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Below is the graphic video of the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov after he began his speech at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey. Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş, 22-year-old, has been identified as the man who shot and killed the ambassador. Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş was a Ankara city police officer and has been assigned to the riot police for […]
Like most people, I have spent a great deal of my life using backpacks to haul around gear ranging from school supplies, to more ammo for a firefight. Backpacks are great for carrying around alot of stuff for a long time, but can have serious downfalls in mobility and accessibility when you are not carrying […]
Learning to start a fire in the woods is a skill everyone should learn. Fire can keep you warm, cook your food, purify your water, and keep predators at bay. However getting a fire started is only the beginning. It is harder than you think to keep a campfire going all night. Traditionally you will […]
I thought you guys might enjoy this video I discovered the other day, it gives a nice peek into the world of our Vietnam-era Special Operations units: Before SOCOM: LRRPs, Rangers, UDT/SEALs, Special Forces, MACV-SOG, Force Recon… This article originally published on SOFREP 04.01.2012
The Office of Naval Research is testing drone technology that will allow multiple patrol boats to swarm, harass and confuse an enemy without risking the lives of sailors operating the crafts. The implementation of this technology could range from force protection to surveillance and reconnaissance, and acting as a unit escort.
Phil Campion, former British SAS, catches up with viewer questions. He talks about working with Pathfinders in the past. Also he expresses his frustration for the court case involving Sergeant Alexander Blackman, a Royal Marine, and how the decision in his case was stalled until next week. Finally, Phil goes over his regimental ties. Check out […]
Today, Phil Campion, Former British SAS is at a Christmas party with his friend Matt. They discuss problems veterans face as the leave the military and what is being done to address the issues. Phil also talks about using an improvised weapon from the contents found in Wendy’s purse. Check out the video below.
Did you ever wonder if Santa Claus would be safe without a bulletproof vest? Neither did we, but we wanted to see if a chimney would keep Santa safe. Also, how would pies or canned hams do against the same bullet that our vest stops? We find out all of these things in the latest […]
Phil Campion, former British SAS, is dressed up to attend the Millies following this Facebook live broadcast. He goes through a section of his book, “Big Phil’s Real World SAS Guide,” specifically talking about suicide bombings. Check out the video below.
Much like the Air Force Weapons School and the Navy’s Top Gun Fighter Weapons School, the United States Marine Corps has developed a training program designed to produce subject matter experts in the area of cross-domain war-fighting. The Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, also known as WTI, is held bi-annually at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma […]
Today on his Facebook live broadcast, Phil Campion, former British SAS, cooked an SAS dish that is perfect for a day on the range. Phil shows off his new cooking hat as well. He also caught up on viewers’ questions.
Big Phil Campion, former British SAS, is back from Poland this week. He catches up on questions and the daily news in the UK. Finally, Phil talks about a recent interview he conducted with the Daily Express. Check out the video below.
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