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After Tuesday’s successful test of America’s GMD Missile Defense System, Navy Vice Adm. James D. Syring, director of the Missile Defense Agency, told the press that the United States is ready to defend itself against ballistic missile threats levied by countries like North Korea or Iran. The test saw an ICBM equipped with a mock-nuclear […]
Cuba and the United States have dramatically reduced the rate of human trafficking since reaching a landmark accord in January but risk losing those gains if the two neighbors fail to resume high-level talks, Cuban Interior Ministry officials said in an exclusive interview. During bilateral talks in the final days of former U.S. President Barack […]
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen owns a company called Vulcan Aerospace. Vulcan Aerospace’s unit Stratolaunch Systems, just rolled out the world’s largest aircraft that will directly put satellites into orbit around the Earth much quicker and with lower costs than traditional rocket launches from the surface. We’re excited to announce that Stratolaunch aircraft has reached a major […]
The self-proclaimed “D” list celebrity and comedian, Kathy Griffin was recently photographed proudly toting a replica of the severed and bloody head of President Donald Trump. This wasn’t a quick last-minute selfie rather a full-on photo shoot with photographer Tyler Shields to airbrush her with the bloody head. TMZ published the image on Tuesday. While every US citizen […]
2018 promises to be a big year for America’s space faring agency, NASA, with the first scheduled launch of the Orion Spacecraft aboard the most powerful American rocket ever built, the Space Launch System (SLS) and now, the first ever mission to our closest star, the sun. The Parker Solar Probe will depart earth in […]
Two months ago, Elon Musk’s company SpaceX made a significant leap forward in reducing the cost of reaching low Earth orbit by reusing an orbital rocket booster that successfully touched down on a drone barge after ferrying its space capsule past the Earth’s atmosphere. On Thursday, Musk’s firm hopes to further reduce the cost of […]
John Krasinski, who played former Navy SEAL and GRS security contractor Jack Silva in the movie “13 Hours” joined Chris Pratt, another celebrity with a role under his belt as a Navy SEAL in “Zero Dark Thirty” to take part in “The Murph Challenge” on Monday: a fairly recent workout tradition intended to honor the […]
Lawmakers scuffled on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives on Monday after a Dallas-area Republican told Democrats that he called Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on protesters in the House gallery. “We were just on the floor talking about the SB4 protests, and [state Rep.] Matt Rinaldi came up to us and made it a […]
President Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to honor the men and women who have died in service to our country for Memorial Day. The president delivered a brief speech to the crowd that had gathered after fulfilling the traditional duty of the Commander-in-Chief on Memorial Day; laying a wreath at the Tomb of […]
Secretary of Defense James Mattis appeared on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where he discussed the military’s ability to bridge social and political differences between service members; and in what serves as a reminder of what first propelled Mattis to star-like popularity among Marines, he even answered a question about what keeps him up […]
Remembering all of our brothers on Memorial Day weekend: DAVIS MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Over the weekend, the 943rd Rescue Group memorialized the life of a fallen pararescueman who was killed in Afghanistan on April 6, 2013 while performing civilian duties as security contractor. The memorial included family and friends of Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas […]
In an abrupt move, the White House has reportedly stepped in to include an extra Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to the US Navy’s 2018 budget, one day after the budget was released. “They pulled that ship out of their asses,” said Rep. Adam Smith, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, in a CNN […]
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.
