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Fire in the Favelas: Brazilian Police Storm Rio de Janeiro’s Infamous Hills

In Rio, where rainforest meets surf and glass balconies overlook stacked mosaics of tin and prayer, I learned that the state, the narcos, and the civilians breathe the same air while fighting different wars that end at dawn and begin again by night.

The Top 10 Countries Abroad to Live as a U.S. Military Veteran

On a 100 percent VA disability check, I learned that living overseas turns $3,800 into freedom, community, and purpose in a way the States makes you pay extra for.

Can DHS Search Your Phone at the Airport? A Veteran’s Story

In that interrogation room, I realized privacy isn’t a right anymore—it’s a permission slip the government can revoke at will.

Quiet Skies No More: Trump Axes TSA’s $200 Million Covert Surveillance Spectacle

Quiet Skies was a $200 million-a-year ghost hunt that swapped due process for paranoia and turned air marshals into glorified skybound voyeurs with clipboards.

Armed Teenager’s Attempted Hijacking Exposes Gaping Security Flaws at Australia’s Avalon Airport

A teenager in high-vis workwear, armed with a shotgun and a fake bomb, walked onto a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport—exposing a glaring security failure that could have ended in catastrophe.

Arthur Frommer, Army Veteran Who Pioneered Budget Travel, Dies at 95

Arthur Frommer, the man who made budget travel a reality for millions, has passed—but his legacy of affordable adventures lives on.

Former Delta Operator Geo Hand Takes Over The Cellblock

In the chaos of Tucumcari’s cellblock B, I learned that survival wasn’t just about keeping your ramen—it was about holding onto your sanity with a plastic cereal bowl and a good dose of absurdity.

Navy SEAL Origins, Brandon Webb: Kicked Out Age 16 and Alone in the South Pacific Ocean. My crazy journey into the SEAL Teams.

In this excerpt from Brandon Webb’s, The Red Circle, he shares his crazy journey to the SEALs team and how he got kicked off the boat and left alone in the Pacific Ocean when he was 16.

Delta’s Ongoing Selection: Geo Hand Flashes the Locals in Morocco

Stiffing a nine-year-old guide and handing a kid my sweat-soaked “Runs with Scissors” T-shirt in lieu of payment, I found myself seething and shirtless, contemplating the karma of my actions amidst the labyrinthine alleys of Fez.

Desert Meets Sea: A Navy SEAL Finds Solitude in Baja’s Pristine Wilderness

Under the vast canvas of Baja’s night sky, amidst the rhythmic crash of waves, I find unparalleled clarity and peace, a reminder of the necessity to immerse ourselves in nature’s untamed beauty for the sake of our sanity.

Why You May Want to Think Twice About Attending the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris

Despite the noble intentions of the Olympic Games, the history of tragic incidents like Munich 1972 and Atlanta 1996, combined with the current volatile global climate, makes me firmly choose the safety and comfort of my home to watch the Paris 2024 Games, far from potential chaos and terror.

Loadout Room Gear Video: Build a Vehicle Preparedness Pack

Equip yourself with the essentials for any road emergency by assembling a comprehensive 12-hour vehicle preparedness bag, ensuring you’re ready for anything from accidents to unexpected breakdowns.

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