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September 7th, 2016Help Louisiana Marine Recon Flood Victims
September 6th, 2016It’s easy to just take a passing notice of the victims of natural disasters but it’s the individual stories which garner our attention. While every story is tragic, the Marine Reconnaissance & Sniper Foundation is taking action to help Four Marine families from 3d Force Reconnaissance.
We encourage you to click the link and read their stories, and donate to help them recover their lives.
www.crowdrise.com/reconnaissance-louisiana-flood-victims/fundraiser/RSF0321
SILYNX Announces New Partnership with OpticsPlanet, Inc
September 6th, 2016ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Silynx Communications, Inc. (Silynx), a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of tactical, in-ear headset systems, announces a new partnership with OpticsPlanet, Inc, a leading online dealer of technical and high-performance gear. This relationship provides OpticsPlanet’s large customer base of knowledgeable and discerning users with access to Silynx’s battle proven tactical communications and hearing protection equipment.
“We are very excited to offer the versatile line-up from Silynx Communications,” said Alex Royzen, Manager of Supply Chain Development for OpticsPlanet. “Their hearing enhancement, protection, and communication devices are a natural fit with the variety of customers we cater to in the shooting, hunting, tactical/military, and outdoor markets.”
All of Silynx products will be available to civilians, military, and law enforcement alike.
Orangeburg Soldier to Receive His Life-Saving Helmet
September 6th, 2016FORT BELVOIR, Virginia (Sept. 6, 2016) – A New York-area Army Reservist from the 668th Engineer Company at Orangeburg, New York, will receive a personally important piece of his military equipment back from Program Executive Office Soldier officials.
Staff Sgt. Frankie Hernandez will receive the Advanced Combat Helmet that saved his life at a 1 p.m. ceremony Sept. 10 at the Orangeburg Reserve Center.
Fort Belvoir-based PEO Soldier develops, acquires, fields and sustains affordable, integrated state-of-the-art equipment to improve Soldier dominance in Army operations today and in the future.
This event is part of PEO Soldier’s Personal Protective Equipment Returns program. PPE returns of life-saving equipment builds confidence among military personnel regarding the safety and dependability of their gear.
At the return ceremony, Col. Dean Hoffman, Program Manager of Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment at PEO Soldier, will speak on his agency’s Life Cycle management efforts in developing, producing and fielding the best possible PPE. Media will also have an opportunity to interview Sergeant Hernandez and Colonel Hoffman, and photograph or shoot videos during and after the event.
Several members of Sergeant Hernandez’s unit will attend the event. Members of the 668th chain of command will take part in the presentation ceremony that will present the sergeant with his life-saving ACH. Sergeant Hernandez received the Purple Heart in July of 2012 for the wounds he received due to this event.
In 2012, Sergeant Hernandez was on his bulldozer in Afghanistan when he dismounted to look for a better path for his vehicle. He began to receive small arms fire. One round hit the bulldozer engine block. Another round struck the ACH he was wearing. Analysis of the equipment revealed that the ACH performed properly and prevented life-threatening injuries to the sergeant.
Opinel No12 Explore
September 6th, 2016Opinel folding clasp knives are quite traditional. They’ve have been around for over 125 years, but for the No12 Explore model, Opinel has updated materials as well as design.
Blade: 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade: 10 cm (4’’) length, 2.7 cm (0.8’’) thickness
Handle: Fiberglass reinforced polyamide to withstand shock, water and extreme temperatures. Comfortable: Soft elastomer grip
Features:
Survival whistle: 110 dB (300 m)pealess
Sturdy hook blade: Cut by drawing (gut hook)
Fire starter: Ferro rod in handle
Currently available in Orange and Green for pre-order.
www.opinel-usa.com/collections/opinel-outdoor-survival/products/opinel-no12-explore
Tight 360 Tactical – Bifold Wallet V2.0
September 6th, 2016Tight 360 Tactical was founded by a Marine and offers several cool products including their new Bifold Wallet 2.0.
Manufactured from rugged Mil-Spec Nylon webbing with one inch printed webbing as trim, the wallet features two card pockets which hold four to six cards each as well as a large compartmemt for bills. There is also a Velcro closure.
www.tight360tactical.com/collections/wallet
Propper International Wins Second Consecutive DLA Superior Supplier Award
September 6th, 2016St. Charles, MO — For the second year in a row, Propper International has received the prestigious silver level Superior Supplier Award from the Defense Logistics Agency for their high level participation in the Department of Defense’s Superior Supplier Incentive Program during fiscal year 2015. The SSIP is an extension of the Department of Defense’s Better Buying Power initiative and is designed to incentivize contractor performance by identifying suppliers with the highest rankings in areas such as performance, quality, and business relations.
“This program allows DLA to spotlight those companies that consistently perform well and deliver high quality products to our warfighters – they should be proud of this distinction,” said Matthew Beebe, head of DLA’s acquisition directorate. “We also hope it serves as a reminder to both industry and government personnel of the importance of having ongoing, open and honest dialogue about contractor performance.”
Winners of the award are chosen from the top parts and commodity suppliers that consistently perform well and deliver “a proven record of performance, as well as an established rating in the federal Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System,” according to the DLA.
Gabriella Graves, Propper’s VP of Supply Chain Operation, commented, “This is a great honor for Propper. We have been supplying the men and women of the armed forced with uniforms and accessories since 1967 and have always maintained a high standard of compliance with Department of Defense standards. It’s nice to be in the company of other great suppliers.”
This is the seventh award Propper has received for Department of Defense procurement. Other awards include:
2014 – DLA Silver Supplier
2011 – Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces
2011 – DOD Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
2004 – DLA Vendor Excellence Award Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
2004 – Vendor Excellence Award
1995 – Vendor of the Year
The complete list of 2015 winners can be found here: www.dla.mil/AboutDLA/News/NewsArticleView/Article/855585/defense-logistics-agency-announces-superior-suppliers-for-2015
Velocity Systems/Mayflower – Jacket Stash Pocket
September 6th, 2016Velocity Systems / Mayflower have introduced a Jacket Stash Pocket. It’s very cool, allowing one handed access (from either side) to a shell garment.
Features:
• Allows you to keep your layering system in an easily accessible location
• Velcro is used to attach pocket to base of a pack or carrier on the bottom of the envelope
• Can be used in conjunction with Horizontal Rear 5.56 Magazine Pouch or by itself
• Fits the vests and carriers that have Velcro closure on bottom of plate pocket with the exception of the SCARAB and the APC
Available in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, Wolf Grey and MultiCam.
www.velsyst.com/jacket-stash-pocket
