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THE STORY OF CPL MATTHEW R. BRADFORD, USMC (RET) We all raised our right hands and swore an oath to our country for different reasons. By taking that oath we all chose service, and understood, at least partially, the potential dangers and sacrifices that come with serving. But when you’ve sacrificed your legs and your […]
A Cypriot operator assigned to the Special Operations Company of the Cypriot National Guard — not an equivalent of the U.S. National Guard — during a military parade. He is carrying an FN SCAR–H TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle). This rifle has been based on SOCOM’s MK-20 SSR.
Callie, a 26-month-old Dutch shepherd, is one of the newest additions to the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron in Louisville, Ky. She is the Kentucky Air Guard’s first member of the 123rd Search and Rescue K-9 program, making her the only search and rescue dog in the entire Department of Defense.
The growing threat of containerized weapon systems highlights a new era of covert warfare, where unassuming shipping containers could potentially harbor devastating missile systems, altering the balance of power with a single, concealed strike.
As Turkey invades Northern Syria in an attempt to secure its southern border, deal with the Kurds, and relocate a few millions of people, it worth remembering why U.S. warfighters are in Syria in the first place. This video shows an Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician attached to a Special Forces Operational Detachment […]
A U.S. Air Force guardian angel team, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, conducts close-range rifle training Feb. 21, 2018. The teams conduct training on all aspects of combat, medical procedures and search and rescue tactics to hone their skills, providing the highest level of tactical capability to combatant commanders.
Members from the U.S. Air Force 24th Special Tactics Squadron (24th STS), Fort Bragg, complete helo, fast rope, and hoisting training during exercise Advanced Guard, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., April 14, 2014. Advanced Guard is a multimillion-dollar exercise spanning across the states to train special operators to conduct joint operations. The 24th STS is […]
A Ukrainian helicopter veers left while providing aerial support to ground troops during a water gap crossing demonstration during Rapid Trident 2019 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Sept. 20, 2019. RT19 is an annual, multinational exercise occurring from Sept. 13-28, 2019, which involves approximately 3,700 personnel from 14 nations, that supports joint combined interoperability among partner militaries […]
Two years after the deadly ambush in Tongo Tongo, Niger, which left four Americans dead, the terrorist perpetrators are still to be killed or captured. To amend this, the State Department is offering a $5 million bounty for information that would lead to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual who had […]
Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Group (Airborne) Training near Hurlburt Field, FL. The exercise was a part of a 3rd SFG (A) training rotation which encompasses various tactical techniques and procedures, including call for fire, full mission profiles and combat diver requalification.
Tech. Sgt. Rudy Parsons, a pararescueman with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, & his SAR pup, Callie, exit a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of Callie’s familiarization training. Callie is the only Search and Rescue (SAR) dog in the entire military. Currently, the Air Forces Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is […]
General Richard D. Clarke, commanding general of USSOCOM, took part in the Waal River Crossing commemoration in part with the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden honoring the Allied Soldiers who participated in the historic airborne operation that liberated several Dutch towns during WWII.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
