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In light of the increased scrutiny of media and the Special Operations community, the ethos that elite units follow bears repeating. For the vast majority of Rangers, Special Forces, PJs, Recon Marines, CSOs, and SEALs, these creeds really are the guides they follow. Those who have violated them, and stained the honor of the United States […]
The initial American occupation of Afghanistan yanked the reigns of formal control away from Taliban extremists in 2001; a group bent on governing the country with their own harsh version of Sharia law. The Taliban has never been out of the game entirely, and with significantly less US involvement in the region, the group is poised to re-establish […]
Mrs. Clinton accepted the position of secretary of state, and thus should have accepted the protocols, regulations, and rules that came with the position.
An operator from an SF unit can be on the back side of a decade-long military career, yet may struggle to find gainful employment in the outside world.
After a failed attempt to capture a fishing trawler afloat in international waters, the pirates’ boat capsized. The pirates were then summarily executed.
Reporters seeking to feed the beast that is the 24-hour news cycle have ignored the facts in a friendly fire case between the Peshmerga and CANSOF.
This deal does have flaws, but the end game of the negotiations was to strike a blow to the nuclear capabilities of Iran, and in that regard, it worked.
Gun Control Australia (GCA), has its sights (obviously the metaphorical kind) set on a new ‘mass murder’ weapon which is soon to hit Australian gun dealers.
JCPOA provides the framework under which America will likely be able to keep Iran a non-nuclear power for at least the next 10-15 years
Russia’s manipulation of and collusion with ISIS isn’t out of character given the country’s history of using Islamist movements for personal gain.
US support of Syrian rebels has been a disaster. The rise of ISIS confused the White House’ strategy. CIA’s effort was an utter failure. Can DoD do better?
There are those who suspect that the reason for their reticence in extraditing him was to avoid some of the cartels’ influence in the higher levels of government coming to light in the US.
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.
