In this turning, where cold hands thaw and broken bodies rise, There is a fire kindled not by our own striving, But from the heart of Love, who walked among us, Bearing the weight of both womb and world to bring us home. — D. + This is the month of unbound cheer. The bondsman…
I often get a chuckle when someone points out the “dirtiness” of some range ammunition over others. No matter how much you shoot at the range with “dirty” ammo, you will never get close to the level of filth and rust potential of black powder shooting. Cleaning black powder residue is a chore or therapy,…
Platatac Has Frogskin! What might sound like an insult to many is actually great news for those in the know. Frogskin camouflage was developed by the US military during World War II and most famously used by the Marines during the island hopping campaign across the Pacific Theater. Like with other historical patterns, Platatac has…
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – As the Army pushes forward with its modernization agenda, the Army Modernization and Equipping Conference provided the sustainment enterprise a critical opportunity for leaders to align efforts, prioritize resources and drive momentum behind the equipment initiatives that will shape the Army’s future. The conference, held at Redstone Arsenal Dec. 9-12, 2024,…
Caveat Emptor – S&S Precision Instagram Account Hacked Heads up and please share. S&S Precision’s Instagram account (@ssprecision) was hacked and is currently not under their control. As you can see, the thief is offering it for sale. Be careful. Do not engage in business with S&S via Instagram. I spoke with them today and…
When I reached out to Benchmade’s reps to review a small knife suitable for federal buildings, they introduced me to their Immunity series, which includes the Full, Auto, and Partial Immunity knives, all featuring blade lengths at or under 2.5″. Some critics claim that small-blade knives are just glorified box cutters, but that’s not the…
Seeking The Perfect Jalapeño Popcorn Recipe Jalapeño popcorn is pretty much an Air Force thing, made in squadron “bars” or snack bars by the “Snack O” or snack officer who is generally one of the NUGs in the squadron. Making jalapeño popcorn isn’t the only duty of this auspicious office. They also manage the money…
You Won’t Believe What General McAuliffe Said To The Nazis Imagine it’s December 22, 1944 and you are in the 101st Airborne Division, surrounded by the Germans at Bastogne, in what would later be called the Battle of the Bulge. You’re cold, hungry, and it’s almost Christmas. Acting Division commander Brigadier General McAuliffe, receives a…
“Le Combat de L’Infaterie” “Le Combat de L’Infaterie” or Infantry Combat, is a 1972 Swiss documentary in French which details how Swiss Infantry forces would would have fought at the time in the event of an invasion. No dount, much of the tactics would remain the same based upon Switzerland’s terrain. This version has English…
Warrenton, Virginia – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counterdrone technologies, continues to lead the charge in addressing the rapidly evolving drone threat. Recent events, including a wave of high-profile drone sightings and growing concerns from law enforcement and public safety agencies, have brought the need for advanced countermeasures into sharp focus. DroneShield’s focused commitment…