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First Look at Team Wendy EXFIL Carbon Fiber Bump Helmet in MultiCam

February 18th, 2013

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Team Wendy is now offering MultiCam dipped EXFIL Bump Helmets and Tactical Night Vision Company is giving us a first look. Featuring an entirely new suspension/padding system that minimizes the use of foam, any energy from a strike is dissipated through a combination of a crown sling and buckling zones. In fact, this helmet’s liner technology was developed specifically in support of Natick’s Heads Up program. It also incorporates the Boa lacing system found on ski boots for a custom fit. Additionally, the EXFIL comes with a skeletonized Wilcox VAS shroud and rail system with integrated T-slots.

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The MultiCam variant will join the Tan and Black versions on TNVC’s website later this week.

tnvc.com/shop/team-wendy-exfil-tactical-bump-helmet

Reaper Outdoors Season 2 Premiers April 1st

February 18th, 2013

I stopped by Tidewater Tactical today to meet with Navy SEAL Master Chief Ron “Reaper01” Bellan host of Reaper Outdoors – Survive the Hunt. We spoke about the premier of Season 2 coming 1April on the Pursuit Channel (check local listings).

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Ron offered to show us a real gem. He is introducing a full Berry Compliant Tactical Hunting Vest (THV). Why a tactical hunting vest you might ask? Well then, you haven’t seen Ron in action. Make sure you watch Reaper Outdoors so you can get an idea of what we are talking about. The THV is based on a MOLLE-style chest rig design and offers nine purpose built pouches for hunting including Bow, Rifle and Shotgun specific items. Look for a full story soon.

Additionally, Reaper Outdoors is involved with the Special Operations Wounded Warrior Hunts which help our Nation’s wounded special operators recover through rehabilitative hunting and other outdoor activities. Look for details on their next hunt via live updates this week on www.facebook.com/teamreaper.

To learn more visit www.ReaperOutdoors.com

Happy Presidents Day

February 18th, 2013

While Presidents Day was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents – past and present.

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President George H.W. Bush, front, rides in a Humvee with with U.S. Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of U.S. Central Command during a visit to troops in Saudi Arabia on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 1990. (The White House photo by David Valdez)

Sneak Peek – Shellback Tactical’s RANGER Scalable Plate Carrier

February 18th, 2013

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Available in about two months from now, Shellback Tactical’s RANGER Scalable Plate Carrier is scalable. You can armor all the way up or just down to a front/back type carrier. Additionally, as you can see in the photo below, this carrier will accept Shellback’s Neck, Deltoid, and Groin armor as well a new soft armor package they will release along with his carrier. It also has internal pockets for front/back plates. The cummerbund is also removable like the Banshee.

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www.shellbacktactical.com

Grid of Fire

February 18th, 2013

In case you didn’t realize how awesome Pat McNamara is, just watch this video.

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Welcome to Barack Obama’s Middle Class

February 18th, 2013

Is this ad by the NRA a hit or a miss?

Survival Tips from Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School

February 17th, 2013

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Founded by a couple of retired USAF SERE Instructors, Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School regularly offers these really cool survival tips on their Facebook page. ‘Like’ them and collect them all.

TacJobs – Ranger Up

February 17th, 2013

We are looking for a VET. If chosen you must confirm with DD214.

In order to apply you need to send the following in one WORD or PDF document:
1) Resume (2 pages max)
2) Cover letter explaining why they want to work for Ranger Up and what value they think they can add. (1 page max)
3) The answer to the following questions (All three answers on one page max):
a) If you have a list of 1000 names with address and phone number and a separate list with 10 names with order numbers, what EXCEL function would you likely use to find the addresses for the the 10 people in the second list you have order numbers for?
b) Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized bears or 1 bear-sized Duck and why?
c) Tell us what you think is essential to success in the operations field.
4) Send all of this to business@rangerup.com with Warehouse Associate in the subject line.

Primary Job Purpose/Summary:
We’re looking for an animal who wants to work hard, learn new things and advance. Candidate must be a veteran with an honorable discharge. The heart and soul of this job is working as a member of the operations team getting Ranger Up products to our customers. In this capacity you will report directly to the Operations Manager. As with any small business, you’ll wear many hats and take part in many different functions. An average day could involve picking and packing orders, folding shirts, performing shipping or logistics analysis, or managing relationships with customers on both the individual and retail levels. Quality work is rewarded. We especially want people who aggressively try to improve the operation and the system therein.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
Our policy is that no task is too big or too small for anyone in the company. While most employees have military backgrounds, we have a very egalitarian structure and on busy days, the CEO, COO and managers will be out on the floor helping fold shirts and pick packages just like anyone else. Employees that feel they are too good for any task will not succeed here, and will likely end up as a hilarious Cautionary Tale on our award-winning military blog: The Rhino Den.

Regardless of the aforementioned statement, your job will entail:
Work with inventory management systems.
Customer service tasks.
Not whining. No one likes a whiner.
Primary employee working order fulfillment using computer-generated picking documents to select merchandise ordered.
Primary employee handling customer returns.
Assist the operations manager in calculating inventory needs.
Participate in inventory counts and accuracy for all brands.
Receive incoming shipments of merchandise in accordance with Company policy.
Verify receipts against delivery manifest and/or purchase order. Must be familiar with use of receiving forms and maintenance of records.
Stock merchandise in proper locations according to standard Company practice.
Maintain an organized and efficient warehouse. We have a place for everything.
Understand and demonstrates Ranger UP Core Values.

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