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.

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, 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...

CONDITION ONE Energy Bars Reviewed

M Beach

February 12, 2018

American Spark, EDC, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Surviving on the Cheap, The Team Room

Image from ABC News For Optimization and Maintenance of the Human Weapon System If you are one of those individuals constantly on the go or working in a high-risk, remote, and/or austere environment you ... Read More...

Juke Mass Suit by Juke Performance Tested by Project Gecko

Guest Writer

January 26, 2018

Accessories, American Spark, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqPnh9BgzVg We sent one of these out to Eli with Project Gecko. He did a great job showing the details of the suit, and how it can be used. Thanks Eli! Read below: FEEDBACK... Read More...

Veteran Owned Coffee Brands

Michael Kurcina

December 12, 2017

American Spark, EDC, Food/Drink, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS

Battle-weary Marines of the 22nd Regiment drank coffee after heavy fighting on Einwetok Atoll in the Pacific Theater in February 1944.Credit National Archives and Records Administration The military consu... Read More...

Thunder Ranch Countersniper With Fieldcraft AAR

Michael Lake

November 23, 2017

American Spark, Concealment, Escape and Evasion, Mission Security, NETWORKS, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Tactics

Ask almost any supposedly reputable source for training on the obscure body of knowledge that includes fieldcraft, stalking, hides, camouflage, in short: “sniper skills,” and the answer is almost always t... Read More...

Longtab Brewing Company SITREP!

Michael Kurcina

November 23, 2017

American Spark, Food/Drink, Industry News, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, The Team Room

Here's some great info from the Longtab Brewing Company that came via email. We're going to post it straight as it came to us via our subscription to their page: Welcome to the first ever Longtab Brewing ... Read More...

Navy SEAL Gives 2 Thumbs Up to ADS, Warrior Expo & Dive Gear Guide

Perry Yee

September 21, 2017

ADS Inc., American Spark, Industry News, NETWORKS

Check out this article by our buddy Perry Yee for Spotter Up on ADS Incs blog page.~Mike, Editor Twice a year at Warrior Expo, ADS, Inc. brings together a vast network of suppliers, products, and knowl... Read More...