Air Force Medical Team Supports Humanitarian Exercise in Panama

Five members of the 2nd Medical Group, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, joined other teams of airmen, Marines and soldiers in support of the New Horizons 2018 humanitarian exercise in Panama.

Soldiers, Airmen Conduct Nuclear Disaster Response Training

Army and Air National guardsmen from Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island took part in a nuclear disaster response training exercise to test their response systems and reaction procedures.

Face of Defense: Airman Thrives on Responsibility, Sets the Example

In a career field that demands exemplary responsibility, Air Force Senior Airman Dannyel Butte is living up to what’s expected of her and making others safer in the process.

SOF Select 18 – RIS III by Daniel Defense

You may recall the IMR-Blue concept photo in the recent story about Air Force Small Arms modernization. While not exactly the clearest of photos, you can discern that the rail isn’t something we’ve seen before. Turns out it’s a new DD rail variant, designed specifically to inform a sources sought inquiry by a Marine Corps […]

SOF Select 18 – MATBOCK Introduces New Material for J-LIFT and R-LIFT Litters

Last week, I stopped by MATBOCK’s shop in Virginia Beach to check out their new Ghost Heavy material. It boasts 750 lbs sq in tensile strength and over 400 lbs tear strength. Previously, the J-LIFT was made from Trelleborg material, weighing 36 oz. Now, it’s made from MATBOCK’s new Ghost Heavy material and weighs just […]

Drennan Margin Crystal Rigs

Grant Albutt runs through the new Margin Crystal Rigs at Shatterford Lakes Fishery.

SOF Select 18 – Costa Eye Pro

Costa is displaying several models of sunglasses intended for low viz operations where the wearer wants performance without the tactical black paint job. At the top of the photo is the Blackfin with Grey frame and Silver Mirror lens, while lower frame is the Fantail also in Grey with Green lens. Both styles are available […]

The Lost Arrow Project by Patagonia – Military Alpine Recce System : Pnuemo Fuse and Mixed Range

In this final installment of our series on The Lost Arrow Project’s Military Alpine Recce System, I wanted to take a deep dive on two garments. While the entire system was a ground up reboot of environmental clothing systems and packed with innovative concepts, these two jacket and pant combinations exhibit the systems’ departure from […]

Widget Wednesday: PTX “Y-Wing” CWB-MBITR Power Assembly

We are constantly working to provide increased mission capability with a reduced battery burden. Recently, we worked with special operations end-users to develop a streamlined, vest-worn, power solution based on the issued Conformal Wearable Battery. The Conformal Wearable Battery, or CWB, is a thin, lightweight, flexible Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that integrates with the end-user’s load […]

High Angle Solution – Brigantes Presents – Hilleberg Staika Military Tent

Hilleberg have long been the preeminent tent manufacturer within Europe.  Originally started by Bo Hilleberg, they have brought innovation and functionality to the world of light weight and durable tents. When operating in mountainous and arctic conditions, the use of tents by the military is essential for the sustainment of operations.  Thankfully, gone are the […]