The Who's Who of TTE:

Editor: Kelly B.

The last member of a multigenerational US Army family, Kelly's Grandfather was the son of an immigrant who volunteered and later became a Tank Destroyer in WWII with Patton's 3rd Armored division. His father was in VietNam with the 101st AB and finally Kelly himself was stationed at Ft. Sill as a trainer with the Delta TCB/MLRS unit, spending a lot of time attached to the guys from 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment (Polar Bears, Pro Patria, assimilated into the 10th MTN Div) providing OPFOR training for newly activated MLRS units. Certainly not high speed, but more exciting than the average GI. He attended Air Assault school and finally after several injuries opted out of the .mil life.

An avid martial artist and weapons enthusiast, Kelly has earned his Shodan in Shotokan karate, his Nidan in Kajukenbo (the original American MMA/Composite MA), along with certificates in Wally Jay's Small Circle Jujitsu, George Dillman's Pressure Point Fighting, and Kuntao/Silat.

Kelly’s recent training resume includes:

• Tactical Response's Fighting Pistol and Fighting Rifle. (Fall 2006)
• Defensive Combat Tactics SWAT Basic Skills course. (Winter 2007)
• Defensive Combat Tactics Private Firearm Skills Consultation. (Spring 2007)
• Tactical Solutions Group: Tactical Lifesaver-Basic Course (TLS-B). (Summer 2007)
• Andy Stanford's Tactical Rifle, and Defensive Pistol Tactics. (Summer 2007)
• LMS Defense Active Shooter Response Training. (Fall 2007)
• LMS Defense's Carbine I Class. (Winter 2008)
• PPPS Carbine Matches (July 07/March 08)

"I welcome the opportunities that TTE has provided and the new friends and family the self-defense industry has brought me. I enjoy writing, shooting, and as always, new challenges. I sincerely hope that every reader finds something positive in our articles to take with them.”.

Contributing Writer: Spc. Josh H.

Josh is currently an Army National Guard soldier assigned to HHC, 1-230 ACS, Tennessee Army National Guard. Growing up in Lincoln NE, he enlisted in the Army at the age of 20. After graduating Basic/AIT, he was assigned to the decorated 3rd BN, 187th Infanry, of the 101st Airborne. Josh soon deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Upon his return to the United States, he was reassigned to 1-187 IN BN where he once again answered the call and deployed for OIF IV in 2005. After again redeploying back to the States in 2006, Josh took some time off to get married and train up with some friends motivated him to get back in, where he joined the Army Reserve in fall of 2007. Not content with having "just" a desk job, he made a change and reenlisted in the National Guard in 2008. His unit is expected to deploy in support of OIF in 2009-2010.

Josh is the recipient of a Combat Action Badge, participated in 3 Combat Air Assault Missions and over 50 vehicle recovery missions while in Iraq. He has also been published in Car Craft and Hot Rod magizines.

"If you can make something 'Soldier Proof', you've really done it. Good luck guys, you're gonna need it. Rakkasan, Air Assault, Out.".

Contributing Writer: Officer Heather G.

Heather G. was born in rural Colorado. Raised on a working cattle ranch, she left it after high school to pursue her dream of getting into Law Enforcement. She participated in a program run by the City which allowed young people to work in the Police, Fire, & Sheriff Departments part time, and paid for all their college tuition. During this time, she worked & trained with units like SWAT/K8, Vice/Narcotics, patrol districts, the DA's office, and the county jail. After completing three years of the program (and of a Bachelor's degree), she was accepted into the Academy, and entered into her law enforcement career in earnest. Once on the job, she participated in specialized units, the Impact Team, part time work for the Vice Bureau, and most notably the Mounted Patrol. She finished her B.S. in Criminalistics, and received training such as Crisis Intervention Techniques, Immediate Action Rapid Deployment, Clandestine Lab Recognition, and Sign Language. She is currently certified in Spanish, Urban Rifle, and OPN Basic Instructor. She is preparing for a position as an FTO, as well as waiting for a chance to do Detective Training.

Outside of her job, Heather has completed LMS Defense's Active Shooter course, and participated in its Carbine I course (but did not complete it due to illness). She loves the outdoors, animals, shooting, & hunting elk at her family's ranch. She hopes to bring the unique feminine viewpoint to an industry that until recently has focused on the gents. She has a passion for learning & trying new things, and has plans for much more extra-curricular training.

"I enjoy using writing as a medium to share knowledge and experience with others and to expand my own knowledgebase.".