Since 1775, you’ve been defending freedom and democracy the world over. We Salute You!
For some really cool USMC history, check out this video from NRA’s Life of Duty on Chuck Mawhinney – the most successful sniper in USMC history.
Happy Birthday USMC
November 10th, 20112012 Hot Shots Calendar
November 10th, 2011
Tiny MultiCam hotpants, body paint and smoldering poses – this year’s HOTSHOTS calendar is hotter than ever! Now in its fifth year, the twelve sizzling photographs feature the very latest military kit distributed by Edgar Brothers, as well as some of the hottest glamour models in the UK today!
The brainchild of UK-based Edgar Brothers’ Police & Military Division, the HOTSHOTS calendar was shot on location at SureFire’s headquarters in glamourous Los Angeles. First launched in 2007, with a modest print run of just 500 calendars, 2012 is the biggest print run to date with 50,000 calendars produced worldwide.
Edgar Brothers’ managing director, Derek Edgar, said: “Every year we strive to improve on the previous year’s calendar and 2012 is no exception. This year’s inspiration was taken from the worlds favorite online gaming scenarios and the models couldn’t wait to be drafted in for this year’s call of duty!â€
As always, 50% of the proceeds generated from HOTSHOTS 2012 will be donated to the Help for Heroes charity.
You can watch the making of HOTSHOTS 2012 on www.youtube.com/hotshotscalendar. Once you’ve been there you’ll want to purchase your own copy at www.hotshotscalendar.com.
Also, don’t forget to follow Hot Shots on Twitter, and like them on Facebook for special giveaways
The Iditarod Project
November 9th, 2011
Two Army veterans decided to come up with a unique way to support the Wounded Warrior Project. They’re going to make the famous Iditarod trek, a perilous 1,100 mile journey via dog sled from the Knik/Big Lake area of Alaska to Nome. But, Mike Pilotte and John Miller are used to danger. Both are veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and currently serve as proud members of A Troop 1-82 Cavalry, 41st IBCT, Oregon Army National Guard. Their adventure begins in March 2012, when you’ll be able to track their progress via GPS. Until then, donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Website: www.theiditarodproject.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheIditarodProject
Donations page: wwpproudsupporter.kintera.org
Hastati II Tactical Armor Carrier
November 9th, 2011Hardpoint Equipment has introduced the Hastati II Tactical Armor Carrier. They really pulled out all of the stops on this one which they developed for a USSOCOM requirement. Designed to fit MBAV cut armor panels and standard plates, every piece (shoulder-straps, side straps, cummerbund, etc.) of the Hastati is removable and replaceable, including the MOLLE panels. Take a look at the photos. You can see how Hardpoint contains the plate, cradling it, yet also accommodating the flexibility of accepting MOLLE or a smooth front. Additionally, the lengths and angles of the individual pieces can also be adjusted to exact individual preference. They’ve put a lot of thought into this one. It offers flexibility and configurability in a lightweight package. And yes, there’s something special going on with those magazine pouches.
Tactical Black Friday
November 9th, 2011We are going to start a Black Friday page. Believe it or not, sales are already starting. So, if you have any Black Friday info, post it here and we’ll add it to the master page.
www.soldiersystems.net/tactical-black-friday
NATO SOF HQ Website
November 9th, 2011
The NSHQ is the primary point of development, direction and coordination for all NATO Special Operations-related activities in order to optimize employment of Special Operations Forces to include providing an operational command capability when directed by SACEUR.
As such, it is the centrepiece of the NATO SOF Transformation Initiative (NSTI). It provides focused Special Operations advice to the SACEUR and the NATO Chain of Command and provides on a collaborative, inter-dependent platform to enhance the Alliance SOF network. Through the NSHQ, NATO is transforming the current NATO SOF capability, i.e. leader education and development, doctrine, training and planning, information systems and infrastructure.
Plus, there are lots of resources available for NATO SOF partners.
Don’t Forget to Enter the Revision Exoshield Contest
November 9th, 2011Don’t forget, you have until 0001 GMT on Friday, 11 November to enter the caption contest to win a set of clear and smoke Exoshield eye pro from Revision Military.
Whiskey 5 – MASTER PROVEN
November 9th, 2011WHO
Master Proven is a group of evaluation teams, each comprised of 2-4 evaluators, with a team lead who has earned the Master rank in his or her respective career field, branch of service or tactical assignment. Collectively, the Master Team Leads have over 150 years of real world tactical experience. Evaluation team members are drawn from across a broad spectrum of military, law enforcement and other tactical professionals. They are all current or former: Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Police Officers, Medics and Sheriff’s Deputies. In many cases they are both, and include a wide array of disciplines (Special Operations/SWAT, EOD, Scouts and Snipers, Patrol, Search & Rescue, Detectives, etc.).
WHAT
Master Proven is an independent, 3rd party testing and evaluation organization. Pieces of individual equipment and tactical kit undergo rigorous and thorough testing in an effort to see how well the gear in question holds up to use and abuse. Anyone wishing to see a hard copy of an individual item’s evaluation results should contact MASTER PROVEN. All products that pass will be given a PASS ID number and permission granted to use the MASTER PROVEN logo.
WHEN: As needed, in an ongoing process. Equipment manufacturers submit a three (3) or more of each item to be tested. There will be a register and a number for each item evaluated and the names of the evaluators involved. Those items that successfully pass the review process will be posted on line. Items that do not pass evaluation will have that AAR returned to the manufacturer with a thorough review and suggestions as to how that particular item could be improved or brought up to par.
WHERE
CONUS and OCONUS location. Evaluators test and evaluate equipment wherever they currently work or serve. That may be on a range at Camp Lejeune, outside a workshop in Alaska or on the streets of a Midwestern police department. In most cases, evaluation will occur in 2 or more different locales.
WHY
The end goal is simple; to determine what works, how it holds up to punishment and whether the price is objectively reasonable in the context of purpose, construction and performance. This is simply to provide end users with confidence that the items in question are worth spending their money on.
