Industry

Aug 29, 2022

Gunner Kennels revolutionizes dog crates, saves lives

Dogs are growing up healthier these days. 35-pound bags of dry food have been replaced by hermetically sealed chubs of raw, wet chow that requires refrigeration. Choke collars have been replaced by chest harnesses. And flimsy, plastic dog crates are being upgraded to sturdy, life saving kennels thanks to Gunner Kennels.

Aug 22, 2022

Is Bloc eye-pro part of your gear list?

From the start, Bloc had a vision — pun intended — of revolutionizing sport and fashion eyewear across the world. As Bloc continued to expand their sphere of influence out of the foggy English Isles, they destroyed the notion in the athletic community “that perfection can only be achieved with excessive price.”

Aug 15, 2022

Is your next holster a Gould & Goodrich?

What does Gould & Goodrich have in common with every branch of military service? They operate based on a set of core values from which they refuse to deviate under any circumstances.

Aug 08, 2022

Massif: Revolutionizing flame resistant clothing

First responders have some of the most challenging jobs out there. Massif responded to an unmet demand with innovation and knowhow to create some of the best flame resistant (FR) clothing on the first responder market.

Jul 11, 2022

3-Star General suspended for mocking the first lady on Twitter

Retired 3-star General Gary Volesky was put on suspension by the U.S. Army after a snarky Twitter reply to First Lady Jill Biden.

Jun 23, 2022

Army allows more tattoos in hopes of attracting more recruites

This week, the Army became one of the most lenient branches of service where it comes to tattoos by significantly loosening restrictions in response to its historic recruit deficit.

Jun 14, 2022

Why guns are getting more expensive and how to hedge that cost

Steel remains one of the most in-demand materials currently being sourced by manufacturers and the firearms industry is feeling it.

Apr 19, 2022

Portland Air National Guard employs robot dog

Portland Air National Guard Base became the first of its kind to employ a new defense technology called the Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (QUGV), AKA a robot dog.

Apr 18, 2022

Space Force partners with Howard University

Last week, Gen. David D. Thompson, the Vice Chief of Space Operations, signed a memorandum of understanding with Howard University’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh. This partnership is part of the Space Force University Partnership Program (UPP).

Apr 06, 2022

DoD builds largest 3D printed structures this side of the globe

The DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit is spearheading a construction project – in conjunction with private entities – to build three training barracks using giant 3D printers. These 3D printed structures will each be 5,700 square feet, making them the three largest structures build by 3D printers in the western hemisphere.

Apr 04, 2022

Combat Veteran helps community through woodworking

Kurt Ballash, an Army combat veteran, has combined love for his community and his passion for woodworking to help other veterans struggling with post traumatic stress disorder.