We would like to take a moment to remember the sacrifices made for the sake of our country and our freedoms. Memorial Day is a day to honor the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces and to carry on their legacies as we continue to live as free Americans. Here, at ALTAI™, we send our gratitude to those heroes and we encourage you to honor them today.
The history of the combat boot in the military.
Footwear for warfare; it’s come a long way since its first emergence onto the battlefield. Since the 1700s, combat boots have been a critical component to a soldier’s arsenal of gear. Frontline troops spend extended hours in their boots, trudging through the roughest of terrains.
The earliest combat boots were surprisingly simplistic. But countless injuries from poor insulation from the cold and trench foot from excessive moisture were clear signs that soldiers on the ground need better footwear. In fact, some have even reported seeking ongoing treatment from footwear-related injuries almost 30 years later. Now it’s not so tough to see what sparked decades of improvements to combat boots, with plenty more to come.
Today, combat boots come with an array of features; ranging from new space-aged materials to incredible waterproofness. Side-zips offer quick gearing up with perfect comfort, every time. Super lightweight materials for outsoles make a world of difference for weary feet during long missions. The military also expanded its offering to soldiers: two pairs of hot weather boots and one pair of temperate weather boots for Basic Training. Modern combat boots offer superior ruggedness, depending on the environment and situation; beyond what one standard-issue boot from the past could do.
Many components are used in modern combat boots, unlike the typical leather boots from the past. Our main, and most noticeable, champion-component, SuperFabric®, is incorporated into every one of our boots. The result: a combat boot that can defend from the harsh terrain any soldier of the Armed Forces faces. For a complete look at our version of the modern combat boot, check out our offering here.
Happy Armed Forces Day from the team at ALTAI™.
Bringing our week-long celebration to an appropriate end, we want to honor all of the branches of the United States military, on this day, Armed Forces Day. Many of us, including some of us at ALTAI™, know of or are close to someone in a branch of the military. Here are some honorable facts about our country’s military, and something to be darn proud of.
And there’s plenty more where that came from! Learn more about our mighty military and let’s honor the men and women who serve our Armed Forces this Saturday, May 20th, 2017.
Armed Forces Week
Our last, but certainly not least, branch of the armed forces that we are spotlighting this week is the United States Coast Guard. Yes, they are a part of the Armed Forces but unlike its fellow Armed Forces branches, it does not belong to the Department of Defense.
With around 40,000 members strong, the U.S. Coast Guard is almost as large as the New York Police Department. And it’s a good thing too; the Coast Guard does a wide variety of critical missions. They can range from Search and Rescue, aid to navigation, drug interdiction, to maritime security.
Also, the Coast Guard serves all over the world, not just on our shores. Locations include Bahrain Japan, the Netherlands, even the Arctic and Antarctica. So, let’s give a salute to the men and women who serve our country by keeping the waters safe.
Armed Forces Week
What would be Armed Forces week if we didn’t celebrate the United States Air Force? With its origins in the U.S. Army, branched off on their own in 1907. Being the only branch of Armed Forces that fought directly with the Soviet Union, you can bet these ‘boots in the air’ are some of the toughest people in the military. It’s also no wonder,
But it’s not just the airmen and airwomen that make this branch so dynamic. Most soldiers in this branch support the wide range of duties an air force base like guarding the base, rescue missions, and even construction of new airstrips.
So if you know a member of the Air Force, be sure to thank them for their services in honor of Armed Forces Week!
Armed Forces celebrations continue as today we highlight the United States Navy and what makes this branch of the military exemplify the ever-inspiration moto: “Not for self, but for country.”
For a group of people who are literally trained to process fear differently from the rest of us, you can bet the Marines are some of the toughest in the world. This also includes, the elite U.S. Navy SEALs. Their acute ability to conquer strenuous physical activity and power through a gauntlet of mental challenges, this branch of the Armed Forces truly deserves its ultra-rugged reputation.
Approximately 300,000 strong, we can be assured that our men and women in the U.S. Navy are keeping us protected and safe. Because if you have ever seen the movie TOPGUN, you can actually be fairly confident in its accuracy, in terms of the importance of the Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Program. So carry on with Armed Forces Week and the U.S. Navy.
ALTAI™ celebrates Armed Forces Week
Today we put the spotlight on the US Marine Corps, most known for their elite skills and ability to execute combined-arms task forces in a wide variety of combat situations.
The Marines are often known for their amphibious capabilities, but you might be surprised to know their first successful amphibious mission was completed during a weapons ambush on the British! Only weeks after being formed, the USMC was well on its way to becoming a well-oiled, well-trained, fighting, defending machine. Keeping with its dedication to best-in-the-world practices, soldiers of the Marines train regularly with counterparts from a variety of other countries around the world.
So here’s a salute to these dedicated, specialized soldiers; you’ll want to thank a Marine next time you meet one.
Each day, we will highlight one branch of the military that deserves recognition in honor of this coming Friday, May 20th, Armed Forces Day. Today, we put the spotlight on the men and women who serve the Army, perhaps the most well-known branch of the Armed Forces.
The oldest branch of the Armed Forces, even older than the country itself, is also one of the largest employers in the United States (only second to Walmart). With its early beginnings as various bands of scrappy militias, it now reaches impressive heights of influence around the world. In fact, if the Army was a US city, it would be the tenth largest, overall; that’s 158 installations, world-wide.
And tough? You bet! On 72-hour missions, 30 soldiers that make up an infantry platoon must haul 400 pounds of batteries to power equipment. And on the subject of tough, of course, we have to spotlight the infamous Rangers who pioneered the way for modern guerrilla warfare.
