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U.S. Army Reports Suicides In 2012 Exceeded KIAs In Afghanistan.

Posted on Friday, 4 January, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

Recent data from the Pentagon suggests the number of active-duty Army service members who died by their own hands in 2012 has potentially surpassed the number killed in action. Preliminary information released by the Army in December showed that as … Continue reading →

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Stay Fit Or Get The Boot!

Posted on Tuesday, 11 December, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

If you have a weight control problem and cannot meet the military physical requirements you can assume that you’ll have a short-lived carrier reports the Washington Post. The coming austerity and drawdowns translate to a shrinking force and the U.S. … Continue reading →

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REVISION SAWFLY® SMALL-SIZE EYEWEAR SYSTEM AMONG TOP THREE ON U.S. ARMY APEL LIST

Posted on Tuesday, 19 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Like all other Sawfly glasses, the Sawfly Small features a lightweight frame, Comms-Compatible arms and interchangeable UV protective lenses. It’s also prescription capable with the Revision-developed, DoD approved Universal Rx Carrier. The Sawfly Small provides ballistic protection, exceeding ANSI Z87.1-2010 … Continue reading →

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The Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY)

Posted on Thursday, 31 May, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

The Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) initiative was news to me and I want to thank Steve Graves, Vice President of Marketing at Acumentrics, for introducing it to me. So, what is VICTORY? The Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability … Continue reading →

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SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – Beretta ARX160 and GRX160

Posted on Monday, 28 May, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

Beretta ARX160 5.56 x 45 carbine and the GLX160A1 40mm grenade launcher.  Beretta’s ARX160 carbine is among several contenders in the U.S. Army’s competition (read ongoing saga) to replaced the venerable M4. There are many considerations an organization as large … Continue reading →

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U.S. Army Publishes Social Media Handbook 2011

Posted on Thursday, 25 August, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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