Fred Rowlands

Fred Rowlands Fred “Garfield” Rowlands is a 21+ year Navy veteran who spent his career in strange and diverse places like Diego Garcia, Wintering Over in Antarctica, the Southern Border, and Burbank CA. Has spent over 30 years working in Military Physical Security, Law Enforcement, and Private Security, and has “more luck than a cat has lives” supposedly. He now resides in NW Florida with his wife and a Great Dane named Layla.

Pic of The Day – 10th Annual Craft Beer Festival

It’s summertime here in NW Florida and that means festival season is underway so when the wife says “Honey I bought tickets to the Craft Beer Festival” what she means is “I’ve planned your day and you’ll love it”. 25 Breweries and nine Distilleries were represented on the deck of a local favorite restaurant, The […]

The PF-1, a New Standard in Concealed Carry Bags

Evil can strike when you least expect it. Whether you’re at church, the supermarket, a movie theater, or just walking down the street, you need to be prepared for anything. Carrying a concealed weapon isn’t always practical, especially if your clothes don’t offer adequate concealment such as summertime clothing in NW Florida or any beach […]

The New Standard in Spotting Scopes: Vortex Crossfire® HD

Every hunter and shooter dreams of a spotting scope that enhances their scouting sessions and optimizes their range time. Unfortunately, many entry-level models fall short. Enter the Vortex Crossfire® HD family—set to redefine your expectations. Performance You Can Trust Crossfire® HD spotters deliver powerful hunting tools with proven performance and reliability synonymous with the Crossfire® […]

Championing Career Advocacy

Proud to present the second in our series of Career Advocacy articles by David Stephenson, Chief Career Advocate of Superior Career Services & Company LLc In today’s ever-evolving job market, the role of candidate advocacy has become increasingly indispensable. As explored in recent discussions, employers are increasingly turning to AI-driven solutions and automated systems such […]

A Waist Pak For the Modern Day Warrior

The Scorpion Pack isn’t just your average hip sack; it’s a beast of a bag that combines comfort with versatile carry options. Its removable waist belt, which stabilizes the 4.5L pack, features 2 rows of M.O.L.L.E. for attaching extra pouches or water bottle holders. When you need a change, simply detach the waist belt and […]

TruckVault, My Ticket to Secure Storage that Beats the Florida Weather

“When are you going to put that thing in?” A legitimate question my wife posed to me about the box sitting next to her car labeled “TruckVault” that had arrived 4 days earlier and was “still” sitting there. To be honest I was a little worried that this was going to be a project that […]

Vortex’s New Micro Red Dot, the Defender XL

In response to the demands of serious competitors, Vortex® proudly presents the Defender-XL™, a red dot sight engineered to elevate your speed and accuracy in competitive shooting. Recognizing the importance of quick target acquisition and adaptability in dynamic environments, this sight is crafted for those aiming to dominate the competition. The Defender-XL™ boasts an ultra-wide […]

Superior Career Services, A Powerful Advocate for Transitioning Service Members

While at SOF Week Guy McCardle and I had the privilege of meeting and talking with David Stevenson, Chief Career Advocate, and the man who makes it his mission in life to assist those who have served. This is the first in a series of articles from David originally published on “The Advocate Corner”. Unlocking […]

Fior, a Blended Scotch Made to be Enjoyed With Friends

You’re bringing cigars, right? SOFREP Managing Editor Guy McCardle was asking me what I was packing for SOF Week. Umm, Yes of course, why? Because I’m bringing a bottle of Fior Scotch to review, have you ever had any? I had to admit I hadn’t, mostly because I’m not a big Scotch drinker but, if […]

Shaky Hands, No Problem for the KITE APC 50 Binoculars

I’ve been putting the latest Kite APC 50 Image-Stabilized Binoculars through their paces, specifically the 18×50 model. This new addition to Kite Optics’ IS lineup has left me thoroughly impressed. The image stabilization is top-notch, and the new features and improved optics provide an even better viewing experience. Kite has poured over a decade of […]