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Dustin Gladwell

Dustin Gladwell

Dustin is a 12-year US Army Veteran, having served a mix of reserve and active-duty time. In Afghanistan, he served as an Infantry Advisor and Embedded Tactical Trainer (ETT) to the Afghan National Army (ANA), where he was operationally attached to the 3rd Special Forces Group. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star. He has a Master of Arts in International Relations and National

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    These Are the Top 10 War Movies as Picked by an Actual Combat Veteran

    Entertainment Nov 20
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    Do You Want a Rifle Built for You and Not by You? Then Try the Daniel Defense AR-15

    Firearms Nov 18
    .380 vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Caliber for Everyday Carry (EDC)?

    .380 vs 9mm: Which Is the Better Caliber for Everyday Carry (EDC)?

    Firearms Nov 12
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    Haven Tents: If You Feel Like You Are Sleeping on Air, It’s Because You Are

    Gear Nov 12
    New Facts Emerge in the Claim That US Marines Surrendered to UK Royal Marines

    New Facts Emerge in the Claim That US Marines Surrendered to UK Royal Marines

    Military Nov 06
    The author with two ANA soldiers. (Courtesy of author)

    Throwing Rocks at a Fire – A Story From My Nine Months Training Afghan Soldiers

    War Stories Nov 04
    Third Infantry Division rock band members Sgt. Michael Winkler, bass guitarist, and Sgt. Joseph Grabill, vocalist, are joined on stage by Pvt. Marius Tudor, a Romanian soldier playing the cowbell during a Third ID band performance. (U.S. Army)

    This Is Why ‘Thunderstruck’ Is the Best War Song Ever – And the Taliban Hated It

    War Stories Nov 03
    Reserve Drill Sergeants conduct AT (Photo by Spc. Darius Davis/Released)

    The Best Boot Camp Advice I Ever Learned and How It Applies to Everything

    Military Oct 29
    Artist's conceptual rendering of SR-72 hypersonic plane. (Lockheed Martin)

    SR-72 – The US Is Building the Fastest Aircraft in the World

    Technology Oct 26
    The Gerber Sedulo – The Perfect Value in an EDC Knife?

    The Gerber Sedulo – The Perfect Value in an EDC Knife?

    Gear Reviews Oct 22
    (Courtesy of VSSL)

    VSSL Gear – A VeSSeL for Your Camping and Survival Essentials

    Camping Gear Oct 21
    Military vehicles carrying the DF-17 hypersonic ballistic missile during a parade in Beijing celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 2019. (Xinhua News Agency)

    China Successfully Tested a Hypersonic Missile and the US Was Caught Completely by Surprise

    Security Oct 19
    To Balance Future With Current Threats the US Will Need to Adjust its Entire Strategy

    To Balance Future With Current Threats the US Will Need to Adjust its Entire Strategy

    Military Oct 15
    Suicide Awareness is a serious issue. If you are having suicide ideations, seek help. (Courtesy of Stars and Stripes/ DVIDS)

    Suicides of Military Members Are at an All-Time High – We Must Reverse the Trend

    Military Oct 14
    The My Medic Everyday Carry First Aid Kit: Good Things Can Come in Small Packages

    The My Medic Everyday Carry First Aid Kit: Good Things Can Come in Small Packages

    Gear Reviews Oct 11
    Sgt. Robert B. Brown from Fayetteville, N.C. with Regimental Combat Team 6, Combat Camera Unit watches over the civilian Fire Fighters at the burn pit as smoke and flames rise into the night sky behind him on May 25, 2007. (Photo by Cpl. Samuel D. Corum/USMC)

    ‘Delay, Deny, Hope You Die’ – The VA, Burn Pits, and Veterans

    Veteran Culture Oct 09
    What is the best battle belt setup? Read on to find out.

    What Is the Best Battle Belt Setup?

    Gear Oct 07
    Palmetto State Armory AR-9 (Courtesy of author)

    Palmetto State Armory AR-9: Is This Gun a Good Option for Home Defense?

    Gear Oct 05
    The US Marine Corps War Memorial, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bill Chizek/iStock)

    The Decline of American Leadership on the World Stage

    Foreign Policy Oct 04
    Glock 19 Gen 5 (Courtesy of author)

    Glock 19 Gen 5: A Little Bit More Perfection

    Firearms Oct 02