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Today we went from Camrillo to Salinas stopping at three veteran memorials and catching Lunch at post 716 in Los Alamitos. Fun times, great charity, and wonderful folks.
Today we went from Norco to Camrillo stopping at three veteran memorials and catching Lunch at post 716 in Los Alamitos. Fun times, great charity, and wonderful folks.
This is Tehachapi Post 221's first time Joining the Legacy Run. This ride is dedicated to raise money and awareness for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, which provides a scholarship fund of up to $200,000 a year for for six years for children of active duty members who have have been killed in action or have a disability rating of 50% or higher.
Mendez Covarrubias, who’s from Hanford-California, entered the Army in June 2108 as a signal support systems specialist. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division since March 2019.
“1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the family of Specialist Mendez Covarrubias following the rocket attack on March 11 at Camp Taji, Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Adam S. Camarano, commander, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. “Specialist Mendez was a cherished signal support systems specialist in 1-227th Aviation Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. The regiment and his fellow Soldiers are grieving the loss of a true warrior. Command Sergeant Major Travis Eicher and I would like to express our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Mendez Covarrubias. His loss is felt across the our formation and he will not be forgotten.”
Mendez Covarrubias deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in October 2019.
“Specialist Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias earns our greatest honor for his combat service and sacrifice on the mission to, permanently, defeat ISIS in Iraq,” said Lt. Gen. Pat White, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve and III Corps commanding general, said. “On behalf of the Phantom Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, community, Emma and I send our deepest condolences to Juan’s family, friends, and 1st Cavalry Division troopers during this difficult time of mourning. Specialist Mendez was a warrior who will forever be remembered.”
Mendez Covarrubias’ awards and decorations include the Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Any 9mm handgun would work, in this case though we are using a springfield 1911. (cheaperthandirt.com/springfield-armory-1911-emp-4-concealed-carry-contour-9mm-semi-auto-pistol-two-tone/FC-706397913090.html)
Caldwell Shooting Supplies Ballistic Precision Chronograph Premium Kit (cheaperthandirt.com/caldwell-shooting-supplies-ballistic-precision-chronograph-premium-kit-721122/FC-661120211228.html)\
Ok, well the Chronograph isn’t necessary, it’s nice to know that you are reaching the speeds you would like, but you can also learn that it’s working by shooting the rounds into a target.
Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Reloading Press Kits (amazon.com/Hornady-85003-Classic-Reloading-Press/dp/B000PD9YTU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+lock+n+load+classic&qid=1587329513&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1)
Hornady American Series Nitride 3-Die Set (midwayusa.com/product/1016246399)
Hornady Lock N Load Die Bushings and Conversion Kit, you need three bushings for the three die kit) (amazon.com/Hornady-044096-Lock-N-Load-Bushing-Pack/dp/B00162OLTW/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=hornady&qid=1587329198&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-10)
Mine are red, but color don’t matter. MTM LT-50-43 Compact Universal Loading Tray (Light Gray) (amazon.com/MTM-LT-50-43-Compact-Universal-Loading/dp/B00162MHPW/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+universal+casing+holder&qid=1587329054&sr=8-4)
Adjustable (cresent) wrench (harborfreight.com/3-piece-adjustable-wrench-set-47099.html)
Winco MS3A-8S Strainer with Single Fine Mesh, 8-Inch Diameter (amazon.com/gp/product/B001VZ5E40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Finnhomy Mesh Drawer Organizer and Shelf Storage Bins School Supply Holder Office Desktop Cabinet Sliver 6"x9", you will want to pull off sticker foot to keep it from melt(amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY1BKL1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Black+Decker TO1313SBD Toaster Oven (amazon.com/gp/product/B00GGFHH4U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage and Organization Containers, 3-Pack, Racer Red (amazon.com/gp/product/B07PRDRNK3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1)
Welding gloves (harborfreight.com/welding-gloves-39664.html)
Powder Coat, color doesn’t matter. (harborfreight.com/16-oz-powder-coat-paint-matte-black-93306.html)
Primer WSP (midwayusa.com/product/2900166619?pid=166619)
Unique powder (midwayusa.com/product/2184418923)
Most of the other tools are in the Hornady Classic Kit (amazon.com/dp/B000PD9YTU/ref=twister_B07Z495HRJ?_encoding=UTF8&th=1)
Hornady powder measure stand (amazon.com/Hornady-050008-Powder-Measure-Stand/dp/B003O1UQ5Q/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1CFOBB6Y9W2QJ&dchild=1&keywords=hornady+lock+n+load+powder+measure&qid=1587790276&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=hornady+lock+n+load+po%2Csporting%2C257&sr=1-4)
Don’t forget you will need the case holder from the die set.
Hornady Lock-N-Load Case Trimmer (amazon.com/Hornady-Lock-Case-Trimmer-050140/dp/B000PD6QJ6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+case+trimmer&qid=1587389257&sr=8-1)
Hornady American Series Nitride 3-Die Set, the case holder from the kit. (midwayusa.com/product/1016246399)
DACaM Power Adapter for all HORNADY case trimmers to use power drill instead of crank (amazon.com/DACaM-Adapter-HORNADY-trimmers-instead/dp/B00SZSEMB2/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+case+trimmer&qid=1587389257&sr=8-30)
Chamfer/Deburring Tool (amazon.com/McJ-Reloading-Tools-Deburring-Essentials/dp/B07QGF5BRH/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+case+trimmer&qid=1587389257&sr=8-17-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVE5ZU1I5V0k3R0JMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDMwMDk1Mzc3QVZMNUVOTkRKTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTkzNzQwMlRDNEdFWjRDWU5VTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)
Lyman Reloading Primer Pocket Reamer (amazon.com/Lyman-Reloading-Primer-Pocket-Reamer/dp/B000NOOQY4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=lyman+primer&qid=1587389639&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-5)
I didn’t have to use it, but a Flash Hole Cleaner in case there is any of the cleaning medium or obstruction in the primer hole. (amazon.com/0810743-Lym-Flash-Hole-Cleaner/dp/B000NTIFN2/ref=sr_1_18?crid=3LQ8X4TM45QOE&dchild=1&keywords=primer+pocket+cleaner&qid=1587389528&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=primer+%2Csporting%2C270&sr=1-18)
I also use this cart, I turned the top upside down so that I can clean it easier. (harborfreight.com/16-inch-x-30-inch-steel-service-cart-5107.html)
Drill, any drill will do, cordless is easier. (harborfreight.com/18v-38-in-cordless-drilldriver-kit-with-keyless-chuck-21-clutch-settings-62873.html)
Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Reloading Press Kits (amazon.com/Hornady-85003-Classic-Reloading-Press/dp/B000PD9YTU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+lock+n+load+classic&qid=1587329513&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1)
Hornady American Series Nitride 3-Die Set (midwayusa.com/product/1016246399)
Hornady Lock N Load Die Bushings and Conversion Kit, you need three bushings for the three die kit) (amazon.com/Hornady-044096-Lock-N-Load-Bushing-Pack/dp/B00162OLTW/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=hornady&qid=1587329198&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-10)
Mine are red, but color don’t matter. MTM LT-50-43 Compact Universal Loading Tray (Light Gray) (amazon.com/MTM-LT-50-43-Compact-Universal-Loading/dp/B00162MHPW/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hornady+universal+casing+holder&qid=1587329054&sr=8-4)
Hornady 99913 One Shot Spray Case Lube (amazon.com/Hornady-9990-Shot-Cleaner-DynaGlide/dp/B000LC9YM2/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Hornady+99913+One+Shot+Spray+Case+Lube&qid=1587328983&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-4)
Adjustable (cresent) wrench (harborfreight.com/3-piece-adjustable-wrench-set-47099.html)
Rubbing alcohol (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-91-...)
Q-Tips (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Q-Tips-Ori...)
Lee double cavity 102 grain bullets (amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-356-102-1R-Double-Cavity/dp/B001GXCMA6)
Two cycle oil (amazon.com/Strike-Master-3-2-Fluid-Smokeless-2-Cycle/dp/B00439K7R0/ref=sr_1_33_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=2+cycle+oil&qid=1587267730&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-33-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVR1pNMFI0TTdXMkcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0ODY4MDAzSkI0OVFCVkVaSVZQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMzM2OTYyQU8yQkdWTEZTU0g2JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYnRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==)
Lead melting pot (amazon.com/LEE-PRECISION-Production-Pot-Grey/dp/B000NOORXY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Lee+melting+pot&qid=1587267893&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2)
Lead wheel weights, I used to get them from tires stores for free, but here in California that’s tough to come by. (ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=lead+wheel+weights&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=lead+weights)
Wooden handle (amazon.com/Seymour-403-19-12-Inch-Hammer-Handle/dp/B000H1D5SQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hammer+handle&qid=1587268088&sr=8-1)
Needle nose pliers (harborfreight.com/11-in-straight-90-offset-long-reach-pliers-2-pc-64081.html)
Regular pliers (harborfreight.com/8-in-slip-joint-pliers-63818.html)
Screwdriver (harborfreight.com/premium-screwdriver-set-2-pc-64547.html)
5 gallon bucket (walmart.com/ip/5-Gallon-Industrial-Bucket-White/407475628)
A teaspoon, try not to let the wife know (walmart.com/ip/Heavy-Weight-Dominion-Teaspoons-1-Dozen/128451439)
I also use this cart, I turned the top upside down so that I can clean it easier. (harborfreight.com/16-inch-x-30-inch-steel-service-cart-5107.html)
And finally a Zippo Lighter, you can use any lighter, or even matches. (amazon.com/Zippo-24651-All-In-One-Kit/dp/B001JTS50I/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=zippo&qid=1587269100&sr=8-1)
Rubbing alcohol (walmart.com/ip/Equate-91-Isopropyl-Alcohol-Antiseptic-32-fl-oz/276040459)
Q-Tips (walmart.com/ip/Q-Tips-Original-Cotton-Swabs-500-count/10452580)
Frankford Arsenal Tumbler kit (amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Quick-N-EZ-Polishing-Reloading/dp/B000TTILBC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=case+tumbler&qid=1587261622&sr=8-3)


