The above photo is a representation of what a modern day wilderness scout might carry if he upgraded from the 18th-century tools of the trade, while still keeping the old school heritage alive. Sometime around 1757, during the French and Indian War in North America, Major Robert Rogers wrote a set of guidelines for his Rangers to […]
Behind Enemy Lines
Air Force pilots will now carry a lot more firepower in case they’re forced to eject behind enemy lines
If you’re a bomber of fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, having to eject from your aircraft sounds like a worst case scenario, but as those who have done it behind enemy lines will attest, making it to the ground is just the start of your troubles. Currently, most pilots carry no weapons beyond a […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: Over the river and through the woods, SERE helps aircrew navigate home
HURLBURT FIELD, FL, UNITED STATES Aircrew members with the 1st Special Operations Wing evade opposing forces during combat survival training at the Eglin Range, Fla., Dec. 7, 2017. Aircrew members are required to attend survival, evasion, resistance and escape CST as a refresher every 36 months to ensure that vital skill sets are maintained in […]