The Blackfoot Warriors: A Legacy of Bravery and Tradition
A painting from life by Karl Bodmer of a Blackfoot warrior ca. 1840-1843. The Blackfoot Confederacy, also known as the Niitsitapi or Siksikaitsitapi, is a historic collective name for the…
Thyrm DarkVault 2.0 Critical Gear Case: A Hands-On Review
THYRM DarkVault Comms 2.0 THYRM® LLC is a family-run business founded by Andrew Frazier to create innovative products for tactical and wilderness applications. The company has just come out with…
Flame Resistant Tactical Uniforms
Law enforcement tactical teams are regularly exposed to a variety of potential fire/flash hazards, whether it be from the deployment of FSDDs or other pyrotechnic munitions, raiding meth labs, explosive…
Into The Ancient Desert For Answers
Into the Ancient Desert for Answers by Donavon L Riley Today, it is hard to ignore or avoid the unrest and discord that pervades society. But if we listen to…
A Brief History of the Hawaiian Shirt
The aloha shirt, also known as the Hawaiian shirt, is a distinct style of dress shirt originating from Hawaii. These shirts typically feature collars, buttons, and short sleeves, crafted from…
Kompani Linge: Norway’s Answer to Nazi Occupation
Commandos in action during raid on island of Vågsøy, 27 December 1941. Photo by Malindine, E G (Lt), War Office official photographer. Imperial War Museum. The Norwegian Independent Company 1…
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Back to School with Flashlights 101
It’s no longer an argument that part of your Every Day Carry (EDC), kit, or duty gear, should be a quality flashlight. Because sun doesn’t always wait for you to…
The 369th Infantry Regiment: The Harlem Hellfighters
Some of the Soldiers of the 369th (15th N.Y.) who won the Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action. Left to right. Front row: Pvt. Ed Williams, Herbert Taylor, Pvt.…
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STOP THE BLEED®: Turning Bystanders into Lifesavers
National STOP THE BLEED Month is observed every May. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of stopping bleeding in emergency situations. To date, the American College…
Lights, Camera, Espionage: Hollywood and the OSS
Alan Ladd on cover of “Modern Screen”, April 1946. Cropped. Throughout the course of the Second World War, a significant number of Hollywood’s finest chose to serve their nation by…