In the market of “tactical” boots, there is often a work boot and a casual boot. For some time I have been looking for a footwear which would be decent enough in a business casual, as much as it would be in trucking through the city, or mud, or whatever other realm we find ourselves…
By Freddy Fusco Frederick Carl Fusco Jr. is a lifelong outdoorsman passionate about conservation, hunting, fishing, and traditional survival skills. He grew up in North Carolina, where he honed his woodsmanship skills by charting rugged trails with map and compass and by immersing himself in off-grid survival situations. After four years of outdoor adventures in…
Watch this video to join me on this endeavor deep into the swamps of Eastern NC in search of feral pigs! I went back to an old public land spot that I had hunted before. It was a blessed and enjoyable time in the woods. Stick around because the deeper you get into the video,…
In this episode we are joined by Fred’s son, Freddy junior. We have an open discussion with a loose agenda, and discuss Fred’s role as a father and soldier, and how those played into how he parented his children, particularly his son Freddy Jr. We also discuss some aspects of masculinity and men’s roles in…
Some time ago, actually quiet some time, we did a review on the Duo Technical Gear harness. I say this with the best possible sentiment, because since being introduced to this product, I have been using it non stop. Actually, the better part of me has been enjoying it to the outmost. When I say this…
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…
Photo courtesy CIA. During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—pioneered a new era of espionage. Tasked with gathering intelligence and sabotaging enemy operations, OSS agents relied on creativity and innovation to outwit their adversaries. Among their most remarkable tools were concealment devices, which allowed agents…
The iconic SIS Building seen from Vayxhill Bridge. The SIS Building (or MI6 Building) houses the headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS / MI6), Photo by Laurie Nevay / CC BY_SA 2.0. The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), better known as MI6, stands as one of the most iconic and effective intelligence agencies in the world.…
Vacuum-driven carrier. Messages traveled at more than 30 feet per second through the pneumatic tubing. Photo courtesy Central Intelligence Agency. Before the advent of email and the digital revolution, organizations relied on ingenious analog solutions to manage the communication of sensitive information. One of the most remarkable examples of this was the Central Intelligence Agency’s…
Photo credit: Pexels photo by Marilena Baltzaki. Coffee liqueur is a sweetened, spirit-based drink that captures the bold flavor of coffee while blending it with a touch of sweetness and alcohol. This versatile concoction can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or in a range of cocktails and desserts. Making it at home allows you to tailor…