SOF

In our recent (6-24) post in the PT Program, we wrote that it was time for the next 12-mile rucksack march. And of course, like the old warhorse that runs to the sound of the gunfire, it seemed like a great idea at the time to do another dozen miles under the pain pill to […]

Wednesday is a light Shoulders and Back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. These are three things that you’ll have to be able to do well to pass Selection. If your plans […]

China’s presence in Africa has been steadily growing and since establishing their first overseas military base in Djibouti, they are looking to expand their foreign military presence all across the continent. The claim is to protect their national assets, where the Chinese government has dumped billions in economic assistance. But now, they’re looking to expand […]

With what was termed breaches of the ceasefire agreements by insurgent groups in southwest Syria, the Russian air force in Syria announced the end of the ceasefire agreement they reached with the United States and Jordan in the area. Meanwhile, government forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are staging a new offensive to retake […]

U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct diving operations with a South Korean underwater demolition team in waters off Santa Rita, Guam, Nov. 20, 2015. The U.S. sailors are assigned to Commander Task Force 75. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Rolston Watch U.S. Navy EOD dive training in the video below:

Because of security classifications that didn’t expire until 10 years ago, many members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) never were fully recognized for the work they did behind enemy lines during World War II. But for a Derry, NH man, that oversight has been fixed as he was finally recognized for serving in […]

Tuesday means it is Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Start off with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the Sled push/Fireman’s carry followed by a four-mile run. Remember to stretch well and hydrate well during and after your workout. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps […]

Four EA-6B Prowler aircraft conduct an aerial refuel and formation flight near Marine Corps Station Cherry Point, N.C., March. 1, 2016. The flight was the first time in several years that all 4 EA-6B Prowler squadrons flew together. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves Watch Prowlers belonging to each Prowler squadron on Marine […]

The U.S. Air Force Space Command has awarded SpaceX a $130 million-dollar contract for the Falcon Heavy Rocket which the service will use to launch Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)-52 satellite. This was the first large classified military contract for the company. The Falcon Heavy beat United Launch Alliance’s Delta 4 in a competition under […]

The Pentagon’s reforms that it installed to lower opioid use and abuse in its ranks is working two top service health officials told Congress. While the country is in the midst of a drug abuse epidemic across the nation, the use of opioids in the military has gone way down. Less than 1 percent of […]

A quick workout to start the Monday morning and week off right. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run in a mini UBRR test. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. So how […]

Army Pfc. Kevyn Jones returns fire with an M240L machine gun during Exercise Sky Soldier 16 at Chinchilla training area in Albacete, Spain, Feb. 29, 2016. Jones is a paratrooper assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Opal Vaughn Watch U.S. Army Paratroopers conduct squad […]