Author: Jack Bogart

We put ForgeLine Solutions Performance Fieldwear to the test.Those who have served—particularly in the SOF community—look upon ForgeLine Solutions fondly. The apparel born of Patagonia’s Lost Arrow Project served with recognition from Kabal to Kandahar and Baghdad to Balad.Whether deployed for firefights, room clearings or intelligence-gathering operations, the clothing proved to be a durable, engineered asset that worked seamlessly to help high-risk missions come to fruition. That’s a hell of a pedigree, one that the company aims to carry on now in a civilian role.Launched earlier this year, the ForgeLine Performance Fieldwear aims to extend high performance to Joes—the everyday…

By Mike Boyle Posted in #Survival Security can be defined as a state of being free from danger or threat. With the liberalization of concealed carry laws, a great many citizens have jumped on the bandwagon and taken a big step toward ensuring their personal safety. Although a concealed handgun does give you greater potential to control your immediate environment, it is merely part of a much bigger picture. Many other factors can come into play. Like many readers, I have taken responsibility for my own destiny and carry a concealed handgun on a daily basis. As…

For more than four decades, the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Software Engineering Center has been a cornerstone of the Army’s technological advantage. Now marking a new era of service, the center has embarked on an exciting new chapter, adopting a new name that reflects its ongoing mission and future direction?the Army Software & Innovation Center. Building on its support?center origins, CECOM ASIC now plays a central role in giving American Soldiers a decisive edge on the digital battlefield. The Early Days: A Foundation in a Hardware World Throughout its history, the Army’s software offices demonstrated the ability to adapt and evolve in a constantly changing environment. The SEC’s story began in 1983 with the establishment of the Software Development and Support Center at…

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2026 — The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) applauds the introduction of the National Service Animals Monument Location Act, a bipartisan legislation introduced July 1 authorizing placement of its monument on the National Mall Reserve, the nation’s most distinguished location for works of exceptional and enduring national importance. NSAM will be the first national monument honoring the contributions of service animals and their handlers throughout American history. It will commemorate the partnerships that have served our nation in the military, law enforcement, search and rescue, disability assistance, and many other vital roles while celebrating the enduring human-animal bond.…

FORT BLISS, Texas — When it comes to defending the vast Pacific Ocean, the Army is usually going to take a back seat to the Navy, at least until the fight hits land. But in an effort to increase its advantage in the Joint fight in the Pacific, the Army has created the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command-Pacific. Two exercises in June, Pacific Fury and Valiant Shield, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations has allowed the U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command and two assessment teams from the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command to look at the 7ID…

NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER, Mass. – Where there is little rest, comfort, or compromise in the world’s most austere cold-weather environments, a soldier’s clothing is more than just a uniform – it is survival. For leaders, clothing decisions are tactical decisions, and the Medical Research and Development Command’s U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine’s Cold Weather Ensemble Decision Aid – CoWEDA – is giving them the information to make the right ones. Developed by biophysical mathematical modeler Dr. Xiaojiang Xu, CoWEDA is a research-backed decision aid designed to take the guesswork out of a leader’s most critical pre-mission decisions.…

The band Dawes reminds us that “Things happen. That’s all they ever do.” In fact, just last week I planned to take a quick 3-mile hike down to the river. Instead, I ended up in a humid session of parkour, traversing around and over a series of downed trees and limbs on the trail. Where I was on foot and could easily figure out a way around, over, or under these obstacles, the trail I was on was a shared-use trail. Anyone on a dirt bike, quad, or side-by-side would have had their adventure abruptly ended. This is an all-too-common…

By Will Dabbs, MD Posted in #History Who was the most horrible person in all of human history? Some might claim their mother-in-law. I’m personally crazy about mine. However, I’d like to dig a bit deeper than that today. Tragically, the competition for that particularly dark superlative is fierce. I would say that human beings are animals, but that unfairly disparages animals. If ever you might have doubted humanity’s innate sin nature, you need look no further than any handy history text. Contenders Certain names naturally percolate to the top. Adolf Hitler is a perennial contestant, as…

New ultralight shelters, accessible sleep systems, redesigned camp furniture, and U.S.-made sleeping pad highlight the brand’s 25th anniversary year. {DOVER, N.H.} – Marking 25 years of outdoor gear innovation, NEMO has unveiled its 2027 collection, introducing new products and meaningful refinements across shelters, sleep systems, and furniture, with continued commitments to sustainability, durability, and public lands advocacy. The 2027 line reflects NEMO’s belief that great adventures begin with thoughtful design, and every addition is intended to help more people get outside and stay outside longer. “Adventure is about letting go of total control,” said Cam Brensinger, founder and CEO of NEMO. “To support those experiences, we put everything we can into the quality…

The trick to shooting handguns at long distance is an augmented sight picture.The infatuation of shooting at long range seems to have infected everyone. It can be great fun to hit targets at extreme distances, and if you’re trying to do it with a rifle, there’s a whole world of guns and gear out there that you can buy to make it easier.But what about long-range shooting with handguns?I’m not talking about bolt-action pistols or other specialty handguns; I’m talking about everyday-carry-type handguns. Other than for fun, the practical reasons to shoot at long range with a carry gun are…