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Two New Additions To The MMI Team

December 20th, 2021

Mary Reardon and Will Cromer are joining the MMI team as Vice President of Textile Innovation and National Account Manager respectively. They are both excited to get started and help MMI continue to grow and innovate!

A little bit about Mary:

Mary Reardon is a senior-level professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the textile industry. She has been an employee of Gehring Tricot Corp/Tweave for the last 22 years as General Manager Dying & Finishing and more recently, Vice President of Sales roles. Before Tweave, she worked at Duro Industries as a Dyehouse Manager. Her skills and certifications include fabric development, sales (including commercial and government contract work), manufacturing management, quality control, and color matching.

Reardon’s involvement in the industry includes being a USIFI board member and regional AATCC committee member.

Mary is a graduate of Southeastern MA University where she earned her bachelor’s in Textile Chemistry.

Outside of work, Reardon is a proud mother of her son Logan and pup Nestle. She is a die-hard New England sports fan. For fun, Mary enjoys Broadway shows and music. Also, a good competitive game night with family and friends.

A little bit about Will:

Will Cromer has been an employee of Highland Industries for the last 10 years in purchasing, manufacturing, and product manager roles. His skills and certifications include global procurement, international sales, sales/development management, manufacturing management, and more.

Cromer is a graduate of Western Carolina University where he earned his bachelor’s in Management.

Outside of work, Will is a proud father of two little girls – Brynn and Everly. He is also a dog dad to Mocha. Will is a die-hard UGA football fan. For fun, he enjoys exercising and cooking projects on his Traeger grill. He is also known to kick back with a good cigar and scotch.

Our team is thrilled to have Mary & Will onboard – their experience and knowledge of the industry will be an amazing addition.

www.mmitextiles.com

Whiskey & War Stories “Operation Acid Gambit”

December 20th, 2021

On this 32nd anniversary of Operation Acid Gambit it’s appropriate to remind everyone about the Silent Warrior Foundation’s upcoming event.

The Silent Warrior Foundation would like to announce their next Whiskey & War Stories™, “Operation Acid Gambit”, to be held at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona on April 9, 2022.

Today is the 32nd Anniversary of the first successful hostage rescue by “The Unit” which was conducted on December 20, 1989.

Kurt Muse, and several members of the rescue team will tell the story of his capture and eventual rescue in the opening moments of Operation Just Cause.

Special auction items are being prepared relating to the operation, including two period correct clones of 1989-era Unit weapons, including a Colt 723 clone with period correct Aimpoint and a custom 1911 with 1989-era features. A shooting adventure package is also being constructed involving MD helicopters and Dillon Aero for the auction.

Individual tickets and table sponsor tickets are on sale now at:

7th Annual Whiskey & War Stories | Auction Frogs (afrogs.org)

Individual tickets are $175 per person

Patriot Tables are $3750

Freedom Tables are $5500

TacJobs – Agilite Is Opening Up Multiple New Positions

December 20th, 2021

Agilite is opening up numerous new positions within their R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales Departments respectively. They say they’re looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are born innovators.

See all new positions available and apply at: agilitegear.com/pages/careers

DEALER ACCOUNT MANAGER

The Dealer Account Manager is responsible for all product sales activities to dealer clients and will serve as a key strategy team member to promote the rapid growth of Agilite’s global footprint and expansion of its international dealer network. 

The Dealer Account Manager on our team provides a world-class experience via telephone, e-mail and-in person at trade shows and meetings and serves as company POC and account manager to overseas dealers. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

o Accountable for delivering quarterly and annual sales plans

o Responsible for achieving total sales and profitability goals

o Responsible for driving market share growth

o Manage and track sales activity in CRM

o Receive Dealer PO’s, forward to relevant personnel for processing and coordinate any special requirements internally

o Create dealer price quotes and provide documentation or product information to support dealers’ tender bids

o Proactively manage distributor/dealer networks

o Develop a market-penetration plan for key dealers which includes forecasting on a short-, mid-, and long-term basis

o Strategically engage and build strong relationships with principals, purchasers, and relevant decision-makers at current and prospective distributor/dealer customers

o Exhibit, network and arrange meetings at industry trade shows and events

o Collaborate with marketing and product management teams on current product promotions and new product roll-out

o Provide assistance and client retention support to customer service team for as required for specific military, law enforcement or other strategic clients. 

o • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

o Mother-tongue English-Compulsory (non-mother-tongue English Speakers will not be considered)

o Conversational Hebrew-preferred

o Additional languages-advantage

o SOF or Combat Military or Law Enforcement service-advantage

o Previous sales experience: 2 years preferred.

o Excellent interpersonal skills-must be a “People-person”

o High level of Israeli security clearance-advantage

o Ability to fly to international trade shows-Required

o Ability to physically demonstrate products while wearing military equipment including body armor-Required

o Hard-working team player not afraid of professional challenges and ambitious projects in a rapidly growing company

o Drivers Licence – Required

o Familiarity with/passionate about the tactical gear/firearms industry and culture- Advantage

Full-time position

Location: Holon, Israel

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV TO: careers@agilitegear.com and state “DEALER ACCOUNT MANAGER POSITION” in the title.

MANUFACTURING AND SOURCING PLANNER

The Manufacturing and Sourcing Planner is a key member of the Operations team who is responsible for ensuring the correct amount of stock is on shelf at all times in an increasingly challenging and complex international supply chain reality. The candidate needs to be a talented, thorough, hands-on strategist who can plan forward meticulously and also adapt to supply and demand challenges as they arise.

Position Responsibilities Include:

o       Establish material planning processes and routines to ensure customers demands are met

o       Monitor, maintain and support ERP System and manage the Master Manufacturing

o       Scheduling based on sales forecasts

o       Take action in relation to material shortages that affect production.

o       Manage and maintain BOMs in ERP system

o       Manufacturing capacity planning and scheduling

o       Release manufacturing orders

o       Analyze inventory trends and make suggestions to prioritize, expedite or push out manufacturing orders or purchase orders

o       Provide ongoing reporting and analysis of stock levels, supply constraints, and other KPI’s to provide performance insight

o       Identification and management of slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory

o       Working closely with other departments: Sales, Warehouse, Finance

Position Requirements

o Education: BSc in Industrial Engineering Management

o Experience of 3 years as a Planner at a manufacturing company

o Strong knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP Systems

o Knowledge of manufacturing process

o Strong analytical capabilities

o Capable of working under stress and set up priority of all open tasks.

o Team player

o Fast learner, independent and autodidact

o Excellent knowledge in MS-Office

o Excellent written and spoken English

-Additional languages-Advantage

-Passionate about Supply Chain-Advantage

Full-time position

Location: Holon, Israel

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV TO: careers@agilitegear.com and state “MANUFACTURING AND SOURCING PLANNER POSITION” in the title.

DIGITAL MARKETER

Agilite is looking for an extremely driven Digital Marketer to join its thriving marketing team. As one of the fastest-growing brands in its industry, Agilite is looking for a talented and creative individual with a wide variety of digital marketing skills who knows how to perform on a very high level in the dynamic and fast-paced digital marketing space. 

Responsibilities include:

PPC

Working closely with the marketing team to develop, execute, and optimize cutting-edge digital Ad campaigns from conception to launch across multiple platforms to drive relevant traffic to ecommerce websites and social media channels. 

SEO

-Ongoing review and analysis of companies’ ecommerce websites for areas that can be improved and optimized. 

Marketing

-Work with marketing team to plan and execute ambitious marketing strategies

Requirements

Mother Tongue English a must (non-native level English-Speakers will not be considered). – Required

Ability to learn, self-teach and adapt to a fast-paced environment – Required

Tech Savvy – Required

Natural problem-Solver-Required

Pragmatic “Go-To” Attitude-Required

Self-management Skills – Required

1yr experience with Facebook & Instagram Ads – Required

1yr experience with SEO – Required

Ability to perform a wide variety of digital and other marketing tasks to support strategy and performance as a whole-Required 

Google Ads Certified  – Advantage

Experience with HTML, CSS – Advantage

Experience with Ecommerce platforms eg. Shopify- Advantage

Served in an SF or Combat Roll in the IDF – Advantage

Tactical Gear enthusiast – Advantage

Full-time position

Location: Holon, Israel

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV TO: careers@agilitegear.com and state “DIGITAL MARKETER POSITION” in the title.

DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR

Agilite is looking for an extremely driven Content Creator to join its dynamic marketing team to take it’s social media presence to the next level. 

Position Location: Israel

Responsibilities

Video Creation & Editing

Film, edit and create high quality video content

Photography

Capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.

Social media Marketing and Management 

o Work closely with the marketing team to create and execute content ideas and strategy

o Youtube Channel Management

o Hashtag and Algorithm research to always stay ahead of social media trends

Requirements 

o High Level of English – Advantage

o Must be able to lift heavy physical photography equipment and film in rough terrain and climates-Required

o Hard-working team player not afraid of professional challenges and ambitious projects 

o High Level of Videography and editing skills – Required

o Skilled Photographer- Required

o Hands on experience in content management – Required

o Experience with creating content for Youtube – Required

o Experience with creating content for Instagram – Required

o Ability to deliver high level of content on a tight schedule – Required

o Good Visual Eye – Required

o Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills. – Required

o The capacity to work independently and collaboratively. – Required

o Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy. – Required

o Israeli Drivers Licence – Required

o Copywriting Skills –  Advantage

o Tech Savvy –  Advantage

o Graphic Design Experience – Advantage

o Tactical Gear enthusiast – Advantage

PATTERN MAKER

Essential Functions

-Working alongside product designers to provide technical assistance and input 

-Preparation of technical patterns, prototypes and samples

-Thorough checking of PPS and TOP samples before mass production

Requirements:

-Experience with pattern making software including Optitex, Optitex 3D

-Familiarity with CAD software including Solidworks, Creo

-Good Written and Spoken English

-Good Written and spoken Hebrew

-Additional languages-Advantage

-Military Veteran-Advantage

Full-time position

Location: Holon, Israel

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV TO: careers@agilitegear.com and state “PATTERN MAKER POSITION” in the title.

SOFWERX – Hyper-Enabled Awareness Kit (HEAK) Assessment Event

December 20th, 2021

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM PEO SOF Warrior (PEO-SW), will host an Assessment Event (AE) 22-24 February 2022 to identify solutions for a situational awareness and messaging capability through a Hyper-Enabled Awareness Kit (HEAK).

Technology Focus Areas

• Blue Force Picture

• Basic Messaging

• Check-in Messaging

• Quick Reference Navigation

• Mission Payload

• Workflow Configurator

• Mission Planner

• Wired and Wireless Capability

Submit NLT 24 January 2022 11:59 PM ET, with details at events.sofwerx.org/heak.

Happy Second Birthday to US Space Force

December 20th, 2021

Introducing the Wilson Combat Slab Side 5.56 NATO Full Auto Bullet Proof Bolt Carrier

December 20th, 2021

Built in-house on our automated Nakamura CNC machines with the most up-to-date materials and technical specs, these are among the finest AR bolt carrier assemblies available on the market. Like all Wilson Combat accessories under our “Bullet Proof®” service policy, if the product ever fails we will repair or replace it at no cost to you-no strings attached.

The Bullet Proof® bolts are finely machined from 9310 AQ aerospace quality tool steel bar stock, heat-treated to Mil-Spec core hardness with a case hardened surface. 9310 AQ achieves high core strength and maximum toughness for this application. A snug fitting 302 stainless helical one-piece gas ring is used for optimal gas seal and extended service life.

The extractor is fully machined from 4140 bar stock, properly heat treated, stress relieved and phosphate coated for non-slip extraction. The extractor uses an extra power chrome silicon spring with inner buffer and “Crane” O-ring for positive extraction and long service life.

The bolt carrier is precision machined from 8620 tool steel billet and then precisely heat-treated to meet or exceed military specifications.

The gas key, a critical component for reliability is fully machined from 4140 steel, heat-treated, and installed with both high strength, heat resistant sealant, and 170,000PSI screws torqued to 55-58 inch pounds and staked so you never have to worry about the gas key coming loose and causing a malfunction.

These advances in manufacturing and materials have greatly enhanced the reliability, performance, and lifespan of the most critical part of your rifle.

Part Number TR-BCABP-N.

shopwilsoncombat.com/Bolt-Carrier-Assemblies

Navy Kicks off Maternity Uniform Pilot Program – Here are the Details

December 20th, 2021

WASHINGTON – Having a baby is a joyous time that can also be stressful and expensive. To relieve some of that stress, the Navy and the Department of Defense launched a pilot program to provide maternity uniforms at no cost to the Sailor.

Announced Dec. 15 in NAVADMIN 284/21, this pilot program will test the idea of issuing expectant mothers maternity uniforms, fully hemmed with all required sewn-on accoutrements and shipped at no cost to the Sailor. The program will officially commence January 2, 2022.

“The pilot will run for the next four years and expires on Sept. 30, 2026. Program can support up to 400 Sailors annually starting in calendar year 2022.” said Robert B. Carroll, head of the Navy Uniform Matters. “It’s open on a first-come, first-served basis to officers and enlisted in the active and reserve components worldwide. Following years may support more Sailors consistent with both pilot demand and funding we’ve been provided.”

Sailors will be issued the uniforms with no costs coming out of their pockets, shipped to them free of charge from the Navy Exchange. However, Sailors will be required to turn the items in once their maternity period is over. Participating in the program more than once over the four years is allowed.

Issued maternity uniforms will be the Navy Working Uniform Type III and Service Khaki for E7 and above, and the Navy Service Uniform for E-6 and below. Service Dress Whites and Blues dependent upon the Uniform needed and the Cardigan Sweater will also be issued.

Only the main uniform items, such as blouses, shirts and pants will be issued along with hemming and all required sewn-on accoutrements attached as required.

Participation starts with Sailors routing a request through their chain of command. Once approved, their local Navy Exchange (NEX) uniform shop will measure each for their uniform items. Sailors then forward the request and measurements to the points of contact listed in the NAVADMIN, who review the Sailor’s record for final approval.

Once final approval is done, the Sailor’s information is forwarded to the NEX Call Center by the Uniform Matters Office team. The NEX Call Center will contact the participants directly.

The complete process, details and points of contact are in NAVADMIN 284/21.

Navy uniform policy updates result from Fleet feedback, uniform working group discussions; command sponsored requests and direction from Navy leadership.

From MC1 Mark D. Faram, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Men’s Tempo Flex Waterproof Boot by Keen

December 19th, 2021

These loght hkers from Keen have an interesting feature. The Bellows Flex section bends where other boots crack and weaken over time. The upper is made from ripstop mesh with TPU reinforcements, an EVA mid-sole and a rubber sole with 4mm lugs. Keen uses a proprietary waterproof, breathable membrane.

This Brown hue is called Canteen by Keen. The Tempo Flex is also offered in Black and Grey models.

www.keenfootwear.com