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New Regs Call For No Tattoos On Italian Soldiers…
Ministero della Difesa (MDD), Italy’s Ministry of Defense would like to see less ink on Italian Soldiers. In a Telegraph article by Nick Squires, Italian soldiers will no longer be permitted to have visible tattoos. The regulation specifically targets art that … Continue reading
British MOD Plans To Slim Down Top-Down
The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced today its intentions to thin out the organization from the top-down. Philip Hammond, Defense Secretary, is working on a reorganization that will make the MOD more efficient and far less top-heavy. Secretary Hammond expects … Continue reading
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EA’s Medal of Honor – Warfighter (Video Game)
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is preparing to release its highly acclaimed Medal of Honor – Warfighter. The folks at EA have gone the extra mile to make this first person shooter game as realistic as possible. In order to achieve its … Continue reading
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Tagged Bramwell, EA, Eurogamer, Medal of Honor Warfighter, SOG, Surefire, United Kingdom, video games
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Free Syrian Army Captured A Surveillance Drone Manufacturing Facility
This video was shot by the FSA, it is believed to be that of an Assad drone manufacturing facility. The drones appear to be variants of Iran’s Ababil, or Swallow. The Iranian Abadil or Swallow is launched from the back of a … Continue reading
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Dishonorable Disclosures
Dishonorable Disclosures is an explosive documentary produced by Special Ops OPSEC. I am sympathetic to their message because I’ve been there and done that. I came from an environment when we got underway at night, or the wee hours of … Continue reading
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Bastinelli Creations
Bastinelli Knives are not necessarily for everyone but then again neither is an Armani Prive. Like the dress, Bastien Coves’ concepts integrate impeccable design and art form with the natural martial flow; very much like the Armani Prive on a deserving figure. La quintessence de … Continue reading
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Tagged Armani, Bastien, Bastinelli, Coves, France, knives, Prive
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James Holmes Schizophrenic or Shrewd?
This is the only article you will ever read on this Blog about the miscreant James Holmes, but the entire Aurora incident just sticks in my craw, for a number of reasons; principally, this cat will become the poster boy … Continue reading
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The Great American Gun Debate – @piersmorgan
I was watching Piers Morgan’s interview with Michael Moore last night, and I had to laugh. In fact, I had to laugh a lot. First of all I like Piers; I think he does an excellent job of reaching out … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Amendment, CNN, FOX, Piers Morgan, Second Amendment
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Boeing AH-64_Apache
Your AH-64 Apache Tax Dollars At Work!
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Syria Slipping Further Into Chaos
If you’ve been keeping up with the news you know that the situation in Syria is deteriorating at an accelerated rate. Adding to the complexity is the support Bashar Al-Assad is receiving from the Iranian government and the stockpiles of … Continue reading
I’m Holding My Breath Until I Turn Blue…
Democrats are making increasingly explicit threats about their willingness to let nearly $600 billion worth of tax hikes and spending cuts take effect in January unless Republicans drop their opposition to higher taxes for the nation’s wealthiest households. One of the headlines in … Continue reading
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Sylvester Stallone’s Son Sage Stallone Dies Age 36
Industry icon, Sylvester Stallone, has for the greater part of his career been a symbol of god versus evil. His role in Rocky, Rambo and the Expendables pits his character against forces of oppression. Mr. Stallone has special meaning to me because … Continue reading
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LASERLYTE® OFFERS A NEW 3-YEAR WARRANTY
Laserlyte® announced it will extend its customers a 3-year warranty on all new Laserlyte® products. The new warranty is effective immediately and includes those products sold new over the past three years. This is a great customer service move on the … Continue reading
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Happy 4th Of July 2012!
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Top Attack Helicopters In The World
The Defense Media has come out with a list of the top attack helicopters. What positively blows me away is that they left the Mi-24 Hind of the list, and instead chose the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s multirole Light Combat Helicopter … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®)
I admit to having a fond place in my heart for BAE Systems; it’s rare to find a company of its size with as much creativity and entrepreneurship. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System or APKWS is but one example … Continue reading
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Tagged APKWS, BAE, helicopter, Hellfire, laser, rocket, warhead
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Vectronix Terrapin Upcoming Review
Kicking off SOFIC week with a review of the Vectronix Terrapin – 21 May 2012
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Tagged finder, laser, LRF, PLRF, range, Terrapin, Vectronix
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Comments On Facebook And Eduardo Saverin !
I have been a lifelong member of the Republican Party. I believe that smaller government and a growing economy is best for America today, and into the future. Taxes, at all levels of the socioeconomic ladder, directly impact disposable income … Continue reading
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Merci Nicolas Sarkozy!
Je tiens à remercier le Président sortant Nicolas Sarkozy pour renforcer les liens entre la France et les Etats-Unis. Nous vous souhaitons bonne chance! Nos félicitations au Président élu François Hollande.
Declassified Letters From Usama bin Ladin (UBL) Collected During The Raid on Abbottabad.
Readers interested in a snap shot (no pun intended) of Usama bin Ladin’s thought processes will enjoy reading these letters. They were made available by USSOCOM to the CTC, Combating Terrorism Center, at West Point. These letters are available in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bin Ladin, CTC, Osama, UBL, Usama, USSOCOM, West Point
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One Possible Way Of Handling The Secret Service Prostitution Scandal!
It’s certainly disheartening to see an organization as distinguished as the U.S. Secret Service get a black-eye from childish behavior by a group of individuals who clearly exercised poor judgement. The event appears to have taken the place of the George Zimmerman incident with the media, … Continue reading
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Travon Martin’s Killing and Florida Stand Your Ground Law
It is terribly tragic to see the life of a young man, Travon Martin, extinguished by a thoughtless and misguided act of bravado. Travon’s death didn’t just destroy a young man’s life it destroyed a family, and all of the … Continue reading
How Does One Define Leadership?
The Iraq and Afghanistan missions challenged our country and our men and women in uniform. In spite of misguided believes, leaders are not made they’re born and there is no greater example than the following two outstanding senior officers. They deserve our nations gratitude … Continue reading
IWA & Outdoors Classic 2012 – NürnbergMesse GmbH
If you are attending the spectacular 2012 IWA & Outdoors Show and you would like to have your photos, press releases or articles published, send your material to: FOG HORN twobirdsflyingpub@gmail.com Français: Bonjour et merci. Si vous assistez à la spectaculaire … Continue reading
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Effects Of The Arab Spring On The Defense Sector.
The emotional and controversial adjustments to our national defense priorities along with budgetary pressures have been of concern to the Defense Industry, not just in the United States but across the globe; leaving the industry looking towards the Middle East … Continue reading
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British Forces Are Finally Getting the MTP Personal Clothing System Issued.
There was a great deal of chatter and anticipation over the British MTP (Multi Terrain Pattern) Personal Clothing System (PCS); however, after the initial excitement subsided, it looked as though it would take forever to have it issued. That concern may now … Continue reading
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A Look At The Industry Into 2012…
Iraq is over, and Afghanistan is winding down. We’ll soon have all of our folks back home and as they assimilate into society so to will some of the catalyst driving our industry dissipate. This is the natural order of … Continue reading
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Reader Question – What Do You Think of the Steyr AUG?
Thank you for your question and for visiting The FOG HORN. The short answer to your question is I love it! In my view, it’s probably one of the best carbines in use today. Here’s a short video I shot … Continue reading
Browning machine guns still fire after 70 years buried in an Irish bog !
The machine guns referenced in the headline belonged to a WWII British RAF Spitfire flown by an American, Ronald “Bud” Wolfe. The plane, purchased by a wealthy Canadian industrialist, went down in the vicinity of Donegal, Ireland, after and engine … Continue reading
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“Get Your Permit…” The Video
This is one of several videos featuring Sheriff Chuck Wright, Spartanburg, SC, advising women to travel in groups and get a gun permit; it is making its way through the country and the media in wildfire like manner. Undoubtedly, those … Continue reading
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USSOCOM Awards Contract for Family of Muzzle Brakes and Silencers (FMBS) to Advanced Armament, Corp (AAC)
Lawrenceville, GA – Advanced Armament Company, a part of the Remington Freedom Group of Companies, announced today that the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., has awarded AAC a $14,201,731 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for FMBS (N00164-11-D-JN18). Work will be … Continue reading
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Extrema Ratio Introduces A Compact Version Of Its Legendary Col. Moschin Combat Knife
Prato, Italy – Extrema Ratio announced the release of the compact version of its legendary Col. Moschin combat knife. The Col. Moschin was commissioned and officially adopted in 2002 by the Ninth Rgt. Incursori “Col. Moschin.” The Compact Col. Moschin has a blade length of … Continue reading
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Years in Iraq change U.S. military’s understanding of war
“Years in Iraq change U.S. military’s understanding of war” I read this story in today’s Washington Post. I’d like to share it (with comment) with you. It’s well written and presents a balanced view of what is surely a highly … Continue reading
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Aimpoint Introduces the FCS12™ Fire Control System for Small Caliber Weapons – MILIPOL 2011
The Aimpoint® FCS12 consists of a sight module with a Laser Range Finder, a ballistic computer and a heads-up display, as well as a wireless remote control. Operation of the FCS 12 is basically a point and shoot making operation in a … Continue reading
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SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH 1-8×24 PM ShortDot – MILIPOL 2011
SCHMIDT & BENDER GMBH & CO KG introduce its new PMII Short Dot day optic. The 1-8×24 PMII has an illuminated reticle at the first focal plane and a red dot at the second focal plane. The scope can be used as a … Continue reading
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HULC v. HERCULE – MILIPOL 2011
All branches of military service, including allies, have active weight reduction programs geared to aggressively reduce the warfighter’s load. DGA HERCULE MILIPOL 2011 Yet in almost seeming contradiction, the United States and EU are actively developing anthropomorphic exoskeletons. These wearable devices … Continue reading
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FN Herstal Debutes The SCAR®-H Precision Rifle – MILIPOL 2011
With the introduction of its new SCAR H PR (Precision Rifle), at MILIPOL 2011, FN Herstal places another tool in the hands of the designated marksman. Although the DM role has had nothing more than a lukewarm reception the need … Continue reading
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IWI At MILIPOL 2011 – ACE Rifles
The Galil ACE rifles are renown for their reliability; however, in the case of the older Galils, it came at a weight premium. The new Galil ACE rifle family has been upgraded. The ACE 21, 22 and 23 are chambered … Continue reading
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NATO Briefing On Libya 18 October 2011…
Carmen Romero, the NATO Deputy spokesperson, briefed the press on events concerning Libya. She was joined by Colonel Roland Lavoie, Operation ‘’Unified Protector’’ (OUP) military spokesperson, who briefed by videoconference, from Naples, on NATO’s operation in Libya in support of … Continue reading
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