Kurds Criticize Abadi For Not Mentioning Their Role in Defeating IS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi publicly announced that the three-year war aimed at driving the Islamic State out of Iraq was successful and has come to an end. But what he didn’t do was acknowledge the role the Iraqi Kurds played in the defeating of ISIS. And that has the peshmerga forces rightfully mad. “Our […]

Two Palestinians Dead, Hundreds Wounded in “Day of Rage” Fiasco

The expected and planned “Day of Rage” carried across parts of Gaza and parts of Jerusalem this weekend. Early reports have the Palestinians suffering two dead and hundreds wounded in clashes with Israeli police. The outbreak of violence supposedly stemmed from the decision of President Trump to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 2

This Monday we’ll focus on some speed work with the sprints rather than a longer duration. It will build up some explosion in your legs and improve your overall running. We’ll hit the exercises heavy this morning and build up some endurance. Focus on correct form and then worry about the speed. Especially with the […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 1

A little warm-up and a good long Sunday morning rucksack march. Go as fast as you can without running. Go over varied terrain and learn to use the downslope of the hills to make time. As always be sure to stay hydrated during the march. It should be a habit that will carry over to […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 7

Back in the gym this morning before heading out for a run. We’ll break up the routine next week with some speed interval running, that will help to build up your short area quickness and speed. But for today it is back, shoulders and a run. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

Christmas Gift List For the Military Man of the House

As we age and get a little older, finding the perfect Christmas gift gets harder and harder. Especially for those of us who have served in the military. Our tastes get simpler and we are easier to please as we have grown to appreciate the smaller things in life. Personally, I just enjoy being with […]

Russian Military Says Mission Accomplished, ISIS Defeated in Syria

In a sharply contrasting statement from an earlier one from the US that they’d done little in combating ISIS, the Russia’s military said on Thursday it had accomplished its mission of defeating Islamic State in Syria. The spokesman for the Russian Federation said that their bombers had used, “unprecedented force” in the last battles of […]

Military Option Not the Only Solution Available in Combating Terrorism in Africa

The US-led effort in combating terrorism Africa is not just a military option but an entire government solution, calling in the full range of government entities, the acting undersecretary of defense for policy said on Thursday on Capitol Hill. While the US troops will continue to work by, with and through their African allies, other […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 2, Day 6

Continue to prep for the UBRR. Friday is a Leg Day and we’ll work them out good today in the gym. We are going to break up the 3-mile run into one-mile segments. Take only a minute’s rest in between runs and then do the best you can. Make note of your times in the […]

The USS Ward Fired the First US Shots of WWII at Pearl Harbor

On this day, December 7, we remember the men of the US armed forces but mainly the men of the US Navy who gave their lives during the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. We now know that the Japanese government intended to declare war on the United States and attack Pearl Harbor […]

Pearl Harbor Hero Finally Getting Award 76 Years Later

During the awful morning at Pearl Harbor in 1941, there were many acts of bravery that were noted by the military and the sailors were decorated for helping save many of their fellow sailor’s lives. Others were never acknowledged. The Navy and the Pentagon is finally going to recognize the courage and bravery of boatswain’s […]

US Slams Russia, Syria Over Halfhearted Attempts to Oust IS

The White House and the Pentagon have publicly blasted the Russians and Syrians for what is viewed as a weak attempt to oust the Islamic State and ISIS from the Syrian borders. In a scathing statement, Pentagon spokesman Colonel Rob Manning said, “The Syrian regime and Russian Federation’s actions have thus far demonstrated that countering […]