Lt. Col. John "Brick" Caldwell is the Commander and Leader of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. I had never met Brick before this interview, but several pilots I've flown with have a tremendous amount of respect for him. After our conversation, I do as well. He is an accomplished … [Read more...]
This is not a typical episode, but I felt it was worth sharing. It's a speech I gave for Memorial Day. The audio quality isn't great, but it's meaningful to me. If I can use this podcast and platform to help keep the memory of the fallen alive, then it will have all been worth … [Read more...]
*Editor's note: Here at the Loadout Room, we pride ourselves on being well prepared and well rounded individuals capable of performing under whatever circumstances life throws at us. That's just what Justin "Hasard" Lee's podcast, "The Professionals Playbook" is all about. Lee, … [Read more...]
A quality watch has many characteristics that make it unique. With the U-2/51-JET, Bremonthasdone something particularly unique in my eyes by seamlessly melding several styles into one timepiece. The Bremont U-2/51-JET is a pilot watch that can trace its lineage to the … [Read more...]
Blue Force Gear has been garnering a lot of attention in the last couple of years (rightfully), mainly for their significant advancements in the design of load bearing equipment. Their use of proprietary materials in their ULTRAcomp fabric, as well as their Helium Whisper … [Read more...]
Immediately after the shock and horror of 9/11, we in the 2nd Ranger battalion got to packing, knowing it wouldn't be long before we were headed to the sandbox for a counter-punch. One of the new pieces of gear I picked up before we headed over in early 2002 was a Suunto Observer … [Read more...]
What do you do when you have collected watches for over three decades and have curated a massive online timepiece catalog that spans more than a century? If you are Dan Henry, you take a risk and manufacture your own collection of vintage style watches that are affordable and … [Read more...]
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