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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) —   In a ceremony held at Peterson Space Force Base, Nov. 3, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzmanofficially redesignated Space Operations Command as United States Space Force Combat Forces Command, marking a significant shift in the command’s focus toward enhanced combat readiness and integrated space defense. Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon assumed command of the newly renamed CFC, succeeding Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., the SpOC commander. The redesignation reflects the command’s commitment to aligning with its core purpose of forging combat-ready Space Forces for America and its allies, and with the evolution…

WASHINGTON — As the race to control the Arctic intensifies, more research is focused on how to optimize service member performance in the extreme cold, where lack of sleep and appetite, altitude and equipment issues can all affect a warfighter’s ability to function. Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine’s Military Nutrition Division in Natick, Massachusetts, study physiological stressors that warfighters encounter. By manipulating dietary, exercise and environmental conditions, they’re working to determine the best way to deliver the right nutrition and energy to increase warfighter lethality. How extreme cold negatively affects warfighters In extreme cold environments,…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Skills Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This piece does not constitute legal advice. A readily apparent trend in the modern era is the dramatic increase in the purchase of firearms by citizens. Millions of firearms of all types have been purchased, creating an unprecedented demand in the industry. Many of these firearms have gone to first-time buyers who have serious concerns about self-defense and the defense of their families. Not only have many of these…

Before you build a rifle, you have to start by asking yourself one question: What do I want this rifle to do? A target rifle to plink at the range is a lot different than a PRS setup, so is a hunting rifle compared to a defense rifle. I wanted to build a rifle that was practical for me, which meant a rifle I can take to the range and have the bragging rights for a day with my pals at 100 yards. I also wanted 200 yards to be a chip shot, so that is where I began. I…

2025 Jack Carr Holiday Gift Guide One of my favorite authors is Jack Carr and I always enjoy the amount of detail he puts into the gear used by the characters in his books. Set during the Vietnam War, “Cry Havoc” is his latest release and the research really shines through, depicting classic gear and TTPs developed by MACV SOG. Each year, Jack puts together a holiday gift list based on kit used in his books, stuff he personally uses, and some branded gear. This year’s is a doozy. I won’t steal his thunder, but there’s something in there for…

2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium Registration Now Open HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. —   Registration is now open to attend the Special Air Warfare Symposium taking place at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Feb. 10-12, 2026. SAWS is an annual, global SOF Aviation gathering that brings together leaders, innovators, and industry experts to ensure the readiness of our SOF warfighters.  Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium will focus on the theme: “Adapting Special Air Warfare for an Evolving World.” This year’s theme highlights the need to advance the operational effectiveness and strategic relevance of Special Air Warfare in…

By Peter Suciu Posted in #History The USS Lexington (CV-2) served as one of America’s first aircraft carriers, transforming from a battlecruiser design into a symbol of naval aviation power. “Lady Lex” fought valiantly in the Pacific Theater, leaving a legacy that influenced carrier design for generations. Had history gone a different way, the United States Navy might have operated six battlecruisers. Instead, the first two were converted to aircraft carriers in the 1920s, and the other four were canceled entirely. It wouldn’t be hyperbole to suggest that those two vessels helped ensure America’s victory in the Second World…

One phone call changed how I feel about my safety. I was twenty years old and had a stalker. He called to tell me how cute I looked in my pink sweater, and then my hands began to shake when he told me he had been watching me for days.  That call changed how I thought about personal safety, and the next thing I knew, I had a snubnose .38 Spl revolver riding in my purse. Concealed Carry of a Revolver Back then, I had no real idea what concealed carry really meant or how to do it well.  There…

The Army’s ability to adapt and innovate in real time is critical to mission success on the modern battlefield. That’s the driving force behind Transforming in Contact (TiC), an Army-wide initiative focused on delivering cutting-edge technology to units for immediate use, rapid experimentation and iterative improvement. Unlike long-term modernization strategies that can take years, TiC is designed for speed and flexibility. It puts emerging capabilities directly into the hands of Soldiers, allowing them to test new equipment, provide feedback from the field and help shape future Army solutions. TiC is about more than just equipment, it’s about creating an agile,…

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – In a small aircraft hangar on the east end of the post, a makeshift obstacle course has been built primarily from leftover construction material such as wood and PVC pipes. This isn’t an obstacle course for Soldiers to test their fitness or agility. It’s for operators of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones. As seen in Ukraine and elsewhere around the world, drones are becoming more prevalent on the modern battlefield. Where once troops and manned vehicles reigned supreme, unmanned systems now perform numerous missions, including direct attacks, surveillance and target acquisition. The Pennsylvania…