American Spark

America is great because of the fire in her belly. Check out these small American businesses that start out with a spark and become a fire; also read these articles on people who inspire.

IWI Academy Tavor I: The Bullpup School

Guest Writer

August 12, 2018

American Spark, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Planning, Shooting Tips & How To

In 2013 the bullpup and carbine markets of the United States received a shake up when Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI) opened on our shores and set up in Middleton, Pennsylvania. With their arrival they broug... Read More...

Green Ops – Concealed Carry Close Quarters Combatives

Thomas Leitner

July 22, 2018

American Spark, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Shooting Tips & How To, Tactics

When I first got started learning how to shoot I had a very military approach to everything I did. Eventually, I realized that though I was proficient at shooting my rifle, I needed to seek out training for... Read More...

ATOM Socks…Designed for Performance, Augmented with Style!

Brad Shepherd

July 12, 2018

American Apparel, American Spark, Geek Culture, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

Most Infantryman take pride in their personal hygiene and socks are a major component to this process. It’s engrained in us considering our uniforms are worn day after day. To add, we drag them through some int... Read More...

Sorinex Summer Strong 2018

Joshua Shaw

June 12, 2018

American Spark, Fitness Movements, Industry News, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, NETWORKS, Tactics

The Spotter Up motto of "Find a Way or Make One" was embodied in this event and what Sorinex is all about. Go check them out at https://sorinex.com Summer Strong 11 I recently had the honor and the privilege... Read More...

Northern Star Electric Compass at the ADS, Inc. Warrior West Expo

Guest Writer

May 5, 2018

Accessories, ADS Inc., American Spark, Industry News, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Tech/Science

If you were at the Warrior West Expo in San Diego hosted by ADS, Inc then you had a chance to see this item on display at the Strategic Rescue Products booth (SRP). This is another product that got a lot of... Read More...

Perseverance Survival Woobie Hoodie

Michael Kurcina

April 28, 2018

Accessories, American Apparel, American Spark, Geek Culture, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style

The Perseverance Survival (PS) Woobie Hoodie has been on the market for a minute and I'll admit I'm slow to hear about it but I have to say I'm probably one of their biggest fans. I've told my work mates ... Read More...

C4 Combatives: Extreme Close-Range Gun-Fighting w/ Matt Larsen

Joshua Shaw

April 4, 2018

American Spark, Combatives, CQB, Escape and Evasion, Firearms, Home Security, Industry News, Mission Security, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Tactics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9BK1Vy8Nh4 Why Should I learn from C4 Combatives? You'd first have to ask yourself how does any martial art come to exist? We like to make the argument that mart... Read More...

Death Wish Coffee Review

Jason Silva

April 4, 2018

American Spark, Coffee, Food/Drink, Geek Culture, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews

Introduction Everyone has their own morning routine, most of America start their day off with a cup of coffee and I am no exception. There are probably thousands of options when it comes to coffee. Beans are... Read More...

Spartan Carton Warrior XXVIII Product Review

Michael Kurcina

March 26, 2018

Accessories, American Spark, EDC, Food/Drink, Geek Culture, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR, Mission Health, NETWORKS, Planning

Well, the guys at Spartan Carton surprised me again. They sent me a second box to review. If you read my first article you'll know that originally I wasn't a fan of carton clubs because I felt they were gim... Read More...

I Don’t Kneel Apparel Company Was Created by a Navy SEAL and then Copied

Michael Kurcina

February 16, 2018

American Apparel, American Spark, Inspirational, LIFE, Memorial, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

Anything good is usually copied by others and sometimes copied in a shabby way. Enter the I Don't Kneel apparel brand created in response to football players in the National Football League kneeling during ... Read More...