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Early Monday morning, after a long awaited summit between American President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, the president announced that the U.S. will halt military exercises on the Korean peninsula. These military exercises date back years, and have long been touted as an integral component in developing interoperational capabilities between […]
For a defensive minded person, potential threats to the well-being of you and your family are always near the forefront of your mind. Whether you’re walking down a dimly lit New York City alleyway or trudging up the steep and well-worn mountain path behind your wooded home, there are dangers to consider and mitigate if […]
Last week, news broke that Chinese hackers had successfully infiltrated an unnamed U.S. Defense contractor, making off with over 600 gigabytes of data relating to America’s undersea warfare efforts. The compromised data included signals and sensor data, information relating to cryptographic systems, and the Navy submarine development unit’s electronic warfare library — but perhaps the […]
A routine training flight off the coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa ended in yet another U.S. military aviation disaster on Sunday night, as a U.S. Air Force F-15 went down for unspecified reasons. The pilot was able to eject and was recovered in a search and rescue operation; he is currently listed in […]
The United States treasury announced on Monday that it was implementing new sanctions on three Russian individuals and five Russia-based firms, alleging that they were responsible for a series of cyber attacks carried out against the United States and its allies. These attacks, which the treasury asserts were conducted under the purview of Moscow’s intelligence […]
On July 17, 1983, Capt. William Howard Hughes Jr. called his mother and told her was he heading to the Netherlands. The Airman, who worked as a lead analyst with a Top Secret clearance, had been tasked with helping NATO test aircraft surveillance systems. The orders were short-term, with him scheduled to return on August […]
The U.S. Army is currently participating in the large-scale military exercise Saber Striker throughout the Baltic nations and Poland. The annual exercise, which aims to increase international interoperability throughout the region in an effort to deter Russian aggression, has 18 national participants and sees U.S. troops working alongside some 18,000 troops from various other nations. […]
The Air Force has remained tight-lipped about an in-air emergency experienced by a B-1B Lancer bomber in May, but issues recognized during its emergency landing have prompted the branch to ground its entire fleet of the aircraft. The B-1B Lancer is among America’s most capable bombers — with a top speed that exceeds Mach 1 and […]
When news broke about the theft of an M577 Armored Command Vehicle from Fort Picket in Blackstone, Virginia on Tuesday, many saw reports of the chase, complete with the lack of damage to private property or injuries, as nothing more than a case of a soldier going for a joy ride: foolish, likely drug fueled, […]
When you’re working out regularly, it becomes more than just part of your schedule, it becomes part of who you are. For better or worse, being that guy or girl in your office that leaves for your lunch break in sweats and comes back with a half-drank shaker full of chocolate protein chalk informs the […]
Here in the United States, the phrase “military drone” conjures images of advanced air frames like Predators, MQ-9 Reapers and Global Hawks but in battlefields all around the world, drones of all shapes, sizes, and prices are becoming increasingly prevalent and deadly. Thanks to a boon in commercial drone manufacturing, it’s never been easier to […]
Starting your day off with a cup of coffee is a nearly universal American experience. A piping hot cup of caffeinated crude can help you shake off the cobwebs of a long (or short) night’s sleep and serve as an important part of your morning ritual, but for those that have stood 24 hour posts […]
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