Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 5 All the workout can be done outside this morning. We are going to max out on pushups, sit-ups, and crunches today before we head back out on the rucking trails. There is no time limit on any of the exercises, obviously, the goal is to […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 4
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 4 Shoulder work in the gym is the order of the day along with some speed work. The sprints will help with your overall cardio fitness, build explosion in your legs and will serve you well with your endurance. It is also a functional part of […]
Oakley Enduro 20L 2.0 Backpack: Specialized storage when you’re on the move
Oakley is one of those “jack of all trades” brands. They are obviously known for their sunglasses, but they produce a ton of different products. Boots, gloves, and bags, to name a few. Oakley has been a huge advocate for the military community and offers a great discount to veterans and first responders alike through […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 3
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 3 Continue to prep for the UBRR. Leg Day at the gym, our favorite… with squats, the sled push, and some lunges. We’ll follow that with a three-mile run at a good pace, faster than the standard. Remember to stretch well before and after the run […]
Oakley FP Dopp Kit: A modern mans toiletry bag
A toiletry bag is a must-have if you are traveling. I’ve spent at least half of my military career living out of a bag, and having a toiletry bag was a solid morale boost. At the end of the day, it’s just something to hold your toiletry’s and maybe some meds, but the ease of […]
Treeman Knives: absolutely brutal in the best possible way
Treeman Knives® started in 1998 with Jim Behring and his wife Deanna in their Michigan shop. They have since grown to be a respected name in the knife world and are used by law enforcement agencies, SEAL teams and other special operations units, and many outdoor enthusiasts. From the first time I laid eyes on their blades at a […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 2
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 3, Day 2 This Monday we’ll focus on some speed work with the sprints rather than a longer duration. It will build up some explosion in your legs and improve your overall running. We’ll hit the exercises heavy this morning and build up some endurance. Focus on correct […]
Christmas Gift List For the Military Man of the House
As we age and get a little older, finding the perfect Christmas gift gets harder and harder. Especially for those of us who have served in the military. Our tastes get simpler and we are easier to please as we have grown to appreciate the smaller things in life. Personally, I just enjoy being with […]
LÜM-TEC Combat B37 24-hour watch review
The Lum-Tec Combat B37 was my first foray into a watch using only the 24-hour format, and it did not disappoint. It is a simple but classy timepiece that has a subtle ruggedness to it. The B37 is limited to only 200 available for worldwide sale (each has a unique number on the case back), and at […]
Richard Gatling Applies for a Patent on His Gatling Gun, December, 1862
The Gatling gun is one of the most iconic early rapid-firing guns, a forerunner to the machine gun that revolutionized warfare. Gatling’s spring loaded, hand-cranked weapon was first used by Union forces during the American Civil War in the early 1860s, but it didn’t see widespread use by US forces until after the war. Dr. […]