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Airborne 22: US, Japan Test Interoperability

February 2nd, 2022

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) —

The 374th Airlift Wing supported Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade in operation Airborne 22, Jan. 25–26.

Airborne 22 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump and cargo drop exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF.

The exercise integrated 11 C-130Js from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, and two from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, carrying approximately 500 JGSDF soldiers for an airdrop training at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, drop zone.

An additional 100 Container Delivery System bundles, carrying simulated cargo, were also dropped from U.S. Air Force C-130Js at six different points of impact at Fuji DZ. The simulated cargo, which consisted of fuel, water, food, and different types of ammunition, directly supported JGSDF operations on the ground.

This interoperability mission provides an excellent opportunity for the JGSDF to get all the airborne exercise they need, said Capt. Jordan Baab, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot and Airborne 22 mission commander. It also offers the 36th AS the chance to practice its forward-deployed attack capabilities.

Airborne 22 demonstrates the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF’s capability to execute a large force insertion on a drop zone. It showcases the combined capacity between USAF and JGSDF’s ability to rapidly deploy joint forces while emphasizing the strong allied commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

“This is a proof of concept that the tactics, techniques and procedures that we practice and train every day play into effect and work pretty well,” said Capt. Audrey Crismon, 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot and Airborne 22 mission commander. “No matter where we are, who we are working with.”

By Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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Matt Alwine Joins Team Savage

February 1st, 2022

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – January 27, 2022 –Savage Arms is pleased to announce that Matt Alwine has joined Team Savage. Alwine will be competing in the PRS Series production division with a Savage 110 Elite Precision.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Matt’s caliber on our team,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms, “and we are excited for what’s to come in 2022 for him! The 110 Elite Precision is the perfect platform for this division and we wish Matt the best of luck this upcoming season.”

“I am excited to be partnering with Savage to shoot in the PRS production division,” Alwine added. “I believe the production division has been overlooked by many and is poised for huge growth in the coming years.”

Alwine has competed in two PRS Series production division seasons and has seven wins, five overall top-five finishes, and was the first shooter in the PRS Pro series to win the production division and place top-five overall at the same match—a feat he accomplished with a Savage rifle at the JC steel shootout in 2020.

Alwine’s winning streak for 2022 is off to a solid start; he won the production division in the first PRS pro series match of the 2022 season—the MPA fall shootout.

For more on Matt Alwine, visit www.instagram.com/alwinearcher.

Learn more about Savage rifles and Team Savage: www.savagerarms.com.

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Black Collar Arms APS

February 1st, 2022

Austin, TX — Not a shoulder stock, not a pistol brace, the brand new Black Collar Arms APS — Adjustable Pistol Support — is a height adjustable rest designed to support a precision pistol on a bench, the ground, or another surface. It’s a brand new category of rear accessory for firearms and is ideally suited to large, accurate pistols.

While a pistol brace is designed to brace against the shooter’s body — typically on the forearm — for extended-arm firing of the pistol, the Black Collar Arms APS isn’t designed to contact the shooter’s body. Used as a second or third point of contact on a solid surface, the APS provides a stable, height-adjustable rear rest with vertical point of aim adjustment accomplished by simply rotating the monopod.

The Black Collar Arms Adjustable Pistol Support will be available first in a clamp-on design for pistol buffer tubes and anything that accepts a Gear Head Works Tailhook MOD 1. On a buffer tube it can be adjusted forward and rearward to align with a given shooting bench, rock, side-by-side dashboard, hunting blind, or other support surface.

Seen here in rough prototype form, the production APS will have the ability to accept popular bipod feet in the bottom. With bipod feet available in styles ranging from rubber bumpers to machined aluminum spikes, there’s one to accommodate every type of support surface and shooting style.

Shipping is slated to begin in April, 2022. Pricing is still subject to change, but the MSRP target is $149.95.

For more info on the Black Collar Arms APS and to add your email to the waitlist, click HERE.

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On the Trail, On the Slopes, On the Hunt: Qore Performance Launches All-New IMS Sport for Hikers, Snowsports, Hunters, and More

February 1st, 2022

Sterling, VA: Answering calls from outdoor enthusiasts of all types to make the environmental inoculation and performance-enhancing powers of IcePlate Curve available beyond military, law enforcement, and commercial enterprise users, Qore Performance, Inc., is releasing the newest addition to their popular IMS (IcePlate MOLLE Sleeve) line: IMS Sport.

IMS Sport provides the duty-grade thermoregulation and hydration for which IcePlate is known, but in a slim and ergonomic backpack-style form factor that is just as easily worn under a jacket as it is over a moisture-wicking t-shirt or even bare skin; ideal for year-round use in skiing, snowboarding, hunting, hiking, SUP, range safety, and more. Crafted with their unique IcePlate EXO (ICE) laminate for an incredible strength-to-weight ratio, IMS Sport powers athletes in every outdoor environment.

“IMS Sport brings our vision to Build A Superhuman Future one step closer,” says Justin Li, Qore Performance Co-Founder and CEO, “by unlocking the incredible power of IcePlate Curve for outdoor enthusiasts. The positive physiological boost provided by IcePlate Curve is unmatched. This is the next frontier in human performance and IMS Sport now makes this capability available to a whole new segment of the population.”

Available in Blaze Orange, Range Red, Obsidian Black, Royal Blue and Safety Yellow, IMS Sport is in-stock and shipping now. IMS Sport Sleeve and IcePlate® Curve are 100% Made in the USA from US materials.

As the inventors of specialized and consumable thermoregulation for PPE users, Qore Performance bridges the gap between human and machine. Their IceAge Ecosystem protects over 30,000 daily active enterprise safety users. In addition to their military, law enforcement, and civilian customers, dozens of America’s Fortune 1000 companies including Dutch Bros Coffee, Boeing, Charlotte Area Transit System, Marathon Petroleum, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Costco, and FedEx, depend on Qore Performance to safeguard their teams in the field. Qore Performance enterprise customers have worked over 4,000,000 hours since 2017 without a single heat injury.

IMS Sport:
www.qoreperformance.com/collections/travel/products/ims-sport-combo

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Ocean State Innovations Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President of Sales

February 1st, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, RI – February 1, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations, a leading textile provider, announced today the appointment of Geoff Senko as Senior Vice President of Sales. Mr. Senko joins OSI with over ten years of textile experience. Most recently he held the position of National Account Manager for MMI Textiles and served on the Military Board of IFAI, the SEAMS Board, and was Chair of the SEAMS Military Committee. Mr. Senko will be responsible for guiding sales strategy and efforts throughout North America and globally for OSI while supporting the overall success for customers in various market segments.

“I am excited to have Geoff join the team as we continue to be a force in the global textile industry. Geoff’s sales leadership and extensive expertise in the industry make him an ideal addition to our company.” said Edward Ricci, CEO and Co-Owner of OSI. Ben Galpen, Co-Owner of OSI, added, “We pride ourselves in our textile solutions expertise, Geoff not only brings us further textile solutions but is customer relationship driven, a trait we welcome at OSI.”

For more information, please visit www.osinnovate.com

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High Speed Gear Welcomes MG (Ret) Brian Winski to Board of Directors

February 1st, 2022

SWANSBORO, N.C. – February 1, 2022 – High Speed Gear® is honored to announce the addition of Maj. Gen. Brian Winski, U.S. Army (Ret.) to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Winski has recently retired from 37 years of honorable and faithful service from the United States Army. During Mr. Winski’s service he has served as the Commander of the famed 101st Airborne Division. Some of Mr. Winski’s other assignments include service with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Infantry Division. A proven leader, Mr. Winski has participated in multiple combat operations during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among many awards, Mr. Winski has earned notable personal awards such as the two Distinguished Service Medals, three Legions of Merit, six Bronze Star medals including one for Valor for his actions under fire in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006, Combat Infantryman Badge with star noting combat experience in two campaigns, along with Master Parachutist Jump Wings. Among Mr. Winski’s awards, he has also attended schools and courses such as Ranger school, Airborne, and Air Assault to name a few.

“I have an intense passion for ensuring our warfighters and law enforcement have the best equipment possible.”, said Mr. Winski. “High Speed Gear® products and Comp-Tac® Holsters do just that – it is exceptional gear that provides unparalleled protection, mobility, and versatility and makes the user more capable and effective. It’s no surprise that some of the most elite units in the service equip their warriors with HSGI products.”

Mr. Winski will be joining a team of six other members on the High Speed Gear® Board of Directors.

“We are very excited to have Mr. Winski come aboard the High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® family.”, said Chief Operating Officer Bill Babboni. “Mr. Winski brings knowledgeable, first-hand experience to our team which we at High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® value most.”

www.highspeedgear.com

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SIG MOD-X9 Selected by USSOCOM as Mk27 Handgun Suppressor

February 1st, 2022

Last fall, USSOCOM selected the SIG MOD-X9 in 9mm as the suppressor for use with the Mk27 handgun, a SOF unique pistol which is known commercially as the Glock 19 and is currently in service in several variants.

The user configurable MOD-X9 Suppressor is comprised of seven, 3D-printed titanium baffles and an encapsulator with 21-points of impact adjustment. The length is adjustable from 3.25 inches to 7.5 inches, the weight is adjustable from 5 ounces to 8 ounces, and the sound is adjustable from 127.4dB to 145.3dB.

With a handgun suppressor requirement on the books for years, the capability was finally acquired via an Other Transactional Authority acquisition which saw several manufacturers offer commercially available suppressors compatible with the Glock handgun.

Participating vendors demonstrated their suppressors to the command during a private range event in 2020. Then, they selected two suppressors to move forward with operator testing and a technical evaluation at Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane which handles procurement of weapons for Special Operations Forces. The result was selection of the SIG MOD-X9.

Due to the nature of the procurement, traditional steps aren’t necessarily followed so unfortunately, there has been no public notice of the buy. Regardless, the first tranche of suppressors for the Mk27 handgun should be hitting units by this summer.

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TacMed Tuesday- Adaptive First Aid Kit

February 1st, 2022

What is TacMed’s Adaptive First Aid Kit?

The TacMed™ Adaptive First Aid Kit, or AFAK, is a compact kit that provides an individual soldier or law enforcement officer with the necessary lifesaving equipment to effectively treat injuries commonly associated with combat trauma.

The innovative design of the pouch and included tourniquet strap allow for the kit to be mounted either vertically or horizontally to any MOLLE surface, allowing the user to take advantage of unused space and prioritize preferred individual equipment layouts.

The AFAK can also be adapted to a MOLLE belt for operators that require a self-aid capability when not able to find space on a body armor system.

The removable insert and optional lanyard allow for “small of the back” placement with positive retention of the kit.

An additional MOLLE platform on the exterior of the pouch aids in maximizing available space for user equipment preference. The included tourniquet strap system is also fully adaptive for vertical and horizontal placement based on user preference for access with both hands.

This kit contains:

• 1x SOF® Tourniquet w/ Tourniquet Strap System

• 1x 4″ OLAES® Modular Bandage, flat-packed

• 1x Fox Chest Seal

• 1x Nasal Airway w/ Lube

• 1x 5.5″ Trauma Shears

• 1x 14GA Decompression Needle

• 1PR Black Nitrile Gloves (size XL)

As with many of our kits, this kit can be customized to fit your specific mission need. If you want to customize a kit or are interested in learning more, check it out at tacmedsolutions.com/products/tacmed-adaptive-first-aid-kit or email us at info@tacmedsolutions.com.

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