Hollywood director John Ford, who commanded the Off ice of Strategic Services Field Photographic Branch, received six Academy Awards, including four for Best Director.
His WWII service is the subject of the OSS Society’s new short documentary, “Filming Under Fire: John Ford’s OSS Field Photo Branch”
vimeo.com/osssociety/filmingunderfiretrailer
A team from Persistent Systems recently traveled to SIG SAUER’s General Robotics to conduct further integration testing on their various Remote Controlled Weapon Station systems.
At the event, the team successfully used the MPU5 to establish a robust network with PITBULL, the advanced ultralight RCWS platform and provide users with enhanced situational awareness.
Made from the same 4-way stretch fabric as their Shooter Shirts, the Tiger Shark Sun Shirt is meant to protect you from sun damage. It incorporates moisture wicking material with a hood and thumb cuffs for maximum coverage.
Offered in Desert Tigerstripe, Bulgarian Frogskin, and Splittertarn in sizes Small – 3XLarge.
www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-tiger-shark-sun-shirt-2-0
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) —
Military uniforms are designed to accommodate most body types, but many individuals face difficulty finding a good fit based on unique proportions or even medical needs.
The Air Force provides special-order – often used interchangeably with special-measurement which is the most common type of special order – uniforms to service members who fall outside of the standard size range. There are also options for those who need non-permethrin-treated operational camouflage pattern, or OCP, uniforms. Permethrin is an insect repellent. The special-order process allows service members to comply with military standards and maintain a professional appearance without incurring additional costs.
“What the customer pays is the standard price of the item,” said David James, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Customer Cell chief. The DLA Troop Support customer is the Army Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES, which operates the Military Clothing Sales Store, or MCSS, on behalf of the Department of the Air Force.
“MCSS locations purchase uniforms from DLATS [commonly used as an abbreviation for DLA Troop Support] at cost and sell at cost,” said Shawn Martinson, AAFES military clothing buyer. “If a service member requires clothing or footwear that is unavailable in the sizes provided in store and they cannot be accommodated by altering an available item, the military clothing associate prepares a special-measurement requisition through DLATS.”
When the Air Force transitioned to OCPs, Lt. Col. Katie Henschel, a program manager with the U.S. Transportation Command, noticed she broke out in hives during duty days.
“I had red, bumpy, itchy skin all along my arms and legs whenever I was in uniform; however, over the weekend, my skin would return to normal,” Henschel said. “My medical provider suspected an allergic reaction to the permethrin-treated OCPs. Their advice was to see if non-permethrin-treated OCPs were an option.”
The special-order process begins and ends at the MCSS.
First, a service member tries on several standard sizes to determine if a common size garment can be used. If not, the store associate indicates the best fitting standard size, describes how the garment fits improperly, and takes the service member’s body measurements.
Forms for special-order uniforms are completed and submitted to either DLA Troop Support or the Air Force Clothing and Textile Liaison Office, or AFCTO. The AFCTO, part of Agile Combat Support’s Human Systems Division, assists those unfamiliar with the special-order process by guiding them and reviewing their requests for completion prior to submission to DLA Troop Support. Upon receipt of the special-order request, DLA Troop Support puts the order on contract with their vendor. Finally, the DLA Troop Support vendor develops the requested item and ships it to MCSS for customer pickup.
The special-order process for footwear is similar but may require a visit to a healthcare provider if a medical condition is confirmed or suspected. A healthcare professional will take foot measurements and tracings and fill out required forms. The paperwork is then given to MCSS for requisition.
“Most special orders can be filled in 60 days, but depending on the item there may be exceptions,” James said.
By Maj Tiffany Low, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Agile Combat Support Directorate
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – March 11, 2024 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, has updated its popular Stache IWB line of holsters with a new Mag Adapter Wing to let the operator customize the ride angle for the spare magazine carrier.
Made of durable polymer, the Mag Adapter Wing kit comes with two different wings, one 25º and one 15º, to give the operator choices to best fit personal carry style. Both Mag Adapter Wings are drop-in and require no special tools for installation.
“The Stache IWB has been an incredibly popular holster amongst serious concealed carriers. The value that it brings to the table distilled into such a simple, comfortable, and practical way makes it a no-brainer for serious concealed carriers,” said Liam Yarbrough, Senior Product Manager at Blackhawk. “We noticed customer feedback that the old-design Mag Adapter Wing didn’t feel very strong, so we beefed it up a little more and went with fixed angles to ensure stability.”
The new Mag Adapter Wing Kit is included with all Stache IWB Premium holsters. To see the full line of Stache IWB holsters with Mag Adapter Wings, including new models to fit the Glock 26, Springfield Hellcat Pro and Sig P365X-Macro, visit www.Blackahwk.com.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 12, 2024) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce the full ROMEO2 kit has been assigned a NATO Stock Number (NSN: 1240-01-717-4679) and officially placed on the MHS Additional Authorized List (AAL). This distinguished designation is part of the continued modernization efforts of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) Program and proliferation of SIG SAUER accessories designed and engineered to enhance the M17 and M18 platforms.
For inclusion on the MHS Additional Authorized List (AAL), the U.S. Army evaluated numerous pistol red dot sights, from multiple manufacturers, through vigorous environmental and performance evaluations and the ROMEO2 and the previously awarded ROMEO-M17 (NSN: 1240-01-713-9795) each achieved successful selection. The issuance of the NSN to these products streamlines the procurement process for all NATO members and partner countries as an identified standardized material.
The ROMEO2 is a Red Dot Reflex Sight that features a molded glass aspheric lens with high-performance coatings for superior light transmittance and zero distortion, available with a 3 MOA, 6 MOA, or Circle/Dot reticle, and offers D.A.R.C. (Dark Adaptive Reticles and Coatings) technology to provide ideal reticle brightness and target clarity during the day and while using a Gen3+ night vision device. MOTAC™ (motion-activated illumination system) automatically turns the optic off when not in use, and automatically turns it back on when it detects motion, and MAGNETAC™ (Magnetic Activation) automatically turns the optic off when holstered in a compatible holster, and on when drawn. The sight has a 7075-aluminum housing and comes with two (2) steel shrouds for three (3) different optic configurations, to include fully enclosed and sealed. A spring-loaded side battery tray with push-button release allows a battery change without the need to remove the optic from the firearm.
Additionally, the approved MHS AAL ROMEO2 kit includes Berry-compliant wrenches, an X-RAY3 green suppressor-height front night sight to co-witness with the integrated rear sight on the ROMEO2 housing, and a plug to fill the hole in the rear of the MHS slide when the sight plate is removed.
ROMEO2 Red Dot Sight Specs:
Magnification: 1x
Reticle: Circle Dot / 3MOA / 6MOA / 10 MOA Red Dot
Adjustment: 1 MOA (per click)
Clear Aperture: 30mm
Illumination Settings: 12 Daylight, 3 NV
Waterproof: IPX7
Battery: CR2032
Overall Length: 1.84 inches
Overall Width: 1.32 inches
Overall Height w/o shrouds: 1.12 inch
NSN Number: 1240-01-717-4679
The ROMOE2 is designed, developed, tested, and assembled in the U.S.A. For more information about the ROMEO2 visit sigsauer.com.
Antimatter Industries presents a next gen appendix holster: the Kompakt. Utilizing a unibody design instead of the traditional clamshell kydex build, the Kompakt is 20-40% smaller than traditional appendix holsters with a mag carrier.
The mag carrier quick-detach system allows you to add or subtract a spare mag or Snakestaff Systems ETQ tourniquet in seconds without tools. The holster features a Discreet Carry™ steel belt clip and an adjustable claw for better retention.The most consistent feedback received from testers is that the Kompakt is the smallest and most comfortable appendix rig they’ve ever tried.
The Kompakt is built for the Streamlight™ TLR-7 Sub™ and will work with or without the Antimatter Wing (a flip out thumb ledge). The Kompact is available in two options for the most popular EDC compact pistols: The Sig™ p365 (all variants) and Glock™ 43x/48 and the Springfield™ Hellcat.
Available today at 5PM Mountain Standard Time on
Antimatterindustries.com.
OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. (March 12, 2024) — AG Composites, the leader in the design and production of custom rifle stocks for both hunters and the world’s top competition shooters, is now offering fiberglass OEM stocks to rifle manufacturers looking for a high-quality stock for their mid-range rifle lines.
“This year, the company began producing a custom fiberglass stock lineup that allows shooters to experience the same world-class design and manufacturing processes used in our carbon fiber stocks at a lower price point,” said Matt Tandy, AG Composites owner. “The fiberglass stocks are designed and built using the same 71-step process and cutting-edge technology we use when building our best-in-class premium carbon fiber stocks. For those where weight is not an issue on their firearm, the few extra ounces with the fiberglass versus the carbon fiber will save them hundreds of dollars. And, they are all proudly 100 percent made in America.”
AG Composites now offers Bottom Metals for its rifle stocks as well as a line of aluminum anodized metal add-ons. A new line of camo patterns is also available for the new line of fiberglass stocks, making this new fiberglass line a perfect match for rifle manufacturers looking to expand their line.
To learn more about the company and its full line of stocks and accessories, visit their website, www.agcomposites.com, or call 1-833-AGSTOCK or 256-723-8381.
