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USAF Reinstates Duty Identifier Patches for OCP Uniforms Last year the AF ceased the wear of the popular Duty Identifier Patches on the left sleeve of the OCP uniform. Many in the force were demoralized as these identifiers instilled pride in the various AF careerfields. The patches have the added value of identifying who does what. Today, morale was raised as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force took to social media to announce the reinstated patches. Below is the memorandum of implementation along with the list of approved patches. This entry was posted on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at…

Canyonlands National Park; (photo/NPS, Nicole Segnini) On Jan. 8, two individuals were found dead in Canyonlands National Park. Authorities have launched an active investigation into the incident. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it received a call on Jan. 8 at 8:15 a.m. about a suspicious vehicle on Shafer Trail, a popular scenic drive in the Islands of the Sky District of the park. When National Park Service (NPS) staff arrived, they found an unconscious boy, age 6, in the car. They immediately attempted lifesaving medical care, and the boy was sent to a local hospital, where he was…

There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the new year, but, unsurprisingly, the folks at GJ are most stoked to see what new gear comes out in 2026. If this week’s Emerging Gear is any indication, there will be plenty of cutting-edge tech, including exoskeletons that promise to minimize wear and tear on your body, and ultra-fast e-foils that speed through the water. Other new gadgets include a waterproof virtual dog leash and a nearly bombproof power station. Find it all below. High-Tech Leg Support Exoskeletons were a big trend in 2025, and Ascentiz is leading the pack.…

New Carbine Options for UK Firearms Units Over the last week several press releases have come out claiming that their company’s rifle has been selected for use United Kingdom Police Firearms Units. Since there are more than one, it has naturally led to some confusion. The truth of the matter is that six models in 5.56mm from different manufacturers were approved for purchase in a framework which allows the the 50 individual units or so, to select the firearm from a list which they feel is best for their use. The carbines approved are: – KAC KS-1  – ?Glock AR …

(Photo/KamenG via Wikimedia Commons) This article first appeared on The Inertia. Nederland, Colo., may soon be the proud owner of a ski resort. For the past year and a half, the small town of 1,500 has been in the process of planning and negotiating a deal to purchase nearby Eldora Mountain Resort from the Utah-based company POWDR. As Colorado Public Radio reports, on Tuesday night, the town’s board of trustees unanimously voted to approve a $120 million purchase agreement. According to the FAQ on the Nederland website, the goal of the purchase is to “foster new community-centric benefits, including improved local recreational opportunities, economic growth, and…

The National Infantry Museum was established in 2009 and is located on the grounds of Fort Moore in Columbus, Georgia. Before its closing in 2008, it was housed in the former Fort Benning hospital.  In 1998, the 501(c)(3) National Infantry Museum Foundation was formed to plan, raise funds for, and operate a new museum. The Foundation has since formally partnered with the Army to manage the facility. The National Infantry Museum chronicles the story of the United States Army Infantry from the American Revolution to the present, featuring artifacts from all eras of American history. It covers 190,000 square feet…

The Telluride ski patrol strike, which started on Dec. 27, has finally come to an end. On Thursday, Jan. 8, after 13 days of stalemate, patrollers signed an agreement with the owner of Telluride Ski & Golf Company. On Friday, Jan. 9, the resort began the process of reopening the mountain for normal operations. “We are delighted that the two parties came to an agreement today,” Steve Swensen, a Telluride Ski Resort representative, said in a statement. “It has been a lot of work, but we are confident that this last offer represented a fair compromise.” The resort plans to…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Gear In 2023, Springfield Armory introduced the Echelon to a very receptive market. I personally have had very good results with the pistol myself and have not been disappointed. This pistol has proven to be 100% reliable and fits my hand perfectly. Human engineering is a cut above, with all controls readily accessible, and the sights are easy for my aging eyes to pick up quickly in just about any light condition. If the spirit moves me at some point in time, a red dot optic can be affixed to the Echelon…

Today CRKT has released it’s brand new for 2026 product lineup, and it’s enormous, with brand new models, exciting variations, and options galore – all courtesy of the company’s expansive roster of outside design collaborators. I have a feeling this new M16 Balisong is going to sell like hotcakes. Yep, you read that right: for 2026, CRKT is bring Kit Carson’s legendary M16 folder into the balisong genre, complete with a 3.38-inch MagnaCut blade, titanium handles, and an impressively low carry weight of 2.6 oz. If you want something with a bit more traditional tactical flair, there’s also a tanto…

We are a week into 2026 and some companies like to get out ahead of the SHOT Show media glut and publicize their new releases early. Kizer is one of those companies, and as one would expect the pair of  knives I am about to discuss are just two of many new models they are adding this year. The first model, the Pokiman, is positioned as a moderate use EDC, classy enough to carry in more gentlemanly situations. There are 6 scale options with the two aluminum being on the dressier side, while the micarta will patina with use. The…