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Each year, the VA bears the long-term cost of joint injuries sustained in service, while investment in lighter load carriage systems remains limited. The weight carried by Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen doesn’t just impact performance in the moment—it reduces mobility, increases fatigue, and raises the risk of injury. Over time, that burden follows them home, affecting quality of life long after their service ends. When troops are required to carry outdated government-designed gear instead of lighter Commercially-developed innovation, it not only decreases their lethality and survivability during combat operations but also drastically reduces their quality of life after they’ve…

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS) —   The 51st Security Forces Squadron and 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conducted joint training during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base, March 9-13. During the exercise, the 51st SFS and 35th ADA worked together to detect and respond to a simulated hostile drone approaching the installation, using a U.S. Army AN/TWQ-1 Avenger to identify, track and engage the simulated aerial threat. “This training integrated Army air defense capabilities into the base defense plan,” said U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ty Waits, Echo Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment Avenger…

Stuff I like – Bamboo Hoodie from Safariland Offered in Black and Tigerstripe the Hoodie is made from a moisture-wicking and breathable blend (46% Bamboo, 46% Polyester, 8% Spandex). It features a chest patch pocket and thumb holes at the cuff. It’s quite comfy. Available in sizes Small – 2XLarge. safariland.com/collections/t-shirts-hoodies/products/bamboo-hoodie This entry was posted on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 19:00 and is filed under Clothing, Stuff I Like, Tigerstripe. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Read…

By Paul Carlson Posted in #Skills Handgun-mounted red dot sights have been around for a long time. I was first exposed to them in the late ’90s mounted on USPSA Open guns. These flat-shooting, compensated, red dot-adorned pistols ran fast when they were running, and Open shooters were most often at the top of the list at the end of the match. And an interesting thing began to happen. The speed and precision of the dot-mounted guns got the attention of defensive shooters. Bit by bit, over the years red dots found their way onto duty and…

Each year, we remind our readers of the events of April 19th, 1775. Fabled as the “Shot Heard Round The World,” this was the true beginning of the American Revolution, a worldwide conflict which would engulf the super powers of the day in battles as far away as India, and last for another eight years. Rebellion had already been brewing on the North American continent for a decade. Finally, in the early hours of the day, North American Militiamen fired on British troops, starting a war that would result in the ascendency of the American Eagle over this land we…

USSOCOM Announces 2026 Athletes for Warrior Games We’re proud to officially announce the 2026 Team SOCOM athletes who will represent United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at the this year’s Warrior Games ! These incredible warriors embody resilience, dedication, and the unbreakable spirit of our community. Through their commitment to recovery and excellence, they continue to inspire us all. Join us in congratulating them as they continue to train hard for San Antonio! ? Let’s Go Team SOCOM!! This entry was posted on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 10:00 and is filed under Guest Post, SOF, Warrior Athlete. You can…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – In a landmark event to bolster the nation’s defense capabilities, Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment and Ammunition (PAE AS&A) and Army Materiel Command (AMC), held an Industry Day event on 19-20 March 2026 focused on highlighting opportunities across the Organic Industrial Base (OIB). The general session drew an impressive crowd of more than 450 industry partners and government leaders. The remarkable attendance and active engagement from all participants made the event an overwhelming success, fostering invaluable collaboration that is crucial for strengthening our nation’s defense capabilities.…

The best sun shirts act like wearable shade, protecting your skin while staying cool and breathable. To finalize this year’s rankings, three testers — GearJunkie Editor Chris Kassar, lead tester Ryan Kempfer, and contributor Rob Simpson — put 10 sun shirts through a grueling nine-month cycle. From Utah’s arches to the mosquito-heavy tundra of Katmai, Alaska, we logged more than 100 days and 400 miles on trail to find the best layers. We crowned the technical Black Diamond Alpenglow Pro Hoody as our best overall pick for its standout mix of protection, mobility, and versatility. Meanwhile, the Patagonia Capilene Cool…

MELBOURNE, Fla., April 14, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) successfully demonstrated an advanced autonomous electronic warfare (EW) capability during a recent U.S. Army experiment, showcasing its ability to detect, locate and neutralize threats in real time. The demonstration featured the compact, software-defined Deceptor™ EW payload deployed on multiple unmanned aerial systems. Operating within the Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO™) ecosystem, the Deceptor system enabled coordinated, AI-enabled sensing and effects across the battlespace. The integrated system also detected and geolocated radio frequency (RF) threats, fused data from multiple sensors in real time, and executed RF jamming to neutralize those…

By Justin Opinion Posted in #Guns To say that no other handgun has been as celebrated, discussed, coveted and produced as much as the Model 1911 by gun designer John Browning is an understatement. Long past the century-old mark, this ubiquitous firearm design shows no sign of fading in popularity or practical use. Springfield Armory is well known for its comprehensive lineup of 1911 pistols, with models and variants to serve just about every purpose and fit every shooter. The Garrison model stands in the center of this impressive family of guns as the 1911 that has…