Author: Jack Bogart

PIRMASENS, Germany– In a display of camaraderie and tactical skill, American service members from across the Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart Military Community joined their German Bundeswehr counterparts today for the Schützenschnur, a prestigious German armed forces badge for weapons proficiency. The not only tested the participants’ marksmanship but also strengthened the spirit of cooperation recently forged during the German-American Friendship Days in Ramstein. The diverse American contingent included soldiers from Public Health Command Europe, Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland Pfalz, security forces from the 596th United States Forces Police Squadron, a member of the 86th Medical Squadron from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center…

Editor’s note: I updated this review in March 2026 to include a full year of testing and price updates since its original publication in January 2025. I’ve been smoking meat on a Traeger for about 8 years, and I’ve cooked some delicious meals. But technology has changed vastly since I received my old-school pellet grill. So, I jumped at the opportunity to do a Traeger Woodridge review. The Woodridge line packs modern technology into a pellet grill that starts at $900. In a world of high inflation, the new Woodridge costs less than my non-Wi-Fi Traeger Pro Series 34 did…

LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2026 — AnySignal announced it has been selected by the United States Space Force (USSF) to field their Resilient, Agile, and Interference-Defiant Network for Secure Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) and Space Data Network (SDN). This contract will accelerate the fielding of a combat-ready architecture designed to ensure mission continuity in Contested, Denied, and Degraded (CDD) environments.  As near-peer adversaries increasingly deploy sophisticated Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities to disrupt allied command and control, the reliance on centralized, rigid satellite links has become a critical vulnerability. AnySignal is addressing this operational gap by delivering autonomous, decentralized communications architecture in…

America’s national parks are beloved and receive hundreds of millions of visitors a year. While they certainly deserve all the attention they get, don’t forget that state parks can deliver a wow factor, too. And there are usually some cool ones within driving distance of the most popular national parks. If you’re headed to popular parks like Zion or Yosemite, fill out your itinerary with visits to the nearby state parks that have equally stunning trails and vistas. They’re also a great chance to escape the crowds, they’re typically cheaper to access, and some even allow dogs. We talked to…

The term “gentleman’s knife” describes sleek, opulent, unassuming knives you would commonly wear during a formal occasion. I prefer the term “formal,” as it alludes to the knife being more refined without alienating anyone at the same time. CRKT recently released the Q Frame Lock flipper folder. Nowhere in the description does CRKT refer to it as a gentleman’s knife, but the purists who hang on labels will lump it into that category based on looks alone. However, a deeper dive into its materials and construction quickly reveals that where the knife may look formal, it’s also fully functional. In…

Braden Eric Peters, 20, the online “looksmaxxing” streamer known as Clavicular, was arrested Thursday in Fort Lauderdale on an Osceola County battery warrant tied to a February Airbnb fight. The arrest came the same week that Peters made headlines over a separate Everglades livestream that appeared to show repeated gunfire directed at an alligator. As of March 27, his Kick account also appeared to be unavailable, though no public explanation had been posted by the platform. Battery Charge Stems From February Airbnb Incident According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on February 2 to a reported battery at…

Our expert gear testers have been reviewing the best daypacks for more than a decade, hitting the trail to hone in on the perfect option for anyone. These packs have been taken from the desert slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the green forested mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and I’ve pulled together the winners from our travels. Our testing involved loading each pack up with typical gear for a day’s outing, hiking miles with each pack, and taking notes on each one. To choose the best of the best, I ranked each pack on quality, feedback from our testing,…

Backpack coolers keep getting cooler. They’re more comfortable, powerful, and decked out than ever. If you’ve never considered one, carrying a backpack cooler is a convenient choice for hands-free, single-person transport of tasty refreshments. That could mean tailgating after a run club meetup, heading to a local softball game with your leashed dog, or riding a cruiser to a park BBQ. These packs are useful when you have your hands full with kiddos or other gear. Or they can help commuters swoop their groceries for the day, like the ICEMULE Recycled Jaunt. Some built-out designs are great for day hikes…

Silvus Technologies – Streamscape ATAK Plugin Silvus Technologies StreamScape ATAK Plugin brings control of StreamCaster MANET radios to your handheld ATAK-enabled EUD via the intuitive StreamScape GUI. Features: Real-Time Radio Configuration: Directly adjust network-wide configurations, radio frequency, bandwidth, link distance, transmit power, and many more parameters. Dynamic Network Topology Visualization: View network topology overlaid on the ATAK map, including node status and link quality (50+ nodes). Performance Monitoring & Diagnostics: Real-time signal-to-noise ratio reporting, interference level display, and battery voltage and percentage monitoring for all connected radios. Rapid Mission Reconfiguration from EUD: Instantly change Mission Profiles and other parameters directly…

This week’s batch of gear has a focus on innovation, modern aesthetics, and (for some reason) the color yellow. Maybe that’s because we’re looking down the barrel of spring, as warmer weather arrives earlier than usual. Your stoke for that abrupt change may vary (sorry, skiers). But the beauty of outdoor sports means that temperature changes open some doors even as they close others. This week’s gear reminds us of the plethora of ways to enjoy being outside, whether it’s pedaling up a mountain, running across a desert, or climbing at your local crag. Find something to get you excited…