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An American citizen who fought for the Islamic State in Syria and surrendered to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was turned over to U.S. forces according to the U.S. Department of Defense. In a released statement, U.S. military officials said earlier that an American citizen who was fighting with ISIS and surrendered on September 12 […]

The Russian Air Force has deployed some MiG-29SMT multirole combat aircraft to Hmeymim airbase, near Latakia, in western Syria, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Sept. 13, 2017. It’s the first time the modernized version of the baseline Fulcrum jet is deployed to take part in the Syrian Air War. The MiG-29SMT is an upgraded […]

Continuing from the previous Ukraine video, after completing the raid we continue with our standard observation and report mission. You’ll notice, if you hadn’t already, that the terrain is a mixture of suburban neighborhoods and overgrown fields. It almost gives an idea of what a war on American soil would look like in a sort […]

The following footage is from my brief time spent in Ukraine on the front lines of a war with Russia and what many would consider a foreign invasion of a NATO allied country. While there I was part of a small reconnaissance platoon that was tasked with short-range recon patrols into enemy-held territory. Our primary […]

While many of America’s war fighters come to terms with the concept of dying in a firefight well before they actually set boots on the ground, there are no shortages of other risks to the lives of those we send into harm’s way in defense of our nation.  Recent headlines have made it frighteningly clear […]

I’m always on the look out for new an innovative products, even if it is just a wallet. I’m also not one to load my pockets down with unnecessary items, which is why I choose smaller minimalist style wallets. I’ve been carrying the Chums Surf Wallet for quite some time now, only because I haven’t found anything better. Well […]

Optic options have increased greatly within the last couple years. The Aimpoint T-1 and T-2 now have competitors from all around the world. One of those competitors is famed optic maker Trijicon, who released the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic a couple of years back to much speculation and interest. Time has passed and the Trijicon MRO has had […]

When Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the three Soviet military districts, as well as the personnel and equipment, remained there in the form of the newly minted Ukrainian Ground Forces, or Ukrainian Army.  These units, by and large, continue to use the same weapons platforms and equipment they inherited by their […]

Some dramatic aerial drone video footage of the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma hitting Naples, Florida. Watch: More Hurricane Irma Damage This article is courtesy of Fighter Sweep.

The United States Marine Corps may conduct combat operations all over the world, but its roots shall always remain in amphibious warfare.  The Marine Corps itself, a subset of the U.S. Navy, Marines take pride in their ability to fight in any environment, but like their Navy siblings, they tend to take to the water. […]

History was made back in 1963 when a C-130 Hercules safely landed on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59) and then took off again! The C-130, piloted by LT James H. Flatley III actually made 29 touch-and-go landings and 21 full-stop landings. Literally amazing! Featured image by US Navy This article is courtesy of Fighter Sweep. 

Urban Prone is an unconventional shooting position developed to adapt to available cover and support in urban settings. The idea is to use any available cover you have no matter how small, how low to protect yourself and present the smallest available target, yourself. This video shows the FIRING LINE MARKSMEN CHALLENGE: urban prone stages […]