Truckers Final Mile: The community that keeps America rolling

Robert Palm, a veteran who served in the 101st Airborne, has been in the trucking industry since 1981 and he’s seen it all. As his career is winding down, he’s been looking for a way to give back to the community that has given him a living for nearly the past 40 years. He’s had […]

Happy Easter: A beautiful blend of Christianity and pagan holidays

On Easter Sunday, on any given year other than this, people dress in new finery and go to church services celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Bouquets of fresh flowers — usually lilies (to denote resurrection) and daffodils — lend a splash of color to end the gray, dreary winter season. Soon after church children take […]

Who lives and who dies? Massachusetts ready to sacrifice old and sick people

In a scary scenario that sounds like that of a bad B movie, Massachusetts state officials are drawing up plans on how to better serve the public. And they’re ready to cull the old, the infirm and the weak. Think it is far-fetched? Think again. The Commonwealth has been looking at the ongoing coronavirus pandemic […]

Emergency immune system strengthening guide

In an ideal world, a healthy diet that’s free of gluten, refined sugars, and processed foods would provide all the nutrients necessary to support your immune system. But in today’s world, it isn’t always enough. Here are my favorite ways to support and strengthen your immune system in times of emergency. PROBIOTICS The good bacteria […]

Coronavirus: We’re in trouble, folks, but not in the way you think

The coronavirus has our country in some serious trouble, folks. The cause isn’t the virus itself, which can be deadly for sure, but the hysteria, which has approached near panic, in too many aspects of our lives.  There is a pandemic of fear permeating the world and it leaves one with the impression that if […]

“Alive”: A fitting Veterans Day documentary for everyone

 “Alive” is a documentary by award-winning director Stephanie Soechtig that focuses on five American soldiers, who were seriously injured during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Scheduled for general release on November 11 at 9:00 p.m. by Epix, the film is a fitting tribute to watch on Veterans Day.  SOFREP was given an exclusive first […]

AR-10 vs. AR-15: What’s the difference?

I’ve spent the last couple of days analyzing (and firing) both the AR-10 and AR-15 to better understand the nuances between them. Specifically, I examined and measured each individual attribute like caliber, barrel length, muzzle velocity and more. In short, if you want to know the difference between the AR-10 and AR-15 (and which one […]

On location at Petit Le Mans: Endurance racing and the human condition

Petit Le Mans. For the initiated, few races better represent the passion, the grit, and the skill required to compete in one of the most dangerous sports mankind has ever managed to conjure. Perhaps it’s because of how well this endurance race, or rather, collection of races, represents the racing industry, community, and fandom at […]

6 ways to outwit Amazon for the best deals

USA Today runs a section called These are the best deals on Amazon this weekend. We can go one better and share our experiences on how to get Amazon’s best deals each and every day. (See Tip #4. This article is topical, too). The Tips Amazon’s Outlet Store and Warehouse Amazon’s Warehouse Outlet Store regularly […]

Les Grossman revisited: Tom Cruise’s prophetic pre-#metoo performance

Entertainment news is a bit outside my wheelhouse, but I wanted to take a moment to hash over something I realized when reflecting back on the hilarious 2008 movie Tropic Thunder.  I saw it in theaters at the time and thought it was a great, funny and well-written parody of the war movie genre with […]

To be, or not to be, politically correct

What is political correctness? What is in that untainted phrase? To be politically correct. Does it follow, then, that the term ought to change depending on one’s political affiliation and beliefs? Does it mean something different to a Democrat than a Republican? Generally, to be politically correct means to be sensitive to others’ feelings; to […]