05/20/2026
Happening now David Costello speaking at American Industry Leaders Advocating For The Individual Equipment and Clothing Needs Of The Warfighter and Peacekeeper Mission: Sustain the Domestic Industrial Base that Supports the Warfighter .
05/20/2026
Happening now key note speakerBG Sean Kelly. Commander Troop Support. 4
The Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit is an annual event in North Carolina that connects the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agency buyers directly with U.S. textile manufacturers, supply chain partners, and research institutions.
04/27/2026
commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday, April 25, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Well done!!!
01/23/2026
at my booth I had a helmet on display and lots of questions. The helmet is a Viking spectacle guard helmet (or spectacle helm) 10th-century Norse, helmet features an integrated steel mask, or “spectacles,” that protects the eyes and nose. Modeled after the Gjermundbu find, it combines a sturdy steel skull with a “glasses-like” face guard. Great chance to talk innovation and the ever evolving nature of protection.
01/19/2026
Just look for the flags and stop by 52524 Supplier Showcase today and tomorrow only! Ever wondered about government contracting or how do do business with the military services and the Defense Logistics Agency? Come by and have a conversation!
01/19/2026
set up is imminent! How do you set up 600 businesses involved in supporting the and shooting sports? Answer - one booth at a time. Tomorrow 8:30 am doors open! See you there at #52524 https://silveroakleafinc.com
01/07/2026
dont forget about the which is Monday and Tuesday! Please “pencil” in booth #52524 and stop by to see what’s in store for 2026. This will mark 30 years in supporting the Department of Defense and other federal agencies as both a warranted contracting officer and certified product/program manager. Excited to learn how might help!
12/20/2025
Many will recognize the name “Source” from 2005 and their long time support to the US Military in the product category of hydration. However, the company has grown so much since then developing innovative pack and load carriage solutions and now over the last several years, both hard and soft body armor. What I admire about the company is their engineering approach to solving performance gaps. For instance, with more and more woman choosing military and law enforcement careers (as of 2023, women make up about 17.7% of the U.S. active-duty military, with numbers increasing since 1980 when woman were under 10%) is a need to innovate body armor to better fit the female. Designing high performance- lighter weight plates that better match female characteristics is the gap / Source idemonstrates innovative solutions to meet this need. I enjoyed meeting with Guy Rozen Milipol Paris and look forward to seeing what’s next —The Firearm Industry Trade Association and the in January