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Our Theory On What Happened To Malaysian Air MH370
First of, all of our hearts go out to the families and loved ones aboard Malaysian Air MH370. It is a tragic event and we advance this theory with the deepest respect to all aboard the flight and their families. … Continue reading
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Our Read On The Ukraine Crisis
We decided to write this article because mainstream media critical analysis of the situation is sadly lacking. Secondly, I want to avoid any possible stampede to local Wal-Mart’s across the land as people prepare for “Red Dawn.” It’s bad enough … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimea, EU, NATO, Russia, Sebastapol, Ukraine
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Delta Force Snatch and Grab In Tripoli Libya
This is a surveillance video of Abu Anas al-Libi being picked up outside his home in Tripoli, Libya. Elegant execution with minimal fanfare. Two vehicles cradled al_libi’s car the third secured the intersection. Nice Job!
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DoD Has No Plans To Close The Commissaries
Well it looks like “on again and off again” is alive and well; although, “this is only a drill” would probably have been a more accurate statement. The folks at Military.com are now reporting that “According to Army Gen. Martin … Continue reading
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In A Move To Cut Expenses, DoD May Do Away With Base Commissaries
It looks like Department of Defense planners may target base Commissaries to reduce annual operating expenses by $1.4B. The DoD’s support for that decision is a 2012 survey in which active duty personnel and military retirees were surveyed to assess … Continue reading
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SHOT SHOW 2014 – Dip Wizard LLC
While at SHOT SHOW 2014, in Las Vegas, I had an opportunity to meet and chat with Scott Norwood founder, chief cook and bottle washer at Dip Wizard LLC, Anderson, SC. as we walked along Las Vegas Blvd. Scott told … Continue reading
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Pick Your Super Bowl XLVIII Winner.
There’s not a news channel that’s not making a prediction on Sunday’s Super Bowl 2014. We don’t think they can predict their way out of a lavatory. Only fans have the right answer…
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Daniel Defense Announces $20 Million Expansion
Black Creek, GA- January 23, 2014- Daniel Defense, engineering and manufacturing the world’s finest weapons systems, precision rail systems and accessories, today announced plans for a five-year, $20 million expansion in Bryan County, Georgia. “We are proud to be among … Continue reading
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Jason Redman Former Navy Seal Speaks To NRA News at SHOT SHOW 2014
Jason Redman Former Navy Seal and Author of The Trident
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Shot Show 2014 Kicks Off
The fourth largest show hosted in Las Vegas, NV kicks off with a bang for members of the media at Media Day at the Range. Shot Show 2013 added over $70 million to the local economy and contributes over $37 … Continue reading
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A Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year To All
We are shutting down the presses to spend some quality time with our friends and family. We will be back online 26 Dec 2013. So, without further ado… · Chief of The Watch, lower all masts and … Continue reading
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OPERATION HAWKEYE
On August 6, 2011, the Taliban shot down a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan, call sign Extortion 17, carrying a Special Operations forces (SOF) team of 30 American warriors and a military working dog, along with seven Afghan commandos and … Continue reading
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Tagged Charity, Operation Hawkeye, SOF, Wounded Warrior
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… And Our Jackass Of The Year Award Goes To Edward Snowden…
Time’s Person of the Year for 2013 has been announced, and the accolade goes to Pope Francis. We couldn’t agree more. In keeping with the concept that good cannot exist without evil or white cannot exist without black, we at … Continue reading
U.S. Army Restructuring Calls For Termination of Paratrooper Status For Some.
The 5th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, and the 508th Infantry Regiment will be making their final jumps soon as the U.S. Army wrestles with budget cuts. Both Pathfinders and Red Devils, two units with … Continue reading
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LaserLyte’s Plinking Cans There’s No Excuse For Not Training
Repetition is the mother of learning, and training is essential for skill development and maintenance. Current market conditions make live fire training costly so people have had to cut back. Regrettably, this condition may persist into the foreseeable future, but … Continue reading
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Tagged laser, laserlyte, LT-Pro, plinking, training
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Eurocopter’s UH-72A Lakota
This aircraft is a highly configurable multi-mission light utility helicopter. Impressive capabilities.
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On This Veteran’s Day Remember All Those Who Served
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Tagged Afghanistan, Cold War, day, Irag, Korea, veterans, Vietnam, WW II
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U.S.S. New Mexico 1944
14 inch shells line the deck waiting to be sent down range!
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Petzl’s Standard Setting STRIX IR Headlamp Review
By: Sal Palma I first came across Petzl’s STRIX series of headlamps at SHOT SHOW 2013 and again at SOFIC 2013. I was intrigued by Petzl’s new headlamp; it was very much “un-headlamp” like and when compared to the more … Continue reading
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Tagged France, headlamp, IR, Petzl, STRIX
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The MilSpec Monkey Is Now A Pack Meister
Best know for his moral patches, MilSpec Monkey ,Oakland’s finest dude, launches a new product, the MSM Adapt Pack. The design is a collaboration between MilSpec Monkey and Tactical Tailor so you can be assured that it is as functional … Continue reading
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Tagged Adapt, MilSpec Monkey, MSM, pack, Tactical Tailor
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High Speed Gear, Inc. Invites You To Try Their New Website
HSGI, as they are know throughout the industry, are purveyors of the TACO, Double TACO, Soft TACO, Costa Leg Rig and a number of other innovation concepts. Today, the company announced that its new web site is up and running, … Continue reading
OTIS Technology Announces Its Year End Consumer Rebate
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology, for the third consecutive year, offers an enticing hunting & holiday season consumer mail-in rebate. Beginning October 1 and running through December 31, 2013, this program encourages consumers to try one of their new products … Continue reading
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Tagged cleaaning, Holidays, OTIS, rebate
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MAGPUL Now Shipping PMAG 20 LR/SR Gen M3
The PMAG 20 LR/SR GEN M3 is now shipping The new magazine brings the M3 improvements to the 20 round 7.62 NATO/.308 Winchester SR-25 magazine form factor. All of the GEN M3 improvements are in the 20 round capacity magazine. … Continue reading
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USA’s Excellent Representation At DSEi 2013
179 U.S. exhibitors have a presence at DSEi 2013 U.S. Pavillion. Many of the firms are friends from the SOFIC exhibits held annually in Tampa, Florida: XGO, Wilcox Industries, L-3 Communications, ITT Exelis, Kershaw Knives, Gerber, FLIR, Camelbak. They, and … Continue reading
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Attendees At The UK’s DSEi 2013 Organize Their Visit With A New Android App.
Worn-out feet are not the only hallmark of visitors to DSEi 2013. Effectively managing time to maximize your visit, to the world’s largest military exhibition, is always a problem. Each year there is more to see and more exhibitors to … Continue reading
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Today Marks The Anniversary Of The Attacks On The World Trade Center
Please take a moment to remember those lives lost and their families. Should you see a member or veteran of our armed forces, please take a brief moment to thank them for their service.
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DSEi 2013 Kicks Off Amidst Protest From Syrian Regime Supporters.
DSEi 2013, the largest military exhibition in the world kicked off but not without its share of protests, particularly from Syrian regime supporters. Well intentioned folks who prefer to turn a blind eye to what’s going on in Syria, and … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Raises $22,500 For Warrior Transition Battalion on Ft. Stewart.
Pooler, GA- September 9, 2013– Daniel Defense recognizes the personal sacrifice the men and women of the United States Armed Forces make every day. Their dedication and care for the safety of their fellow Americans does not go unnoticed. Friday … Continue reading
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Just A Few Comments On The Civil War In Syria
It’s a given that we should have been more closely coupled to the opposition in the early days of the uprising. Our procrastination did opened the door to extremist involvement in Syria. Enough said as it’s water under the bridge. … Continue reading
Hazard 4 Big Koala–MOLLE Compatible Pouch for Your Smart Device
The diversity in equipment load outs is such that transporting or carrying these devices is nearly as important as the device itself. Smartphones, PDAs, iPad have all been integrated into the individual soldier/operator equipment loads, unfortunately without a great deal … Continue reading
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Tagged Hazard 4, iPhone, Koala, pouch, smartphone
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US Army Restructures Its Combat Organizations
This past June we spoke about a proposed 14% reduction in the U.S. Army’s size. Those changes have already begun and will see the U.S. Army shrinking from current levels of 500,000+ to 490,000 by 2017. The downsizing will put … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, force, reductions, sequester, U.S. Army
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Consumer Safety Alert: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
This safety alert is applicable to all S&W M&P Shield pistols manufactured before August 19, 2013. Problem: Smith & Wesson has identified a condition where the trigger bar pin could damage the lower trigger in certain M&P Shields in a … Continue reading
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Services May Lower Standards To Qualify More Women For Ground Combat.
The private sector has been employing the concept of “validation” in making employment decisions for well over 25 years; the process is most evident in highly unionized organizations. In a “nutshell” validation means this: when assessing an applicant’s qualifications, for … Continue reading
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Tagged combat, military, Pentagon, validation, women
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Lone Survivor Debuts 27 Dec 2013
Lone Survivor is a film based on Eyewitness Accounts of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10. The book, which is available on Amazon.com was written by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. Marcus is a retired Navy … Continue reading
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Bastille Day Celebration in Paris
Deux pays unifié dans le concept de la liberté et de la démocratie. Vive La France! Voila!
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Governor Nikki Haley’s Visit to FN Manufacturing
I sincerely hope that Nikki Haley gives serious consideration to a run at the White House. In this video she discusses her visit with FN Manufacturing in Columbia, South Carolina. She, like Governor Rick Perry of Texas are diligently working … Continue reading
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Our First Jackass of the Year Nominee
2013 will be the third year that we sponsor a “Jackass of the Year” award. Readers seem to like it and we get suggestions of political figures, celebrities, porn stars; you name it. This year our first nominee is none … Continue reading
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An Open Letter To Edward Snowden
Mr. Snowden: I have pondered over your actions since news of your leaks broke and I must say, to you, that nothing you’ve done fills me with national pride or patriotism. The only conclusion I can reasonably come to is that you’re … Continue reading
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U.S. Army Celebrates Its 238th Birthday
238Years of Distinguished Service to America. Happy Birthday!
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