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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — The 8th Fighter Wing participated in the Pacific Air Forces commandâs annual Combined Flying Training Event, VIGILANT STORM 23, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31 â Nov. 5, 2022. VIGILANT STORM 23 was designed to integrate U.S. and ROK forces, training on mutual support procedures […]
The Czech Republic is stepping up and is set to send T-72B battle tanks to Ukraine. These are Soviet-era main battle tanks that entered production in 1969. It also has a deep history with Ukraine. The original 5TDF engines were replaced by the more modern V-45, which was produced by the Malyshev Factory in Kharkiv. […]
On Tuesday, October 1st, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), better known in the west as North Korea, launched what was believed to be a ballistic missile over its regional neighbor, Japan. This is the first time such a provocation has occurred in five years, and it prompted government leaders in some regions of […]
Russia has been expending so much firepower in its war on Ukraine that it is running low on ammo. Seeing that they cannot manufacture enough to keep up with their current needs, they are forced to turn elsewhere. As you might imagine, they have found some unsavory sources. The White House announced Wednesday that the […]
In order to understand how a barrel works, you must first understand the anatomy of a barrel. A gun barrel is made up of several different parts, each with its own unique purpose. In this beginner’s guide, we will discuss the function of each part and explain how they work together to create an accurate […]
Want to live life on the water? Today, more than ever before, itâs possible to buy a yacht and live aboard it as your primary residence. Many young people are now making their first home a boat. If youâre not a sailor but would like to become one, there are many things you need to […]
Soldiers training at Fort McCoy in 2022 have amenities and access to resources that their predecessors couldnât have imagined possible. They also have restrictions and responsibilities that those who came before them never had to worry about. Today, natural and cultural resource conservation is integrated into the training mission in many ways. One of these […]
The war in Ukraine is helping one country achieve its foreign policy and national security objectives, but itâs neither Russia nor Ukraine. Itâs Iran. Iran is among Russiaâs most vocal supporters in the war. This has little to do with Ukraine and everything to do with Iranâs long-term strategy vis-Ă -vis the United States. As Russiaâs […]
STRATTON ANGB, New York – The New York Air National Guardâs 109th Airlift Wing launched the first of five LC-130 âSkibirdâ aircraft to Antarctica Oct. 19 to support National Science Foundation research. The LC-130 version of the C-130 Hercules is the largest aircraft in the world able to land on snow and ice on skis. […]
What do you get when you put a bunch of guys in the woods, give them limited resources and force them to cook their own food? The DIY gourmet BBQ. Also known as survivalism or bushcraft, this outdoor activity doesn’t involve sleeping bags and tents. Instead, it consists in constructing your own shelters and cooking […]