WASHINGTON — At a White House ceremony on Friday, January 3, 2024, President Joe Biden presented Medals of Honor to seven Soldiers who served in either the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Among the Soldiers honored were Pvt. Bruno R. Orig, Pfc. Wataru Nakamura, Cpl. Fred B. McGee, Pfc. Charles R. Johnson and Gen.…
Replenishment for Air Defence: Rheinmetall Delivers 35mm-Ammunition forAnti-Aircraft Gun Gepard to Ukraine The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has commissioned Rheinmetall to deliver additional 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The new order comprises 180,000 rounds of HEI-T ammunition (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) and was booked in December of 2024. The order value is…
Rockwell Designs SMG Chest Rigs Available for Pre-Order I found out about the new Rockwell Designs SMG Rigs through my friends at Flux Defense. Their six magazine capacity makes a great combination for Raider owners as well as anyone who uses SMG-style 30 round pistol caliber mags. Offered in Ranger Green and Black with X…
Where lightweight meets durability and innovation meets reliability Continuously innovating to advance technical performance in fabric development, Dimension-Polyant proudly presents its latestbreakthrough – new X-Pac® Tactical Manta fabrics. Manta fabrics are a pioneering advancement in tactical textiles that redefine the benchmarks for weight, strength and durability. Engineered with a structural core, Manta delivers exceptional strength,…
RTS Tactical: Ballistic Compression Shirt Over the past few weeks we’ve exported a variety of armor carriers manufactured in Florida by RTS Tactical. Now, I’d like you to meet the Ballistic Compression Shirt which is undoubtedly the most specialized armor vest offered by RTS Tactical. It is crafted from breathable, moisture-wicking fabric, it…
MATBOCK Monday: SHOT Show 2025 Here is our calendar link for SHOT Show 2025. Please book a time that works for you all: calendly.com/matbock/shot-show-2025 Note that the times listed are local (Vegas) times. If you have any questions, please email sales@matbock.com This entry was posted on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 10:00 and is filed under Advertiser, Guest…
The Department of the Army is conducting a bold new experiment designed to bring developers, tacticians, and intelligence workers into closer coordination for the development of an effective fighting concept. It has established an Advanced Concepts Organization from three of its elements: the Institute of Land Combat of the Combat Developments Command; the Advanced Materiel…
NoiseFighters – Quicksave Quicksave is a QD lanyard for night vision binoculars & thermal monoculars. Designed to accept dove-tail night vision and thermal optical devices when they aren’t mounted to the helmet, Quicksave is a great way to ensure those sensitive items remain at hand. Made in the USA from a lightweight Arkema polymer body…
President Joe Biden presented Dr. Frank K. Butler, Jr., with the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal in a ceremony at the White House, Jan. 2, 2025. This award, one of the highest honors a civilian can receive, recognizes Butler’s extraordinary contributions to battlefield trauma care and his enduring impact on both military and civilian medicine. Dr.…
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — “Is there a doctor on board?” Sitting in his aisle seat toward the back of a commercial flight, Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler saw the flight attendants scrambling for help. It was May 2023, and Flaspoehler was traveling to a deployed location in Southeast Asia. He walked to the front…