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In part one of this series, I talked about participating in Robin Sage, the SF qualifications assessment course, as a guerilla role player. After heading out to the hills of rural North Carolina, we met our tribal leader/senior SF assessor named “Habu” and got the site ready in preparation for contact with the Green Beret candidates. […]
Following the high-profile raid in Yemen last week by SEAL Team Six to capture/kill a number of Al Qaeda high value targets, the question is now being asked as to whether the raid was a success or a spectacular failure. The real answer is probably somewhere in between. The loss of Chief Petty Officer William […]
I’d like to introduce you to Drew Wallace, Executive Producer of SOFREP TV. Drew served in 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, conducting multiple deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Additionally, he worked for Blackwater Worldwide supporting the Department of State (DOS) during operations in Iraq. He has over 10 years experience in the Defense Industry in research, product […]
In 2006, a group of senior sergeants in 3rd Ranger Battalion began growing out their beards on Fort Benning, Georgia. It was an unusual sight within a unit famed for its “high and tight” haircuts. The group of Rangers was being detailed to a secret mission in Pakistan, one which would attempt to relaunch the […]
After leaving the Marine Corps and finishing my undergraduate degree, I took a job as a regional HR manager for a large defense contractor. At the time, I wasn’t sure why the company (which will remain nameless for the sake of this article) was willing to hire a Marine with no real human resources experience […]
The Smithsonian recently published an interesting article featuring a DARPA program, ICARUS (Inbound, Controllable, Air-Releasable, Unrecoverable Systems). They are exploring the concept of a disposable drone capable of being utilized for one-way missions. Check out the article below- Desiree In the midst of disaster, small items like batteries or medical supplies can be a matter of life or death. But what […]
On February 2nd, the war in Ukraine turned up a few notches. It would seem that the once frozen war is escalating back to the old days. With major shelling in Avdiivka and shelling near the port town of Mariupol. The Russian-backed rebels have some fire in their loins, and some people here in Kiev […]
Mark Geletko has always been a fighter. Before enlisting into the United States Marine Corps, Geletko was already a Golden Gloves boxer. He would go on to serve as an infantry Marine and military police officer, serve two tours as a drill instructor, become a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainer and eventually achieve the […]
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and since most of you are already 12 Pabst Blue Ribbons deep, no commentary this week. I’m taking the Pats alllllllll day. -BK Watch for PJ August O’Neill: WASHINGTON — As fans don their colors Sunday to show support for their teams during Super Bowl LI, the Defense Department will also show […]
President Trump will visit MacDill Air Force Base this Monday. He is set to receive briefings from U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. The President will lunch with service members and deliver remarks. The visit will be his first official visit to MacDill Air Force Base. The president will spend the weekend at Mar-a-Lago […]
The Silent Pocket Faraday Cage products help you mitigate the risk of being hacked, tracked, or exposed to harmful radiation. We emphasize the need for personal security, but mind-set and concealed carry only go so far. Your situational awareness must extend into the digital realm. #mindthegrid At SHOT show, I had the chance to talk to Aaron […]
The F-35A has participated in the Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat exercise Red Flag for the first time. Hosted at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, Red Flag offers Air Force pilots and personnel the chance to participate in advanced aerial combat training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rACWl1zRVaQ&feature=youtu.be “It’s been great coming here and doing something that some of […]
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.
