The Wildland Scout Pack is intended for bushcraft enthusiast but worth checking out for pretty much anyone. I like the combination of modern and traditional construction.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ynotmade/the-wildland-scout-backpack-the-ultimate-bushcraft
Paying tribute to 174 American Heroes and the six units that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation.
The memorial also pays tribute to the eight men that were killed on the daring hostage rescue mission in Iran in 1980. These men had the “Guts to Try” and this mission was the genesis of JSOC.
Artifacts incorporated into the JSOC memorial
1)Sand/Pebble from the DESERT ONE crashsite. Encapsulated and placed in the foundation wall of the memorial. Donated by pilots from Operation Eagle Claw.
2)WTC Steel. The swords on the JSOC Emblem are forged from WTC Steel, donated by FDNY. These swords are forged by an alumni of the command.
3)Pentagon Limestone from the remains of the Pentagon attack on 9/11. This stone forms the foundation on which the JSOC emblem rests.
4)Soil/Rock from United Flight 93 crash site. This soil fills the Pentagon cavity that the JSOC emblem rests on. Always reminding us of the patriotism and heroism of Americans….. “Let’s Roll”
100% of funds raised will go to this memorial. Donations are Tax-Deductible, Tax ID is: 26-0801248
Planned dedication is October 22 – the anniverary of JSOC.
This memorial will be the ONLY memorial that pulls together the collective sacrifice of the units that make up JSOC.
It will serve as a constant reminder to the men and women that serve in JSOC, as well as to those who visit the organization.
www.gofundme.com/JSOC-Memorial
Mark Baker is a retired Army MSG and we served together in MID/2/3 SFG(A) back in the 90s. He’s a great guy with a great sense of humor. Some of you might remember his “PVT Murphy’s Law” from the Army Times. It’s full of gags that only someone who serve would come up with. I’m happy to say, after an eight year hiatus, PVT Murphy is back.
Get your copy of his latest book at www.amazon.com.
Follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/privatemurphyslaw.
Black Creek, GA – July 8, 2016 – Daniel Defense, engineer and manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms and accessories, today announced it has partnered with Ballistic Radio & 88 Tactical to offer a FREE Vehicle Close Quarters Defensive course to Local Law Enforcement Agencies in Georgia and surrounding states.
First, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of The Dallas Police Ambush. First responders face more sophisticated enemies than ever before, and often times do so while under-equipped, and under-trained. We must as a country help protect those who protect us, and one of the ways that we can do this is by ensuring that the men and women who put their lives on the line have the best chance we can give them to make it home to their family at the end of the day. To that end:
Daniel Defense is pleased to announce that through our industry partnership with Ballistic Radio, will be offering a unique training experience from 88 Tactical’s William Petty, Trevor Thrasher, and Shea Degan, FREE OF CHARGE, to men and women of law enforcement. This will be a 4-day training event featuring Petty’s Vehicle Close Quarters Combat Instructor Program, and Thrasher’s Active Killer Interdiction program, which has been widely adopted at law enforcement agencies across the nation.
A final date has not been set yet, but as of right now it looks as if this course will be offered Quarter 1 of 2017 near our Georgia facility. There will be 20 FREE spots available, which should allow separate agencies to each send one individual officer to learn the curriculum, and take it back to train their department. More information, such as how to submit an application to attend the course, will be made available as we finalize details at the beginning of the week. For right now just know that we are with you, we support what you do for us, and we have your back.
*This tour stop is only open to members of the United States military (retired & active duty), first responders, federal agencies and law enforcement personnel with proper ID.
Where: 5401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond Va, 23234
When: Monday, 11-July-16
Time: 10am-3pm
Stop Details:
-Tour the DuPont™ Kevlar® Ballistics Lab and Thermo-Man® Lab (Tours are scheduled every hour starting at 11am)
-Get hands-on with the latest TYR Tactical®, Huron™ and Revere K9™ designs in the TYR Tactical® Mobile Showroom
-Learn how TYR Tactical® integrates DuPont™ Kevlar® into not only soft armor but almost every piece of tactical nylon kit.
-Pick up a FREE Innovate or Die® Tour T-Shirt
What is the TYR Tactical® Innovate or Die® Tour & Mobile Showroom?
We understand that to create Mission-Adaptable Gear, one has to spend a tremendous amount of time and resources on R&D – making sure that the feel, comfort and ergonomics of our products are right for our customers. To better serve this mission we have created the TYR Tactical® Mobile Showroom. This completely custom 44’ trailer was designed to travel across the country so we can better show our complete breadth of products. For the first time customers will have a hands-on experiences with TYR Tactical® Pouches, Body Armor, Belts, Revere K9™ Products and Huron™ Clothing & Packs. They will also get a chance to view products before their release and provide feedback on existing products.
Innovate or Die® Tour News Page: www.tyrtactical.com/news/details/tyr-tactical-innovate-or-die-tour-texas
The Teeter Pouch is a lightweight, collapsible bottle pouch that attaches directly to any PALS grid with 4+ rows and 2+ columns. Made from proprietary FirstSpear 6/12 fabric, the Teeter Pouch is adjustable for both height and depth, allowing it to do everything from secure a bottle to function as a beavertail, all while remaining lighter than comparable pouches.
Specifications
• Weight: 1.47 ounces (41.6 grams)
• Materials: FirstSpear® 6/12™ fabric (500D face)
• Features: lightweight, collapsible EDC pouch for attachment to PALS grids
• Color: coyote brown, Multicam, foliage green, black
• Made in the US from US materials
ovinnovations.com/products/teeter-pouch
USSOCOM has awarded Revision a contract worth $726,000 for Advancement of Headborne Systems Technologies. This is in response to a Broad Area Announcement issued earlier this year to refine requirements for the next generation SOF helmet. That BAA can be seen below.
During SOFIC, Revision unveiled their new Multi-Use Bump Shell With Ballistic Capability. It is a multi-component system with a bump shell and two-piece armored appliqué to allow the wearer to increase the protection level in response to the threat.
The rail system is skeletonized to save weight and the suspension system is easily removable to integrate comms. Below is an artist’s rendition of the helmet with the appliqué mounted as we are unable to share photographs of the actual plates.
Unless there is something up Revision’s sleeve which we haven’t seen yet, we imagine that this helmet wil be used as the basis for this work. Eventually, we hope to see a fully refined requirement for SOCOM’s next helmet. While there is no guarantee that there will be a new helmet requirement or that Revision will eventually be selected, this development contract certainly gives them a leg up on any future helmet solicitation.
Like clockwork, FirstSpear issues a new catalog twice a year and while this latest version doesn’t have a lot of new items, it does add additional colors and gives FS a chance to catch up a little.
Download your copy HERE.
