Certified parachute test jumpers here finished 23 risk reduction jumps with the T-11R Single Pin Troop reserve parachute, making sure it works as it should during equipment test jumps. [caption id="attachment_8687" align="aligncenter" width="1591"] Photo Credit: Michael Zigmond, Airborne & Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command[/caption] The...
Kitanica kicks off the new year in style with a limited-edition run of their RAIDER pants in genuine Woodland camouflage 6.5 ounce Nylon-Cotton ripstop fabric! Kitanica's Raider Pants are equipped with 13 total pockets, including the unique feature of 2 lap pockets that give you access to kit while in...
The United States Air Force has purchased the B&T APC9K PRO sub-machine gun platform. These ultra-compact weapon systems are destined for specialized service and close personal protection use within the branch. “B&T is honored to have our APC9K PRO selected by the United States Air Force. We’re pleased to know...
The lights were all strung in the yard with such care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there... ------ (An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the US 1-101st Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts night live fire. Photo credit: British Legion Troop, Capt. Samuel Davies / US European Command)
Terrain 365™ has launched the DTK-AT mini-framelock folder - a compact knife the size of a standard US Issue “Dog Tag”. Featuring their rustproof and edge-holding Terravantium™ blade, this mini-framelock folder can be used as a backup, hide-away, in survival kits/tins, fits in any pocket or can be worn...
New semi-automatic rifles for Canadian snipers are on their way! The new C20 weapon will be the new primary weapon of choice for the renowned sniper teams of the Canadian Armed Forces. These new weapons and related attachments will provide better accuracy at longer ranges, and are manufactured in Canada....
Pictured are the fifteen servicemen of World War II who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Taken at a mass presentation ceremony in the White House gardens on 12 October, 1945. President Truman made the award presentations. Seated (left to right): Sgt. Christos H. Karaberis, Manchester, NH Sgt. Freeman V....
The A-10 has been in the news again this week. Apparently the brass hat fighter jocks in charge of the US Air Force are still trying to kill off everyone else's favorite aerial beast. [caption id="attachment_8650" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] An A-10C Warthog pilot from the 163rd Fighter Squadron at the 122nd...
Need to gear up for the wet, cold, windy weather of the winter months ahead? You might want to take a look at the UF PRO Hunter Tactical Softshell. Although UF PRO originally called this garment a sweater, it's about as far away from your Grandad's cardigan as you can...
Several years ago, G&G Armament conducted a poll about what guns the airsoft community would want the company to make. They probably didn't expect that so many Finnish airsofters would vote - or that they would vote so enthusiastically! But it seems that for as long as there has been...