How Hospitality Operates and What to Keep in Mind When Travelling
A terror attack at a hotel is more likely today than it ever was. Do you recall, Mali, West Africa or India? How about Paris, Brussels or the U.K.? Terrorist…
Should a U.S. Marine Scout/Sniper Think Outside the Box and Do “Whatever It Takes”?
My experience with “thinking outside the box” was formulated during my time as a Marine Scout/Sniper with 1st Battalion 4th Marines “Whatever It Takes”, honed during my second deployment to…
Tactical EMS, Embracing Practicality over Definition.
In light of medical history since the times of Plato, Socrates, Hippocrates and Galen, Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS), is a pretty new topic. However the practice of TEMS has…
How to Make a Recurve Bow for Under $20 Part 3
by Clay Pollack Drilling the holes- Take both of your limbs and draw a line straight across them measured 3” up from the base (where you cut them). Then make…
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.…
Pararescue Indoc Interval Training for Speed
Interval training can make you really fast, and prepared for your selection evals, but mind your conditioning. If you have a significant number of miles on your legs and want…
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…
How to Layer Clothing Because it’s Freakin Freezing
It’s getting to be that time of year. Prepare or die! My buddy takes my phone call and he tells me he’s wearing a t-shirt, jeans and working under his…
Rabbit Camp Stew
by Frank Moss Rabbit Camp Stew Here’s a simple yet hearty meal that is easy to prepare and complete. Follow this easy recipe and add more ingredients to suit your…
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…