Fort Belvoir, Va If you had told 18-year-old Army recruit Michael J. Kelly in 1987 where he would be nearly four decades from then, he wouldn’t have believed it. “I didn’t think I would be here after I retired from the Army,” Kelly said during a recent interview. “I didn’t think I’d go back into…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. / PRESCOTT, Ariz. U.S. Air Force ROTC programs based at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses have been recognized as among the top 10% of all detachments nationwide. Photographer, Wilson Van Ness, 2024 The evaluation — conducted annually by the U.S. Air Force’s Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions…
Photo: 5.11 Tactical Running with a good running shoe is essential for both performance and injury prevention. A well-designed shoe provides the necessary cushioning to absorb impact, reducing stress on joints like the knees and ankles during repetitive movements. Proper arch support and a comfortable fit help prevent common issues such as blisters, shin splints,…
ASA President Knox Williams Elected to the NRA Board of Directors WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the American Suppressor Association (ASA) issued a statement following the announcement that Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of ASA, was elected to the National Rifle Association (NRA) Board of Directors. “It is an honor to fight on behalf of firearm…
Allentown, Pa. (4.8.25) – Muhlenberg College’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education has earned recognition as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly ® School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning…
WASHINGTON — The Army Junior Officer Counsel is a pilot program sponsored by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, that is led by junior officers. Its goal is to transform how the Army learns, develops and retains young leaders in the officer grades of O-1 to O-3 and WO-1 to CW-3. AJOC gives junior officers…
A buddy recently sent me this photo and asked me about this new helmet being worn by AFSOC, inquiring what it was. I hadn’t seen it before and was intrigued. I put out some feelers and then I tracked the photo down to the Air Force Special Operations Command website, showcasing the Special Operations Forces…
I speak with Lucas Brooks of Green Ops Inc. Lucas brings to Green Ops competition experience and hundreds of hours of training that he has received from trainer all across the country. With no LE or MIL experience Lucas began his journey into firearms by taking a basic CCW class to protect himself and family…
Matthew Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive environments. Additionally, Matt is a lifelong martial artist and former national level competitor. He is also…
Limited Edition VCAS Desert Tiger Stripe Sling from Blue Force Gear The latest in Blue Force Gear’s limited edition VCAS slings is in Desert Tiger Stripe Camouflage. Made in the USA, the Vickers Combat Assault Sling has become an industry icon, featuring DuPont Zytel nylon slider and triglides along with printed 1″ webbing. BFG offers…