Author: Tony Grist
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla — The 711th Special Operations Squadron began a new era of combat readiness during a change of command and mission conversion-ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 11, 2025. “This transition shows the strategic depth the Reserve offers to the warfighter,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Barry, 919th Special Operations Group commander and presiding officer. “Our members have a long history of being highly trained and ready to execute the mission when called upon. This legacy of service makes the 919th Special Operations Wing the perfect complement to the gunships already formidable capabilities.” During the ceremony,…
Rheinmetall has founded a comprehensive local production network in Romania, which includes both its own companies in the country and new partnerships with Romanian companies. The technology corporation is thereby expanding both, its presence in Romania and its status as a leading manufacturer and service provider for the Romanian armed forces. The provision of advanced turnkey solutions for the production of infantry fighting vehicles, ammunition and powder, as well as state-of-the-art training services, ought to strengthen the Romanian defence industry in the long term. The network includes Rheinmetall Automecanica, further local Rheinmetall activities as well as a new centre of…
If you’re the kind of rider who doesn’t ask for directions and thinks a “weekend trip” involves crossing a state line or two, Viking Motorcycle Bags should be on your shortlist. These guys don’t mess around with dainty saddlebags or fashion-first gear. They build storage solutions for riders who treat weather forecasts like a suggestion on what to wear, and consider gravel roads an invitation, not a warning. No matter what you ride, Viking probably makes something for it. The 45L Tactical XL Motorcycle Bag: A Beast of Burden Now let’s talk about the Viking 45L Tactical XL Motorcycle Bag—the…
XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights Now Available for Glock Pistols with A-CUT Fort Worth, Texas (July 29, 2025) – XS R3D 2.0 night sights with green or orange dual-illuminated front sight are now available for Glock pistols with A-CUT™. These Glocks allow direct mounting of the Aimpoint COA red dot optic, and the extremely low profile of this R3D 2.0 sight (in the lower fifth of the optic window) results in minimal visual obstruction, making it an effective backup sight if the optic fails. DIY installation of these sights is easy with simple hand tools, and there are dimensional enhancements…
TacJobs – Green Beret Foundation Seeks The Green Beret Foundation is seeking a visionary leader to serve as our first-ever Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO)—a pivotal role focused on increasing philanthropic support and elevating brand awareness to honor and advance the legacy of the Green Berets. This national search is being led by Development Guild, a nationally recognized firm specializing in placing top-tier development and marketing professionals in the nonprofit sector. If you or someone you know is a qualified candidate, we invite you to review the full announcement and search protocols below. Thank you to Development Guild for…
Alpha OneSource at Norfolk Super SERVMART Alpha OneSource, a certified Small Business, is on hand at the Norfolk’s Super SERVMART, providing immediate access to a wide array of Tactical and Operational Support Equipment, Industrial Safety and Environmental products. Open to authorized government purchase card holders and other logistics personnel, Super SERVMART is located on Norfolk Naval Station in a 50,000 sq ft facility. Over 7,000 items are available in the store with thousands of additional items available through special order from the vendor’s catalogs. This is just one of 150 Base Supply Centers (BSC’s) located on bases across the country…
The United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods—along with an unspecified “penalty” due to India’s purchasing Russian energy and military equipment—President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social. Trump said that India’s own tariffs are “among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country.” He said the tariffs will kick in on August 1. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The move is intended, in part, to punish India for its continued economic ties with Russia throughout the war in Ukraine. Some…
SWANSBORO, NC – July 29, 2025 – High Speed Gear, an industry leader in tactical gear and nylon equipment, is proud to announce the release of its GEN 2 TACO product line and GEN 2 Operator Belt in two new color options: Silver Tan and Spruce Green. These new additions were developed in direct response to requests from law enforcement agencies seeking mission-specific color variants to better meet their uniform and operational needs. The GEN 2 TACO line builds upon the legendary performance of the original TACO series, known for its versatility, durability, and ability to securely hold a wide…
I read an article from a well know gunwriter recently talking about the importance of being able to hit what you are aiming at. This is an interesting idea because if you ran the numbers, there are probably only a handful out of the entire “community” who actually prize hitting. Most seem to like making noise, some like to make fast noise. At the other end, we have the Bullseye shooters, who certainly prize accuracy, but have given up on every other aspect of using and handling guns. For those of us with more general interests in shooting where does…
In the latest contribution to our series on the Ops-Core RAILINK ecosystem we discuss Princeton Tec and their Switch MPLS. This isn’t the first time these two trusted companies have worked together. In fact, the Switch MPLS (Modular Personal Lighting System) uses technology developed for use with the ARC RAIL but now optimized for seamless integration with RAILINK. The Switch MPLS provides a lightweight, mission-adaptable lighting solution fully integrated into the Ops-Core RAILINK system, emphasizing ease-of-use, modularity, and battlefield reliability. Integrated into a streamlined helmet system with RAILINK, the light remains powered, secure, and always ready, reducing the risk of…