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Honda has already delivered over 40 of their $4.5 million dollar HondaJet business jet. Today at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) being held in Geneva, Switzerland they released more information about the aircraft. “Following a strong introduction of the HondaJet at ABACE 2017 and significant interest from customers about owning a HondaJet, […]
The Pentagon is investigating what one of their Air Force WC-135 pilots called an ‘unprofessional’ maneuver when a pair of Chinese Su-30 fighter jets intercepted their aircraft last week. Known as a ‘sniffer’ the WC-135W Constant Phoenix is a specially equipped derivative of the C-135 aircraft with the mission of collecting samples from the atmosphere to […]
An amazing aviation story you probably never heard about! Back in 2012 a Polish oil exploration team found the wreckage of a British P40 Kittyhawk war plane. The plane went missing in 1942 and the pilot, Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping was never seen again. Ft Sgt Copping, 24, was from Southend, Essex, and flew with […]
The Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, is speaking out on the Navy’s problems with breathing systems in the F-18 and T-45 trainer. From an April 24, 2017 Navy Statement: On April 21, Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran directed Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Scott Swift to lead the review and determine […]
NEW YORK – May 18, 2017 – The latest episode of SOFREP TV’s Training Cell focuses on combat training and readiness from the air. Veterans from multiple branches of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) worked with fellow former SOF members and current instructors from Shooter Performance Institute and Last Shadow to refine their skills from […]
Marine Corps 1st Lt William C. Ryan was given full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, May 10, 2017. After five decades and seven search attempts, we honor 1st Lt. William C. Ryan. pic.twitter.com/0h5dxGSc6E — U.S. Marines (@USMC) May 18, 2017 Lt Ryan had been missing since May, 1969 when his F-4 Phantom was shot […]
Congratulations to Major John Hourigan on being awarded the Koren Kolligian Trophy for saving the lives of his C-130 crew during a training mission in 2016. During the flight the C-130 started vibrating so violently that the pilots were unable to read the instruments and communicate with each other via the headsets. Major Hourigan quickly determined […]
The Air Force has announced that two F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighters will go to Le Bourget Airfield in June to perform at the International Paris Airshow. The show starts on June 19th and ends on June 25th. An interesting side note is the announcement stated that Lockheed Martin pilots will be flying the F-35s […]
Another check in the block for the F-35 program and a bit of aviation history was recently made when the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron VX23 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River completed airborne testing of the F-35B gun. Watch Earlier Ground Testing of the F-35 Gun Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) is […]
The debris from an MU-2B aircraft carrying four people that had gone missing was found Tuesday in the waters near the Bahamas. On board the plane was Jennifer Blumin, 40, a New York City event designer, her two children, both boys, three and four years old, and the pilot Nathan Ulrich who was 52. A […]
The Air Force has removed a weight restriction for pilots on the F-35 with a new ejection seat for the stealth aircraft. Until Monday there had been a restriction that no one weighing less than 136 pounds was allowed to fly the F-35 because of the possibility of neck injuries when the election seat’s parachute […]
Another spectacular launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Blasting off from historic launch Complex 39A the Falcon 9 delivered the Inmarsat-5 F4 commercial communications satellite to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). This time SpaceX decided not to bring the Falcon 9’s first stage booster back to a landing […]
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.
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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.
