With the bugles for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan still calling more of us into harm’s way, I got to thinking about my first deployment. I asked everyone that I knew that had already been over what I should get for deployment, and what sorts of things I should take for personal use. Just as importantly, I wanted to know what sorts of gear should I leave behind, or have sent over if I needed it.
Military surplus stores carry boxes called “ammo cans” which make excellent storage. They were originally designed, and the military uses them, to deliver ammunition to the troops. The soldiers keep their ammunition in the ammo cans until it is needed, keeping it clean and dry. However, there are several ways you can use them in [...]
Meals Ready to Eat have developed over a long history starting in the early days of America. Many soldiers do not know where MRE’s come from or why they are designed the way they are. Here are some answers about the history of the military food rations given to soldiers in field situations.
There are a lot of Special Forces products that people enjoy using in the home. This can be seen as part of the social culture of the military, in that they enjoy using them because they then feel more a part of the place that they work, no matter where they are.
Body armor has saved the lives of thousands of law enforcement and military personnel since its invention in 1966. But where did this amazing armor come from? Who created it? Here is some of the history of body armor and what kinds are currently available on the market today.
Many law enforcement officers and military personnel have put their lives in the hands of S.O. Tech gear. Why? Because everything they make is of the best quality possible and manufactured to last longer. Here are some of the differences between S. O. gear and other brands.
Not too long ago, nightsticks were the most recognized piece of a law enforcement officer’s uniform. However, with legal cases dealing with police brutality and a new public consciousness of “control without killing”, non-lethal weapons have become the most often used in a cop’s arsenal. “Over the last few decades the police duty belt has [...]
Ammo cans are made to carry ammunition to soldiers in the battlefield. You can find personal uses for them right at home. Military surplus stores carry boxes called “ammo cans” which make excellent storage. They were originally designed, and the military uses them, to deliver ammunition to the troops. The soldiers keep their ammunition in [...]
