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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
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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
Top n Reasons Where n=10 Why You Should Become A Schmatta…
We’ve seen a couple of e-mails complaining that we haven’t published a FOG HORN Top n Reasons Where n = any real or imaginary number, so we want to fix that. FOG HORN’s Top n Reasons Where n=10 Why You Should Become A … Continue reading
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Frogman or Mall Gerbil
Anders Behring Breivik in full regalia, is he an operator or simply a short circuited mall gerbil? There’s a bit of closet commando in all of us but Anders Breivik actually drank the cool aide. Judging by the number of accessories … Continue reading
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI Offer a $10,000 Reward.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals behind the July 15 theft of firearms from an army supply … Continue reading
Princeton Tec® – Remix Pro Tactical Headlamp
“Owning the night” is to be able to operate effectively in it; this is the case across the entire spectrum of visible and non-visible light. Lighting is important and over the years it has become very much a part of … Continue reading
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Tagged lights, Princeton Tec, Remix, Remix Pro
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Deadline For Submitting Samples In Carbine Competition – 27 September 2011
Proposal and bid samples from participants are due by 27 September 2011. The source selection process for award will consist of two evaluation phases ending with an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract award to up to three contractors followed … Continue reading
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Tagged carbine, M4, PEO Soldier Weapons, weapons
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German Army Deploys Carl Zeiss Panoramic Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems To Protect FOB
Panoramic reconnaissance and surveillance systems by Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH protect the German forward operating bases (FOBs) in northern Afghanistan. The German army has ordered them to meet immediate deployment requirements. Comparable systems by Carl Zeiss Optronics have monitored the … Continue reading
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Tagged C2ISR, Carl Zeiss, FOB, ISR, Optronics
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“The Mechanic” – Worth or NoT Worth a Dollar?
It’s time to kick-off our “Worth or NoT Worth a Dollar” movie review and I think we chose a great starting point with this action packed production. The Mechanic follows the life of an elite hitman, Arthur Bishop, played by … Continue reading
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Tagged hitman, Jason Statham, movie, Sutherland, The Mechanic
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Cpl. Dakota Meyer First Living Marine To Receive CMH
Former U.S.M.C. Cpl. Dakota Meyer will be the first living Marine to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Meyer, who left the Marine Corps in June 2010, was nominated for the medal after risking his life … Continue reading
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BERTOLLI CHICKEN MARSALA AND ROASTED REDSKIN POTATOES – A Field Expedient Meal
Bertolli has knocked this Chicken Marsala ready to eat meal out of the ball park. I am going to tell you how to get a field promotion. Use as many bags of the Bertolli Chicken Marsala and Roasted Redskin Potatoes … Continue reading
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Explosions Rock Government Buildings In Oslo.
Government Buildings Struck By Explosions – Oslo, Norway It’s hard for me to comprehend the mindset that would perpetrate such an act; especially in a country like Norway. Norway has been at the forefront of human rights and has numerous … Continue reading
Bourque Industries Tests Kryron™ Ballistic Plate
Photo Courtesy of Bourque Industries Bourque Industries is a publicly-traded (OTC:BORK) advanced materials science company. Its founder and CEO, John M. Bourque, invented Kryron™, a revolutionary metal-alloying process that uses nanotechnology to fundamentally alter common metals at the molecular level to … Continue reading
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Tagged armor, Bourque Industries, Kryron
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OTIS TRS® – The Personification Of Excellence.
Equipping the Army’s inventory of M4 carbines with a highly accurate rail system enhances the functionality of the weapon and brings the M4 carbine into the 21st century. The need for a reliable rail system has been recognized for quite … Continue reading
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Tagged carbine, M4, OTIS, rail, TRS
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Better Late Than Never – USA To Change ITAR Regulations
For years, the U.S. Defense industry has been hamstrung by cumbersome ITAR export controls. The archaic regulations are often leveraged by foreign defence competitors to keep U.S. technologies from international projects. Look for that to change in the near future; … Continue reading
Upcoming Reviews
I am completing a review of the OTIS Technology Turned Rail System (TRS), which will be available on this site and Scribd. OTIS describes its TRS as the most accurate rail system on the market, and from what I’ve seen … Continue reading
Posted in Alerts, Morale Builders, Suppressors, Tactical Lighting, Weapon systems
Tagged films, headlamp, movies, tactical lighting, The Mechanic
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US Army’s AH-64D Apache Avionics Integration Program Gets JTRS
Lockheed Martin delivered the first secure joint tactical radio to US Army’s AH-64D Apache Avionics Integration Lab. The airborne, maritime / fixed station joint tactical Radio System, or AMF-JTRS as it is called, is a two channel radio running the Link … Continue reading
The Case Of The Intergluteal Cleft – Another True Story
I have a favorite Chinese restaurant that I frequent in town, and whenever I visit my pool hustling pal, at the restaurant, I take the train. Just this past week, I went down there to enjoy some of their great … Continue reading
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 13 – Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc.
Yankee Hill Machine Co., Inc (YHM) traces its roots back to 1951 when a couple of men, Wallace Judd and James Graham teamed to start their own machining facility. Over the years, the company grew to 50 employees and … Continue reading
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Tagged silencers, suppressors, YHM
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One Tough Rabbit…
Everything down in Texas is bigger and better. How many times have you heard that from proud Texans? Well, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with local pride even if in a lot of cases it’s folklore or just plain boasting. My … Continue reading
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Fair is Fair….
Earlier this week, we congratulated Jay Leno on his Emmy nomination. We did neglect to tell you that The Late Show with David Letter was also nominated. I believe the category is for best director in a variety show. So, … Continue reading
Extrema Ratio’s Legendary ONTOS Now Available In Black Sheath
The ONTOS is an amazing knife that you can baton with a sledge-hammer if the need arises. It will also punch through concrete or a fuselage. For those of you unfamiliar with Extrema Ratio’s ONTOS, I offer this back ground for your … Continue reading
Jay Leno’s Garage Nominated For An Emmy
For you car buffs, Jay Leno’s Garage is a treasure trove of information on some pretty exotic rides. Apparently, I am not the only one that thinks so and Jay Leno’s Garage is now an Emmy Nominee. Here’s a partial … Continue reading
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The Dog That Cornered Osama Bin Laden
This story was published on Blogs Nosey Parker The Dog That Cornered Osama Bin Laden Disclaimer: I have not researched its content to asses the accuracy or authenticity of this story. Readers are advised that no evidence exists suggesting military dogs were … Continue reading
Swiss Technology Inc. NJ Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Violate The Arms Export Control Act.
Swiss Technology Inc has supplied almost a thousand unique NSNs to the U.S. Department of Defense over the past 25 years. The company claims to have the highest quality standards, extensive knowledge of Mil-Specs and the capabilities to meet the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arms Export Control Act, Swiss Technology Inc
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 12 – Surefire LLC
Surefire LLC kicked off its entry into the suppressor business in 2002 when it lauched its Suppressor Division. The M4FA was the company’s production model; made for the 5.56mm NATO round and optimized for use on the Colt M4. A large part … Continue reading
Having An Italian Running The DoD Is A Good Thing
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Ryan Cleckner Former Ranger Sniper and Sniper Instructor Explains the Minute Of Angle (MOA)
Ryan Cleckner, a former ranger sniper and sniper instructor, with the National Shooting Sports Foundation explains the minute of angle or MOA. If you expect to successfully engage targets at distances beyond and below your original zero, you’ll need to … Continue reading
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Suppressors Current State of the Technology – Part 9 – Ops Inc.
Ops Inc was founded by O.P Seberger Jr. The company is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA. with a manufacturing facility in Shingletown, CA. Ops Inc. has been manufacturing military grade suppressors since 1988. Their rifle suppressors are in use across … Continue reading
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Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) 11
This post is in reference to USSOCOM’s Precision Sniper Rifle solicitation number H92222-11-R-0011. This notice reflects changes made as of 05 July 2011. Text: The Precision Snipe Rifle Industry Day slides, Synopsis notice and Draft Solicitation posted dates; all dates … Continue reading
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CamelBak® Vent™ Hot Weather Gloves That Work!
Gloves are items that usually end up getting ignored until you actually need them; then you wonder why the hell you left them back at your outpost. They perform a number of very useful and generally unappreciated functions, like keeping … Continue reading
Garmin’s Montana™
For all you situational awareness guys – you know who you are! Garmin, a global leader in GPS technology has introduced a new handheld receiver Montana™. Montana™ is offered in a variety of configurations that include 5 mp camera. It … Continue reading
Looking Down The Road A Bit – Thompson Machine To Deliver DB380 Suppressor.
The folks at Thompson Machine teamed with Diamondback Firearms to deliver a compact and efficient suppressor for the Diamondback DB .380. The new suppressor is nearly ready and should be available later in the year. Both manufacturers refer to its efficiency as … Continue reading
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