The Harvest Worth Its Ache by Donavon L Riley True worship is not a matter of casting off form and rite, but of yielding to the deep, shaping power of tradition, where the soul is steadied and drawn into the greater work of God. — D. +++ There’s a field at the far edge of…
Anyone who follows Blue Force Gear closely knows that we’re incredibly meticulous about every single detail even down to the stitch. No really, our stitches are carefully thought out for each item. We are that conscientious because extra stitching means extra weight and potential areas of failure (stitches coming loose or fabric tearing due to…
WASHINGTON — At a White House ceremony on Friday, January 3, 2024, President Joe Biden presented Medals of Honor to seven Soldiers who served in either the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Among the Soldiers honored were Pvt. Bruno R. Orig, Pfc. Wataru Nakamura, Cpl. Fred B. McGee, Pfc. Charles R. Johnson and Gen.…
Two wooden cabins shaded by a green summer forest Cabins in A Unit in Cabin Camp 3 All of the historic cabin camps located within the park were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. National Park Service photo. Nestled in the serene and sprawling expanse of Prince William Forest Park in Prince…
Replenishment for Air Defence: Rheinmetall Delivers 35mm-Ammunition forAnti-Aircraft Gun Gepard to Ukraine The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has commissioned Rheinmetall to deliver additional 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The new order comprises 180,000 rounds of HEI-T ammunition (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) and was booked in December of 2024. The order value is…
In an attempt to learn more about what is an acceptable level of accuracy from our ARs, we recently sat down with Ian Tashima, who is a well-regarded expert on the topic. In part one of a two-part discussion, we talk about accuracy versus precision, optic selection, and realistic expectations for our rifles. As for…
Rockwell Designs SMG Chest Rigs Available for Pre-Order I found out about the new Rockwell Designs SMG Rigs through my friends at Flux Defense. Their six magazine capacity makes a great combination for Raider owners as well as anyone who uses SMG-style 30 round pistol caliber mags. Offered in Ranger Green and Black with X…
During World War II, the United States implemented coffee rationing as part of the broader war effort and conservation measures. The rationing of various goods, including coffee, was necessary to ensure that essential supplies were available for the military and to support the war economy. Coffee had become an integral part of American culture and…
By the time ATAC Defense launched their highly regarded line of AR rifles in 2020, they were already well-known to industry insiders for their white label OEM work. Even then we had suspicions they would branch out into the wider world of silencers, and now they have with the release of their 30 Below series…
Photos by Kenda Lenseigne When the 7.62 rifle in question was adopted by over 80 nations and served in a host of different roles, creating notable versions from epochs in history is a logical next step, once you’ve covered the basics. Clone building, but for men. DSA’s newest version of their FAL riffs on some…