MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Defending the U.S. homeland is a cornerstone and the ultimate deliverable of the latest National Defense Strategy. It is also a task deeply intertwined with the specialized work of the AFCLC. The AFCLC delivers a contribution to homeland defense by strengthening security cooperation with partner nations on U.S.…
New recyclable sleeping bags and liners, warmer pads, and expanded sizing, along with refined travel and technical packs for better time outdoors. {Dover, NH—March X, 2026} — NEMO Equipment’s 2026 collection advances the brand’s commitment to better sleep, lighter loads, and gear designed to stay out of the landfill. The spring lineup brings three additions to NEMO’s Endless Promise® fully…
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 — The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) today announced it has received an unrestricted $1 million donation, paid in full this month, accelerating efforts to build the nation’s first federally authorized monument honoring service animals and their handlers. This landmark effort, led by NSAM—the nonprofit leading the initiative—and lead sponsor, the…
FORT POLK, La. — Gen. Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk March 19-20. The visit focused on observing a rotational training exercise and engaging directly with Soldiers in the field, including members from the 82nd…
KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (26 March 2026) UF PRO, one of the most innovative brands in the tactical clothing industry and part of Mehler Systems, has introduced the P-40 Classic Gen.3 Tactical Pants, a new generation of low-profile tactical pants designed for everyday reliability, unrestricted mobility, and comfort across a wide temperature range. The P-40 Classic Gen.3…
Platatac’s pitch for their new OT shirts is straightforward. You already know the problem. Too hot. Holds sweat. Useless under kit. They aim to fix it. Built to run under tactical gear or on their own — on task, in training, at work, or when things ramp up. What matters: Lightweight. Fast-drying. Perforated 75% Nylon…
Recently, a US company called Royal Tiger Imports announced that it will start importing AK parts kits… from Ethiopia. That might sound weird to you, but for me, it was like hearing about an old friend that you once lost contact with. I encountered plenty of Ethiopian-made AKs in Somalia and was probably the first…
PIRMASENS, Germany– In a display of camaraderie and tactical skill, American service members from across the Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart Military Community joined their German Bundeswehr counterparts today for the Schützenschnur, a prestigious German armed forces badge for weapons proficiency. The not only tested the participants’ marksmanship but also strengthened the spirit of cooperation recently forged…
Photo Of The Day: While the B&T GL06 is well-known, there are virtually no images of the new shorter version called GL06 T. This is a shorter version of the 40 x 46 mm grenade launcher system. The original model was designed 20 years ago, hence the name “06”. With the two models side-by-side, you…
In later years, Marlin offered the Model 60 with a tough laminate stock and stainless metal. For as long as I’ve been reading gun magazines, the Ruger 10/22 has been the king of the rimfire scene. Lots of other manufacturers sell a lot of other guns, but any rimfire semi-auto under the $500 mark is…