Thursday, March 22, 2018
Senior Officials: U.S. Must Keep Pace with Adversaries in Missile Defense
The fiscal year 2019 budget request for ballistic missile defense seeks to ensure the United States stays ahead of adversaries that are advancing their capabilities, defense officials said at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
Marines Conduct Urban Breaching Training at Camp Lejeune
Marine combat engineers with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and infantry assaultmen with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division blasted through barriers during an urban breaching training event.
Mattis Affirms Defense Relationship’s Importance in Meeting With Saudi Counterpart
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis affirmed the importance of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia defense relationship in a meeting at the Pentagon with Saudi Defense Minister Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Nicholson Says Situation in Afghanistan Has Fundamentally Changed
The South Asia Strategy fundamentally changed the situation in Afghanistan, and the Resolute Support mission commander believes it may provide the key for reconciliation and peace in the country.
Cloud Companion
An Air Force pararescueman conducts a high-altitude, high-opening free fall jump working during training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. The airman is assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. Air Force courtesy photo 
Nuclear Enterprise as Important as Ever, DoD Officials Tell Congress
The nation’s nuclear deterrence enterprise remains as important as ever in light of the return of superpower competition and rogue nation threats presented by North Korea and Iran, senior Defense Department officials said.
Air Force Rotary-Wing Aviator: ‘The Ma’am Behind the Mustache’
Air Force Capt. Victoria Snow is a pilot with the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to the 451st Air Expeditionary Group at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Flying the Pave Hawk is a normal part of her exciting life.
When seconds count…
There was a time when police departments handed officers a gun, a badge and the keys to a squad car and considered them fit for duty. But ask any police officer now, and they’ll likely tell you law enforcement isn’t so easy in today’s complicated world. “The job can be rough, and the hours can be long; and as 30-year law enforcement veteran, Lt. Patrick Martin, says, “There aren’t always a lot of thankyous that come with it.”
In this demanding environment, law enforcement officers need more than three things to survive notes Martin, director of training for corrections and specialized law enforcement at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Officers also require regular training and reliable gear.
During Martin’s tenure at the Greenfield Police Department, which is nestled in a suburb of Milwaukee--an area that holds the distinction as being one of the most violent city’s in the nation, he handled everything from patrol stops to domestic situations to homicides. He also worked at all levels in the department, from patrol officer to detective to motorcycle officer to SWAT team leader.
He acquired many skills along the way, but one thing he learned was that regular training is the key to a successful outcome, especially in SWAT callouts. “We were successful because we trained. We prepared, we gathered intel, we planned, and we trained. And, we trained hard,” he says. He adds, “I know officers who have died because of a lack of training. I also know officers who have lived because of training.”
But training has changed a bit in the last three decades, he adds. Though most citizens think very highly of those here to protect and serve, there are also those who express a growing mistrust in police. This fact, and escalating violence across the country, has led to changes in the way officers train, and in the gear, they require.
He explains officers once were taught to hold the perimeter till SWAT teams arrived, but now departments expect single officers to run into dangerous situations. Departments once trained for events involving a single suspect, but many now train for situations involving multiple attackers. While training in hard skills like defensive tactics, firearms, and less-lethal maneuvers has always existed, departments now supplement this education with training in soft skills like communication, ethical decision making and mediation.
And, all are important, stresses Martin.
“We must continually ask ourselves how we can make training better,” he says. “Realism in training is important. Officers are not out there just doing a job, they must be able to communicate with people, and be able to adapt. We expect a lot more of officers than we used to, they are not just driving around in a car taking calls, they are talking to community groups, handling crowds and working foot patrol to bicycle patrol to motorcycle patrol. There is a lot put on them and they need to train for it.”
As these changes have occurred, Martin stresses equipment needs have also evolved. Departments now supply officers with bullet-resistant vests, body cams, Tasers, patrol rifles, plate carriers, bullet-resistant helmets, and even medical supplies.
With these changes, a few questions arise as officers consider the gear they carry, says Martin. He notes officers should be asking a few key questions before adding any gear, from a gun to a timepiece.
1. Is it necessary? In other words, is it more than just something that is cool to have? Officers are adding more and more gear to their duty belts, their uniforms and on their bodies, they must determine what is or isn’t necessary, Martin says.
2. Does it work? In other words, does it do what it is intended to do? Will it work, even if you haven’t touched it in months? Will it work even if its sits in your pocket or, in the case of a timepiece, on your arm? Will it be ready to use when you are? Is it easy to use?
3. Does it offer the features you really need? How will this equipment enhance your ability to do your job?
4. Can it withstand the rigors of law enforcement? “If you work in Florida, will it stand up to the heat and humidity? If you work in a coastal community, does it stand up to the salt? If you work in Wisconsin, can it withstand snow and rain? Will it work if you are on a horse or riding a motorcycle or in a boat?” Martin asks. “It has to work in all of these situations.”
The G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece rises to the task in all areas. Casio realizes that every officer requires a dependable timepiece, and the G-Shock GG1000-1A5 is that timepiece. This top-of-the-line watch, the latest edition to the company’s Mudmaster series, is the ultimate in tough, durability and reliability, and it meets all of Martin’s recommended equipment requirements.
Is it necessary? Timekeeping is a critical aspect of the job. Officers use a timepiece to note everything from the time of a traffic stop to the time it took to complete a required training task. Timepieces are used to check how long an officer’s partner has been gone or how long it took a suspect to answer the door.
Does it work? The G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece features a mud-resistant and 200M water-resistant construction to keep it ticking in the harshest of weather, from the side of the road to the tactical shoot house. Its construction keeps water and mud out while maintaining the timepiece’s functionality. It has been designed with multiple gaskets on the pipes, which guide its buttons and shafts to keep rain, water, mud, and sludge from damaging its insides.
Does it offer the features you need? The G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece is designed with the law enforcement officer in mind. It has a digital compass to help them navigate new locations, five daily alarms to get them where they need to be on time, a stopwatch to time drills, a thermometer to note temperature and 31 time zones. The timepiece even has oversized, non-slip buttons with a checkered finish for non-slip operation, allowing officers to operate the watch even while wearing gloves.
Its large watch face comes in handy in low-lit areas. Seeing the G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece in the dark is made easy with a face that is illuminated by a Super Illuminator for optimum brightness, an auto-LED light and large Arabian numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock.
Can it withstand the rigors of law enforcement? Casio realizes that when duty gets tough, officers expect their timepiece to get tougher. The G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece meets these demands with a hollow-structured case, all-directional coating and cushioning material to provide shock resistance. Whether firing weapons at the range, crawling through the gravel in a shoot house or using a ram to gain entry during a SWAT call, this watch will hold up.
Though the first four attributes are most important, Casio also understands that officers want their equipment to look nice. For this reason, the G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece offers more than just functionality and durability, it also makes a statement with a sleek professional design. The timepiece has a tactical, sporty look with a band that resembles the texture of a cloth band and commanding hour and minute hands shaped with points to resemble warning markers.
In a world where seconds count, officers cannot afford for their timepiece to fail. Casio has worked to ensure its G-Shock GG1000-1A5 timepiece answers “yes” to all of Martin’s questions for gear. Yes, it is necessary. Yes, it works. Yes, it offers the features officers really need. And yes, it can withstand the rigors of law enforcement.
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Nicholson Says Situation in Afghanistan Has Fundamentally Changed
The South Asia Strategy has fundamentally changed the situation in Afghanistan, and the Resolute Support mission commander believes it may provide the key for reconciliation and peace in the country.
Nuclear Enterprise as Important as Ever, DoD Officials Tell Congress
The nation’s nuclear deterrence enterprise remains as important as ever in light of the return of superpower competition and rogue nation threats presented by North Korea and Iran, senior Defense Department officials said.
Air Force Rotary-Wing Aviator: ‘The Ma’am Behind the Mustache’
Air Force Capt. Victoria Snow is a pilot with the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to the 451st Air Expeditionary Group at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Flying the Pave Hawk is a normal part of her exciting life.
Cloud Companion
An Air Force pararescueman conducts a high-altitude, high-opening free fall jump working during training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. The airman is assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. Air Force courtesy photo 
ADS Fort Bragg Warfighter Expo
The 2018 Ft Bragg Warfighter Expo by ADS is next week at the Iron Mike Center. It’s free to attend and open exclusively to all Active Duty, Reservist, National Guard, State and Local Federal Customers. The vendor list is impressive. ARC Products Aspen Water Atlantic Signal Avadim Technologies Basic Concepts Beaverfit Berg Mfg. Beyond Clothing […] 
Shkreli vs. Holmes: 2 Frauds, 2 Divergent Outcomes. Were They Fair?
Mr. Shkreli, who was convicted of fraud for actions around hedge funds he ran, is going to prison. So far, Ms. Holmes, who peddled falsehoods about her blood-testing business, is not. 
Shkreli vs. Holmes: 2 Frauds, 2 Divergent Outcomes. Were They Fair?
Mr. Shkreli, who was convicted of fraud for actions around hedge funds he ran, is going to prison. So far, Ms. Holmes, who peddled falsehoods about her blood-testing business, is not. 
360 Fallen Officers to be Honored at Annual Police Week Vigil
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has released the roll call of names of 360 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty that will be engraved on the memorial in Washington, DC, this month. Each officer will be honored at the 30th annual Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week.
The list includes 129 officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2017 and 231 officers who were killed in prior years.
When the addition of these 360 names is completed, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will bear the names of 21,541 fallen officers representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, federal law enforcement, and military police agencies.
The engraving process begins with a lengthy stencil and proofing procedure followed by meticulous engraving and curing processes. Once the engraving and curing process is finished, the covers are removed, and the panel is completed. Names will be engraved on 69 of the Memorial’s 128 panels encompassing the east and west walls.
Each May 13, an estimated 30,000 people assemble for the annual Candlelight Vigil, a signature event of National Police Week when the names of these fallen officers are formally dedicated.
“For the third year in a row, we will come together on the National Mall for an important occasion: to honor the brave lives we lost in the line of duty,” said Craig W. Floyd, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. “A ceremony will never relieve the loss felt by these families, but we gather to show them that they are not alone. The 900,000 officers currently wearing the badge will carry on their responsibility and dedication of protecting our communities.”
The names of the 360 officers added to the National Memorial this year can be found at www.LawMemorial.org/2018RollCall. For a complete schedule of National Police Week events in Washington, DC, visit www.LawMemorial.org/PoliceWeek.
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Her Bluewear – A New Clothing Brand For Women In Public Safety
Our friends at MMI Textiles told us about the launch of a new bluegoods brand, specifically for women. Her Bluewear launched recently after years of hard work from Denise Cz and her police officer sister, Tanya Suzanne. In Law Enforcement, females are the fastest growing demographic and companies are starting to step up to provide […] 
Air Force Rotary-Wing Aviator: ‘The Ma’am Behind the Mustache’
Air Force Capt. Victoria Snow is a pilot with the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, assigned to the 451st Air Expeditionary Group at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Flying the Pave Hawk is a normal part of her exciting life.
Cloud Companion
An Air Force pararescueman conducts a high-altitude, high-opening free fall jump working during training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. The airman is assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. Air Force courtesy photo 
Face of Defense: Afghanistan Native Now Serves as U.S. Airman
Imagine having to conceal your identity in order to feel safe and protect the ones you love. Changing the route you take to work, wearing disguises so you won’t be recognized or reducing the amount of vacation you take because you know it’s safer to be at work than not. For Airman 1st Class Mohammad Javad, this way of life was a reality.
Reptilia Announces New Micro Red Dot Optic Mounts for Geissele Super Precision Scope Mount 30MM
March 22, 2018 – Reptilia, an American design and manufacturing company creating innovative, premium grade products, has announced the release of their newest optic mounts: the ROF45 and the ROF90. The ROF45 and ROF90 mounts are designed as a drop-in upgrade for magnified scope mounts. Available initially for Geissele Automatics’ Super Precision 30mm scope mount, […] 
Do Financial Advisers Have to Act in Your Interest? Maybe
The so-called fiduciary rule devised by the Obama administration is under sharp attack and may never be fully implemented. 
Do Financial Advisers Have to Act in Your Interest? Maybe
The so-called fiduciary rule devised by the Obama administration is under sharp attack and may never be fully implemented. 
FLIR Thermal High Speed Water Balloon!
Using the FLIR X6900sc High Speed Thermal Imaging Camera, we capture popping a water balloon popping in thermal! The FLIR X6900sc is an extraordinarily fast, highly sensitive MWIR camera designed for scientists, researchers, and engineers. With advanced triggering, on-camera RAM/SSD recording, and a four-position motorized filter wheel, this camera offers the functionality to stop motion on high speed events, whether they’re in the lab or on the test range.
Clipper Race 8: The Sailing City Qingdao Cup
Race 8 of the Clipper 2017-18 Race, the Sailing City Qingdao Cup, was a race of extremes. After starting in the scorching heat in the waters off Sanya, the mercury dropped to almost freezing as the teams made their way north, all the time surrounded by the world's largest fishing fleet in the Yellow Sea.
Face of Defense: Afghanistan Native Now Serves as U.S. Airman
Imagine having to conceal your identity in order to feel safe and protect the ones you love. Changing the route you take to work, wearing disguises so you won’t be recognized or reducing the amount of vacation you take because you know it’s safer to be at work than not. For Airman 1st Class Mohammad Javad, this way of life was a reality.
Cloud Companion
An Air Force pararescueman conducts a high-altitude, high-opening free fall jump working during training at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 4, 2018. The airman is assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. Air Force courtesy photo 
Gunwerks Announces Exclusive Rifle Series series Called The Collective, Reveals The CoPilot
(Cody, Wyoming) March 19, 2018. The Collective, a series of exclusive, purpose-driven, premium rifles, introduces the CoPilot. The ultimate truck gun for the land manager, hunter, and those who simply want the best. The CoPilot is a limited edition rifle with less than 100 offered to the public. Designed as a short frame rifle the […] 
Grey Ghost Gear Canada – Level 3+ Plate
At the IWA Outdoor Classics, Grey Ghost Gear Canada showed their new GGAP-31, a NIJ Level 3+ (06!standard) Hard Armor Plate which was designed and is manufactured in Canada. That means this Plate, which is a hybrid construction of silicon carbide and Dyneema is not subject to ITAR for international clients. It stops 7.62×51 (M80) […] 
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