US troops aren’t the only ones with a sense of humor.
This is from the Thursday issue of the Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin.
German Morale Patches
May 26th, 2012The Complete RANGER DIGEST : Volumes I-V Now in Ebook Format
May 26th, 2012
Guys who’ve been around awhile probably remember “Ranger” Rick Tscherne’s Ranger Digest series of book. Beginning in 1988, he released 5 volumes of home brewed field tips featuring hand drawings. In later volumes he printed tips from readers and they remind me very much of the early internet with lots of sharing of knowledge and distributed in simple forms. Now, after being out of print for many years, the entire Ranger Digest collection is offered in ebook format and available at Amazon for Kindle, and Barnes & Noble for the Nook.
We recently found out that Loose Cannon partnered with the author to create a new Revised edition in digital eBook formats. Loose Cannon told us, “Many items/tips may be a bit dated, particularly when referring to various equipment no longer currently used by the U.S. military or regarding products that may have been for sale when the guides were originally published. We have taken efforts to try to add updated info and or supplier links to various products/equipment mentioned in the books, but were not always able to recommend a suitable replacement. As such, note that some items or information may be out of date and thus was left in the guide to provide a semblance of what the original guide included within the context as a whole. The goal was to provide as much of the original structure and flavor of the original books in creating this new edition.”
Like the originals, this sounds like fun.
Kryptek Alaios Pant
May 26th, 2012
Sneak Peek – Source Double D
May 26th, 2012
B5 Systems – SOPMOD now on Facebook (upgrades coming)
May 26th, 2012Soldier Systems Daily has covered B5 Systems since the beginning; there some new developments coming, including the lighter Bravo version and some ‘upgrades’ in construction (hopefully to be seen in use by mid-Summer).
The 160th SOAR have used them, some of the numbered Groups have used them, and line infantry units are starting to pick them up. The Enhanced SOPMOD by B5 Systems has been seen in several interesting places overseas and by all accounts the troops using them really like them. The civilian version now has a little brother coming out, with some new features (a new latch, a quick detach anti-rotational sling swivel) and a textured surface.
From the new Facebook page; SOPMOD in a recent Disruptive Environment exercise in NYC. Photography by Jon Chang/Haley Strategic
B5 Systems is live now on Facebook, featuring some really nice photography of the SOPMOD in use (along with many other well-regarded products). The stocks are coming in MultiCam, A-TACs, FDE, black and others (all with color-matched hardware). Most of the new stocks will be coming with the anti-rotational QD, based on feedback from end users and training personnel, but they’ve already heard from some organizations that prefer them with a standard QD so both will probably remain in production.
Check out B5 Systems new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/B5Systems
McChrystal Group Launches New Website
May 25th, 2012
Specializing in the concept of CrossLead, The McChrystal Group focuses on transformational leadership, leveraging lessons learned in combat and applying them to business.
Black Powder Red Earth Vol 3
May 25th, 2012
Volume 3 of the groundbreaking graphic novel series “Black Powder, Red Earth” is now available. The story follows several factions and their hired guns in a near future Iraq, dominated by foreign intrigue. An amazing amount of research went into the development of this story and the future it takes place in.
Get yours at Amazon.com.
The Ultimate Blended Operator’s Hat from 215 Gear
May 25th, 2012
When 215 Gear designed the ELW Operators Hat, they thought they had the lightest possible configuration of a tactical hat. But then they came up with the Ultimate Operators Hat. Integrating a lightweight soft shell base layer with their 215 Custom lightweight mesh they added a sweatband made of performance sweat wicking material and and the MultiCam Velcro. Unbelievably, it weighs 1 ½ oz. One size fits all. Made in USA!
