Lithuania and Rheinmetall are beginning construction of a modern production plant for 155mm artillery ammunition. The necessary contracts, including a land lease agreement and a supply contract for the procurement of 155mm ammunition, were signed at a ceremony held on 29 November 2024. The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Ms Ingrida Šimonyt?, the Lithuanian Minister for…
In this compelling episode, Paul Conway sits down with retired Milwaukee firefighter Jeff Gauthier to explore the strength of brotherhood and the importance of mental health in the fire service. Jeff shares hard-earned lessons from his career, offering powerful insights on fostering resilience, building trust, and supporting one another through the challenges of the job.…
By Paul Conway Founder Paul J. Conway’s firefighting heritage runs deep through 3 generations. His father, the late Charles B. Conway, served 34 years with the New Berlin, WI Fire Department (21 of them as Fire Chief). Following his father’s footsteps, Paul extended the family legacy from New Berlin to the Milwaukee, WI Fire Department,…
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…
Mongol warrior. Genghis Khan: The Exhibition. Photo by William Cho / CC BY-SA 2.0. The Mongol Empire, founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, was the largest contiguous land empire in history. Originating from the Mongol heartland in the steppes of Central Asia, the empire expanded rapidly under Genghis Khan and his successors, eventually stretching from the…
PROVIDENCE, RI – A former United States Navy Petty Officer First Class who served for more than 20 years in the Navy has been sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison for orchestrating a conspiracy that stole more than $850,000 worth of military gear earmarked for fellow Navy members and then sold the goods to…
Blood type, NKDA patches and NKA patches are a thing. You’ve probably seen them on someone’s range bag or boots at the range, and you’ve definitely seen them featured prominently on the kits of supposed Special Forces guys in movies. And while they make logical sense when there’s an actual combat situation, you might wonder…
Kaldr – Ice Raider TACTSLED The Ice Raider TACTSLED: Tactical Adaptive Cold Terrain SLED is Winter Warfare’s snow pulk sled design made in Idaho. The Ice Raider snow sled is made from nearly indestructible 1/16″ UHMW industrial plastic. Available in two sizes, the large bed dimensions are 60″ L x 20″ W. During testing they…
5 Minute Read 0 Comments If I walk into a pawn shop or gun store and see a used gun for less than a hundred bucks, I guarantee that I will buy it. I can’t help myself. I don’t care about the company, caliber, or design. As long as it works, it’s mine. That attitude…