Author: Jack Bogart

Optimized for professional use, the latest Staccato 2011 HD pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability. FLORENCE, Texas – (July 4, 2026) – Staccato 2011®, creator of the 2011® pistol platform and a leading developer of precision firearms, ammunition and shooting facilities, today announced the introduction of the Staccato HD P4X, the brand’s most advanced mission-ready pistol. Built on the same 4-inch compensated platform as the widely popular Staccato HD C4X, which is optimized for concealed carry with a compact aluminum frame, the HD P4X features a precision-machined steel frame and full-size…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #History A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. The M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle used by the United States Army. Built on the M5 Stuart light tank chassis, the M8 mounted a 75mm howitzer in an open-topped turret configuration. Similar to the M7 Priest used to…

Party Like It’s 1776 This is a big one for the United States…250 years of independence. In this day in 1776, the formal text of the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress. A total of 56 delegates from the 13 colonies signed the document which still inspires freedoms around the world. I was around for the bicentennial celebration in 1976 and everyone was had the patriotic spirit. Enjoy the day! We earned it! This entry was posted on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at 10:00 and is filed under History. You can follow any responses to this entry…

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — In the brisk Alaskan air, on a steep hillside overlooking the vast terrain, U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) are preparing for one of the region’s most demanding combat training exercises: Red Flag-Alaska. For decades, Red Flag-Alaska has provided aircrews with the opportunity to train against realistic threats under contested conditions, building experience and confidence before facing real-world adversaries. Yet while fighter aircraft streak across the sky above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, another fight begins long before the first jet takes to the air. Inside a…

Freedom Atlantic Introduces FPV Training Drones Freedom Atlantic now offers three 5″ FPV drone packages designed to meet you your mission. 1. Build it yourself. Receive the kit, follow the training path, and learn every component along the way. 2. Ready-to-fly. We assemble and configure the system so it’s ready to fly right out of the case. 3. Full immersion. Choose the location and our team will train you to build, program, train, and fly your FPV platform. Ready to fly. Ready to build. Ready to become an operator. Learn more at www.freedom-atlantic.com #FreedomAtlantic #FPV #DroneTraining #UAS #MilitaryTechnology This entry…

SOFWERX – Warfighter Radio Industry Day SOFWERX and USSOCOM PEO-TIS are hosting a Warfighter Radio Industry Day August 11 to 13 at SOFWERX to gain a better understanding of the current market and the technical capabilities of a Key Leader Radio (KLR), an Intra Team Radio (ITR), and a Team Networking Device (TND). USSOCOM has a critical need for reliable and secure communications for dismounted warfighters operating in a variety of challenging environments, including those that have denied, degraded, intermittent, and low-latency communication operational areas. Key Leader Radios (KLR), Intra Team Radios (ITR), and Team Networking Devices (TND) provide a…

Oceanside, CA and Knoxville, TN — July 2, 2026 — BDS Tactical Gear has partnered with Qore Performance, Inc. to launch a complete, mission-ready hydration and thermoregulation setup directly onto the shelves of military Exchange (AAFES) and selected Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) locations overseas. By pairing the Qore Performance ICEFLASK® canteen with the BDS Tactical Gear Inner Cummerbund Winglet system, this partnership puts wearable cooling, heating, and hydration right where service members shop on post, making it immediately accessible for standard plate carrier setups. “We at BDS Tactical Gear are excited to build on the long-term relationship with Qore Performance,…

By Friedrich Seiltgen Posted in #Gear In today’s article, Friedrich Seiltgen reviews the SOG Shadow Spear II. While spears may seem archaic in modern society, they have been reliable hunting tools and personal weapons for thousands of years. Do they still hold a place in contemporary society? The Shadow Spear II reviewed here was purchased by the author from a local retailer. While browsing social media, I came across a buzz about a new spear for sale. Imagine my surprise when I found the SOG Shadow Spear II at my local feed store. Intrigued, I decided to…

Battle Horse Knives is rapidly approaching its 15th year in the business – and it’s been quite a journey to get to this point, with transformations, highs, and lows all coming together to form the BHK saga. The Battle Horse story actually begins with the Blind Horse story – and that story begins all the way back in 2000, when eventual Battle Horse co-founder Dan Coppins and a buddy started making knives. “R.W. Wilson played a big role in teaching them,” says Alicia McQuain, Dan’s daughter. “They went to their first Atlanta Blade show and did so well that they…

For the past decade, DFND, a Berry Compliant performance company has focused on supporting those who protect us. U.S. active-duty military personnel are among the most highly conditioned athletes in the world, but the physical demands placed on them result in high rates of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) and chronic sleep deprivation. This is where DFND delivers measurable impact. Through our proprietary, patented graduated compression technology and Recovery IR Sleepwear, DFND helps improve recovery, reduce injury risk, and enhance sleep quality for the modern warrior athlete. Since implementing DFND compression solutions, MSKI rates have been reduced by as much as 30%.…