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In the early morning hours of December 3, 1948, investigators from the House Un‑American Activities Committee (HUAC) arrived at a quiet farmhouse in Westminster, Maryland. They expected to collect evidence…
Operation FOOT, launched in September 1971 under the government of Prime Minister Edward Heath, remains one of the most dramatic and consequential counter‑espionage actions of the entire Cold War. It…
By the mid‑1960s, the CIA viewed Latin America as one of the most strategically fragile regions of the Cold War. Fidel Castro’s consolidation of power in Cuba, followed by Havana’s…
In the long, labyrinthine history of espionage, few figures loom as darkly, or as enigmatically, as George Blake. To some in Moscow, he died a hero in 2020, a loyal…
When World War II ended and the smoke cleared over Europe and the Pacific, the United States emerged as a global leader, but also as a nation facing unprecedented threats.…
Fire & EMS Gear Apparel, bags, and accessories built for the unique demands of emergency response and designed for nonstop performance Duty & Patrol Bags Rugged, highly organized, and customizable…
As temperatures rise here in the Valley of the Sun, I often find that outdoor training environments become impractical—and at times unsafe—due to the extreme heat. During these months, a…
The undersea battlespace is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in decades, driven by the convergence of autonomous systems, distributed operations, and intensifying great‑power competition. As adversaries expand their…
The 17th Rapid Capability Assessment (RCA17) is a collaborative innovation event scheduled to take place April 20–24, 2026, in Chantilly, Virginia. The event is hosted jointly by SOFWERX and ICWERX,…
Big thanks to Quinn at Kifaru, for the opportunity to try out the Kifaru QRF Pack. There are a few packs in this space that are comparable to the QRF,…