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QATAR A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines fires a M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and U.S. Central Command. […]
What is your self-defense protocol when you leave your house? Are you prepared to react in low light or dark conditions? What do you carry on your person to aid in your defense? These are questions everyone should be asking themselves, especially with all the violence we’ve seen happen around the world. These personal defense […]
After leaving the Marine Corps, Noisefighters owner Neal Brace had more in mind than drinking a few beers and picking up some odd jobs. He set his sights on inventing and producing upgrades and improvements for a number of different products. From scope throw levers to improved AR charging handle designs, Neal’s had no shortage […]
It wouldn’t be the first time that Americans have been imprisoned in the UK, the most famous were the Americans that were imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle from 1776 to 1781 when the two nations were at war during the War of Independence; obviously imprisoned for not following the laws of the crown (Featured picture of […]
QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES A U.S. Marine attending the Methods of Entry (MOE) course, uses a torch to cut through steel during a practical application exercise aboard Quantico Va., Jan. 25, 2017. MOE teaches Marines advanced level skills on how to properly and effectively gain entry into buildings, structures and ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo […]
I just received the Bastion Hoodie yesterday and was impressed the moment I put it on. Thanks to the new Polartec Power Fill insulation, the jacket retains all the warmth without all the bulk of traditional winter jackets. I wouldn’t say the jacket is an athletic fit, but there is no unnecessary bulk anywhere. More on […]
Oakley is one of those “jack of all trades” brands. They are obviously known for their sunglasses, but they produce a ton of different products. Boots, gloves, and bags, to name a few. Oakley has been a huge advocate for the military community and offers a great discount to veterans and first responders alike through […]
As a thank you to all our readers for all the support over this last year and helping us achieve over 1 million monthly pageviews, we at the Loadout Room have decided to give away a prize pack. We partnered with several companies whose gear we have reviewed over the past year. One lucky person […]
Courtesy of DoD New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing Pararescuemen gear sits prepared and mission ready at Army Fort Hood, Texas, August 27, 2017. 106th Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialists prepared the gear in support of the 106th Pararescuemen. 1 HC-130, 3 HH-60 Pavehawk Helicopters and 104 Airmen from the New York Air Guard […]
We here at the Loadout Room have reviewed the minimalist NeoMag spare magazine pocket carry system more than once. I also had the pleasure to interview the owner a while back to find out more about the business and the product he produces. Needless to say we use and recommend this product to anyone who […]
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