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TacJobs – HSP Seeks Finance and Supply Chain Manager

December 16th, 2014

Job Description
Haley Strategic Partners is searching for an entrepreneurial, business- minded finance professional. We are not just looking for a “numbers person”, but also someone who will help lead us into the next state of growth by providing thought leadership and people leadership across the whole supply chain. We are looking for a versatile, self-starter to connect our back office systems, streamline procurement, order fulfillment, and lead the team responsible for those functions. This person will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, business unit P&Ls, and the balance sheet and cash flow. We are looking for someone who will develop and report on KPIs (key performance indicators) that change as the business grows. The ideal candidate has both detail-focus and can “see the forest”, with proven ability to deliver an impacting analysis and visual ‘to the point’ reporting. The person in this role will more than pay for themselves in the first twelve months through insights and efficiencies applied to the business.

Reports to the CEO

Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree- finance/business preferred
3-5 years experience in a small-medium sized business environment, preferably in financial planning and analysis or direct-business financial support
Quickbooks, PayPal experience
Passion for our mission, and non-negotiable fit with our values

www.haleystrategic.com

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CTOMS – SlimmerLine IFAK

December 16th, 2014

During last week’s SOMSA, Canadian-rescue firm CTOMS ran us through several of their products including their new Individual First Aid Kit, the SlimmerLine. Named after the SlimLine, the new SlimmerLine is a scaled down version of its predecessor.

First off, the SlimLine is still available and will eventually adopt the new release feature developed for the SlimmerLine.

The HDPE tongue has been moved to the top of the pouch with the pouch’s beaded pull now stowed at the bottom back of the panel to protect it from accidental snag.

This configuration makes it easy to completely release the pouch from the panel in one gross motor movement. There’s no fine motor movement required (like squeezing a buckle).

The pouch itself opens by pulling on the two tabs at the top that are secured with a snap. That snap acts as a rapid secondary closure if in a hurry or the zipper should fail. Inside, contents are secured with elastic straps.

www.ctoms.ca

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Grey Ghost Hires Kevin Reagan to Head Grey Ghost Lethality Systems

December 16th, 2014

Grey Ghost is proud to announce the addition of Kevin Reagan to its staff. Reagan, the former Installation Small Arms Master Gunner at Ft Bliss, will be fulfilling the job of “Manager, Lethality Systems”.

That job is every bit as awesome as it sounds, and Reagan is just the man to do it.

“Kevin will be the tip of the spear for managing rifles and body armor,” says Grey Ghost Gear Director of Business Development Lindsey Lea. “A unique 21 year career with the United States Army has prepared him for exactly this sort of role. We are excited to have him aboard.”

Reagan is indeed singularly qualified for the position. It was Reagan who, in his capacity as G-3 Training NCOIC/Special Projects NCO, developed the Small Arms Master Gunner Course at Ft. Bliss. The 2-week program, which was subsequently disseminated throughout the Army, had an emphasis on weapons, optics, and lasers as well as machine guns, snipers and designated marksmen. While in that billet, he worked not just with key equipment manufacturers but also PEO Soldier, TRADOC, FORSCOM, PEO-STRI and other key organizations.

Reagan served with the 101st ABN, the 25th ID and the 82nd ABN. He deployed with the latter as a Weapon Squad Leader. Previously, Reagan served as a platoon sergeant with the 1ST Armored Division, and before that was an operations sergeant with the 5th BDE Combat Team. He also was a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Leonard Wood and twice recognize in that capacity for superior performance. Reagan has deployed to a number of places in his career, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Sinai.

“During the course of his career Kevin Reagan participated in 27 combat operations and was badly wounded by an RPG attack,” says GGG Vice President GW Ayers. “That event, which would have been much more catastrophic if not for his PPE, is what sparked his intense interest in the whys, hows and wherefores of armor. His knowledge of small arms—both function and employment—is second to none. He will be leveraging that expertise, combined with over two decades of experience kicking doors, to help Grey Ghost develop the best systems available.”

Keep an eye on Grey Ghost in the future to see what Reagan does to expand and improve on their ‘Armoring the Everyman” initiative, as well as forthcoming developments to the Specter series of rifles.

To contact him, e-mail Kevin@greyghostgear.com.

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Who Here Is An Eagle Scout?

December 16th, 2014

I’m curious if any SSD readers are Eagle Scouts. Stand up and be counted.

I earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1981.

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Battle Arms Development – BAD-EMR Enhanced Magazine Release

December 15th, 2014

Battle Arms Development’s BAD-EMR is an enhanced magazine release button for AR15/AR10 pattern rifles. CNC machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum, the BAD-EMR features a “fully solid “V” shaped button face” with horizontal serrations and no through hole. This face is designed to offer ergonomic feel and self-center the index finger as pressure is applied.

The BAD-EMR features a lightweight skeletonized back to offset the weight from the button face and increased height, bringing it down to the same weight as a standard MilSpec magazine release. It is compatible with all lower receivers which accept MilSpec standard magazine release buttons.

The BAD-EMR is available anodized in the following colors: Black, Dark OD Green, Light Bronze, Red, Silver, and Yellow Lime.

www.battlearmsdevelopment.com/bad-emr-enhanced-magazine-release-anodized-black

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Grey Ghost Precision Launches Website

December 15th, 2014

Grey Ghost Precision, home of the Specter series of rifles has launched an independent website. GGP is an offshoot of Grey Ghost Gear which offers nylon gear and armor systems. Manufactured exclusively for GGP by Mega Arms, the Specter series of rifles include light and heavy models.

www.greyghostprecision.com

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CORDURA Brand Welcomes Jonathan D. Long To The Military Marketing Team

December 15th, 2014

Invista recently announced their hiring on Jonathan D. Long as the newest member of their military marketing team for the Cordura brand. Congrats, Jonathan! The full release can be read below:

CORDURA® Brand Welcomes Jonathan D. Long to the Military Marketing Team
Extensive Military Experience an Asset To Military Marketing Team

Wichita, KS – December 12 2014 – INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand team welcomes Jonathan D. (J.D.) Long as the newest member of their military marketing team. In his new role, Long will provide key insights into the defense community and using his extensive military background, he will help develop and execute strategies to build the CORDURA® brand, accelerate product innovation and expand product awareness in the military, tactical, and law enforcement sectors.

“We are pleased to welcome J.D. to our team,” says Ana Torrence, global CORDURA® brand business director. “His extensive military and leadership experience give him an informed perspective on the importance of durability and the top notch performance that we seek to provide. Additionally, his focus on accelerating our product innovations underscores our commitment to continually driving improvement, and we know he will be a great asset to the CORDURA® brand and its global military, tactical, and law enforcement customers.”

Long has more than 18 years of Department of Defense acquisition experience in government and private industry, where he specialized in product management, contract management and product development. He previously served as the director of operations for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology). As part of the CORDURA® brand military team, he will provide expert strategies for understanding our customer’s unmet needs and exploring new innovations and product development to address these needs for both our domestic and international military, law enforcement and tactical customers. .

“I look forward to being part of a world class brand that consistently seeks to provide its customers with quality products which are a critical part of mission success,” Long says. “Coming from a military background, I know how crucial and potentially life-saving it is to have the best gear available. The CORDURA® brand has proven itself time after time as the “go-to” brand when durability counts.”

Long graduated from Lewis Clark College with two Bachelor’s degrees, one in business and the other in fine arts. He completed his Master’s of Business Administration in marketing management from Claremont Graduate University. Long also graduated from the U.S. Army command and general staff officer course and he holds five Department of Defense acquisition certifications. He is a combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, retiring from the U.S. Army after 22 years of active duty as a lieutenant colonel.

www.cordura.com

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KAC to Offer Rail Mounted Anti-Cant Device

December 15th, 2014

I recently had an opportunity to spend some time with Leupold and Knight’s Armament Corp during new product training for ADS Inc‘s SOCOM team at Spartan Ranch near Fort Worth, Texas. I’ve shown this photo to exhibit KAC’s new Improved 45 Degree 200-600m Offset Rear Sight. Naturally, several readers had a “Squirrel!” moment, asking for information on the cool bubble level. You asked and so shall you receive.

There’s really not a lot to say about the KAC Rail Mounted Anti-Cant Device. It does what it’s designed to do, assist the shooter in preventing rifle cant. It’s Mil-Std 1913 compatible and mounts directly to the rail behind and below the optic, securing with a flat tip bolt.