Thursday, May 10, 2012

Celebrate 100 Likes with Raine Inc.!

Help Raine Inc. get to 100 likes!

Why not do a Giveaway? Please comment in Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raine-Inc/187546361296745) to be entered to win a Photo Map bag (in Olive Drab). http://raineinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1012
Please also “Like” Raine Inc.  But hurry! Promotion ends Sunday, May 13th.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

May is "Older Americans Month"

Did you know that over one in every eight, or 13.1%, of the population is an older American? The older population (65+) reached 40.4 million in 2010, an increase of 5.4 million or 15.3% since 2000.
 
In 1963, Older Americans Month was established.  Roughly a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns were growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy's meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as "Senior Citizens Month."
Thanks to President Jimmy Carter's 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called "Older Americans Month," and has become a tradition.

Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other activities.

Raine Inc. would like to highlight the Security Travel Pouch in honor of Older Americans Month. #067P – Security Travel Pouch.  http://raineinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1523
This pouch offers a great idea for seniors that do a lot of traveling.  It is a secure option for keeping the passport, photo I.D. , boarding pass, travelers checks and etc.  that can all be held in one convenient pouch and is worn around the neck.


Sources:  8 May 2012. http://www.aoa.gov/aoaroot/Press_Room/Observances/oam/archive/archive.aspx.                9 May 2012. http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statisttics/Profile/2011/2.aspx.

Friday, May 4, 2012

BDU Military Belts Product Video

Check out the BDU belts video Raine Inc. carries for military and/or civilian use at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI182KqVCBI

They are durable, dependable and many colors are available.  Best of all, they are proudly made in the USA. For order information, click on http://raineinc.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=bdu+belt   

The video is brought to you by Military Uniform Supply.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Who Uses Maps Anymore?

Times have changed over the years. Believe it or not, soldiers actually used paper maps in the field. Raine Inc. produced (and still does) the finest map cases in the world. They varied in different sizes and shapes to fit the mission. The Individual map case is the smallest 7”x9”. The Squad map case has a larger 15”x14” viewing area and can be folded neatly in a zippered binder that fits the BDU Cargo pocket. The Rolled map case has a much larger 16”x44” viewing area. The Jumbo case speaks for itself. Of course Raine produces the Map Bag that dates back to the 18th century. 

Maps are being replaced by GPS devices. Raine has been on the forefront of creating innovative GPS cases for the field. Information cases (i.e. IPad, Iphone, smart phones, I-whatever) are the wave of the modern Army and Raine is on it. Please click here http://raineinc.com/catalog/index.php to find out more info. in our Product Catalog about  Map Cases, GPS cases and Smart Phone Cases. 

Keep in mind, when batteries run out, paper always works.  And, we would love to hear about your map stories.



John Raine
President