Vietnam’s Rock Apes: The War Story No One Can Explain
The Vietnam War placed American troops in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. The dense jungles, steep mountains, and constant threat of ambush created a setting where danger…
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Elite Sports BJJ Gear Review: Field-Tested Gi, Rashguard, and Shorts Performance Report
Elite Sports BJJ Gear Field Report Introduction This field report covers my experience training in Elite Sports BJJ gear, including their gi, rashguard, and no-gi shorts. I evaluated all of…
Haunted by War: The Paranormal Legacy of OP Rock in Afghanistan
In the shadowed valleys of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, lies a place that has become legendary not just for its strategic importance during the Afghan War, but for the chilling stories…
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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego Opens Its Doors: A New Chapter in SEAL Heritage
On October 4, 2025, the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego officially opened to the public, marking a historic expansion of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. This…
The National Counterterrorism Center: America’s Intelligence Backbone Against Terrorism
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the United States recognized the urgent need for a centralized body to coordinate and streamline counterterrorism intelligence across its sprawling national security…
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…
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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…
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…
What Is a Coup d’Etat? Definition and Examples
I still recall my Western Civilization teacher Mr. Archer discussing this concept when I was in the 10th grade. My father discussed it with me, about an the 1963 South…
The Fall of Saigon: 50th Anniversary
A U.S. Marine holding an M16A1 provides security as two Sikorsky CH-53 helicopters land at the Defense Attaché Office compound during Operation Frequent Wind.. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dick…