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Nick is a former United States Marine. He primarily writes about Marine Corps Special Operations as well as digital privacy and security. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing.
While it will not bring back those who died during searches for Bowe Bergdahl, or heal those who were wounded in the process, Bergdahl’s August 2016 trial will hopefully bring some closure for those affected by his actions.
The Marine Corps has changed the status of the 12 missing Marines who went missing after a helicopter crash involving two CH-53E Super Stallions to deceased.
That the Muslim men are believed to have been employed to handle baggage—perhaps the most significant potential weak point in airport security—could be significant
Few outside of close circles in the military are aware of the hidden strategic value of U.S. troops being in South Korea.
Cuban migrants have become increasingly aggressive when encountering Coast Guard crews. Their aggression stems from rumors that they will no longer be given a chance to obtain U.S. citizenship if they are fortunate enough to reach American soil.
Recent video footage captured a well-placed Peshmerga shot on an ISIS vehicle-borne IED (VBIED).
The receiving drill instructor stepped on the bus and “welcomed” us to Parris Island, and instructed us to fall in on the yellow footprints painted in formation on a street running parallel to a dimly lit sidewalk.
Recent Pentagon reports have cited safety issues involving the management of anthrax at an Army facility in Utah. Active anthrax pathogen shipments that were mislabeled as being ‘inactive’ have found their way to every state in America, along with nine foreign countries.
One of my favorite memories from Iraq is of an ominous message written on a weapons clearing barrel outside of the chow tent in Sahl Sinjar. It brought a smile to my face each time I got in line as I pictured the poor soul who had that negligent discharge.
Take a look at this video spotlight on some of the men from the Marine Corps’ 1st EOD Company.
Watch video footage of Kurdish Peshmerga, PKK (Kurdistan Worker’s Party), and U.S. special operations forces side-by-side as they engage ISIS fighters south of Kirkuk in southern Kurdistan.
Special operators have an inherently difficult, demanding, and dangerous job. As a result, they are afforded many luxuries that regular troops are not—a minor consolation prize for them. Some of those perks might even seem small and insignificant to a casual observer.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
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