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Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2011
The long-awaited Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2011 was finally delivered to Congress. A classified and unclassified version of the DoD report was authorized by Section 1246, “Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving … Continue reading
U.S. Army Publishes Social Media Handbook 2011
Social Media has revolutionized the way we communicate and gain access to information. It has also opened the door to some potential problems peculiar to military personnel while deployed. This document provides valuable information and guidelines to ensure that you … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, facebook, social media, twitter
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Cobham Announces Multi Sector Antenna
For the Old Crows, Cobham, a UK Defense Technology firm, announced that it now offers a multi sector antenna. This is great news for a number of reasons but the most significant one is the looming death of the … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, Electronics
Tagged antenna, Cobham, communications
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Air France Flight 447 Help Me Understand…
The crash of Air France’s Flight 447 was the deadliest aviation accident in Air France’s history. The accident took the lives of 216 passengers and 12 crew members. I understand that the investigation is still underway but the preliminary findings … Continue reading
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Silencerco Acquires SWR Manufacturing
Silencerco of West Valley City, Utah; a relatively new comer to suppressor design and manufacturing, announced that it has acquired SWR, Southeastern Weaponry Research, Pickens, SC. Silencerco was founded in 2008 by Jonathan Shultz, Joshua Waldron and Mike Pappas. The company has … Continue reading
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Tagged Silencerco, suppressors, SWR
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CamelBak® Impact Elite™ – Great Versatility and Comfort in a High Performance Tactical Glove.
Last month, I had the pleasure of reviewing what I think is the best hot weather tactical glove on the market, the CamelBak® Vent™. In this review, I cranked it up a notch and looked at a glove that is … Continue reading
915 Triage™ – Benchmade Through and Through
Benchmade introduced the 915 TriageÔ at the 2011 Shot Show in Las Vegas. At the time, I was unable to get a close look at it but I have to tell you this is one exciting knife. Why call it … Continue reading
Posted in Knives and Tools
Tagged 915 Triage, Benchmade, knives, rescue
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Silver® Cells Set To Power Australian Soldiers
Two years ago, I wrote about what I described as the “electrification” of the soldier / operator. In that article, I spoke about the accelerating need to standardize power sources and distribution systems, so that soldiers can reduce or eliminate the plethora … Continue reading
Posted in Power, Soldier Systems
Tagged power, Silver cells, solar
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Just When You Thought 2nd Amendment Questions Had Been Answered.
Speaking strictly for myself, I thought the Supreme Court’s 2008 decision in District of Columbia v. Heller followed by the 2009 ruling in McDonald v. Chicago were abundantly clear. Apparently, my assumption was wrong, and it looks like the lower courts … Continue reading
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Tagged Constitution, Second Amendment
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What The F16 Pilot Must Have Been Thinking…
This comes from our friends at Soldier System; they came across it via US Palm – it’s a moral patch from TNVC. We’d like to share it with you because its brevity and sheer eloquence says it all.
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A Preview of Camelbak’s New Impact Elite™ Tactical Gloves.
Camelbak Products, LLC is located in one of San Francisco Bay’s nicest cities, Petaluma. The company personifies the innovative spirit of Californians. At the heart of Camelbak’s beginnings are two bicyclists Michael Eidson and Jeff Wemmer who recognized a need and filled it. … Continue reading
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August 2011 Things To Come
I’m looking at completing reviews in August ranging from tools to hydration. I’ll also be outlining what, I think, will be the key to your success as a want-to-be supplier to the DoD. The austere times ahead will have some … Continue reading
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Battlecloth Suppressed Service Pistol Holsters
Steve at Battlecloth has had numerous requests from a variety of organizations and individuals for holsters specifically designed for suppressed service pistols. Currently, operators don’t have a convenient way to carry a sidearm with the suppressor installed. In February of … Continue reading
Posted in Holsters, Soldier Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged Battlecloth, holsters
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22 SEALs Lost In Afghanistan…
I learned late Saturday, 6-Aug-2011, that a Chinook from the 160th was brought down by Taliban insurgents in the Tangi Joy Zarin area of Wardak province’s Sayd Abad district. Based on reports published by CNN, the SEALs were called to reinforce Army Rangers who … Continue reading
Battlecloth Introduces the BMP (Battlecloth Magazine Pouch)
Battlecloth is unlike any gear supplier. Steve, its founder will custom make just about anything that you need, including suppressed weapon pouches. His work is excellent as is his customer service. Battlecloth is pleased to introduce the BMP (Battlecloth Magazine … Continue reading
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Revision Military Exoshield® Extreme Low Profile Eyewear That Works….
How many times have you heard someone say that you need to take care of your eyes because you only have two? No doubt, you’ve heard it countless times, and maybe to the point of becoming nauseous, but like it … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection, Eyewear, Gear, Soldier Systems
Tagged Exoshield, eyewear, Revision
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Reader Question Re: Budget Surpluses and Defcits
I appreciate all of your questions and I’ll be more than happy to answer your question; however, there are better forums than FOG HORN to get that information. I did open the door by opening the topic, but I’d like … Continue reading
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Why Defense Budget Cutting Is Not The Answer.
As a follow-up to an earlier post I want to show you where some of your defense dollars go to. The projects that I represent here are just those of the Raytheon Corporation. There are literally hundreds of companies across the … Continue reading
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Answering Nin-Hai Tseng’s Question
Nin-Hai Tseng is a journalist that covers economics and finance for Fortune.com. She recently published an article that asks an interesting question, “Defense spending helped create today’s fiscal problems. So why isn’t it being considered seriously as a way to … Continue reading
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Advanced Digital Concealment Systems Announces A-TACS FG Almost Complete.
Advanced Digital Concealment Systems (DCS), developers of the A-TACS camouflage pattern, announced that work is nearly completed on the upcoming A-TACS Green Variant which will be called A-TACS FG. “In just a few days, we will put a countdown clock on … Continue reading
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Upcoming Review – Revision Military Exoshield® Extreme Low-Profile Eyewear.
In my next review, I’ll be taking a look at Revision’s Exoshield® Extreme Low-Profile eyewear; to plagiarise Izzy Moreno from the Miami Vice episode, “…these glasses are made from the finest materials providing quality, exceptional fit, comfort and styling at … Continue reading
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