Dip Was Part of the Kit. This Is What Comes Next. If you served, you had a can. Maybe it was Copenhagen. Maybe Grizzly. Maybe Kodiak if you were that guy. Either way, dip was as standard-issue as coffee and dark humor. It worked where cigarettes could not, it kept you sharp during the slow hours, and the spit cup on the dash was just the cost of doing business. That cost is getting harder to justify. Receding gums, oral health problems, and a habit that started at 19 on a deployment and never left. A lot of guys in this community are not trying to quit nicotine. They are trying to stop paying the physical tax that comes with 10 or 20 years of traditional smokeless. That is exactly what ALP Pouches was built for. What ALP Actually Is ALP is a tobacco-free nicotine pouch. You place it between your lip and gum the same way you would a dip. The nicotine is there. The ritual is there. What is gone is the tobacco leaf, the spit, and the gum damage. No can of brown liquid on your desk. No visible lip at a job interview. No explaining it…
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MoreMATBOCK Monday: ARES Drone Pack Operator Loadout Back in June, we told you about the ARES Drone Series: two purpose-built packs designed to support drone operators. Operators are using the “ARES Drone Assault Pack” as their Pilot Bag. The “ARES Drone Sustainment Pack” has become the Bird Bag. Airframes ride…
OPT End of Summer Sale Ad Get 10 – 15% off site-wide during O P Tactical’s End of Summer Sale! Discount automatically applies in the shopping cart to eligible items. Some exclusions apply. Get yourself a deal and be ready for work and range time this Fall. www.optactical.com Read the…
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The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight into Monday for the first time since late July. The escalation centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the critical trade chokepoint that Iran effectively closed shortly after the war began. U.S. Central Command said it had struck launchers and troops on Larak Island…
Crye Precision G3.5 Range Shorts Are Finally Here! No need to cut your CP Combat Pants off anymore. The G3.5 RANGE SHORT announced at SHOT Show is fanboy available for order. This lightweight, stretch nylon short was developed for hot-weather training, R&R, and working on your summer tan. Available in…
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MoreWASHINGTON — In a major step toward strengthening national defense and Army energy resilience, the U.S. Army announced today the conditional award of long-term leases to three companies to design, finance, build, and operate commercial power generation on Army installations. By leveraging underutilized land on military installations, the Army is…
In a speech to the UN General Assembly Wednesday, Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the U.S. and Israeli war against his country. Holding up pictures of children killed in a U.S. attack on a school in Minab, he claimed that Iranians were “victims of terrorism.” “Our innocent people have been…
See OSI & 1947LLC at Future Forces Forum OSI & 1947LLC will attending the upcoming FFF / Future Forces Forum in Prague on October 21st – 23rd 2026. Contact: Geoff Senko –geoff@osinnovate.com Peter Raneri –peter@osinnovate.com Comments are closed. Read the full article here
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MoreFORT BRAGG, N.C. — The character of warfare is changing, and the growing use of unmanned aircraft systems on battlefields around the world is forcing militaries to adapt faster than ever. At Fort Bragg, the XVIII Airborne Corps is taking on that challenge through Scarlet Dragon, an exercise that brings…
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to regular contributor Eldar Mamedov about his conversations with Iranian officials, the Saudi-Houthi war, and why Europe is on the diplomatic sidelines. Recorded September 22, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov appeared first…
FULDA, GERMANY (18 September 2026) Procurement plays an increasingly strategic role at Mehler Systems, connecting global supplier networks with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to strengthen innovation, resilience, and long-term competitiveness across the group. In this interview, Andreas Kiel, Group Director Procurement at Mehler Systems, discusses how procurement has evolved beyond…
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Forward Controls Design has released the first models in its OPF-G6 family of heavy-duty optic plates for Glock Gen 6 pistols equipped with the Optic Ready System (ORS). FCD was not first to market with Gen 6 optic plates, but that was never the objective. Additional development time was spent…
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Brookwood Now Distributing Objective One Unified Textile. Limitless Adaptability. Brookwood™ is proud to announce the distribution of Objective®, an innovative textile technology that integrates PALS/MOLLE-compatible attachment functionality directly into a single unified fabric. Objective® Fabric was created to provide a smarter solution for manufacturers while delivering enhanced performance and versatility…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian will lead an Iranian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City. Pezeshkian said he would “firmly defend” Tehran’s positions and “convey Iran’s plight.” President Donald Trump said Sunday that he’d be open to meeting Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the…
The next evolution of the C7/C8 family makes its first public appearance outside North America, at DVD 2026 Millbrook, UK – 16 September 2026. Colt Canada, the Canadian small-arms manufacturer within the Colt CZ Group, will give UK and European audiences their first look at the new C25 rifle this…
Army Promotes Drill Sergeants FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army issued a policy today to promote sergeants to staff sergeants upon completion of the Drill Sergeant Course. Sergeants who are currently serving in drill sergeant positions and meet all requirements will also be promoted, with an effective date of…
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has secured a €13 million contract from a NATO ally for Comtech’s Mobile Transportable Transmission System (MTTS) Troposcatter terminals, including a comprehensive spares and support package. Spectra Group specialises in secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments. The contract…
Most people will spend hundreds of dollars on a pair of boots, then pull on whatever socks happen to be clean that morning. That arrangement works until the temperature drops, the miles pile up, or your feet begin filing formal complaints. The sock is part of the system. Ignore it…
