Author: Jack Bogart

This year, members of 2nd Brigade, Texas State Guard, were joined by U.S. Coast Guardsmen from Sector Houston and the Houston Recruiting Office as they marched and jogged the Norwegian Foot March, a military endurance test organized by the Norwegian Defense University College of the Norwegian Armed Forces, which is comprised of a 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) long route, carrying a rucksack of at least 25 lbs while in uniform within a certain time frame, at Long Acres Ranch, Richmond, Texas, February 28, 2026. The annual event was hosted by 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, and supported by 1st Battalion medical staff…

From frozen Teton trailheads to windblown Colorado fourteeners, a high-quality down jacket is a mandatory year-round essential. Spring weather is notoriously fickle; you can be hiking in a T-shirt one minute and facing a 20-degree temp drop the next. Your puffy needs to be light enough to live in a daypack, warm enough for sub-freezing mornings, and tough enough to handle shifting mountain forecasts. Over the last five years, our team has tested more than 60 models to find the most versatile, adventure-ready options on the market. In the past year alone, authors Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar have put…

LifeCampUSA Provides Free Summer Camp, Mentorship, and Long-Term Support for Youth Ages 11-14 Who Have Lost a Father in ServiceDELAFIELD, WISCONSIN / MARCH 5, 2026 – Enrollment is now open for LifeCampUSA, a faith-based children’s summer camp designed specifically for young men and women ages 11-14 who have lost a father due to their U.S. Military, Law Enforcement, or First Responder service. Each year, more than 1,000 children join the heartbreaking reality of growing up without their dad due to line-of-duty deaths, creating an urgent need for faith-centered mentorship and support that LifeCampUSA provides.  TAKE A LOOK INSIDE LIFECAMPUSA Founded by…

By Steve Tarani Posted in #Skills We all share similar concerns about being “frozen with fear.” Rather than wait to react to a physiological response such as freezing, how much more of a tactical advantage would it be to affect fear before you find yourself staring at a deadly threat? What can you do right now to proactively control fear or even prevent it? You can change your perspective and manage your expectations by using inoculation, visualization and desensitization. Change Your Perspective You can either control your fear or allow your fear to control you. Fear can be effectively managed by…

Bank Receives Sole Veteran Saves Week “Community Impact Award” and Prestigious “Designation of Savings Excellence” from Consumer Federation of America Award-Winning Banking Leadership Delivers Meaningful Financial Progress for Service Members and Veterans LEAVENWORTH, Kan., March 4, 2026 — Armed Forces Bank – a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907 – was selected as a Veteran Saves Week “Community Impact Award” recipient and a “Designation of Savings Excellence” Award winner by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA). The awards recognize Armed Forces Bank’s exceptional leadership in improving the financial well-being of veterans, service members, and…

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance. “Our new standards are designed to help Airmen build fitness habits that will serve them throughout their…

Chemring today announces the appointment of Baroness Kate Rock as an independent non-executive director. Upon joining the Board, Kate will become the Senior Independent Director and a member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. She will join the Board with effect from 1 April 2026. Kate is an experienced non?executive director with a board portfolio covering technology, engineering, construction and infrastructure. Underpinned by a strong background in corporate communications and strategy, she combines deep engineering sector knowledge with a strategic understanding of how innovation and technology enhance productivity, together with wide-ranging experience working across government. On 1 December 2022…

By Tom Laemlein Posted in #History The air war during World War II saw the transition from the last of the biplane fighters to the beginning of the jet age. A myriad of aircraft were in action around the globe; some have become enduring icons while others faded into obscurity. The Brewster F2A Buffalo can legitimately claim membership in both groups. It is simply a matter of whom you ask. US Navy’s First Monoplane Fighter In 1935, the US Navy sought to replace its nimble but aging Grumman F3F fighters. In a 1938 competition of “carrier capable”…

Tiberius Aerospace, a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered solutions, today announced the appointment of Professor Dame Fiona Murray DCMG CBE to its Advisory Board. Professor Dame Fiona Murray DCMG CBE is Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund and has previously served on the British Prime Minister’s Council on Science and Technology. She was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for her services to innovation and entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom and appointed Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George…

It was upon receiving one of my friend Jur’s knives — a superb hunting knife by Pekka Tuominen dating from 2012, forged in Silversteel and fitted with a handle incorporating walrus ivory — that I felt compelled to turn my attention back to Pekka Tuominen. People often ask me: who is Pekka? Consider this, then, a renewed portrait.Because in Finland, a knife is never just a knife. And the snow is never just the snow. I hope that Nemo can make it to Blade Show some time. I would love to meet him. Read the whole thing at NemoKnivesReview.com Pekka Tuominen –…