Operation Igloo White: The Electronic War in Vietnam
U.S. Air Force ordnancemen load a dispenser with seismic sensors. U.S. Air Force photo. Public Domain. During the Vietnam War, the United States faced a formidable logistical challenge: the Ho…
Tactical Caffeine Protocol for Military and Law Enforcement Operators
Military personnel, law enforcement officers, and other mission-critical professionals routinely encounter high-intensity physical exertion and cognitive demands in dynamic and often unpredictable environments. Whether engaged in nighttime surveillance, extended field…
National Preparedness Month: Preparedness Starts at Home
September is National Preparedness Month. Every September, Americans are reminded of a simple but powerful truth: disasters don’t wait. Whether it’s a wildfire sweeping through a dry landscape, a hurricane…
Black Coffee and Longevity: What a 19-Year Study Reveals
Pexels photo by Toni Cuenca. In a comprehensive observational study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers from Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy examined the coffee-drinking…
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Jeff Cooper’s Principles of Personal Defense: A Guide to Surviving Unprovoked Violence
Five of the most famous shooters from the beginning of practical shooting in California during the late 1950s. Left to right: Ray Chapman, Elden Carl, Thell Reed, Jeff Cooper and…
SIG SAUER x 5.11 Range Ready Pro 19L Range Bag
5.11® and SIG SAUER® have partnered to launch the SIG SAUER x 5.11 Range Ready™ Collection, a line of purpose-built range bags inspired by insights from the SIG SAUER Academy,…
Morning Coffee May Boost Heart Health and Longevity
Pexels photo by Vlada Karpovich. Moderate coffee consumption, defined as three to five cups per day, has long been associated with reduced risks of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Recent…
The Cult of the Tourniquet: How Battlefield Doctrine Is Failing Ukraine
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have lost their limbs during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo credit: President of Ukraine / Public Domain. In the fog of war, life-saving tools…
Operation Pig Iron: OSS’s Skyborne Assault on Nazi Morale
Packing of miniature issues of the magazine by OSS members in “bombs” as part of “Operation Pig Iron.” U.S. Government (OSS) photo. Formed in 1942 amid the escalating conflict of…
Operation Red Wings: Valor, Tragedy, and Legacy in the Mountains of Afghanistan
United States Navy file photo of Navy SEALs operating in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From left to right, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, of…