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Cutting-edge technologies — from drones to data collected by taxi drivers — are becoming key weapons in the global battle to improve land rights and fight poverty, experts said Monday. Advances in earth observation, digital connectivity and computing power provide an array of information, from detailed topographical maps to transportation use, that was previously unimaginable, […]
I first spotted TFR Operations on Instagram and reached out to Ben McDaniel about doing an article on his glassware business. We discussed veteran run businesses and the need to spotlight good companies, particularly companies that create unique product or provide unique services, and I thought TFR Operations was one of them. Ben once served […]
Boker Plus Lancer As a designer, Knife Maker Serge Panchenko earned his popularity through the Dog Tag Knives from Spyderco. The Boker Plus Lancer clearly shows his handwriting, it is more a lightweight than a full size pocket knife. Nevertheless, the compact and, above all, very flat design offers an extremely high carrying comfort, and […]
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – “America expects its Marine Corps to be the most ready when the Nation is least ready,” said General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “There are significant adjustments to the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test scoring tables, requiring most Marines to demonstrate greater performance to […]
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) Stop the Burning with Penicilli–We Mean, Armageddon Gear Dave Merrill Lying may not actually set your pants on a fire, but a hot suppressor will. I recall a training session back around 2007 or 2008, when TAD Gear was the most coveted and extravagant of all “tactical” clothing, and […]
Cruising at 10,000 feet above the ground, Marines gaze down at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, Feb. 23. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion are capable of numerous insertion techniques, but air insertion is considered one of their most effective. The unit’s purpose is to provide ground and amphibious reconnaissance and surveillance in support of […]
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) While I thoroughly enjoy my more exotic precision rifles, I spend most of my time behind standard bolt actions—a Remington Model 700, a Winchester Model 70 or one of the many rifles that use these actions. Advancements in manufacturing technology have made these rifles astoundingly accurate, incredibly rugged, ergonomic and […]
Elysium Industries was founded in late 2014, by Matthew W. Shelley, a veteran of Marine Force Recon. It is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, CO. The idea for Matt’s bar came after he regularly found himself miles from anywhere, and he needed something substantial to fill his belly. Enter […]
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Ever wanted to watch a bunch of badass warfighters trade stories and drop knowledge? Well, you’ll soon be able to. Panteao Productions is launching a new video series called “Inside Story.” The first episode is called, appropriately enough, “Warfighters” and features Panteao instructors Aaron Barruga, Robert Keller and Kyle Harth. It’s currently in […]
A laser hits its target in an instant. Getting to a practical laser weapon can feel like it’s taking an eternity. This week brought signs of progress, one from the US Army and the other from defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Both involved laser weapons still a long way from being battlefield-ready. The more momentous news […]
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