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Five-year agreement will provide JIOP with commercial range services at the Oak Grove Test & Training Center in Hoffman, NC. RALEIGH, N.C., March 10, 2026 — Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) today announces it has been awarded a five-year contract by the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) for the use of their multi-domain Test & Training Center in Hoffman, NC. Under the agreement, OGT will provide commercial range services, realistic training environments, and associated subject matter expertise in support of the U.S. Army’s Joint Innovation Outpost and other authorized Government users. JIOP operates as a collaborative center that links tactical…

Smith & Wesson has just added the Equalizer to its Carry Comp series.Integrated compensators on pistols are so hot right now, and for good reason. They make it much easier to make good hits, especially when shooting small, micro-compact pistols like the Smith & Wesson Equalizer. That’s why it’s great news that the company has just made a Performance Center Carry Comp version of it.The Equalizer is Smith & Wesson’s most user-friendly, easy-to-use 9mm carry pistol, and now it’s even easier to shoot well thanks to its Performance Center and Carry Comp upgrades. As a Carry Comp pistol, the new…

For more than a decade, we’ve unfurled, inflated, and caught well-needed shut-eye on the best camping mattresses. After considering more than 100 mattresses and running them through our field and bench-testing regimens, I’ve narrowed it down to 15 models that cover any camping situation. We all have different needs in camping mattresses, so while there isn’t a single option that will suit everyone, I’ve broken them up into categories to help you find the right one for you. The choices aren’t skin-deep, either: in total, our team of experts has put in more than 450 hours of slumber over the…

WASHINGTON — Leaders from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) presented the story of America’s only permanently stationed Stryker brigade in Europe during an event at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on March 6, 2026. This event was part of the Army Current Operations Engagement Tour (ACOET), where 2CR leaders emphasized how the brigade is evolving to address modern threats along NATO’s Eastern Flank. Throughout a series of meetings with senior Pentagon leaders, members of Congress and their staff, and national security reporters, the leaders from 2CR explained how the regiment is applying lessons learned from Ukraine. They discussed how they are…

Funding supports lifesaving crisis stabilization, suicide prevention, peer support, and essential services for South Carolina’s at-risk veterans SUMTER, S.C., March 9, 2026 — Hidden Wounds, a South Carolina-based nonprofit providing immediate mental-health stabilization and long-term support for veterans, today announced a $50,000 donation from Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.). The funding comes at a critical moment as South Carolina and the nation face rising rates of veteran suicide, with an estimated 17.6 veterans dying by suicide every day, according to a 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “Our mission is simple: No veteran should face their darkest hour…

Adventure motorcycle helmets are the Swiss army knife of headwear, serving riders who divide time between pavement and dirt. We also think you should never ride without one: Full-face motorcycle helmets protect your precious cargo. And in most U.S. states, riding without a motorcycle helmet is illegal. There’s no single helmet that’s perfect for all conditions. While the AGV K6S doesn’t offer the utmost breathability and there’s no sun shield, it’s carbon and comfortable. Other helmets, like the Bell Race Star DLX Flex, are pricier but quieter and have a photochromic visor. From rain pelts to baking sun, we tested each…

Nashville, TN — ZeroTech Optics proudly announces the launch of the Thrive HD Micro Prism 1x in FDE, a compact prism optic engineered for rapid target acquisition, rugged durability, and refined aiming precision. Designed to combine the speed of a red dot with the precision advantages of a prism optic, the new Micro Prism delivers a crisp etched ZT Prism Dot Reticle that remains visible even without illumination. This design offers a cleaner aiming point for shooters with astigmatism while maintaining the speed required for dynamic shooting environments. Machined from a solid billet of 6061 T6 aluminum, the optic is…

We stopped at the top of the Eiger Trail. Below the slopes of the Kleine Scheidegg ski resort stretched toward the town of Grindelwald, visible in the distance. Above, the towering peak of the deadly mountain loomed, made famous by the 1976 Clint Eastwood movie, The Eiger Sanction. I dropped my RMU Roll Top EDC Pack in the snow, unrolled its top, and pulled out a snack and my water to take in the view of the Swiss Alps. The Roll Top EDC had been pulling triple duty on this trip. It was my travel pack for airport days, my…

The Trump Administration has tasked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with boosting resource extraction from public lands across the U.S. That charge includes everything from establishing new oil and gas leasing in Alaska to expanding lithium mines in Nevada. Now, Western Oregon is the latest area slated for increased commercial output by the BLM. On Feb. 18, the agency announced plans to increase timber harvesting across nearly 2 million acres. Supporters see the move as an economic necessity, while opponents worry about the environmental impacts. BLM Oregon Timber Harvest: The Plan The section of public land in question covers…

In Honor of 0311 Day – The MARPAT Woodland FLATPACK X from Haley Strategic On honor of 0311 Day (it’s March 11th as in 3/11 and 0311 is the Infantry MOS in the Marines), Haley Strategic Partners has released a limited edition version of their FLATPACK X in Woodland MARPAT. Features: X-Pac® Shell – Constructed from Dimension-Polyant X-Pac laminate for superior tensile strength, weatherproofing, and zero weight penalty. Redesigned Expanding Gussets – Transitions from low-vis to full-capacity in seconds, with enhanced load stability for smoother movement under pressure. Next-Gen Shoulder Straps w/ Laser-Cut MOLLE – Ergonomically profiled for long-haul comfort…