“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:10-11 The Christian life is a lifelong war fought in the heart, where victory belongs not to the strongest, but to…
AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K. Photo courtesy Air Tractor. The AT-802U Sky Warden, officially designated as the OA-1K in late 2022, is a cutting-edge light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft developed by Air Tractor and L3Harris® Technologies for the United States Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) Armed Overwatch program. SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program is designed to…
“First Sting,” Stuart Brown, 2008, Oil on Canvas. Donated courtesy of Richard J. Guggenhime and Donald Elster. Painting depicts the turning point in the Soviet-Afghan War with the first of many shoot-downs of Soviet helicopter gunships by Mujahedin fighters armed with Stinger missiles. Photo courtesy Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA Intelligence Art Collection at CIA…
“For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” —Proverbs 24:16 Holiness is not found in never falling, but in rising again and again, trusting that God’s mercy is deeper than our failures. —D. + + + The world would have you believe that failure is final,…
Garraway’s Coffee House in Exchange Alley, London, 1873.George Walter Thornbury (1828–1876). The 17th and 18th centuries in England were marked by significant cultural and intellectual developments. One of the most remarkable phenomena of this period was the rise of coffee houses. These establishments became crucial hubs for social interaction, intellectual exchange, and literary creation. The first…
The Wild Call of Holiness “For our God is a consuming fire.” —Hebrews 12:29 Holiness is not a safe or polished goodness, but a wild, consuming fire that breaks, remakes, and transforms us into the likeness of God. —D. + + + The world prizes goodness. It speaks of decent men, of clean reputations, of…
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…
Mind4Survival <img src="” class=”lazy lazy-hidden” data-lazy-type=”iframe” alt> Brian Duff is a former member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and founder and host of the Mind 4 Survival podcast. As a lifelong preparedness advocate, Brian helps preparedness minded people gain the confidence and skills necessary to protect their family’s and loved ones when it matters most.…
Here is another video in the tactical critique series. These seem to be airsofters or MILSIM players. At any rate my boy Nick sent this in. It’s another short one. Many things were done wrong but what can you expect from airsofters. It’s really about the fun and the calamity for me. Definitely some “Keystone…
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…