from the DESERT ONE crashsite. Encapsulated and placed in the foundation wall of the memorial. Donated by pilots from Operation Eagle Claw.
2)WTC Steel. The swords on the JSOC Emblem are forged from WTC Steel, donated by FDNY. These swords are forged by an alumni of the command.
3)Pentagon Limestone from the remains of the Pentagon attack on 9/11. This stone forms the foundation on which the JSOC emblem rests.
4)Soil/Rock from United Flight 93 crash site. This soil fills the Pentagon cavity that the JSOC emblem rests on. Always reminding us of the patriotism and heroism of Americans….. “Let’s Roll”

100% of funds raised will go to this memorial. Donations are Tax-Deductible, Tax ID is: 26-0801248

Planned dedication is October 22 – the anniverary of JSOC.

This memorial will be the ONLY memorial that pulls together the collective sacrifice of the units that make up JSOC.

It will serve as a constant reminder to the men and women that serve in JSOC, as well as to those who visit the organization.

www.gofundme.com/JSOC-Memorial

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Pvt Murphy in blazing color: A “Pvt Murphy’s Law” cartoon collection

July 10th, 2016

Mark Baker is a retired Army MSG and we served together in MID/2/3 SFG(A) back in the 90s. He’s a great guy with a great sense of humor. Some of you might remember his “PVT Murphy’s Law” from the Army Times. It’s full of gags that only someone who serve would come up with. I’m happy to say, after an eight year hiatus, PVT Murphy is back.

Get your copy of his latest book at www.amazon.com.

Follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/privatemurphyslaw.

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Spiritus Systems – Micro Fight Chest Rig System MK 2

July 9th, 2016

The Micro Fight Chest Rig was designed by Spiritus to fill a specific need for responsible firearm carrying citizens and those who work in low-visibility operations, and is designed to give users the ability to rapidly plus-up their carried equipment from your belt kit to a light fighting load in just a few seconds. Plus, its small size makes it ideal for stashing under a seat or carrying concealed in a pack.

The kangaroo pouch is Velcro lined, securing either Spiritus’ elastic Rifle Magazine Inserts or giving the user the opportunity to utilize their favorite Kydex insert. The front pouch is Velcro lines, allowing for organization of a complete IFAK, tools, spare pistol mags; virtually any configuration the mission requires.

The Micro Fight can easily be adapted to fit on plate carriers using 1 Inch Side Release Buckles. This gives users the option to maintain the same muscle memory and training value with or without ballistic protection.

The back of the Micro Fight includes a Velcro panel, aiding in retention for Velcro-fronted plate carriers. This feature is also perfect for the S.A.C.K. pouch, expanding the carrying capabilities of this low-profile configuration.

Included in the package:

1 x Chassis
1 x Skinny Straps OR 1 x Fat Strap
1 x Back Strap
1 x Magazine Insert – 5.56 x .45 OR 7.62 x .51

Made in the USA.

www.spiritussystems.com/equipment/micro-fight-chest-rig-system-mk-2

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