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Cpl. David Hernandez, 24 — Chicago, Illinois I was a fourth grader in Chicago. Despite being ten years old, living in a major city we were scared we could be the next city to be hit. You could see it in everybody’s faces. We could see the Sears Tower, and my teacher would constantly be […]
CAMP SHORABAK, AFGHANISTAN Afghan National Army soldiers with 7th Special Operations Kandak, 215th Corps provide medical care to a notionally wounded soldier during night casualty evacuation training at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Sept. 10, 2017. Approximately 65 soldiers with the unit rehearsed and refined their CASEVAC process in the dark, which simulated realistic training in preparation […]
ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES A pararescueman from the 58th Rescue Squadron prepares his gear for a rescue mission, Aug. 30, 2017, at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center in Orange, Texas. The 347th and 563d Rescue Groups from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nellis AFB, Nev., and Davis Montana AFB, Ariz., sent rescue boat […]
One of my fond memories of the Marine Corps were the MREs we fought over in the field. Yeah you heard me right, we fought over them. It got to the point that we all had our favorites and when it came time for chow, it was like a pack of wolves descending on an […]
Griffin Survivor: 5.11 Tactical Edition Range of Ultra Protective iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Cases, Portable Power and Connectivity Solutions Now Available Irvine, CA– September 6, 2017 – 5.11®, global innovator of purpose-built gear for tactical professionals, and Griffin Technology®, creator of award-winning and thoughtfully designed mobile accessories, together debut the Griffin Survivor: 5.11 Tactical Edition collection of rugged and versatile mobile […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.8.2017 Friday morning at the gym means that it is Leg Day our favorite day of the week. Start off with some Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell. After the weighted sled push, and some lunges mixed in there as well, we’ll finish off with a 4-mile run. […]
CAMP SHORABAK, AFGHANISTAN A Marine with Task Force Southwest fires an M240L machine gun during a sustainment range at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, June 25, 2017. A platoon from the Task Force’s security force executed the live-fire training in order to refresh their crew-served weapons capabilities and improve defensive posture. Marines with Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.7.2017 Chest and Triceps day at the gym today to build upper body strength. We’ll continue to build that upper body strength and prepare for the UBRR.  Then a 5-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for […]
BRIDGEPORT, CA, UNITED STATES Marines trek up a mountain during a five- mile conditioning hike as part of the Mountain Warfare Training exercise in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 22, 2017. Mountain Warfare Training is a field exercise designed to teach Marines fighting tactics and survival skills in high altitudes and cold weather. The Marines are with […]
Whether you are camping, hiking or using it for personal defense, the flashlight, like many other things, becomes a personal preference. Not everyone wants to or can spend the big dollars on upper echelon flashlights like Surefire or Steamlight. The need for a durable and bright yet less expensive alternative is out there. Enter the […]
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