POOLER, Ga. – Blue Force Gear®, the designer and manufacturer of the world's finest weapon slings and tactical equipment, will showcase its newest product, MARCO™, at this year's Modern Day Marine Expo on the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia from Sept. 19-21. MARCO is a marking dispenser which offers a more efficient, effective and compact way to carry marking lights for room clearing.

With the MARCO marking light dispenser, Blue Force Gear has revolutionized room clearing in tactical operations. Users can save critical time during preparation for pre-mission tasks by not having to unwrap, tape, and bundle chem sticks. The dispenser design makes it simple for users – simply open the Mylar package with the pre-loaded dispenser, insert the MARCO dispenser inside of the belt or MOLLE holster and proceed with the mission. The design provides a low profile and prevents the accidental activation of a chem stick, which can cause unwanted light.

"There has been a lot of excitement leading up to the launch of MARCO, at Blue Force Gear and from our customers," said Stephen Hilliard, Director of Product Development. "We strive to provide the best gear possible and lighten the load that end users must carry on every mission. MARCO will be a game changer in the world of tactical equipment for our armed forces and first responders."

U.S. Marines will be able to test this product first hand at booth 3010. Blue Force Gear will be showcasing an array of new products and current gear throughout the show. Personal interviews with company leaders will be available to media. To schedule a meeting, contact Avery Ivey, aivey@thebrandonagency.com.

Lightening the Load for the Modern Warfighter
The evolution of load carriage has come to this. The modern soldier's combat load is undermined daily by pounds of dead material weight, much of it due to inferior construction and lack of material innovation. Our drive to Lighten the Load™ is born at the intersection of advanced materials and innovative technology. We've progressed well beyond standard Cordura nylon with the development of our proprietary ULTRAcomp® laminate. Combined with our MOLLEminus load carriage platform and Helium Whisper® attachment system, we've created a trifecta of innovation that reduces unnecessary bulk, minimizes equipment failures, and provides the lightest load carriage system available.

About Modern Day Marine Expo:
Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico – the Exposition's home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positing Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.

For more information on the Modern Day Marine Expo visit www.marinemilitaryexpos.com.
About Blue Force Gear:
Blue Force Gear designs the best weapon slings and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed® multi-use pouches. They also revolutionized gear with their Helium Whisper® attachment system and high-performance laminate, ULTRAcomp®. Unrivaled innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.
Editorial Contacts
Avery Ivey, aivey@thebrandonagency.com, 843-916-2000
Erin Heaney, eheaney@thebrandonagency.com, 843-916-2000