Atlas 46 has updated their 24/7 Comfort-Tuff Knee Pads.
Features
– Rugged nonslip on front
– Elastic straps with hook and loop closure
– Impact resistant closed cell foam padding
– Plastic knee cup for added protection
– Removable foam for easy cleaning or addition of more padding
– Angled upper elastic keeps knee cup secured tight, limiting debris collected
– Hand crafted in the USA
Available in Coyote and Black.
Today, one of my mentors retires after 51 years of Federal Service (USAF Officer and Civil Service). Joseph “Two Dogs” E Murphy, Jr, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) was my first boss after commissioning in the Air Force. Joe goes way back in AFSOC Intel to the 23rd Air Force days. After retiring, they brought him back as a civilian and Joe created the Special Tactics Intelligence community. I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the first officers to work for him in that capacity at the 720th STG. Not only that, he’s been a great friend and mentor to me these past 18 years.
I want to wish Joe, his wife Sally, children and grandchildren well on this occasion. Two Dogs, I hope you enjoy that retirement. You’ve more than earned it.
In honor of the upcoming release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens, O P Tactical gives you the OPT Mandalorian SOF Sticker. Modeled after the Mandalorian symbol on Boba Fett’s armor, this version features Special Forces crossed arrows and dagger in the background.
According to a report in the Eagle Tribune, Lawerence Mass Mayor Daniel Rivera claims that Polartec, a leading supplier of US made fabrics for the US military, plans to move 200 manufacturing jobs to Tennessee over the next 18 months.
Last September, Polartec purchased Polartec United Knitting, L.P., located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Mayor Rivera says most of the jobs would move to this facility from Lawrence, long a bastion of the American Textile industry. Reportedly, the Polartec headquarters will remain in Lawrence.
Fortunately, these jobs aren’t going away completely and Polartec will continue to mill fabric. I’d just like to see some more use of Neoshell.
I still think Cotton is the best fabric for jungle operations and Platatac offers a bush (boonie) hat in 100%cotton MultiCam. 
www.platatac.com/platatac-classic-cotton-bush-hat
Philadelphia, PA – High Ground located in Philadelphia, PA the birthplace of our Nation, High Ground is the Tactical Systems Division of Ehmke Manufacturing which has been manufacturing quality products for the Aerospace, Defense, Industrial & Commercial Markets since 1929.
High Ground’s technology is influenced and created for and by operators; we understand the responsibility we have to our warriors at home and abroad. High Ground brings that down range experience to produce innovative gear and tactical systems.
High Ground is proud to release its new PARATUS Tactical Carrier and the Releasable Advanced Plate Carrier (APC-R). These two new carriers are a result of working with Teams in the in the field and an in depth test and evaluation process. Both are constructed of 500D Cordura, Interior spacer mesh, interior map pockets and most importantly; MADE IN THE USA and Berry Compliant.
The PARATUS is a SPEAR/BALCS shaped and grade armor system, which will be offered in SM-XL sizes with the ability to accept SAPI, ESAPI, Shooter and Rec ballistic plates in a separate top loading plate pocket both front and rear. The PARATUS also has the ability to be outfitted with optional throat, collar, groin, and bicep armored accessories with one of High Ground’s NIJ 0101.06 compliant armor packages for 360 degree protection.
The Advanced Plate Carrier-Releasable (APC-R) is High Ground’s new plate carrier system, which is a single pull ambidextrous “adjustable” cable system. This system allows the user to choose to release/remove his/her cummerbund only for medical needs or completely remove cable for the complete vest to be doffed. The APC-R also allows the user to separately drop/jettison his/her plates using the plate pocket drop system. The APC-R is a fully adjustable plate carrier system with adjustable plate pocket straps, padded cummerbund, and real time adjustable pivot points for the shoulder straps.
Both systems will be available at Shot Show 2016 in Multi-Cam, Ranger Green, Black and Coyote and are proudly Made 100% in the USA.
Visit High Ground at Shot Show 2016 at Booth 15166 or www.highgroundgear.com for more information.
For this week’s Friday Focus, FirstSpear has announced that they are now selling their Line One Belts with Cerakote buckles. The Line One Belt takes its name from an old NSW term for first level clothing or gear. It is constructed of urethane-covered nylon, a strong and weather-resistant material which won’t crack, peel, or stiffen in frigid temperatures. The belt also flexes like leather, yet is impervious to sweat and water, and won’t stretch or lose its original shape.
The Black Line One Belts are now available with Black Cerakote buckles. Coyote belts have been approved and are in assembly, and will be in stock by mid-January.
www.first-spear.com – Line One Belts
Amabilis is holding Seven Days of Giveaways. Each day, they’ll be giving away an Amabilis product to a lucky winner, starting with the Stash Capsule.
For all the details, and to enter, check out Amabilis’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/amabilis63
