250 Years of Army Uniforms with Beetle Bailey Who better to showcase 250 years of Army uniforms than the iconic Beetle Bailey? Since 1950, Beetle Bailey has brought laughs to generations of Soldiers and civilians alike. Take a look back at how this iconic character has evolved over the decades. Courtesy of US Army Beetle…
Saturday Night Feature: Special Operations Weatherman Documentary 1968 (USAF SOWT) This entry was posted on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at 00:00 and is filed under AFSW, Air Force, History. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
What is a Reconnaissance Operations Commander? This video by 2 Lt Mathieu Sly discusses the Reconnaissance Operations Commander course, one of the most challenging and rewarding training programs in the Canadian Army. This entry was posted on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at 17:00 and is filed under Forces Focus, International, Training. You can follow any…
2025 Bull Simons Awardee – Bucky Burrus I wish this feature the from USSOCOM were longer, but it offers some great insight into an SF legend, LTC Bucky Burrus, a founding member of the Army SMU and a very well deserved recipient of the 2025 Bull Simon Award. This entry was posted on Saturday, July…
LULEA, Sweden (AFNS) — In the challenging terrain of northern Sweden, the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano, Italy and Swedish air force rangers based out of Ronneby, Sweden, collaborated to accomplish high-stakes personnel recovery training from March 30 through June 14. What began as planned participation in the Arctic Challenge Exercise transformed…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Wetter Is Better V2 The WETTER IS BETTER V2 T-shirt is made for those who thrive in the mud, surf, and grind—not behind a desk. Constructed from a saltwater-approved cotton/poly blend, this shirt holds up against the elements while maintaining its soft, comfortable feel. The athletic cut ensures a dialed-in fit that stays true,…
Happy Independence Day Today I’d like to honor the 56 men who stood up and declared independence for this new nation. Of them, five were captured by the British and tortured as traitors, before dying. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons in the revolutionary army, another had two sons captured.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary June 14 with a birthday festival and parade in the nation’s capital, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was hard at work behind the scenes and on the logistical front lines. In a powerful intersection of history and engineering excellence, USACE’s contributions helped ensure…
Saab Receives Order for Ground-Based Air Defence from Sweden Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the mobile short-range air defence solution RBS 70 NG with missiles. The order value is approximately SEK 1.5 billion and deliveries are scheduled 2027-2028. This order was booked in Q2 2025. The order…
Primary Arms Exclusive Source for Geissele Blemula Line We’re excited to announce a powerful new partnership between Primary Arms and Geissele Automatics! In addition to having the largest selection of Geissele products online, Primary Arms is now the exclusive source for the highly sought-after Geissele ‘Blemula’ blemished product line, which offers the full performance of…