Dan and I visited Mec-Gar’s booth on Range Day, but I wanted to go back to get a better look at their new magazines. While I was there, I also got a look at their relatively new revisions to their 1911 magazines too. Before I get into the mags themselves, I want to commend Mec-Gar…
Pexels photo by Los Crew. Cropped. Mezcal, often overshadowed by its more famous cousin tequila, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the heart of the agave plant, known as the piña. This spirit is deeply rooted in Mexican culture and tradition, offering a unique and complex flavor profile that has captivated enthusiasts worldwide. All…
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…
Platatac Expands Range of Gear in Terra Firma Pattern The Terra Firma Pattern was engineered for the diverse landscapes of Australia. Tailored to integrate flawlessly with the Australian Multi-Camouflage Uniform (AMCU), TFP elevates the performance and appearance of the Australian Defence Force’s uniforms and gear, ensuring superior adaptability and effectiveness in any environment. The range…
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. As part of the transition, the DOD is decommissioning the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health…
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…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. — A quarter of a millennia is not a long time when speaking of the universe, but it’s a significant amount of time when speaking in terms of a human life. This year the Army and its Chaplain Corps celebrate 250 years in service to the nation. The central theme for the…
Image of the Berlin Wall taken in 1986 from West Berlin side by Thierry Noir at Bethaniendamm in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The Wall’s infamous “death strip”, on the east side of the Wall, here follows the curve of the Luisenstadt Canal (filled in 1932). / CC BY-SA 3.0. The Cold War was a period of intense geopolitical…
SureFire ICAR 6ARC Preproduction Carbine This is the SureFire Intermediate Combat Assault Rifle in 6 ARC we previewed before SHOT Show. It was displayed in the Magpul booth at the show to showcase the new PMAG 25 ICAR GEN M3 Window. There are quite a few little changes from the prototype gun I fired in…
Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families is offering a no-cost Google Cybersecurity Certificate for veterans and military spouses as part of its Onward to Opportunity career training program. Research shows that a successful transition out of the military is predicated on finding the next impactful civilian career in which they can deploy…