On This Date, in1941, Operation Barbarossa, Germany Invades USSR

“When the attack on Russia starts, the world will hold its breath” Hitler In June of 1941,  Germany invaded the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa. The Germans had the largest invasion force in history with about 4 million men in the attacking force. They attacked along a 2900 mile front, with about 600,000 vehicles and […]

US Suspects China of Hitting US Military Jets With Lasers Over Pacific

U.S. planes have been increasingly hit with lasers while operating in the Pacific. Since September of 2017, there have been 20 incidents and military officials suspect that the source of these lasers is the Chinese. The latest incident occurred within the last two weeks, the official said. None of the incidents have resulted in any […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 13, Day 6

Friday is the end of the week for some and our Leg Day at the gym. Start with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the […]

Veterans Twice as Likely To Die By Suicide as Civilians

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday released its latest report on Suicides and the results, while shocking is not quite unexpected. As we have known of the veteran suicide rate for some time, however, veterans are twice as likely to die by suicide as civilians. Veterans make up more than 14 percent of all […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 13, Day 5

Back to the gym this Thursday morning for a Chest (Flat, incline bench, Flies, pushups) and Triceps (Cable pushdowns, dips) workout today at the gym before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation […]

Vague Trump Directive Creates “Space Force” or Did It?

The President, love him or hate him certainly knows how to make a splash. And he definitely did just that on Monday afternoon when he signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to create a new ”Space Force,” which will certainly anger the Air Force. The President’s purposely vague directive, if followed thru will radically […]

NC Grads Diplomas Seized For Wearing Military Cords to Graduation

West Bladen High School in North Carolina is coming under heat for taking two students diplomas away after graduation after they wore a cord symbolizing military enlistment at graduation. West Bladen High School makes it clear they have strict rules for the official graduation ceremony with an email and mail dictating the rules beforehand. But, […]

Afghan Taliban Resumes Fighting After 3-Day Cease-Fire Ends

The Taliban in Afghanistan wasted little time in their threat to resume fighting after a three-day cease-fire, attacking in nine provinces on Monday against government security forces. Despite the government’s overture to extend a unilateral cease-fire for 10 days. “The cease-fire was violated in some parts of the country, during which 12 of our soldiers […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 13, Day 4

  Shoulders and back day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. If you can do all three of these things well, you will have the inside track for most of the selection courses. Training: More […]

On This Day, June 19,1944, The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot

The United States awesome industrial might was on full display during the summer of 1944. On June 6th, the U.S. along with British and French vessels attacked the French coast from bases in England with over 5000 vessels of all sizes. Less than two weeks later on the other side of the world, the United […]

US Denies Responsibility For Airstrike on Iraqi/Syrian Border Units

Syrian state media said on Monday that an airstrike that targeted Syrian army positions along the Iraqi border was carried out by U.S.-led coalition aircraft causing deaths and injuries, but the U.S. military denied responsibility. The attack took place in al-Harra, southeast of the town of Albu Kamal, state news agency SANA said, citing a […]

US Cancels August Military Drill With South Korea, Kim Visits China

The United States has canceled a major joint exercise with South Korea as a sign of good faith with the summit meeting with North Korea. Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Consistent with President Trump’s commitment and in concert with […]