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In a speech to introduce a new report on reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko lamented that infantry officers and aviators have been responsible for teaching Afghans on how to conduct local police work. He specifically mentioned how one army officer interviewed for the report admitted to watching television […]
As disagreeable as Hillary Clinton is, I’ve recently found something that I actually agree with her about. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Clinton and Trump attended the “Commanders-in-Chief” forum hosted by NBC at the Intrepid museum in New York City. It was billed as an event in which military veterans would have an opportunity to […]
In a video interview, the mother of Abu Tayeh claims that the Jordanian government gave him a promotion and a medal after he murdered three US Special Forces soldiers at King Faisal Air Base. The Green Berets were stopped at the gate checkpoint outside the base where Abu Tayeh was in charge of running the […]
A full week after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida, most of the state is beginning to recover from what was touted as a “nuclear bomb” of a hurricane by governor Scott Brown, and one that set records for maintaining continuous wind speeds of 185 miles per hour for 37 hours. After devastating a number […]
When it comes to things like hurricanes, boredom can be seen as a blessing. First, my little home in Georgia lost power, and my wife and I resigned ourselves to board games by candlelight. Then, as she went to sleep early (as pregnant ladies often do), I found myself alone in the dark, left to […]
Years ago I was having a conversation with a friend who, at the time, worked at ABC news. He told me that they never run anything that negative about Russia because the last time they did, the network was kicked out of the country for like seven years. They learned their lesson and played nice […]
As Russia and Belarus prepare to commence their largest joint military exercise in three years, NATO defense officials are watching with “calm and confidence,” despite concerns about the projected massive size of the operation, and its potential to lead toward further Russian advances in the region. The last Zapad (which translates to “West”) exercises Russia […]
A massive earthquake registering at a magnitude of 8.1 struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, leaving more than 32 people dead by current estimates, and felt by more than 50 million residents within the nation. Unfortunately, the heartache and tragedy the accompanies these sorts of natural disasters are something we’ve grown to […]
As I write this, Hurricane Irma is making landfall at the tip of Southern Florida. Here in Georgia, current projections say my home, and family, are lucky enough to not get hit by the storm at its most powerful, but it’s now tracking to be a Category 3, hopefully a 2, upon its arrival in […]
The recent revelation that Russian entities funneled money into marketing on social media platforms like Facebook in order to create dissent within the American population, particularly regarding the 2016 presidential election, has made waves on social media, and for good reason. With many Americans continuing to counter concerns about Russian meddling as either non-existent or […]
Why I’m not a Sheepdog There are many different elements to gun culture. We can discuss ballistics, sectional densities, and coefficients. We can argue the best holster material, firearm trainer, and defensive ammunition til the sun rises. These are elements of gun culture. One of the most important pieces of gun culture is mentality. Mentality is basically […]
Kim Jong Un’s pursuit of increasingly advanced nuclear weapons and ballistic missile platforms has not only led to military tensions on and around the Korean peninsula, but continued diplomatic tensions within international bodies like the United Nations. The United States, which has taken on the primary role in enforcing the UN resolutions barring Kim’s development […]
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.
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
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.
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.
