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AFC Releases Army Medical Modernization Strategy

July 8th, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Army Futures Command released a comprehensive Army Medical Modernization Strategy today that clarifies the vision and enhances the cohesion of future force health care activities.

“Soldiers are at the heart of our mission. Putting in the work now to ensure that Soldiers have access to cutting-edge health care equipment and resources for years to come is a core element of Army modernization,” said Lt. Gen. James M. Richardson, Acting Commanding General of Army Futures Command.

“The Army Medical Modernization Strategy is important because it describes in detail how the Army will work alongside the Joint Force to provide outstanding health care to the Future Force. The strategy calls for activities that will increase our ability to deliver agile emergency medicine on the battlefield, maintain well-equipped hospitals and medical facilities at home and overseas, and support and develop highly talented health care personnel,” Richardson explained.

The 20-page strategy document seeks to improve the integration and modernization of mission-critical medical resources and proficiencies to ensure the Army Health System is well-equipped to provide highly adaptive and effective care on and off the battlefield for years to come.

The strategy will guide the requirements, priorities and direction of Army medical modernization efforts, including in areas of advanced medical research and Army Health System doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy analysis.

Developed by Army Futures Command headquarters in collaboration with multiple Army and Department of Defense medical organizations and stakeholders, the Army Medical Modernization Strategy fully aligns with and supports the Army Modernization Strategy.

Richardson is scheduled to sign the strategy document during a ceremony at Army Futures Command headquarters in Austin on the afternoon of July 7. Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, Army Surgeon General and Commanding General of U.S. Army Medical Command and Col. James Jones, Director of the Medical Capability Development and Integration Directorate at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, will also be in attendance at the event.

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US Army Photo by Austin Thomas, Army Futures Command

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SIG SAUER – KILO6K-HD Compact Rangefinding Binocular

July 7th, 2022

The Ideal Solution for the Minimalist Hunter

Designed with the Archery and Whitetail hunter in mind, the new SIG SAUER KILO6K-HD Compact is perfect as a lightweight option to minimize your kit, eliminating the need for a separate rangefinder and binocular. The KILO6K-HD Compact provides up to 6,000 yards of ranging off of reflective surfaces and up to 2,500 yards on big game animals.

Featuring BDX 2.0 Bluetooth Technology to work with all BDX equipped scopes and thermal optics, and onboard environmental sensors allowing for accurate real time ballistic calculations, the KILO6K-HD Compact provides the perfect solution for any rifle setup. The KILO6K-HD Compact also features fog mode to cut through morning haze and XR Extended Range mode to allow for longer range capabilities from a tripod, giving you maximum range both quickly and accurately.

Available in both 8×32 and 10×32 prescriptions, the KILO6K-HD Compact is the ideal solution for the minimalist hunter.

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The “In Honor of Duco” Loop Leash

July 7th, 2022

I recently got an opportunity to spend some time with Rick Hogg. We’ve met several times over the years but it was great to sit for several hours and talk about the world over a few beers. I highly recommend him. He does great work and he’s also in a unique position due to his military service to advocate for K9s.

I knew that he had lost his dog Duco last year after losing a battle with ?osteosarcoma on 5 July 2021. Duco and Rick had a bond forged in combat which continued after they both retired. One of the ways Rick is keeping the memory of his companion alive is through the “In Honor of Duco” Loop Leash which was developed on the battlefield of Afghanistan and built in the USA.

This leash has applications for both the civilian dog owner as well as the military and law enforcement community offering hands free walking with your canine, quick easy control of the travel for your dog and a tie down point if needed. It is 1″ wide by approximately 58″ long in Wolf Gray.

This is the first of many tactical K9 products coming from Hogg Tactical.

www.warhogg.com/product-page/in-honor-of-duco-loop-leash

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Thyrm Adds AAA Battery Insert for CellVault-5M

July 7th, 2022

Sunnyvale, CA — Thyrm’s flagship battery storage solution for lithium-ion batteries, the CellVault-5M™ Modular Battery Case, is now available with AAA and 1632 battery inserts. The CellVault-5M comes standard with modular inserts for CR123, 18350, and 18650 batteries in addition to storing four 2032 batteries in the base providing power for flashlights, weaponlights, night vision and other critical gear. Demand has been high for 1632 storage and a AAA insert. These batteries are common for hearing protection, headlamps, GPS units and red dot sights.

These new inserts may be purchased as part of Thyrm’s Enhanced Multipak of inserts or alone as a 3-pak. Inserts are sold on the company’s website at thyrm.com/product/cv5m-insert-pak.

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TacJobs – Qore Performance Continues Hiring Surge, Recruiting For Customer Support and Relationship Manager

July 7th, 2022

Sterling, VA – Qore Performance, Inc., inventors of the revolutionary ESAPI-shaped IcePlate thermoregulation and hydration tool for PPE users, continues to grow rapidly and is looking for highly talented candidates to fill a vital role: Customer Support and Relationship Manager.

The Customer Support and Relationship Manager is a senior position that reports directly to the CEO. This position is responsible for caring for the most important company asset across all lines of Qore Performance business: our customers.

Do these questions resonate with you?

1. Are you a strong, diligent, extrovert with a natural sense of urgency who is energized by relentlessly evangelizing our cause and solving problems for people?

2. Do you have an uncanny ability to figure out what the customer actually wants (and they didn’t even know they wanted)?

3. Are you capable of being a total team player who can operate independently while in the field?

4. Do you have experience and/or a network for selling into large, Fortune 1000-type companies or into any one of the following industries: military, law enforcement, occupational safety, personal devices (iPads), aviation, outdoor/fitness?

5. Are you an expert at building long term relationships and large, functional networks?

No formal education is required

An ideal candidate must be well-read (or “listened”), a voracious learner, have excellent writing skills, be disciplined and diligent in the execution of their tasks, be able to travel frequently, and have exceptional judgment and discretion.

The Job

Answer and resolve inbound customer inquiries (video, email, LiveChat, phone, etc.): sales, information, questions, warranty, etc. In-person as needed, but emphasis on local dominance

Lead, manage, and grow Field Training Specialists for customer visits, trade shows, boutique shows, etc.

Run point on all B2B sales projects after establishment, “baton handoff”

Work with UX/UI Designer to update website to improve customer experience, Conversion Rate based on customer communications

Support CEO and CFO to instill work ethic, brand standards, customer-first mindset, discipline, maturity across the entire team

Develop, nurture, harvest deep relationships with existing customers across all lines of business and new customers as they join, ensuring optimal QPI experience

Open new International Distributors as approved

Open new enterprise accounts as approved

Monitor third party sales portals (B2B) and Distributor websites to ensure merchandising is correct and up-to-date

Disseminate relevant merchandising assets to Distributors to ensure websites are always current

Follow-up on in-bound international distributor and enterprise leads

Generate new content based on in-bound customer questions

Work with Videographer/Photographer to get content from existing customers (Testimonials)

Compliance audit distributor websites, communications, coach up distributors accordingly to maintain brand standards to match QPI website

Diligently address oversights or errors with sustainable, efficient solutions

Relay customer feedback to relevant departments

Set and enforce high standards for hygiene, tidiness, organization, and excellence

How we will measure success

sales growth

referral business

Conversion Rate growth

inbound traffic generation, growth

customer complaints/satisfaction

reviews

profitability

lead generation/closure rate

active lead pool

customer feedback

YOY account performance

market penetration (new and existing)

Think you have a better way?

We DEFINITELY want to hear from you.

Big advantage if you have a background in any of the following:

Military, Law Enforcement, Wild land Firefighter, First Responder/EMT, SAR/CSAR, Backpacking/Hiking, Mountaineering/Climbing, Outdoors, Travel, QSR/Food Service, Consumer Electronics (specifically iPads and iPhones), Crossfit, Running/Marathons/Ultras, Combative/D-TAC, Shopify, ERP software, Pilot’s License, Crossfit Certifications (or similar/equivalent), Hunting, Marksmanship/Firearms proficiency, Occupational Safety,

Click here to learn more about our recruiting process and working at Qore Performance.

Position-specific Requirements

MINIMUM two years experience at least one of the following sales or customer service channels: military, law enforcement, HSE/OSHA enterprise/occupational safety, outdoor (backpacking, hiking, hunting, water sports, etc.), EDC, luxury travel/hospitality, aviation, GSE, physical fitness

Proven ability to implement a sales/customer service training program

References who can verify your sales/service track record (more = better)

Team player mindset

Ideal, but Optional

Existing customer network in any one or more of the aforementioned areas: enterprise, consumer electronics (iPads, iPhones), OSHA/industrial safety, Fortune 1000, military, law enforcement, premium resorts (ski, mountain, hunting, outdoor)

Company Requirements

All candidates must have the legal ability to work in the USA without sponsorship

Ability to clearly communicate in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Ability to perform physical tasks required of the job

Work location: Qore Performance® Headquarters in Sterling, VA

Please submit a condensed resume and an expression of interest for review. Work location: Sterling, VA.

Click here for the complete job description on our website.

Click here to learn more about working at Qore Performance and our hiring process.

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TNVC Launches Exclusive DISCUS Bluetooth Comms Integration System In Partnership with DISCO 32

July 7th, 2022

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TNVC has long been recognized as an industry leading provider of Night Vision and other Visual Augmentation Systems equipment to government and Private Citizens alike. Like our Founding Fathers, TNVC believes that all Citizens deserve access to the full range of capabilities available to the government.

To that end, TNVC is pleased to announce a new partnership with DISCO 32 with the release of the DISCUS Bluetooth Communications Integration System, available exclusively at TNVC in Tan 499 to complete the shoot, move, communicate triad.

The DISCUS is a communications integration system that serves as a linkage between tactical communications headsets utilizing a U174-style connection and Bluetooth enabled devices, including your cell phone and can be used with encrypted communications applications such as Signal, providing an easily accessible and simple to use solution for tactical communications without the need for specialized radio equipment or HAM operator licensing. For those using radios, the DISCUS is also designed to used in-line with traditional PTTs and both military and civilian radios.

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Mystery Ranch x Dior Collaboration

July 7th, 2022

During the recent launch of Dior’s summer 2023 men’s collection, photos of a collaboration with Mystery Ranch, something that MR co-founder Dana Gleason refers to as “Special Projects.” In fact, when I spoke with Dana during last month’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market he told me he was heading to Paris for a product launch.

This photo from Hypebeast shows the alligator material on some of the designs.

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Historic Highway Landing Advances Agile Combat Employment

July 7th, 2022

ALGER COUNTY, Mich. (AFNS) —

Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II, Air Force Special Operations Command MC-12W Liberty, C-145A Combat Coyote and U-28A Draco, and a C-146A Wolfhound from the Air Force Reserves landed, took off and performed integrated combat turns on a closed 9,000-foot section of Michigan highway M-28.

It was the first time integrated combat turns, which enable the quick rearming and refueling of a running jet, have been conducted on a public highway in the United States. The temporary landing zone is one of several progressive training scenarios held this week during the Michigan Air National Guard’s exercise Northern Agility 22-1 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Northern Agility 22-1 demonstrates the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment doctrine — ready to execute missions quickly in unpredictable ways. The landing zone was named “Hawk LZ” in honor of F-16 pilot Maj. Durwood “Hawk” Jones from the Wisconsin ANG’s 115th Fighter Wing, who lost his life in a training accident in Michigan in 2020.

“Northern Agility 22-1 is an historic exercise that supports the Air Force’s directive to ‘accelerate change or lose,’ as well as the ability of our Airmen to generate combat power anytime, anywhere,” said Brig. Gen. Bryan Teff, assistant adjutant general and commander of the Michigan ANG. “Michigan is a champion for Agile Combat Employment, so when it comes to leveraging our state’s unique partnerships, training environment and resources to ensure the Joint Force stays one step ahead of our adversaries, today was a huge success.”

Staging and additional training activities for contested logistics, sustainment and multi-capable Airmen concepts were being held this week at other locations in Alger County, including Sawyer International Airport and Hanley Field.

Participating units include AFSOC’s 1st Special Operations Group, Hurlburt Field, Florida, and 6th Special Operations Squadron, Duke Field, Florida; Air Force Reserve’s 119th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field; Michigan ANG’s 127th Wing, Selfridge ANG Base; Oklahoma ANG’s 137th Special Operations Wing, Will Rogers ANG Base; and Maryland ANG’s 175th Fighter Wing, Warfield ANG Base. Additionally, an MQ-9 Reaper from the North Dakota ANG’s 119th Wing, Fargo ANG Base, crewed by Airmen from the Michigan ANG’s 110th Wing, Battle Creek ANG Base, were involved.

“Northern Agility 22-1 would not be possible without the long-term partnerships that exist between the Michigan National Guard and the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Transportation, Alger County Sheriff’s Office, and of course, support from our neighbors in the Upper Peninsula,” said Lt. Col. Brian Wyrzykowski, Northern Agility 22-1 lead operations planner.

The Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center also teamed with industry partners during Northern Agility 22-1 to demonstrate technologies for augmented reality to enhance the multi-capable Airman concept, rapid integration of the command and control ecosystem, synthetic aperture radar and advanced threat detection and visualization.

“Michigan is home to an incredible manufacturing spirit, business culture, and immense pride and patriotism that makes it a great place for the Department of Defense to continue to train for the future war fight,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers, Michigan National Guard adjutant general and Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs director.”

Story by Capt Andrew Layton, Michigan National Guard

U.S. Air National Guard photo by MSgt David Kujawa

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