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AUSA 21 – Gore-Tex Pyrad

October 11th, 2021

The Army and Marines Corps have updated the Fuel Handler Coverall to a new two-piece design manufactured from Gore-Tex Pyrad.

Gore-Tex Pyrad is a flame retardant fabric – a self-extinguishing technology that provides durable protection against flash fire exposure while remaining highly breathable, water resistant, and windproof.

This glove by Masley features a GORE-TEX PYRAD shell with a Gore-Tex insert and THERMIUM insulation for extended warmth down to -25F. This voice was designed in response to a 2019 request by Army POL specialists.

goretexprofessional.com

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2021 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

October 11th, 2021

Signs say, “Welcome Back” and I have to admit, despite the COVID-19 measures in place, there’s a decent sized crowd.

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OTTE Gear – OG Digital Gear Guide

October 11th, 2021

OTTE Gear has released their OG Digital Gear Guide.

Get your copy here.

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Kitanica – Vespid 30L

October 11th, 2021

Kitanica expands their pack line with the Vespid 30L. Made from 500D Cordura and 210D nylon, it has the following features:

• 4 zipper main compartment opening
–Top, front, and full loading modes
• Fully adjustable “split tongue” harness
• Magnetic lid closure to guide zippers
• 3 MOLLE panels
• Padded computer sleeve
• 2 interior and 2 exterior “water bottle” pockets
• 4 zippered interior mesh pockets
• Exterior lid pocket
• Interior loop panel loop attachment platform
• Removable waist belt
• Triple layer carry handle
• Dimensions: 20 x 11 x 8 ½” 30L

Offered in Black, Ranger Green and Wolf Grey.

kitanica.com/collections/bags/products/vespid-30l-backpack

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VCSO Visits Space Systems Command, Shares Vision for New Field Command

October 11th, 2021

LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — U.S. Space Force Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson met with Guardians and Airmen during his visit to Space Systems Command Oct. 4, marking his first visit to SSC since its activation.

Thompson, who is the first VCSO in USSF history, made resolute expectations for the newly formed field command during an All Call with SSC Guardians and Airmen.

“SSC needs to re-energize its approach to seeing, understanding and rapidly developing while fielding new capabilities to keep us ahead of threats that we see from China and others,” Thompson said.

Noting the important mission that SSC has in the space domain, Thompson stressed to its members to help the U.S. Space Force hasten its pace.

“We have to ask members of SSC to tell us what they need in order to change policy and regulations, and even work with congress to change laws that will allow us to move faster,” Thompson said.

Furthermore, Thompson recognized the importance of bringing prosperity to SSC through ever-expanding partnerships in the acquisitions community.

“Commercial companies are moving so rapidly,” he stated. “We need to develop partnerships with the commercial sector to understand what they are doing as well as be able to leverage it to our benefit.”

Thompson re-emphasized the roles of leadership for SSC as well as other field commands that will help build a more lean and agile U.S. Space Force.

“We have to put authority and responsibility back into the hands of the senior materiel leaders to give them the authority and resources to stay engaged at a strategic level.” Thompson continued. “But leave them alone to do the business we have trained them to do.

By SSgt Andrew Moore

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K9 Helm

October 10th, 2021

K9 Helm M2 will see it’s European debut next week at Milipol Paris.

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SCUBAPRO Sunday – US Navy Birthday

October 10th, 2021

On 13, OCTOBER 1775 the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution creating official establishment the Continental Navy. They voted to outfit two sailing vessels, armed with ten carriage guns, as well as swivel guns, and manned by crews of eighty, and to send them out on a cruise for three months to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores meant for the British army in America. Dudley Saltonstall, Abraham Whipple, Nicholas Biddle, and John Burroughs Hopkins were named commanders of the new service by Congress. The 24-gun frigates Alfred and Columbus, 14-gun brigs Andrew Doria and Cabot, and three schooners, the Hornet, Wasp, and Fly, were the Navy’s first ships. Commissions were also given to five first lieutenants, including future American hero John Paul Jones, five second lieutenants, and three third lieutenants. Throughout the War of Independence, the Continental Navy sent to sea more than fifty armed vessels. The Navy’s squadrons and cruisers seized enemy supplies and carried correspondence and diplomats to Europe, returning with needed munitions. They took nearly 200 British vessels as prizes, and some of the British Isles themselves, contributing to the demoralization of the enemy and forcing the British to divert warships to protect convoys and thier trade routes. But with the end of the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Navy was disbanded. Then with threats to American merchant shipping by Barbary pirates from four North African States, in the Mediterranean, President George Washington signed the Naval Act of 1794 the act authorizing the construction of the Navy’s first six frigates ? Congress passed a resolution to establish a national Navy that could protect U.S. commercial vessels from attacks by the Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean and nearby Atlantic waters.

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Virtual-Shot

October 10th, 2021

Simulation Training Group Pty Ltd this week officially released Virtual-Shot, a new and innovative hooting simulation system that is the first of its kind. Virtual-Shot enables a Rifle, Airsoft, or Gelblaster owner to attach their phone to their weapon and turn it into a virtual shooting range. Virtual-Shot offers a new way for gun owners and Military Simulation enthusiast to enjoy using their weapons at home, without ammunition, al whilst learning real shooting and marksmanship skills.

“Virtual-Shot is the shooting simulation system we wish we had when training soldiers for combat in places like Afghanistan, South East Asia, and Iraq.”

Daryl Batchelor, Co-Founder