Tag: Military-related

Vehicle Ops

Lake Assault Boats Gets 5-Year U.S. Navy Contract

Lake Assault Boats has been chosen to supply up to 119 Force Protection-Medium (FP-M) patrol boats to the U.S. Navy. The first deliveries will begin in November 2020.

March 31, 2020

Vehicle Ops

Lake Assault Boats Delivers Patrol Craft to U.S. Army

The identical craft are 35 feet long with a 10-foot beam. The V-hull vessels are powered by triple 250-hp outboard motors capable of achieving a top speed of 45 knots.

March 23, 2020

Patrol

United States Navy Police Officer Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

A police officer with the United States Navy was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Charles County, MD, Wednesday.

December 19, 2019

Special Units

Heroic Animals Honored at Washington, DC, Ceremony

Bucca, a New York Fire Department accelerant detection dog who has aided in the investigations of numerous arsons and dozens of murders, was one of the recipients of a medal of honor for heroic animals.

November 20, 2019

Special Units

Honeywell Launches Spectra Shield 6472 for Military Helmets

Honeywell has announced the expansion of its high-performance hard armor suite of products with Spectra Shield 6472, specifically designed to meet stringent military protection requirements globally.

October 27, 2019

Weapons

SIG Sauer Raises a Record-Setting $70,000 for Veterans Organization

SIG Sauer Inc. announced that the 4th Annual 2019 SIG Sauer Charity Golf Tournament raised $70,000 for the Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) organization held August 9, 2019 at Pease Golf Course in Newington, New Hampshire.

August 26, 2019

Training

U.S. Department of Defense POST Selects Acadis Readiness Suite

The U.S. Department of Defense Peace Officer Standards and Training (DoD POST) has awarded Envisage Technologies a contract for the Acadis Readiness Suite. It will support legally defensible training and certification records for approximately 120,000 police officers.

July 31, 2019

Training

5.11 Partners With Spartan for Obstacle Course Races

5.11 Tactical has announced its partnership with Spartan, an obstacle race and endurance brand. 5.11 is the Official Tactical Gear Partner of the 2019 Spartan Honor Series and will be on site with activations at each of the remaining stops within the contiguous Unites States this Summer and Fall.

July 17, 2019

Special Units

Trump Presents Medal of Honor to Army Vet Who Rescued Entire Squad in Iraq

President Trump presented the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia for his actions as a squad leader in Fallujah, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.

June 26, 2019

Special Units

Point Blank Enterprises Awarded Body Armor Contract by U.S. Marine Corps

Point Blank Enterprise Inc. has been awarded a $215.9 million body armor contract by the United States Marine Corps Systems Command. The Marine Corps Low Intensity Threat Environment (LITE) body armor insert is designed to maximize ballistic protection at a reduced weight.

June 26, 2019

Patrol

Retired Arizona Officer to Parachute in France for 75th D-Day Commemorations

Retired Tucson police Sgt. Bob Jimenez will honor the 75th anniversary of D-Day in a manner fitting an ex-paratrooper — by jumping out of a plane.

June 7, 2019

Weapons

SIG Sauer Academy to Host Third Annual SIG Sauer Aiming for Zero Charity Match

The Third Annual SIG Sauer Aiming for Zero Charity Match is set to take place at the SIG Sauer Academy in Epping, NH, May 17-19, 2019. Aiming for Zero is a division of the Active Heroes Foundation whose mission is to reduce veteran suicide and assist military families.

May 8, 2019