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Nixie Works Restocks Packing Cubes Nixie Works just restocked their 2WIDE and Micro Packing Cubes. Packing cubes are a great way to keep your gear organized and accessing important items quicker without having to dig through packs/pouches. They also enable you to easily transfer the contents of a pouch to another kit, or to your ruck. Made of Berry compliant 200D nylon packcloth, these cubes slide in and out of your pouches easily, and scrunch down to almost nothing, while still being durable and water resistant. There’s 2 sizes: the 2WIDE and the Micro. 2WIDES obviously fit inside our 2WIDE…

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – National Guard Soldiers from various backgrounds, skillsets and military occupational specialties attending a 10-day small unmanned aircraft system operator course, or sUAS, are learning how to operate small drones. The course, which began Feb. 19 and ends Feb. 28, is being conducted by the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute. “It’s been a great course,” said Sgt. Stephen Scharf, a student from 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment. “It’s a very evolving world, so there are a lot of new ideas coming out. A lot of things are changing very rapidly. The course is structured to…

Ruger Expands Upgraded 10/22 Line with 10 Versatile New Models Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to announce the introduction of 10 new models of its recently upgraded 10/22® rifle. Each new model builds on the proven performance of the 10/22, enhancing a platform celebrated for its rugged reliability, adaptability and iconic status in the rimfire world. With this expansion, the upgraded features previously available only in select versions are now offered in a broader range of configurations. All new models include a BX-Trigger®, a match bolt release and – for non-takedown models – a receiver with…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #History American bombers in World War II represented the most significant leap in strategic air power the world had ever seen. Between 1941 and 1945, the United States Army Air Force (U.S.A.A.F.) deployed an unprecedented array of bombing aircraft across both European and Pacific theaters. From light attack bombers like the Douglas A-20 Havoc to massive heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress, these aircraft fundamentally altered how nations conducted warfare. The American bomber force wasn’t just about heavy four-engine aircraft. It encompassed three distinct categories that served different tactical and strategic purposes.…

Platatac – Peacekeeper Mk 5 Platatac’s Peacekeeper Mk 5 is their flagship chest rig after years of development and refinement. Features: Space for up to 6 x 30 Round AR/M4 style magazines or each pouch can accommodate 2 x AK magazines, or a single 20 Round 417/.308 magazine 2 x Accessories/Water bottle/GP/ANPRC 152 pouches with front zip admin pockets 1 x Large Velcro mesh pocket with included Velcro in zip 2 x Tweave 4 way stretch pockets at the flanks 1 x Horizontal zippered pocket with webbing loops to attach elastic loop inserts to carry a TQ, Plasti Cuffs or…

From Feb. 2-6, 13 Soldiers from the 1st Armored Division, the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), and the Fires Center of Excellence, participated in a Soldier Touch Point (STP 0) at Fort Belvoir to engage with some of the Army’s latest technology under development—FALCONS. FALCONS, which stands for Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical/Netted-fires Sensors, is set to replace the Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3). FALCONS integrates cutting-edge commercial technologies with advanced military sensors, including the Army’s third-generation Forward-Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) system. Lt. Col. Ryan Welch, who leads Product Manager for Ground Sensors (PM GS) which manages the…

It was only six years ago that Rivian was playing with early prototypes of its first vehicle, the R1T, in South America. The adventure was filming and supporting the Long Way Up electric motorcycle expedition and film. On that trip, the company says it realized something important: “the further we push our vehicles, the more fun we can have.” From there Rivian designers, engineers, and adventure enthusiasts have been on all sorts of wild adventures around the globe, many times on their own dime and time. Adventure is baked into Rivian’s DNA and has attracted talented employees that like to push the boundaries…

Some skis are built for tidy corduroy and parallel grooves. Others are built for curiosity. When Ryan — my husband and fellow gear tester — and I first clicked into the Rossignol XP 105 Positrack skis near Togwotee Pass, we had absolutely zero intention of staying in the tracks. The plan was simple: push into fresh snow and see how far into the quiet we could go. The wide tips stayed on top, the fishscale base gripped confidently on climbs, and the skis felt composed when the terrain tilted downhill. Over the following months, we skied them across forest roads,…

The new offering combines XR-4 Series headsets, certified workstations, and software into a single, deployable XR system suitable for air-gapped environments. February 26, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Varjo, a global technology leader in mission-ready virtual and mixed reality, today expanded its 2026 product offering with the launch of Integrated XR Systems – complete, ready-to-run XR hardware solutions designed to simplify deployment and deliver assured performance from day one in air-gapped environments.  With Integrated XR Systems, Varjo expands its product portfolio beyond industry-leading headsets to deliver fully validated XR solutions, combining Varjo XR-4 Series headsets (2026 edition) with premium workstations, pre-installed software, bundled licenses, and expert support. The new offering is designed for defense programs, system integrators, and professional XR users who require reliability and fast deployment.  “As defense…

The air was perfectly still as I ascended Ski Cooper under a bluebird sky. I could feel beads of sweat rolling down my temples, absorbing into my cap. Even without a breeze, though, I didn’t feel like I was soaking through my base layers. My body felt drier than usual. Normally, by this point in the tour, I’m drenched. I was wearing the Energyon Biotech Thermal Jersey. It’s a base layer made by the Italian company UYN (pronounced “Win“). This company has been around for over 75 years, but it’s recently come out of the gate with some surprising base…