Trump’s Impact
A New NATO Deal for America, The Free Press
A First Draft For Secretary Hegseth, Real Clear Defense
Trump Is Opening Pandora’s Box, The Free Press
Deep cuts in Army, EUCOM downsizing among plans pushed by 2 Trump defense strategists, Stars & Stripes
US military ordering thousands more troops to southern border, CNN
Key takeaways for troops and vets from Trump’s first day in office, Task & Purpose
UPDATED: Adm. Linda Fagan Removed as Coast Guard Commandant, USNI
Is Trump signaling possible CIA covert operations against drug cartels?, Intelnews.orgCoast Guard orders forces to ‘Gulf of America’ after admiral ousted, Washington Post
Department of Homeland Security Repeals Mayorkas Restrictions on ICE Agents, Texas Scorecard
DOJ directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement, Police1
‘Alaska Is Unleashed’: Trump Lifts Sweeping Wilderness Protections, Renames Mt. McKinley, GearJunkie
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
The Pentagon says US troops’ pay is ‘strongly competitive’ compared to the private sector, Business Insider
Cold War lessons could be key for special operations forces as the US military focuses on China and Russia, Business Insider
Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza, Al Jazeera
Ukraine’s escalating air attacks bring Putin’s invasion home to Russia, Atlantic Council
How to leave the submarine cable cutters all at sea – go Swedish, The Register
Another Severed Submarine Cable Raises Alarm in Taiwan, The Diplomat
Baltic Sentry: NATO deploys pioneering Naval Drone Fleet to protect undersea infrastructure, World Defence News
Sweden Deploys Mechanized Battalion in Latvia Near Russian Border in Historic First for NATO, World Defence News
Russia is escalating its dangerous shadow war against NATO, and there are fears it could get a lot worse, Business Insider
At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence, NY Times
Salt Typhoon – The Chinese Telecom Hack, Cyber Security Intelligence
Will China go to war with Trump?, UnHerd
Putin and Zelensky decorate their fighters from that horrible knife fight video, Pravda Report
Long Live the Aircraft Carrier, Proceedings
The Navy Is in Trouble. Trump’s Secretary Needs to Rescue It., Bloomberg
Great Pretender – The New Marine Corps, Marine Corps Compass Points
Anduril Picks Columbus for New ‘Arsenal’ Factory, Breaking Defense
Army Black Hawks To Fly Without Pilots, Launch at the Touch of a Button, Interesting Engineering
What The Navy’s Massive Orca Submarine Drone Is Actually Capable Of, Real Clear Defense
Swiss to mull conscripting women, Space War
Welcome to Weimar 2.0, Foreign Policy
The Rising Far Right of Europe, The Geopolitics
North Korean POW Tells Ukrainian Interrogators About Major Troop Losses, The Moscow Times
Europe is clinging to yesterday, UnHerd
German ambassador warns of Trump’s ‘maximum disruption’ agenda, Reuters
U.S. Officials Need to Explain the Stakes in Taiwan, War on the Rocks
The Military Imperative To Strike Iran’s Nuclear Facilities, Real Clear Defense
How the West was Lost, American Affairs
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
America’s Awkward Energy Insecurity Problem, The Free Press
Russian Army to receive its first combat icebreaker in 2025, Pravda Report
Trump can’t end Mexico’s cartel war, UnHerd
Trump’s Day 1 border actions will empower DHS staff and deploy military, Government Executive
Can Donald Trump follow through on deportation threats under California law?, The Mercury News
L.A. fire rebuilding might be on collision course with Trump immigration crackdown, News from California
Understanding Dominant Forces in LA’s Palisades, Eaton & Other Fast Fires Through Earth Science Data: “These types of fires are impossible to stop” — Ralph Bloemers, Coyote Gulch
The L.A. Fires Show a Need to Rethink Our Wildland Firefighting Systems, Homeland Security Newswire
How Wildfires Came for Southern California, NY Times
The Bay Area’s been lucky with wildfires. It won’t last, The San Francisco Standard
Private firefighting crews prompt furious public debate amid California wildfires, Yahoo News
Coast Guard leader fired by new DHS officials, Defense One
US Coast Guard Orders Major Maritime Border Security Surge Following Leadership Shakeup, Captain
GOP-led Laken Riley Act on track to be first immigration bill signed into law by Trump, Iowa Capital Dispatch
How Fentanyl Producers in Mexico Are Adapting to a Challenging Market, Insight Crime
Mountain / Outside
This Idaho Forester Relies on His Skis to Work Through the Winter, Outside
Denali Calling: Testing the Iridium GO! Satellite Hotspot on North America’s Tallest Mountain, GearJunkie
This New Adam Ondra Biography Is a Must-Read for All Climbers, Gripped
Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering, The Guardian
These 3 Ski Resorts Ban Snowboarding: Here’s Why, Powder
Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Full Report From Radio Tower Peak, WY, Avalanche Fatality, SnowBrains
Temperature Inversion Saves 2 Dutch Skiers from Freezing to Death After Spending the Night Stranded in Off-Piste Terrain Near Val d’Isère, France, SnowBrains
Shaun White’s Snow League Secures $15 Million Funding to Revolutionize World’s First Professional Winter Sports League, SnowBrains
40% Of Colorado Avalanche Fatalities Happen At Moderate Danger, Unofficial Networks
Documentary on Cold Finland Mixed Cragging, Gripped
Second Ascent of Marc-André’s Visión on Torre Egger in Patagonia, Gripped
Where Does The Boot Flex Index Originate?, Unofficial Networks
Climbing on Drugs? Everest Clients Pay $154K for High-Altitude Therapy, GearJunkie
From World-Cup Race Skis to Recreational Skis & Everything In Between w/ Rossignol’s Jake Stevens (Ep.331), Blister Podcast
Greenwashing and Social Justice: Pro-Trophy Hunting Narratives Need Careful Examination, The Good Men Project
5.14cs Didn’t Exist When I Started Climbing. I Finally Sent One at Age 50., Climbing
The Best Sports Watch for Everyday, Do-Everything Athletes, Outside
How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink Without Putting Your Health at Risk?, Healthline
The HYROX Simulation Workout You Can Do in Any Gym , Men’s Health
US Army Awards $247M Contract to Serco for Holistic Health and Fitness System, SOFREP
The Fascinating Backstory Behind Red Dye No. 3, Men’s Health
The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs, Men’s Health
The Surprising Science of Creatine’s ‘Loading Phase’, Men’s Health
Are Seed Oils Really Unhealthy? Dietitians Explain., Men’s Health
How Unhealthy Is Ultra-Processed Food?; Organic Farming News
Level Up With The Kettlebell Snatch: Technique, Benefits & Workouts, Boxrox
The Personality Traits Linked to Lifelong Singlehood, Real Clear Science
Research Deep Dive: 10–20 Minutes of Post-Training Walking Rivals Foam Rolling, Cold Water Immersion, and Massage for DOMS Relief, Mountain Tactical Institute
Research Deep Dive: The Lower Body Strength and Injury Connection – Does Strength Increase Durability?, Mountain Tactical Institute
Gear
Big Agnes Unveils ‘Breakthrough’ HyperBead Tent Fabric: Extreme Strength, No PFASs, GearJunkie
2024 SEMA TOYOTA LAND CRUISER, Bless This Stuff
Mountainsmith EVO Series at SHOT Show, Soldier Systems
AI Agents Are Here. How Much Should We Let Them Do?, GearLatest
Casio ProTrek PRG-340 Watch: A $280 Trailblazer for Adventure and Sustainability, The Coolector
Qore Performance releases ICEBLOQ Water Tamped Breaching Device, Soldier Systems
12 Actually Useful Things You’ll Be Glad You Have in Your Junk Drawer, Wirecutter
SEGWAY XYBER ELECTRIC BIKE, Bless This Stuff
Why Can’t I Find High Performance Ski Boots for My Tiny Feet?, Powder
Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack: $395 of Tactical Excellence, The Coolector
GARMIN INSTINCT 3, Garmin Instinct 3
CANSOFCOM Awards Suppressor Contract To Millbrook Strategic Sciences Inc., Soldier Systems
La Sportiva’s 24/25 Ski Collection Continues To Win Awards, Snow Industry News
Zpacks Duplex Lite Tent Review: Cut Weight, Not Comfort — Unless You’re Over 6 Feet Tall, GearJunkie
The Best of CES 2025: What We’re Looking Forward to Most, Wirecutter
Trango Agility Duo Dry 9.1 Review: Sendy, Spendy, and Extra Safe, GearJunkie
Dual BOA Ski Boots Are Here, Like It Or Not, Powder
Gear of the Year, 2024 (Ep.257), Blister Podcast
9 Tips and Tricks to Get More Out of Your Amazon Kindle, Gear Latest
The Senate’s new power duo is John Fetterman and Katie Britt, Semafor
The New York Times rethinks political endorsements, Semafor
Will our universities ever recover from Covid?, UnHerd
The case for ending birthright citizenship, UnHerd
Recessions Have Been Getting Less Frequent, Real Clear Markets
Meta executives try to reassure advertisers after CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s free speech makeover, Business Insider