Homeland Security Group International Ships over 11,000 Combat Trauma Bags; New Prototypes Under Development for Military Wide Market Penetration
DEL MAR, Calif., Nov 10, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Colonel Jeffrey Powers USMC (ret), CEO of Homeland Security Group International (Pink Sheets:HMSG) announced today that the company along with joint venture partner Recon Mountaineer, has reached a milestone of delivering over 11,000 Combat Trauma Bags to Marine Corps units operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. Units returning from Iraq and Afghanistan immediately reorder the CTB upon returning. Commanders, Navy Corpsmen and Marine combat-aidsmen rave about the bag's toughness, durability, and versatility.
Comments a Marine Battalion Commander: "Battalion TF 3/5 was tasked with maintaining Main Supply Route security and patrolling the surrounding areas upon our arrival here in Sept 2004. Later we went into Fallujah and have been there since. We closely adhered to the 'Golden Hour' with regard to casualty-evacuation and it proved to be a life saver. We had vehicle evacuation platforms within minutes of any patrol throughout our operations. As a result the combat trauma bag was the most favored piece of kit for the Docs as it allowed them to carry a lighter load but with all that was required to 'plug them and pump them'. Anything extra was staged in the cas-evac platform ready for immediate application ... The CTB is a good piece of gear and it is the only thing Docs are carrying here. I highly recommend it."
Based upon the enthusiastic response to the combat trauma bags and requests from the field, HMSG and Recon Mountaineer are currently in the process of expanding our line by designing variations of the Combat Trauma Bag. Mack Mylnek, President of Recon Mountaineer, is designing a combat utility bag capable of carrying various other combat essentials. These designs will be tailored to facilitate both convoy operations and urban combat for Army and Marine units.
"We are currently in negotiations with several other companies in an effort to add to our line of products for use both home and abroad in the security sector," commented Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO, Homeland Security Group International. "We intend to rapidly respond to the immediate needs of those currently in theater as well as those soon to deploy. HMSG has proven the ability to react to the customers' needs quickly with equipment and services. Our GSA schedule will streamline and expedite our response to an even greater level and provide exposure to the entire Department of Defense and other government agencies," stated Col Powers.
ABOUT THE COMBAT TRAUMA BAG
American made and battle tested, the Combat Trauma Bag (CTB) is Master Designed specifically to meet or exceed the demands and needs of first responder military field medical personnel. The CTB is manufactured in a brand of high quality, affordable and weatherproof 1000 denier Dupont Cordura material, yet designed for ease of wear and versatility of use. The CTB can be worn via a padded, "sling" style shoulder strap or waist belt system, as a standalone product or in conjunction with existing military rucksacks or other military outer wear.
FEATURES:
-- Ergonomically contoured.
-- Secure side-squeeze locking system for shoulder strap or waist belt.
-- Designed to attach to and complement existing military field products
-- Top and side zippered pockets with sliders for fast and easy access
-- Excellent American engineering.
-- Made with Cordura, an abrasion-resistant nylon material, engineered for durability, strength, lightness and easy care. |
