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Special Operations Wounded Warriors – Veteran’s Day Celebration And Charity Dinner
October 22nd, 2014TRU-SPEC To Showcase Top Products At 2014 IACP
October 22nd, 2014TRU-SPEC has announced their plans to showcase several new products at the 2014 IACP Annual Meetings in Orlando, Florida. The full release can be read below:
Marietta, GA – October 21, 2014 – TRU-SPEC®, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, will be showcasing several of their new products, including H20 Proof Outerwear with improved technology, 24-7 Series® Ascent Pant and their line of Concealed Carry items at their booth (1541) at the 2014 IACP Annual Meetings, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando Florida.
Understanding the importance and demand for protection against the elements, TRU-SPEC® will have on hand their H20 Proof Outerwear Collection – improved technology, constructed from a three-layer windproof, waterproof, breathable material, making it three times more breathable than the previous. In addition, TRU-SPEC® has incorporated Bemis high-quality, environmentally safe seam tapes for waterproofing sewn seams; with the understanding that seam tape is the critical link in the chain of waterproof protection.
“Our improved technology line of H20 Proof Outerwear is now covered under the TRU-SPEC® TRU-CONFIDENCE GUARANTEE,” stated Vice President of Marketing, Darrell Jacks. “The TTC Guarantee covers your H20 Outerwear for 2-years from the date of purchase; and if you are not completely satisfied with your TRU-SPEC® H20 Proof Outerwear for any reason, return it to TRU-SPEC® for a full refund of the purchase price. We always want to ensure that our first responders are taken care of to the best of our abilities with the best possible products.”
TRU-SPEC® will have on hand the entire H20 Proof Outerwear collection, which includes:
· Law Enforcement Parka
· Gen II ECWCS Parka
· Gen II ECWCS Rain Pant & Boonie
· All Season Rain Parka
· All Season Rain Jacket
· Cumulus Jacket*
· Element Jacket
· 3-in-1 Jacket
· 3-in-1 Parka
Also to be featured is the 24-7 Series® Ascent Pant. The cutting-edge and premium design provides superior comfort and move-ability. The inset cargo pockets and discrete reinforced knees provide a streamlined appearance, allowing for the sleek professional appearance. The pant also provides an easy access pocket behind each cargo pocket for storage of additional accessories necessary for every task. The Ascent pant is available in 6.5 oz 65/35 poly-cotton micro rip-stop fabric with 3% mechanical stretch, in black, navy, khaki and coyote.
“At TRU-SPEC®, we maintain an innovative and exciting approach to the apparel our first-responders wear, “stated Jacks. “We not only want to offer our tier-one law enforcement units a line of trusted apparel that matches their performance, but to support all public safety and law enforcement professionals. The IACP Conference is a way we can personally thank each of those men and women who put themselves in harms way to ensure our safety.”
Among the items to be highlighted at the TRU-SPEC® booth include the MultiCam Tropic™ and MultiCam Arid™ patterns, developed by Crye Precision, recently added to their popular Tactical Response Uniform selections, designed to meet the unique needs of Tactical Professionals, Law Enforcement and Special Operations personnel operating in high-risk environments. The MultiCam Arid™ pattern was developed to effectively reduce the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating in desert environments, which predominantly consist of open sand and rock. The MultiCam Tropic™ pattern was developed to reduce the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating in dense jungle environments; areas that predominantly consist of lush vegetation that remains relatively unaffected by seasonal changes. Both patterns join TRU-SPEC®’s current offerings of MultiCam® and MultiCam Black™.
Beyond Clothing – Limited Edition AXIOS Rig Softshell Pant In MultiCam/Coyote
October 22nd, 2014
Beyond Clothing has released a limited edition variant of their A5 – AXIOS Rig Softshell Pant in MultiCam with Coyote pockets.
The Rig Pant is a durable winter weight softshell pant intended for active cold weather use. Constructed from Beyond’s proprietary X-HAL High Efficiency Softshell fabric, the Rig Pant sheds rain and snow, and the lightweight fleece backing provides warmth and comfort during high output activities.
Additional features include:
– 2-way stretch reinforced crotch gusset
– Left and right hand pockets
– Right and left zippered thigh pockets
– Left and right back pockets with quick access covers
– Bar button closure system for dependable all weather use
Only 200 pairs in this exclusive colorway have been made available, and when they’re gone, they’re gone.
www.beyondclothing.com/axios-rig-softshell-pant.html
Tactical Distributors – Down Range Jacket
October 22nd, 2014
Tactical Distributors’ Down Range Jacket is an ultra lightweight, compact cold weather jacket. It features a nylon outer shell, and 800 fill down with baffle fill construction. Additional features include hidden zip hand pockets, dual inside pockets, and stretch cuffs. The Down Range Jacket also comes with its own stow bag.
Available in Black, Desert, and Urban Gray.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/td-down-range-jacket
BG Brian P Cummings Assumes Duties as Program Executive Officer Soldier
October 22nd, 2014BG Brian P. Cummings has assumed duties as Program Executive Officer Soldier, replacing BG(P) Paul A. Ostrowski who served in that position since May of 2012. We congratulate the departing General Ostrowski on his selection for promotion to Major General and wish him well in his new position as Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology).
BG Cummings is an Infantry officer who has been in the Acquisition Corps since 1994. Really, this a welcome home for General Cummings who is no stranger to the Soldier Systems community having served with TRADOC System Manager Soldier before there was even a PEO Soldier, followed by several positions in PEO Soldier including service as Product Manager Ground Soldier System. He is a great choice for the position of PEO Soldier with an excellent mixture of relevant acquisitions and operations experience.
Due to the nature of the Acquisition system, this is known as a change of charter rather than a change of command. This time, there was very short notice of BG Cummings’ move to PEO Soldier with about a month between the announcement and Change of Charter. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a formal announcement from PEO Soldier regarding the change. We only happened upon the actual event based on a Facebook posting regarding BG Cummings award of the Legion of Merit prior to his move from Deputy PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support to PEO Soldier.
We wish General Cummings good luck as he assumes his new roll and hope to hear more about his direction for PEO Soldier. There’s a lot going on. It’s an exciting time in the soldier systems world.
Gearward Ranger Bands
October 22nd, 2014
Gearward has just released their own custom run of EPDM Ranger Bands. Made out of double thickness EPDM rubber, these bands feature high heat, UV, and saltwater resistance.
The 2″ size allows them to be used as a minimalist wallet, although they can easily be stretched over a knife sheath or rifle stock.
Like classic Ranger Bands, they also make great waterproof tinder, capable of burning for 3 minutes with a large flame.
Made in the USA. Sold as a pack of 20.
gearward.com/collections/frontpage/products/ranger-bands
Four Roles Over Garment by r3adventures
October 22nd, 2014I love to find products developed by someone who had a need. With a design refined over the past eight years, the Four Roles Over Garment (FROG) is the brainchild of Dan Sparks, an Army and FBI veteran who was looking for a multi-purpose garment.
The name FROG came about because it can be used for these four purposes:
Jacket
Shelter
Blanket
Sleeping bag
In the right environmental conditions, It can be worn all of the time, even while driving, which can be very handy for those who are exposed to the elements while in transit. This is possible thanks to the large #10 side zips which give lots of mobility for your arms including operating machinery and using weapons.
The full front zips make for easy donning and doffing as well as ventilation. You can also open it to access any gear that you wear under FROG. There is also an integrated, oversized hood as well as internal hand warmer pocket.
Shown below is the jacket component by itself. As you can see, it’s sized quite generously and can fit over your kit. For additional camouflage, you can drape a Ghillie over it.
There is a waist cinch so that you can tighten the FROG or hike it up a bit. While it looks long with the incorporated extension panel, it is built with enough room that you can take full strides and maneuver over rocks and logs.
The modular design is really cool. The extension panel can be removed based on weather and features grommets for use as a sleeping pad or shelter.
The extension panel can be zipped open to form a shelter or remain closed and crawled into sleeping bag style.
There have been instances where one FROG has been shared between two users with one wrapping up in the jacket portion and the other using the extension panel to keep warm.
The FROG is manufactured by Wiggy’s and insulated with Lamilite. This is a silicone treated continuous filament insulation that can be washed at home in your machine. Lamilite does a great job of regaining its loft even when vacuum packed. While Dan didn’t give me a specific temperature rating for the FROG, another user released that he had used his in wet conditions below 40 Deg F and remained comfortable.
The FROG comes standard in MultiCam but can also be had in a variety of other colors and patterns including OD Green, Black, Coyote, Royal Blue, Purple, MARPAT and even UCP.
Bungees and 550 cord not supplied but it does come with a stuff sack.
2015 Magpul Calendar – Behind the Scenes
October 22nd, 2014Available for pre-order at www.magpul.com
