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.

Explosive Ops Gear Operator Training Bag, Medium Long Shell

Chet Stone

June 30, 2017

Accessories, American Spark, Bags, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS

How about a training aid that gives you maximum training benefit while taking up minimal space during pack out? If you’ve served in the military, gone on a long vacation or drove a small car, you know what I me... Read More...

Navy SEAL Vetrepreneurs You Should Know

Michael Kurcina

June 24, 2017

American Spark, Industry News, Inspirational, LIFE, NETWORKS, Opinion

I want to share some info on a few veteran businesses you should know in. By the time the next year rolls around I expect this list to be very long. Our goal today is to highlight some companies that you might ... Read More...

Wilcox Tactical Gunslinger Belt

Michael Kurcina

June 24, 2017

American Spark, EDC, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style

To tell you the truth I do not recall how I was turned onto the Wilcox Gunslinger belt. Perhaps it was Joshua or Aaron who turned me onto Wilcox Tactical. Aaron and Joshua love to shoot and they write articles ... Read More...

10 Veteran Owned Coffee Brands You Should Be Drinking +1

Michael Kurcina

June 18, 2017

American Spark, Coffee, EDC, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

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...

New App Accepts Donations for Overseas Missions

Michael Kurcina

May 31, 2017

American Spark, Industry News, Inspirational, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Opinion, Tech/Science

https://youtu.be/z4xapNRSCyM Video above On Memorial Day Troops Need You launched their new app. Eric Egland started TNY ten years ago but now the app makes it easy for combat troops to get the exact mission ... Read More...

Frontier Tactical – Forward thinking in weapon platforms

Rab

May 7, 2017

Accessories, American Spark, Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Opinion, Product Reviews

By now you have probably heard about or seen videos of some form, showing a convertible weapon system. One which keeps a set upper receiver, lower receiver and most of the related components, and allows for... Read More...

Former “Everglades Alcatraz” Now Cutting Edge ALTAIR Gun Club

Will Rodriguez

May 4, 2017

American Spark, Bows, Firearms, Industry News, NETWORKS, Opinion, Product Reviews, Shooting Tips & How To, Tactics, Travel

Overhead Perspective of ALTAIR Gun Club. ALTAIR Photo Almost hidden off exit 80 on “Alligator Alley” in Florida’s Everglades is a shooter’s haven called ALTAIR Gun Club. I‘ve visited ALTAIR before and been ... Read More...

Scrub your Ask with T.A.S.K.

Rab

April 19, 2017

Accessories, American Spark, Camping, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Style

Best things happen in the shower. Wait, strike that. The best ideas come while you’re taking a shower… No, sorry. Well, there are some cool things that happen in the shower. Among them is using your T... Read More...

Hot Ash Stove – The Smokin’ Ace of Camping Stoves

Rab

April 14, 2017

American Spark, Camping, Cooking, EDC, Gadgets, Homesteading, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

I don’t know who came up with the idea first, but Spotter Up owes it to Chris over at Heavy Cover Inc. for pointing us to the Hot Ash Stove, and their amazing portable camping stove. I say amazin... Read More...

US Air Force Pararescueman Sets Wingsuit Skydive Guinness World Record

Michael Kurcina

March 21, 2017

American Spark, Inspirational, Leadership, LIFE, Life and Family, Memorial, NETWORKS, Opinion, The Team Room

Congratulations to retired US Air Force Pararescueman Jimmy Petrolia for setting a skydiving record that was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for the Highest Altitude Wingsuit Jump at 37,426 f... Read More...