A Brief History of Christopher Gadsen and the Don’t Tread on Me Flag
Spotting the yellow Gadsen flag is an easy thing to do if you live in Virginia and 6 other States. It’s easy to spot the rattlesnake symbol and the words…
Modern Wargaming and the Roots of Krieggspiel
There’s a tendency in the modern world to typify wargaming (strategy games) as something reserved solely for overweight, geeky teens with lots of dice and a lack of social skills.…
How to Make a Recurve Bow for Under $20 Part 2
By Clay Pollack Designing your riser: Time to get creative! The riser is the inflexible center piece to your bow, and will be one of two artistic outlets you’ll have…
Are You A Leader?
Do you want to be “liked” or “respected” as a leader? Are you willing to stick your neck out for the people you lead to protect them? Can you lead?…
Awareness Camping MASTERY Mission Critical Planning Prepping & Survival PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences
Surviving a Gilligan’s Island Run
Remember the old military adage? Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance? The Trip If your girlfriend runs ultras, and you run ultras, and she says to you “let’s go for…
Warrior or Survivalist
Warrior or Survivalist Let’s look for a moment at the warrior mindset and basic survival instinct. Is it enough for a modern day warrior to be concerned solely with individual…
I Pledge NO Allegiance to the Flag
If I have all of my facts correct, Michael Newdow, is the name of a non-custodial parent of a minor child that attended a public elementary school and filed suit…
No Training, No Men, No Equipment So We Might As Well Quit
“To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill” Sun Tzu Ask yourself…
Personal Story of a Spec Ops Candidate: Failing Pararescue Indoc and What to Do After
I included this story because I know there are a lot of people who made the attempt and tried out for a Special Operations career and failed. Those who try…
How to Deal With a Sucking Chest Wound Using Duct Tape and a Plastic Bag
Note: None of the contents of this article are meant to replace the advisement or care of a real medical professional. This information is for use solely in emergency situations…