Per the Department of Defense: Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Eugene P. Ford, killed during World War II, has now been accounted for. On Dec. 17, 1944, Ford was the a member of the 765th Bombardment Squadron, 461st Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force, as the pilot of a B-24J aircraft known as The Tulsamerican. Accompanied […]
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Rad on Gear: London Bridge Trading Load Bearing Chest Rig
Rad’s not just an adventurer, he’s also the owner and operator of Tactical Airsoft Supply in Salt Lake City. This time, he’s busting out some of the gear he uses in matches and while working as an instructor. This London Bridge Trading Load Bearing Chest Rig may be a bit pricey, but you’ll never have […]
Gear in the Wild: The right gear for chemical attacks (or for when you forget your gym bag in the trunk)
U.S. Army Sgt. Cory Sweetman radios back to an operations center during an exercise at Atlantic City International Airport, N.J., Nov. 7, 2018. Sweetman is with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (21st WMD-CST), New Jersey National Guard. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht Watch how U.S. […]
Gear in the Wild: Astronaut uncovers relic aboard the International Space Station
A collection of 3.5″ discs that must have been aboard the International Space Station for years were uncovered by European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst. Gerst posted his discovery to Twitter: I found a locker on the @Space_Station that probably hasn’t been opened for a while… / Ich habe hier auf der #ISS ein Fach […]
The Bremont Broadsword: A timepiece with history
Bremont’s Armed Forces Collection does more than pay homage to the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force; it’s brought new life to an aesthetic that’s directly reminiscent of a series of watches commissioned by the Ministry of Defence during World War II. These watches, commonly referred to as “the dirty dozen,” were made […]
Gear in the Wild: Training to respond to chemical attacks in Florida
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Threatte, a chemical decontamination specialist and a native of Darlington, South Carolina, checks radiation levels on a simulated victim of a chemical attack during a training exercise at Homestead Miami Speedway, Homestead, Florida. Operation Homestead ’19 was held on January 24, 2019. Spc. Threatte is assigned to the Army Reserve 413th […]
Rad on Gear: Train at home with the Elite Force 1911 TAC Airsoft Pistol
Rad’s not just a wandering adventurer, he’s also a businessman. In this edition of Rad on Gear, he brings his expertise as the owner of Salt Lake City’s Tactical Airsoft Supply to bear as he discusses his Elite Force 1911 TAC Airsoft Pistol. Airsoft isn’t just for kicks (though it can be one hell of […]
Gear in the Wild: Maritime Raid Force Marines get urge to submerge
U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, swim underwater during dive training in Aqaba, Jordan, on July 8, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner) Learn more about the U.S. Marines Maritime Raid Force below: https://youtu.be/gpPGrQxJ6lQ
Gear in the Wild: US Marines make an impact in Jordan
U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, take cover from demolitions during sustainment training at Camp Titin, Jordan, on July 8, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Santino D. Martinez) Watch Marines train in Jordan below:
Rad on Gear: Altama Jungle Boots
In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad’s talking footwear. Whether you’re a hiker, an operator, or a traveling adventurer like Rad, one of the most important pieces of kit you can buy are your footwear. The wrong boots can do more than ruin your day; they can ruin your feet. That’s why Rad rocks […]