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March 8th, 2015Zyon Systems
March 8th, 2015Zyon Systems is an emergency preparedness company started by a former Federal LEO and Wilderness Ranger. Zyon offers “professional caliber configured emergency kits” for LEOs, aid workers, and private citizens.
Configurations offered by Zyon utilize products from companies such as Leatherman, CamelBak, Snugpak, and MSR, among many others. The Patrol Pack, for example, is a pack intended for use with First Responders in rural environments. It is based around a CamelBak H.A.W.G, and comes with essential equipment, including food and water storage for an entire shift or operation. Items that come in the kit includes: a Leatherman Wave Multitool, Fenix HL55 headlamp, additional CR123 and AA batteries, Adventure Medical Kits TraumaPak and first aid kit, S.O.L. Scout Survival Kit, water purification tablets, a Snugpak Enhanced Patrol Poncho, Mechanix Wear gloves, Camcon face camo, and more.
In addition to their pre-assembled packages, Zyon Systems also offers the following services:
– They will replace any “consumable item” like batteries, food, toiletries etc. that come from one of their packages, if they are used on a real world service call, operation, or emergency. They do require the end user pays the shipping cost, however the item itself is replaced at no additional charge.
– Packs can be sent with all packaging removed so the full kits are ready for deployment right out of the box when they arrive.
– They are capable of fulfilling custom orders, and will have a DUNS number for Government contracts shortly.
– They are offering a “community aid kit” at our wholesale cost to encourage people to prepare to help their community if need be.
– They have a ‘field journal’ section where reports on real world testing of gear is posted. Recent reviews include the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape and back country wood stoves.
You can check out all Zyon Systems has to offer at www.zyonpro.com.
Vietnam Medal Of Honor Recipients To be Recognized On Forever Stamp Sheet
March 8th, 2015
WASHINGTON — Sun., March 8, marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the ground war in Vietnam with the deployment of 3,500 Marines. By war’s end on April 30, 1975, nearly 3 million service men and women fought in the conflict that would take the lives of more than 58,000 Americans.
Of those who served during the Vietnam War, 258 were awarded the Medal of Honor. More than six out of 10 award recipients made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives while performing the courageous acts for which they were later honored. American military advisers had been involved in South Vietnam since the 1950s.
The Postal Service will honor these brave Americans by dedicating the Limited Edition Vietnam War Medal of Honor Prestige Folio Forever stamps on Memorial Day, May 25. The 1 p.m. ceremony, hosted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and the National Park Service, will take place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public.
The Prestige Folio stamp sheet depicting many of the nearly 50 living Vietnam War recipients will be previewed later. The folio, which lists the names of all 258 recipients, will be modeled after the World War II and Korean War Medal of Honor Prestige Folio stamp sheets issued in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Nation’s Most Prestigious Military Decoration
The Medal of Honor is our nation’s most prestigious military decoration. It is awarded by the president of the United States on behalf of Congress to members of the armed services who distinguish themselves through “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty” while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States.
The Medal of Honor traces its origins to the first year of the Civil War, when Congress saw the need for a formal means of recognizing or rewarding acts of heroism. In 1861, James W. Grimes, a senator from Iowa, introduced a bill to “promote the efficiency of the Navy” by distributing “medals of honor.” President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill into law on Dec. 21, 1861. Lincoln signed a similar measure on behalf of the U.S. Army on July 12, 1862, and the country had two Medals of Honor: one for sailors, and one for soldiers.
Three Versions of the Medal of Honor
There are now three similar, yet distinct, versions of the Medal of Honor, one for each Military Department (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The medals are similar in that each consists of a variation of a five-pointed star worn around the neck on a light blue ribbon. The Navy version is awarded to those serving in the Navy and Marine Corps, and during times of war, to members of the Coast Guard. The Air Force, which was established as an independent department in 1947, adopted its distinctive Medal of Honor in 1965. The first presentation of the U.S. Air Force’s medal took place in 1967 during the Vietnam War.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
As Seen At Waffle House
March 8th, 2015
It’s a making what you’ll see at a Waffle House on a Saturday Night and last night was no different. The guys from Raven Concealment ran across a young lady wearing these fetching MultiCamesque sneakers.
Direct Action 2015 Catalog
March 8th, 2015
Check out the Direction Action 2015 Catalog by clicking the image above.
What Does Dom Raso Take To Work?
March 8th, 2015We often see the kit layouts for firearms trainers but it’s not often that we get to see what’s in the kitbag of a combatives instructor like former SEAL Dom Raso.
Truer Words
March 7th, 2015
