‘Tis The Season: SPEC.-OPS. Brand To Give ? Troops Much Needed Tactical Gear For The Holidays

MONAHANS, TX (November 2, 2005) – When U.S. troops receive their holiday care packages from Soldiers’ Angels this year, they’ll find a little “holiday gear” along with their holiday cheer. Every year, the non-profit organization that provides aid and comfort to American troops distributes Christmas stockings stuffed with goodies like candy, games, books, snacks and phone cards. This year, the packages will include gift certificates for Spec.-Ops. Brand’s innovative tactical nylon gear.

“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Spec.-Ops. Brand to provide holiday gifts of their products that we know our troops will really appreciate. Soldiers’ Angels supports our troops as they defend the gift of freedom so far from home,” said Don MacKay, Executive Director of Soldiers’ Angels.

The gift certificates can be used to choose from among five popular Spec.-Ops. Brand products: the Universal MAMBA Combat Fighting Sling, the Pack-Rat Drop-In Organizer, the Better BDU Belt, the Recon Wrap or the T.H.E. (Tactical Holds Everything) Wallet.

The certificates are redeemable at the Spec.-Ops. Brand Web site, www.specopsbrand.com. A total of 300 certificates for Spec-Ops. Brand’s much coveted tactical nylon products were donated to Soldiers’ Angels by the company, an approximate value of $10,000.

“These five products are among our most popular items, both on our Web site and in AAFES (the Army and Air Force Exchange System). Troops in Iraq or Afghanistan are buying them already, so we know they’ll make great gifts,” said Jeff Wemmer, CEO of Spec.-Ops. Brand.

Wemmer said his company was grateful for the confidence American servicemen and women had placed in his products and saw the holiday gift as a way to say thanks.

“This is a small way of thanking U.S. military men and women for both their continuing patronage over the years and, more importantly, for their selfless service to our country,” he added.

Wemmer commended Soldiers’ Angels for working to make sure that no U.S. serviceman or woman is forgotten at the holidays. U.S. troops can choose from among the following products:

• The new UNIVERSAL MAMBA Combat Fighting Sling, the first sling designed for “full contact” engagement, now works with all weapons.
• The Pack-Rat organizer positions gear for immediate and instinctive use. Everything is in its place, the same place, every time, for a predictable outcome.
• T.H.E. (Tactical Holds Everything) Wallet, a durable, mid-sized wallet that holds everything you need — including a passport — but still fits in a back pants pocket.
• The Better BDU Belt is the best replacement belt on the market. Thick enough to keep its shape under load, the Better BDU Belt is sized to properly fit the belt loops on BDU pants.
• The Recon Wrap is multi-season head gear that provides comfort and concealment in all conditions. It can be used as a sweatband, neck gaiter, helmet liner, face cover, and much more.