The CIA’s Moscow Rules: How to Operate in Hostile Environments
View of Moscow Kremlin from House on Embankment. The CIA Moscow Rules were a set of guidelines for covert operations in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They were…
Rucking: A Simple and Effective Way to Boost Your Fitness
U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Housey. Rucking is a low-intensity interval training workout that involves walking with a weighted backpack, also known as a rucksack. It originated from…
Homemade Beef Jerky
Beef jerky is a delicious, high-protein snack that has been enjoyed for centuries. With its long shelf life and portable nature, it’s the perfect on-the-go snack for outdoor adventures, road…
Avoiding Heat-Related Illnesses During Exercise
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio This summer has been hotter than normal in many parts of the country. Exercising in hot weather can be challenging and rewarding, but it also poses…
Woodland Tour with Off Grid Cabin
An early Springtime Walk through talk through tour of Hidden Valley Bushcraft (Camp 1) covering elements of small woodland management and conservation techniques , finishing up at out off grid…
International Travel Safety: Tips for Staying Safe and Secure While Abroad
The summer travel season is here. With the end of the pandemic, people are once again considering international travel. International travel can be a rewarding and enriching experience, but it…
One Green Beret’s take on the Bug Out Bag
What is a BoB? The accepted answer is a 72 survival backpack with everything you need in it. Have you asked yourself why 72 hours? Seems kind of arbitrary if…
How Experts Make Decisions: The Role of Recognition-Primed Decision Making
U.S. Navy Photo Have you ever wondered how some people can make quick and effective decisions in complex and uncertain situations? How do law enforcement officers, firefighters, pilots, doctors, and…
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Developing the Combative Mindset
U.S. Navy Photo A combative mindset is a way of thinking that involves being ready to face and overcome challenges, threats, or conflicts. It is often associated with military personnel,…