State Department issues travel warning for Europe

Following the one-year anniversary of the Paris attacks and the recent arrests made in France, the Department of State issued a travel warning for Americans traveling to Europe over the holiday season. DOS published the following travel warning: Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates […]

Many Americans left out to dry, neglected, and are fed up

There have been rural revolts in the past leading towards mini-American political revolutions. The world is more complex than ever and we lack inclusion. There’s a growing distaste for the status quo of globalization and many feel left out. In the mix, the country is changing and morphing into something new – that’s undeniable. The […]

What is the future of diplomacy?

The role of diplomacy and the function of embassies is extremely complex. Now, more than ever, the function of diplomacy abroad is coming into question. Other than insiders, many critical roles and individuals who are in the foreign service of nations including our own, are unknown. It’s an overt role – and an important one. […]

Travel security and technology: Recommended precautions

It’s easy to overlook security in a time where people often grade a location’s suitability on the availability of free Wi-Fi. I know I’ve been guilty of jumping on the nearest airport hotspot to check an email or make a quick download. It may not seem like a major risk, but with the growing amount of […]

Passengers evacuated after reports of an active shooter at LAX airport

At 9 pm local time, after receiving multiple 911 calls, police evacuated and shut down LAX airport due to reports of a possible active shooter. Police searching LAX after reports. All precautions being taken to ensure safety of public. Remain calm. Thank you for your cooperation — LA Airport PD (@LAAirportPD) August 29, 2016 There were conflicting […]

A Navy SEAL’s workout when traveling

Question- how do you workout with the schedule you have being on the road and what do you do when you workout? I get this question a lot, always have and bounce between posting some weekly workouts or not, but I generally default to not since there are ample sources that are more directly oriented toward […]

After the false alarm at JFK, are airports prepared to handle an active shooter?

As our own Brandon Webb deplaned Sunday night and set foot on American soil following a presumably enjoyable Euro-trip, all hell broke loose. Word spread that there was an active shooter, and for all passengers to take cover. According to multiple reports, including Webb’s own account, and a NY Post article that had a couple […]

Surprise: Afghan tourism is a bad idea

Now to be fair, to those that haven’t been there, parts of Afghanistan are truly beautiful. The rugged landscape changes from flat desert to snow-capped mountain ranges and back again, with a few poppy fields sprinkled in for good measure.