I have featured the Vortex Optics UH-1 on a few articles and this is my final review on it. It's badass and I can't imagine switching to something else... end of review. Just kidding. The UH-1 has been adopted by anyone and everyone that can get their hands on it as the go-to … [Read more...]
Maritime Operations
The T3 Gen 2 Kit Bag: A weatherproof kit bag for any operation
A kit bag is what all my gear goes into. I have a contractor bag by LBT that I put all my normal clothes into, but in my kit bag goes my expensive gear and often times its overloaded with gear that is a pain in the ass to carry. The second that I found out that T3 came out with a … [Read more...]
Photo Of The Day: Training off the East Coast
Training operations were a huge part of my last contract. Here I am watching a simulated personal watercraft attack off the East Coast. Being a part of the safety team and an advisor, the boat I was in was tasked with observing the client's movements and reactions to a threat … [Read more...]
The FirstSpear AAC Frog Kit: From land to maritime operations
The FirstSpear AAC Frog kit is without a doubt a game changer in the world of those who like to get wet. No other company specializes in product development quite like First Spear and my relationship has grown with them over the past year. I was ecstatic to be able to test out … [Read more...]
Photo of the day: Running a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) wide open
Pictured Above: Running a RHIB "wide open" in formation off the East Coast practicing launch and recovery from the "mothership" as well as chasing, evading and practicing small boat tactics for maneuvering against ships. Running a RHIB wide open RHIB's are some of the greatest … [Read more...]
Oakley vs. Gatorz: Why I made the switch to Gatorz Eyewear
“Oakley this, Oakley that, Oakley’s are the Greatest”… But are they really? Sure they have the best selection and a style for almost everyone. All the big names wear them in the sports world. From surfer to wakeboarder, to golfer, to football player’s (Visor’s), to snowboarders … [Read more...]
Russian Special Operations Forces are getting high-tech mini subs
The Russian Special Operations Forces (SOF) will be receiving an advanced infiltration capability in the form of futuristic mini subs. According to a source from the Russian government, “the Main Directorate of Deep-Water Research of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian … [Read more...]