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Med-Eng Pleased to Support United States Department of War with Delivery of Sensor Capabilities Contract Previously Announced by Cadre Holdings

March 10th, 2026

Company Providing Mission-Critical Blast Exposure Monitoring System to Preserve and Maintain Readiness for Warfighters

OGDENSBURG, NY — As originally announced by Cadre Holdings, Inc. (“Cadre”), on November 19, 2025, Med-Eng, LLC, a world leader in personal protective technologies against blast and a subsidiary of Cadre, was awarded a 5-year Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a maximum value of $50 million by the United States Department of War (DoW) to deliver and support the Blast Exposure Monitoring (BEMO) Program. The BEMO systems, including sensor hardware and related software, measure and record blast overpressure exposures experienced in training operations as part of a DoW Brain Health program.

First delivery under the contract is underway and follows a competitive 5-year funded development program to improve methods for identifying blast overpressure exposures impacting the warfighter while using heavy weapon systems and conducting explosive breaching in dynamic combat and training environments. Once deployed, real-time updates will be available for team leaders, commanders, and medical personnel, enabling rapid triage decisions and dynamic adjustments to tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Med-Eng General Manager Rob Reynolds commented, “I am extremely proud of the Med-Eng team for the tireless efforts they have shown throughout this multi-year program and since contract award in late 2025. At each phase of the open competition, the team showed its ability to listen, evolve and deliver. This is the latest demonstration of how Med-Eng can leverage its deep understanding of blast threats to develop new, technology-based solutions that will help the short and long term health of the warfighter. This capability will form a key part of monitoring the effects of blast overpressure exposures during training and will significantly increase the empirical data knowledge base of the military medical community. We look forward to supporting the customer through the delivery phases and to developing our sensor capabilities to meet evolving threats.”

Med-Eng has been a pioneer in the development and fielding of body-worn blast sensors since 2006. This latest generation is a significant step forward in the convergence of hardware, mobile device apps, and intuitive dashboards to bridge the gap between blast overpressure events and longitudinal brain health monitoring. This will help team leaders, medical staff, and senior leadership to utilize powerful decision-making tools based on tracking both single event and cumulative blast overpressure exposure.

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Green Berets Hone Drone Proficiency with Advanced Training

March 10th, 2026

FORT CARSON, Colo. — High winds tear across the tactical range — tumbleweeds pass and debris swirls but a tactical drone maneuvers steadily through the sky, locked on course and unmoved by the elements. This moment reflects the culmination of three demanding weeks of training.

Green Berets from the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) completed an intensive training program from Feb. 9 to 27, conducting exercises both in the classroom and across multiple tactical ranges on Fort Carson. The Advanced Drone Course taken by the Soldiers is designed to expand operational capabilities and enhance small unmanned aerial system employment across the modern battlefield.

The course, led by instructors from 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), brought together Green Berets, alongside a Soldier from the 4th Infantry Division. Throughout the training, students developed hands-on proficiency in soldering, assembling, programming and piloting small UAS platforms.

The course emphasized technical mastery and tactical integration, reinforcing that drones are not a substitute for core Soldier skills but an additional asset that increases precision, adaptability, and lethality during reconnaissance and combat operations.

“This is simply another tool in a Soldier’s kit but its impact depends on how well we understand and employ it,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jovani Vasquez of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade. “Our adversaries recognize that too. This technology is increasing worldwide, and enemy forces and terrorist organizations are actively using it. We must remain just as adaptive and informed to maintain the advantage.”

As the rhythm of warfare continues to evolve, UAS platforms have become increasingly central to operations. Over the past two decades, the battlefield has expanded beyond traditional ground maneuvering, requiring Soldiers to adapt to threats and opportunities in the air domain. The Advanced Drone Course reflects the Army’s commitment to ensuring units remain agile and prepared to meet emerging challenges.

Upon completion of the course, graduates are capable of independently maintaining and repairing their systems in austere environments. Soldiers are trained to troubleshoot malfunctions, replace components, and conduct basic modifications to sustain mission effectiveness.

“If the motor goes out, they now have the ability to re-solder a new motor, fix it, and continue the mission,” said a UAS instructor from 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). “If your M4 jams, you don’t stop — you find a solution. The same mindset applies to drones. Soldiers need to perform basic repairs and keep the mission moving.”

By investing in advanced drone training, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) reinforces its ability to adapt to the evolving character of warfare. The course equips Soldiers with the technical skills and problem-solving mindset needed to build, repair, and employ small unmanned aerial systems in any environment. As technology reshapes the battlefield, initiatives like this ensure Green Berets remain agile, self-sufficient, and ready to maintain the advantage.

By SGT Zachary Myers

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Haley Strategic – MOD Placard

March 9th, 2026

The MOD Placard features MOLLE on all exterior surfaces with built in slots for magazines inserts. Constructed from a single piece of nylon laminate with bartack bonding, it can be configured from a slick placard to a complete rig.

Universal Plate Carrier Attachment System

Ride Height Adjustable

FirstSpear TUBES Compatible

Berry Compliant and offered in MultiCam.

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SIG SAUER Expands Shooter Affiliate Program to Include Sal Hernandez, Ian Meyers, and Kevin Lally

March 9th, 2026

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 9, 2026) – SIG SAUER is excited to welcome Sal Hernandez, Ian Meyers, and Kevin Lally to the SIG Shooter Affiliate Program. They will represent SIG SAUER at major competitive shooting events around the country, joining their teammates Tre’Von Barber, Kay Lane, and Todd Sindelar.

Sal Hernandez is an active member of San Antonio Police Department’s SWAT team, a Master class USPSA shooter, and a sniper and firearms instructor. He is a dominant force in The Tactical Games and SWAT-focused competitions with numerous podium finishes.

Ian Meyers is a former U.S. Army Ranger and BORTAC operator currently working for the U.S. Border Patrol in Arizona. He is a GM and Master class competitor in USPSA and competes in pistol, 2-gun, and Multi-gun competitions around the country.

Kevin Lally is a former Metropolitan PD officer currently serving as a SWAT operator and instructor for a local NH police department. He is a Master class USPSA and IDPA competitor in multiple divisions and coaches his department’s shooting team.

SIG SAUER is excited to support these heroes who serve and protect our country while enhancing their skills through competition and training. We look forward to being a part of their journey as they represent SIG SAUER on the range.

To learn more about SIG SAUER, please visit sigsauer.com.

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TacJobs – Internships with SOFWERX

March 9th, 2026

SOFWERX Seeks Juniors & Seniors across 16+ disciplines. U.S. Security Clearance eligibility required.

Spring evaluation window: submit before the end of March.

Apply at sofwerx.org/internships.

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Cana Provisions and Qore Performance Launch Water Data Decals for ICEFLASK® – Modular Thermoregulation with On-Body Water Treatment Reference

March 9th, 2026

Huntsville, AL / Knoxville, TN — Cana Provisions, in collaboration with Qore Performance, Inc.,announces the release of the Water Data Decals for ICEFLASK® , a mission-critical evolution of the PRC-152-shaped handheld thermoregulation and hydration bottle. These detailed decals allow all ICEFLASK® users to add the same water purification protocols, treatment dosages, sanitization instructions and conversion tables directly to their ICEFLASK®.

Directly derived from the Water Data ICEFLASK® the ICEFLASK® Water Data Decals offer the user the ability to augment their standard, unmarked ICEFLASK® bottle with the same field-tested water treatment data.

Key Features:

Permanent on-body reference: purification tablet dosing, chemical treatment ratios, boil times, filtration guidelines, common volume/weight conversions, and critical warnings.

Modular thermoregulation that can be added to plate carriers and chest rigs for on-body cooling and heating capability.

Zero additional weight or bulk

Dimensions closely matching the PRC-152 radio for seamless fit in existing NATO radio pouches.

28-410 thread standard (Coca-Cola/Dasani compatible) for improvised field cap replacement and filter compatibility.

Curved geometry optimized for body-worn comfort and pack pocket efficiency.

Stackable design doubles as a replacement for single-use ice in coolers.

100% Made in the USA from US-sourced, FDA-certified, BPA-free HDPE.

High-Tac Adhesive backing to withstand freeze/thaw cycles

Heat, scratch, UV resistant

Die cut with matte finish

Legible under NVGs

Decals are designed, printed, packaged in the USA

Designed for dismounted operations, disaster response, training environments, and austere expeditions where contaminated water sources are the norm, both the Water Data ICEFLASK® and ICEFLASK® Water Data Decals ensures users can treat, verify, and consume safe water without external reference.

“Cana Provisions built their reputation on providing the knowledge and tools to own water security in the worst places on earth,” said Austin Pitsch, Marketing Manager of Qore Performance, Inc. “Placing that expertise directly onto ICEFLASK® [either with the decals or printing directly on the bottle itself] removes one more point of failure: the right data is always there, exactly when and where it’s needed.”

The Water Data ICEFLASK® and ICEFLASK® Water Data Decals are now available now exclusively at Cana-Provisions.com

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BFG Monday: Why Signature Management Matters More Than Ever

March 9th, 2026

There’s a reason why soldiers in the early days of the Global War on Terror were spray-painting the stems of their safety glasses. It wasn’t about aesthetics or unit cohesion; it was about survival. A glint of light reflecting off glass or the distinctive silhouette of night vision devices could be the details that turn a concealed position into a target.

That reality hasn’t changed. If anything, it’s intensified. As optics improve and adversaries become more sophisticated, the margin for error shrinks. The things that make you visible don’t just compromise your position, they compromise your mission.

Blue Force Gear took all of this into consideration when designing the BNVD Slipcover. The Slipcover addresses a reality that many operators face: your night vision is an incredible tool, but those reflective lenses can also make you detectable during missions. The Slipcover simply slides over your NODs providing minimal protection and when worn during the day, doubles as a face-shade and most importantly, a key signature reducer.

Blue Force Gear is known for creating “elegant” designs that are simple for a reason. In an industry that often defaults to “more” – more attachment points, more pockets, more features – there’s something quite radical about equipment that succeeds by staying out of your way. The Slipcover adds virtually no weight and is incredibly easy to stow. The Slipcover was designed to work with the BNVD Pouch, and together they address the full lifecycle of your NODs.

Between movements, in staging areas, during transport—those are the moments when NODs need to be protected against damage that compound over time. The BNVD Pouch was designed around that reality. It keeps your devices shielded from the elements, impact, and scratches whether it’s mounted to your kit, stowed in your pack, or sitting on a shelf. That kind of reliable, ready availability means when the moment comes that you need your NODs, they perform.

The Pouch mounts to any MOLLE-compatible platform using BFG’s Helium Whisper attachment system, which means it integrates with your current MOLLE gear using the lightest, most durable attachment system available. The Fastex Buckle closure keeps everything secure and the padded, structured pouch keeps the NODs protected.

What makes the Slipcover and Pouch work as a system is the same principle that defines everything Blue Force Gear builds: every design decision serves the end user, not the other way around. The Slipcover is a great signature reducer while NODs are being worn, and the Pouch protects them when they’re not. Neither one gets in your way, adds meaningful weight, or asks you to compromise somewhere else to accommodate them.

The soldiers who spray-painted their safety glasses understood something fundamental: in tactical operations, what you don’t show can be as important as what you bring. Blue Force Gear built that operational insight into equipment designed for the reality of modern combat—not as an add-on, but as a foundational principle.

Because the best gear doesn’t just protect your equipment. It protects you.

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2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard Hosts the Norwegian Foot March for the Third Year

March 9th, 2026

This year, members of 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, were joined by U.S. Coast Guardsmen from Sector Houston and the Houston Recruiting Office as they marched and jogged the Norwegian Foot March, a military endurance test organized by the Norwegian Defense University College of the Norwegian Armed Forces, which is comprised of a 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) long route, carrying a rucksack of at least 25 lbs while in uniform within a certain time frame, at Long Acres Ranch, Richmond, Texas, February 28, 2026.

The annual event was hosted by 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, and supported by 1st Battalion medical staff at first aid stations as well as general support and logistics personnel from each battalion and headquarters. A timed event, qualifiers performed within limits according to age and gender, from 4 hours and 30 minutes to 6 hours. The march prepares troops physically and mentally to handle challenges in the field as a team, supporting each other to reach a common goal. 2nd Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Jones explained, “Events like this reinforce that success is built on shared effort, disciplined leadership, and a team committed to taking care of one another. I saw leadership and teamwork on full display throughout the Norwegian Foot March: service members and leaders from all the battalions and HHC worked together, supported by the outstanding team at Long Acres Ranch.”

Three participants earned the Norwegian Foot March Badge: Graham Fuller, U.S. Coast Guard, Yeoman 1st Class Joanna Parsons, U.S. Coast Guard, both with bronze for their first event and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gregory Illich with silver for a second successful completion.

Coast Guardsmen Matthew Jackett and John Griffin and Spc. Wyman Mizell, TXSG, also completed the 30K, earning the Texas State Guard Exemplary Service Medal.

Completing 20K (12.4 miles) to earn the Texas State Guard Commendation Medal: Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Smith, Cpl, Gevorg Sargsyan, Pvts Christopher Barry and Jacob Malnar, 1st Lts. Dustin Appel Omoefe Onoriobe, 1st Sgt. Philip Harralson and 1st Lt. Christian Constanzo.

All who attempted 10K (6.2 miles) completed the course in less than 2 hours, earning the Texas State Guard Achievement Medal. Congratulations to Pfc. Ian Hernandez, Sgt. Steven Garza, Sgt. 1st Class Jose Alfaro and Sgt. Paul Bostik.

3rd Battalion commander, Maj. Robert Connell remarked, “as the hosting commander, I really appreciate the effort put in by all the battalions of 2nd Brigade to pull this off. After our original event date was rescheduled due to the winter storm on Jan 28th, everyone compressed months of planning into only 3 weeks and made it happen. Special thanks to Long Acres Ranch, ATX Timing (for the tracking and timing system) and HEB. It just shows how well we can work with our communities and as a team to accomplish a goal.”

Col. Arthur Levesque, 2nd Brigade Commander, on hand to tour the grounds and congratulate all the participants, summarized, “The Norwegian Foot march was an opportunity for all participants to accept the challenge and test their mettle. Despite the delay of nearly four weeks due to freezing weather, the event was smooth and enjoyable for all.” He added, “This year we had participants from the U.S. Coast Guard for the first time with two of their personnel successfully earning the badge.”

Congratulations and well done all! 2nd Brigade is “Ad Omnia Parati” (Ready for Anything)

By Gregory Illich, Chief Warrant Officer 2, Texas State Guard

(Texas State Guard photos by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gregory Illich and Warrant Officer 1 Willie Grimes)

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