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Vern Lovic is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Hickam Air Force Base where he served proudly in the heart of the Pacific (PACAF) on Oahu, Hawaii. He was on the Disaster Readiness Team and did TDY to South Korea for Team Spirit exercises.
For the last twenty years he’s done hard time in Thailand jungles teaching visitors and locals how to manage their deadly venomous snake population of cobras, kraits, vipers, and coral snakes. Vern is a tactical gear reviewer with Tactical Brute, putting our gear through its paces in the unforgiving jungles of southern Thailand.
- A veteran of the United States Air Force
Articles written by Vern Lovic
Best Plate Carriers for Big Guys: Top 5 XXL Picks
If you’re over 250 lb. can you even find gear to fit you? What if you’re bigger than that? The…
Best Plate Carriers in 2023: Top 8 Tactical Plate Carriers Reviewed
There are so many plate carriers to choose from. How can you decide which one is the right one for…
Best Budget Battle Belts: Top 5 Minimalist Choices
Do the best budget battle belts need to cost more than $100? Or, can you find one for less that…
Special Forces Battle Belt Setup: What Should Be on It?
The mission always dictates what kit should be on your special forces battle belt setup. You’ll need different kit for…
What Plate Carriers Does the US Army Use?
The U.S. Army currently issues the Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) as the standard for Army infantry. The SPCS has…
How Much Does a Bulletproof Vest Weigh?
Bulletproof vest weight varies greatly from 1 lb. (.45 kg) up to 40 lb. (18 kg) depending on the level…
Plate Carrier vs Bulletproof Vest: Which One Is The Better Option?
There is a lot of confusion over the differences between a plate carrier and a bulletproof vest. Are both of…
How Many Mags Should You Have on Your Plate Carrier?
The mission should dictate how many mags you have on your plate carrier and what type of pouches are used. If…
What Is MOLLE and How Does It Work?
MOLLE (pronounced as the name, Molly) stands for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. This is an accessory attachment system developed by…