Do you know which conflict is considered the shortest war in history? Read this story about how the British held island of Zanzibar off the coast of German-controlled Tanzania became the flashpoint for a war that lasted just thirty-seven minutes.
The origins of the National Guard are older than America itself as a country. At 385 years old, the National Guard is the nation’s oldest military branch.
Here is a brief history of the 150-year-old Smith & Wesson Company and how it became the Icon it is today.
SOFREP’s resident Football expert and Senior Editor Steve Balestrieri gives you the rundown on the 122nd Army-Navy football game.
Did you know the Air Force can claim to be the living Gods of a religion they created and ministered to for more than seventy years?
Under The Influence In one of the stranger, side-stories about Pearl Harbor and the immediate aftermath is the story that when President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his speech to Congress on December 8, 1941, after the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, that he quite possibly was under the influence of cocaine. The issue was […]
A Date Which Will Live In Infamy “…December 7th, 1941. A date which will live in infamy. The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by air and naval forces of the empire of Japan.” These were the opening words of a speech by President Franklin Roosevelt when he appeared before Congress the […]
Ernest Hemingway is a household name, but many don’t know that he used his custom boat, Pilar, to hunt enemy U-Boats in his spare time.
This is the story of Darrell Cole who would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism on the beaches of Iwo Jima.
The attack against the USS Cole caused al-Qaeda’s recruitment to increase, but also led to a necessary change in the Rules of Engagement.
The maddest idea in the world just turned 246-years old and is as strong as ever. Happy birthday, U.S. Navy!
Humans have used fire as a weapon for centuries, but no use of fire is more iconic than the Molotov cocktail.
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.
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.
