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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 […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.6.2017 Happy Hump Day, it is back and shoulders day at the gym. Lat Pull Downs, Deadlifts, Dumbbell side raises and some shrugs. Then a 5-mile ruck sack march. Remember to stay hydrated while on the march and mark your progress in the workout log book. Training: More Preparation for […]
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES A U.S. Marine attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (2dMARDIV), conduct urban operation rehearsals prior to supporting 3rd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2016. The joint raid between […]
The following guides are the ones I’ve personally settled on considering my location in the US, quality of content, and field experience. I may not always carry all four guides with me, but if I do…
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.5.2017 We hope everyone enjoyed their Labor Day holiday. Tuesday is Leg Day but we’ll begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to ropes for climbing. Then we’ll do some shuttle runs and sprints to work on our cardio to break things up a […]
FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES 08.31.2017 Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristina Overton 136th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs (Texas Air National Guard) Tech. Sgt. Dirk ter Veer, 181st Airlift Squadron flight engineer, takes a photo of Dallas, Texas, out of the window of a C-130H2 Hercules as the aircraft prepares to land at Dallas Love Field Airport Aug. […]
This is one hundred plus skills, skill sets and life methods to become a masterful man. A man enhanced, evolved and above the rest. Situational Awareness // There’s existing then there’s living, do the same with sensing. Hone your ability to perceive your immediate surroundings at all times using all your senses. Turn off cruise […]
For a few years now I have been wearing TRU-SPEC pants for my everyday pant. One those began to wear out I decided to look for something different. I wanted to get away from the ‘tactical’ look; no more cargo pants with 18 different pockets that scream I have weapons. I wanted pants that blend […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.4.2017 Happy Labor Day, but in our Selection preparation, a good rule to follow is “No Days Off”, Okay, I’m stealing that from my favorite NFL coach but it is apt. Some good pretest work for the Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) with many of the exercises that will […]
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