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Vortex Introduces the DEFENDER-CCW Micro Red Dot

March 17th, 2023

BARNEVELD, Wis. – From increasing your effective range to shooting faster without sacrificing precision, the benefits of running a red dot on handguns are numerous and proven. The new Vortex® Defender-CCW™ lets anyone packing a full-size, subcompact, or even a micro-compact for self-defense experience the speed and accuracy advantage that’s so critical when facing a threat with nowhere to run.

Meant for people who prioritize personal protection, the Defender-CCW™ is focus-built for the demands of modern concealed-carry users. Ultra-compact and tough, it delivers the biggest sight window in its class for “both eyes open” shooting and enhanced peripheral vision. The smooth, slim profile means no extra bulk or width for a no-snag draw from under clothes and less chance of printing, so the only one on the street who knows you’re packing is you. Other design benefits include:

•LARGE ASPHERICAL LENS for distortion-free sight picture and truer colors

•SHOCKSHIELD™ polymer insert to protect against hard, daily abuse

•FAST-RACK™ textured front face that adds grip for racking slide

•ADJUSTABLE BRIGHTNESS for customizable illumination settings

•AUTO-SHUTOFF to preserve battery life

•MOTION ACTIVATED for instant readiness when you need it

•SHIELD RMS FOOTPRINT eliminates costly retro-fitting, extra plates, drill and tapping

•3 or 6 MOA red dot reticles available

Rugged. Reliable. Ready to defend. Trust the Defender-CCW™ (MSRP $349.99 / MAP $249.99) to help you carry discreetly and with more confidence, keeping you prepared for personal self-defense when the stakes are high.

To see more from Vortex®, visit VortexOptics.com

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag

March 17th, 2023

The Skirmisher Firearms Training Bag facilitates transportation and organization of your firearms and ammunition along with related accessories. The bag can be transported backpack style, single strap style or carried from a continuous-length webbing handle. Discreet and smartly arranged, this system can hold up to 3 full-sized handguns with or without lights in protected pockets.

It will also fit 1 AR style take-down rifle which can be secured with an included retention strap. There is also room for associated training gear such as ear/eye pro, magazines, boxed ammunition, and a top center bin for loose “top up” ammunition.

The Skirmisher also comes with 4 magazine attachment straps to contain magazines. Each strap is capable of holding multiple magazines and secure to the bag with hook and loop. Available in 4 colors and patterns.

Visit FirstSpear to find America’s premier tactical gear and equipment.

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US Army, Thai Paratroopers Supported by US Air Force During Cobra Gold 23

March 17th, 2023

PATTAYA, Thailand — The U.S. Air Force’s 15th Wing successfully supported a personnel drop operation while in an eight-ship formation on Mar. 3, 2023, during one of the largest multilateral theater security operation exercises in the Indo-Pacific.

Operation planning took place on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, from Feb. 27 to Mar. 2, 2023, before dropping over a combined 600 U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and Royal Thai Army soldiers over the Kingdom of Thailand as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2023.

U.S. Army Col. Todd Burroughs, commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, mentioned that nearly 150 Thai soldiers were integrated to jump alongside the U.S. army.

“They are very proficient and they are ready to roll as part of Task Force Falcon,” said Burroughs.

To support the 82nd Airborne Division, aircrew assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron and the 204th Airlift Squadron coordinated flight and personnel drop plans for the aerial operation, creating the majority of products needed for the event within two days.

“For an operation of this size, the planning timeline is typically nine months long,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Hank, 204th Airlift Squadron chief of tactics. “The Air Force planning team, in conjunction with the Air Mobility Division, accomplished this in 20 days.”

Of the eight C-17s that arrived on Diego Garcia, three were assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; two to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina; and three to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

“We’ve amassed seasoned pilots and loadmasters across all of our jets, and we have a robust maintenance team with participation from both the active duty, guard, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, Air Mobility Command, and integrated support from the Joint Communications Support Element and the AMD,” said Hank.

A joint mission brief was held the morning before the operation, highlighting important information needed for all participating parties, including weather conditions, aircraft rosters and drop zones.

“It’s in our DNA as air droppers — from joint forcible entry operations into Iraq in 2003 to the annual swift response exercises on our eastern flank — delivering the 82nd Airborne Division’s global response force concept is our bread and butter,” said Hank. “This time we get to conduct with the 82nd Airborne Division and our allies, the Royal Thai Army, always delivering our promise of anywhere, anytime and on time.”

Cobra Gold, now in its 42nd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

By SSgt Alan Ricker, U.S. Air Force

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No More Ranger Tab Orders

March 16th, 2023

According to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade:

Effectively immediately, Ranger School graduates will no longer receive hard copy Ranger Tab orders. The Soldier’s ATRRS output will reflect G-GRADUATE, SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED CLASS for the course. The completion of the course in ATRRS will then feed IPPS-A, updating the Soldier’s SQI (Special Qualification Identifier) in the career management skills section.

All graduates will still receive a Ranger Course diploma on graduation day.

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Blueye Robotics To Host Hands on Demonstration Treasure Hunt in Va Beach

March 16th, 2023

Blueye Robotics is announcing a “treasure hunt” in Virginia Beach, VA, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm local time on Friday March 24, 2023, and Saturday March 25, 2023. The goal is to enable interested end users from across the professional, commercial and private spectrum to test drive the Blueye ROVs and get some hands-on instruction directing the ROVs and managing their various payloads from members of the Blueye team. Submerged targets will be acquired using a sonar and camera under professional instruction. The Blueye Robotics systems are very easy to set up, use and maintain. Additionally, products have been donated by dive industry notables like Ares Watch Company and SCUBAPRO for active participants in the target hunts. Also, any submerged trash that is encountered during the event will count as a “find” and will be removed from the bay.

Blueye Robotics performed the blast damage survey of the Nord Stream pipeline in October 2022. This is a great opportunity to discuss the survey with members of the Blueye team who performed it as well as to handle an actual piece of the pipeline recovered during the survey.

Food and soft drinks will be provided. Come on out and get some hands-on experience with the Blueye Robotics ROV’s, do a little networking, enjoy some good food and try to find some treasure.

Wx call info: Light rain will not cancel the event; however, lightning may delay or cancel. Notification of any changes will be sent to all registrants.

Registration is required at no cost here: Event March 24: Blueye Treasure Hunt

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New Agilite K-Zero Plate Carrier is Live!

March 16th, 2023

There has been an enormous buzz about Agilite’s K-Zero™ since it was first shown at SHOT Show this year (see the video to understand why) and it officially launches today.

It has been a long time coming and was developed directly with both Israeli and US SOF units, many of whom have already procured it.

For Government purchases it’s available through the DLA TLS Special Operational Equipment (SOE) Contract via Noble as well as additional contracts.

See the K-Zero Plate Carrier or purchase it here.

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Sign Up Now for ADS Warrior West

March 16th, 2023

Engage with industry experts and ADS Sales Representatives to create custom solutions for your unique mission. Learn about their extensive contracting options and how ADS can help you prepare for success in 2023, and beyond.

There will be over 350 vendors on hand.

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SOTech – Delta Omega Medical/Ordnance Pouch

March 16th, 2023

SOTech’s new Medical/Ordnance Pouch or MOP earned the name Delta Omega because it uses a Delta triangular bottom cut to force the front magazine upward and Omega is defined as all-encompassing and all covering.

The MOP pouch is fully flapped with elastic draw cord that can cinch pouch girth to accommodate 2x NGSW-R magazine, 1x NGSW-R magazine as well as single and double and triple M4 magazines include P-MAGs and wide selection of US military ordnance. Quick reconfiguration loosening elastic cord and pulling tabs from side slots and attaching them together above the magazines converts the retention into an elastic pull tab speed draw.

Not only will it accept magazines for the new 6.8mm XM7 Next Generation Carbine, it offers a great deal of versatility. Additionally, MOP accepts (sold separately) SOTECH’s compression IFAK sleeve as well as small OrgBoard medical organizers.

Offered in MultiCam, Coyote, Ranger Green, and Black.

specopstech.com

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