British sailors and British and American Army soldiers on the beach near Algiers in Operation Torch, November 1942. Operation Torch marked the 30AU’s first major success and demonstrated its potential as a specialized intelligence force. Royal Navy official photographer – Hampton, J A (Lt). From collections of the Imperial War Museums. Ian Fleming, best known…
ASHBURN, Va., April 01, 2025 — Cypher, LLC, a leader in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for the national security sector, today announced it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division. This strategic partnership integrates Cypher’s AI-Agent, Battlemind powered by the Guided Heuristic On-prem Support & Troubleshooting (G.H.O.S.T.) platform, into…
The long-awaited Toyota Land Cruiser 250 is here, and INKAS® Armored is enhancing its strength with BR6-level armoring. The armored Land Cruiser 250 is a vehicle that embodies the legacy of durability, reliability, and rugged off-road capabilities. After being discontinued in North America, this iconic SUV has made a highly anticipated return—now more substantial and…
Photos by Tyler Edwards Having been fortunate enough to be around a multitude of firearms in my military, professional shooting, and overseas contracting careers, as well as writing for RECOIL, I can say I have never after seeing it, wanted another man’s rifle. This all changed on the cold side of a mountain in the…
“The best teacher makes himself unnecessary to his students.”~Michael Kurcina The story of Mentor comes from within the ancient Greek story of Odysseus. Odysseus, the Ithacan king, goes off to fight in the Trojan war and entrusts the care of his home to Mentor. Mentor serves in a two-part capacity to Odysseus’ son, Telemachus; he…
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook…
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” — Ephesians 6:18 Prayer must be whole and stubborn—body, mind, and soul gathered before God, refusing to leave empty-handed. —D. + + + When you come to pray, bring your whole self. Don’t leave…
At OKSI, we’ve spent decades pushing the boundaries of EO/IR sensing, and we’re proud to introduce our next-generation seekers and terminal guidance software—engineered to surpass any solution on the market. Our proven track record in advanced imaging and autonomous targeting sets the stage for unmatched performance and reliability in modern battlefields with harsh Electronic Warfare…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…