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What is lethal, silent, invisible, moves at 186,000 miles per second, and costs about $1 per shot? The LaWS, or Laser Weapons System. The world’s first active laser weapon. “It is more precise than a bullet,” Wells told CNN. “It’s not a niche weapon system like some other weapons that we have throughout the military where […]
Fighter Sweep showed you a picture earlier today that indeed Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD) do in fact jump out of helicopters and airplanes. Why you may ask? Well, they are an integral part of many special forces operations and join in with SEAL teams, Army Special Forces and Marine Expeditionary Units on missions around the world. […]
Sailors exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during military free-fall training in Virginia Beach, Va., July 13, 2017. The sailors are explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2. – US Department of Defense United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians render safe all types of ordnance, including improvised, chemical, biological, and nuclear. They perform land and underwater location, […]
Sailors refuel an F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the 7th Fleet area of operations. – US Navy […]
The year was 1945 and 21 year old Army Air Forces 1st Lt. William Gray was on a combat mission over Germany in a single-seat P-47D Thunderbolt aircraft when disaster struck. His airplane came in contact with a tree and he crashed. The Defense POW/MIA said investigators recovered Gray’s remains last year. Two people who saw […]
The cost of our freedom can sometimes be very high even when our service members are not in a combat situation. Remember these heroes that we lost last week on the Marine Corps KC-130 crash in Mississippi. A memorial video for those lost in the KC-130 crash, July 10th, 2017. These service members with Marine […]
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft sits on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 in the Pacific Ocean, July 10, 2017. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265. – US Department of Defense Who can tell us why these rotors have lights on them like this? […]
Saint Martin’s Princess Juliana International Airport has long been famous for people getting up close and personal with large aircraft landing at the airport. A 57-year-old woman vacationing in the Caribbean island of Saint Martin was killed after a blast from a nearby jet knocked her to the ground. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Maho […]
Apparently F-35 pilots had no idea that gusty tailwinds could cause an engine fire on the F-35. But that is exactly what happened last year at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho according to a recently released report from the Air Force Air Education and Training Command. The Accident Investigation Board report, released Wednesday by Air Education […]
Capt. Michael Gucwa an, AV-8B Harrier pilot with VMA-311, explains the training and importance of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9, 2017. During the flight Harrier pilots fired the (APKWS), a laser-guided rocket, for the first time in the […]
Actual F-35 Helmet Cam Video! Cool stuff! Enjoy! Watch the full length video presentation below Featured image By US Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Brice Mora, from Grand Rapids, Mich., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, communicates in flight during Talisman Saber 2017. HSC-25, part of a combined U.S., Australia and New Zealand expeditionary strike group, is undergoing a series of scenarios that will increase naval proficiency in operating against blue-water adversarial […]
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.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
