Triple Aught Design’s Old Fort, NC manufacturing facility continues to grow and they’ve got positions available in Industrial Sewing Operators and Production Operations Manager.
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October 28th, 2021Sitka Women’s Fahrenheit Jacket
October 28th, 2021The other day I was perusing Sitka’s website after receiving a marketing email, when my wife peered over my shoulder and said, hey, what’s that?
I replied that it was a new jacket for women called the Fahrenheit. The reply came swiftly, “Sitka? You mean that Arrowhead stuff?” And I clarified that Sitka had been around for years and made some of the hunting clothing I had picked up on post-season sale at Dick’s over the years. After a bit of wrangling to get her to understand that Sitka was more than camouflage gear for hunting game and bad guys, she told me that she liked the look of the Fahrenheit.
It’s designed specifically for women and uses some of the best materials on the market for a day outdoors in cool conditions. The shell is GORE-TEX INFINIUM with WINDSTOPPER Technology paired with PrimaLoft insulation, mapped for moisture management with a down blend in the torso and fully synthetic insulation throughout the forearms.
She looked over the color options and prefers Black, but it’s also offered in Hawk (shown), Aegean Blue, and Waterfowl Marsh camouflage for the ladies who go hard in the paint and hunt for their food.
Sizes Small – XLarge (Operational colors also add XXL).
www.sitkagear.com/products/womens-fahrenheit-jacket/waterfowl-marsh
CoTCCC Includes the AAJT-S by Compression Works for Junctional Hemorrhage Use
October 28th, 2021BIRMINGHAM, AL – Oct. 21, 2021 – The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) has recently included the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet-Stabilized (AAJT-S) by Compression Works for use in junctional hemorrhage bleeding for U.S. warfighters and our allied partners around the world.
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) is the pre-hospital arm of the Joint Trauma System for the Department of Defense. The CoTCCC and the TCCC Working Group focus all of their efforts on providing the best recommendations for training and equipment for our individual service members, combat medics, corpsman, pararescue and med techs going into harm’s way.
The AAJT-S by Compression Works is used to treat non-compressible hemorrhages by U.S. special operations units, army units and allied special operations partners globally. It is the only device that has been proven to save lives in both upper and lower junctional (axilla and groin) bleeding conditions and to treat pelvic bleeding.
The AAJT-S is cleared by the FDA, meets the CoTCCC criteria, and has been vetted, studied and published by the Institute for Surgical Research (ISR) and the 59th Med Wing of the U.S. Air Force researchers in San Antonio, Texas. The Compression Works device is also featured in over 64 peer reviewed publications in the literature.
In two independent research studies, the U.S. military found that the AAJT-S was equivalent to Zone 3 REBOA (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta), a resuscitation technique used by trauma surgeons in the hospital. The AAJT-S is the only device that has been shown to be equivalent to Zone 3 REBOA at the point of injury. The device is also able to be easily applied in the field by first responders, helping to stop bleeding and stabilize patients until they can reach definitive care. Whether used on the battlefield or in the pre-hospital EMS setting, the Compression Works device helps save lives by controlling difficult bleeding conditions.
“We are delighted to receive the support of the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care for the use of the AAJT-S for junctional hemorrhages and difficult bleeding situations,” said Scott Dodson, President and CEO, Compression Works, Inc. “This multi-functional life-saving device was designed for the military, has been battlefield tested, widely studied and is optimized for both military and civilian use applications to stop bleeding and save lives,” said Dodson. “We look forward to the AAJT-S becoming the standard of care for our warfighters and accident victims who would otherwise potentially bleed out from their injuries without this technology.”
The CoTCCC Committee chair explained in correspondence with Compression Works Inc., the manufacturer of the AAJT-S, that the device will be included and supported as products that are cleared by the FDA to treat non-compressible hemorrhages.
The AAJT-S by Compression Works is made in the United States of America and has thousands of devices in the market with U.S. special operations forces, allied special operations units and in the pre-hospital EMS segment around the world. For more information, visit or contact us at www.compressionworks.com.
Lightning Challenge 2021 Showcases TACP Capabilities for the Future Fight
October 28th, 2021MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. —
The 93d Air Ground Operations Wing hosted Lightning Challenge 2021, a world-wide Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) competition, at Camp Butner, North Carolina, Oct. 18-22, 2021.
Most people think TACP Airmen are solely responsible for communicating with pilots through a handheld radio, however Lightning Challenge demonstrated otherwise.
Teams of two TACP specialists from Air Support Operations Squadrons (ASOS) across the globe assembled at Camp Butner, North Carolina, to put their vast range of expertise to the test. They were tested through challenges of agile combat employment, physical strength, and marksmanship skill, in order to identify the most outstanding multi-capable Airmen in the world.
“The last four days have been not just grueling physical and mental tests, but it is a glimpse of what we are going to be doing in the future,” said Col Danielle Willis, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing Commander. “We know that our focus is pivoting to great power competition and what we need in the force is to have Airmen who can go out and execute.”
The TACP Weapon System does not just de-conflict, but integrates Airpower with ground force maneuver elements to achieve multi-domain superiority in combat. TACP Airmen are the critical node in the tactical implementation of Joint All-Domain Command and Control, which is necessary to prevail in future contested and congested environments.
“There is some expectation here for every single one of you [competitors], and that is what is going to happen in the near-future,” said SEAC Ramón Colón-López, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “The reputation of America really is in your hands because your actions are going to have strategic effects…at the end of the day, you are going to be the lethal arm of everything that we do for the nation.”
Sharpening lethality was a key theme in this year’s competition, along with highlighting TACP skills, joint competencies, and geographically integrated capabilities through events fully focused on hastening adaptability, applying Dynamic Force Employment, accelerating threat-based execution from combatant command requirements and facilitating contested degraded environment operations.
“The tests this week were not just designed to challenge your physical prowess and physical strength, but your mental ability to figure out problems,” said Willis. “To think critically and to get stuff done when it needs to happen is the absolute value and heart of the TACP weapon system.”
On a larger scale, Lightning Challenge exemplified four of the five key requirements of a modern near-pear fight according to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown’s “Accelerate Change or Lose” action orders: warrior culture, credibility, capacity and capability. The capabilities displayed at Lightning Challenge prove the value of the TACP weapon system to not only the Air Force, but the joint force as a whole.
SEAC Colón-López expanded on the role of TACP in the modern near-peer fight and the advantage that TACP brings to future conflicts. “You had a great time conducting this exercise, you had a great time showing your peers on how far you are willing to go to be the best of the best, but every single one of you will get that opportunity to show the enemy exactly who they are messing with,” said Colón-López. “It will be you going forward to carry on this fight.”
This year’s champions are Staff Sgt. Benjamin Conaway and Senior Airman Seth Gaines from the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron, located at Fort Stewart, Georgia. They embody the capabilities and expertise that TACP brings to the Air Force and joint force overall. As the battlefield evolves, TACP is ready to adapt alongside it. “We know that this capability in the TACP weapon system is absolutely vital to how we are going to fight our wars in the future,” said Willis.
For more information and visuals about Lightning Challenge visit: www.dvidshub.net/feature/lightningchallenge2021
And follow us on social media at:
Instagram= @93d_agow
Facebook= @93d Air Ground Operations Wing
For information about previous year’s Lightning Challenge visit:
www.dvidshub.net/feature/LC2020
www.mcchord.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1920753/1-asog-hosts-tacp-lightning-challenge
www.eielson.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1926391/2019-lightning-challenge-tacps-finish-strong
Story by 1st Lt Katie DuBois Tamesis, 93d Air Ground Operations Wing
Photos by SSgt Charlye Alonso
Melissa Gilliland Named PRS Southeastern Regional Series Top Lady
October 27th, 2021OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – October 26, 2021 – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, along with RCBS and Hoppe’s, is celebrating pro shooter Melissa Gilliland’s strong finish at the PRS Southeastern Regional Finale, which took place at the Arena Training Facility in Blakely, Georgia.
Gilliland finished the match as Top Lady and 20th overall at the Finale. Her strong finish at the match combined with multiple top placements throughout the season also earned her Top Lady and 14th overall for this year’s Southeastern Regional Series. During the match, Gilliland used the new Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR3 scope with G4P reticle and relied on her RCBS reloading equipment and Hoppe’s gun care to see her through the finale.
“This new glass from Elite Tactical was designed with a lot of team member input, and it shows,” Gilliland said. “The improved reticle, the quick 0.04-mil floating center dot, the wide eye box on every magnification level…attention to details like these make the difference in PRS competition. They definitely made the difference for me this week!”
Gilliland continued, “When it comes to my reloading needs, RCBS is the only brand I trust. With the new ChargeMaster Supreme and Link dispenser, I know that every load will be consistent from start to finish and that’s accuracy you just can’t match.”
With her qualifying finish at the Southeastern Regional Finale, Gilliland will be heading to the PRS Pro Series Finale, which takes place November 6 in Raton, New Mexico.
“It has been an awesome season and I’ve really enjoyed all of the matches that I have shot as part of the Southeastern Regional Series,” Gilliland said. “I’m looking forward to competing in the PRS Finale next month and I can’t thank my sponsors enough for all of their support. My gear is second to none and I hope to be able to end the season on a high note.”
Bianchi Rebranding to Reconnect with Customers
October 27th, 2021
Jacksonville, Florida – Bianchi®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced a new website and logo to celebrate a new epoch for Bianchi Leather. The evolution of the storied brand highlights Bianchi’s reputation for reliability and innovation, and its renewed commitment to gun owners who carry every day.
“Bianchi is a pillar in the firearms industry,” said Brad Williams, President of The Safariland Group. “Since its founding in 1958, Bianchi has been the benchmark for leather holsters. Now Bianchi is adding to our line to meet the needs of both experienced and new gun owners. We’re bringing back the spirit of innovation in leather, expanding our catalog to include more EDC fits, and refining the classic carry designs that have won devoted fans in the law enforcement and tactical communities and are bringing Bianchi’s potential to a wider audience—to anyone who wants to live life protected.”
The revitalization of the Bianchi Leather brand has inspired a new, dedicated website: www.bianchileather.com. The site will offer a streamlined way for customers to find the perfect fit for their firearms. The new site will be the hub for Bianchi customer service, social connection, and will showcase stories from a diverse group of people highlighting the ways Bianchi products support their lifestyle, from firearms experts, outdoorsmen and women, and allied brand partners.
To mark this moment in the celebrated history of the brand, Bianchi has refreshed its logo. The new mark pays homage to Bianchi’s foundational commitment to public servants, its roots in the American West, and the potential that the brand offers for those who carry concealed or in the field. Bianchi holsters provide confidence for those who demand performance, unfailing reliability, and flawless functionality. Bianchi builds holsters for those who choose to explore boldly and live life protected.
For more information on the new look for Bianchi Leather, visit www.bianchileather.com
Wilde Tactical Gear – CZ Scorpion / SIG MPX 4 Mag Placard
October 27th, 2021
Wilde Custom Gear has added the CZ Scorpion / SIG MPX 4 Mag Placard. PALS compatible, it integrates SR buckles to attach it to your platform and bungees to keep your magazines in place. Additionally, it can be fitted with their Modular Chest Rig Shoulder Straps to create a stand alone rig.
Offered in a wide variety of colors and patterns, check the site for availability.
TacJobs – Product Design Engineer, Tactical at Eagle Industries, Va Beach
October 27th, 2021Responsibilities and Qualifications
Our Eagle Industries Inc. Virginia Beach, VA facility is seeking a Product Design Engineer II to add to our team. The Product Design Engineer II will be responsible for developing nylon soft good products for our Vista Tactical Nylon brands. This position will work closely with all facets of our business: marketing, sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, scheduling, and operations to assure coordinated transition of products to manufacturing. The ability to lead projects and work in cross functional teams is essential.
Responsibilities, Including but not limited to:
• Position will require taking nylon soft good product designs from concept through production.
• Uses computer-assisted design/drafting including pattern making and CAD software to develop designs.
• Approves final samples of proposed projects, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
• Travel to manufacturing facility (Puerto Rico), trade shows, and vendor visits.
• Able to evaluate current market trends and identify future needs for new projects.
• Utilize knowledge of various sewing and cutting machines, design practices, mathematics, nylon, webbing and other materials and other physical sciences to complete designs.
• Responsible for maintaining an organized design file system.
• Participate in concurrent design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, materials lists, specifications and other documents.
• Create and revise technical drawings.
• Develop Quality Control and inspection criteria for new products.
• Evaluate and solve production problems.
• Train sewers/assemblers or conduct training to introduce new processes.
• Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required.
• Must allow time studies and product design processes videotaping.
• Additional duties assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years’ experience general engineering or product development
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Creative Design, Industrial Design, or Engineering in related field
• Basic sewing skills with multiple types of machinery
• Strong project management skills
• Experience guiding interdepartmental teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient in pattern design software
• Must be a self-starter and results oriented
• Experience with accessory products for shooting sports, Military/LE, etc. a plus
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
To apply for this position go here.
For the full list of open positions with Vista, visit www.vistaoutdoor.com/careers
