Military / National Security Golden Dome and the Perils of Techno-Optimism, ForbesHegseth Announces Accountability Review of Afghanistan Withdrawal, T&PEight Deadly Nuclear Sins, Real Clear DefenseTrump’s ‘Golden Dome’ US missile defense plan faces major challenges, Military Space NewsFmr. Navy second-in-command convicted of bribery, American Military NewsBuh-Bye West Point, Real Clear DefenseWhy the U.S. Military Must Build […]
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Tactical Strength & Conditioning: An Interview With Catherine Wallace, Space Force Coach
In this podcast interview, we speak with Catherine, MTI Athlete and a seasoned tactical strength and conditioning coach with over a decade of experience across multiple branches of the U.S. military. From her early days with the Marine Corps to her current work pioneering physical readiness programs for the Space Force, Catherine shares insights on […]
Doing the Right Thing Still Has a Price—But Do It Anyway
By Doug Rinderknecht | Firefighter & Paramedic, MTI Athlete Team There’s a hard truth in the fire service—and in life—that I’ve learned firsthand: Doing the right thing doesn’t always lead to praise. Sometimes, it leads to isolation, tension, and fallout. But that doesn’t make it any less right. A while back, I made a decision […]
No Carbs, No Cravings, No Pain: 30 Days on the Carnivore Diet
By Rob Shaul, Founder BLUF: This has been both the most restrictive—and the easiest—diet I’ve ever tried. In 30 days, I’ve: I feel great and plan to continue. Background The “Carnivore” diet is a low-carb, restrictive eating plan that allows animial-based food exclusively: It excludes all plant-based foods, including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and […]
Research Review: The Impact of Rapid Weight Loss on Wrestler Health and Recovery
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) This review analyzed 73 studies on rapid weight loss (RWL) in male and female wrestlers. While dropping up to 5% of bodyweight in a short period doesn’t always reduce performance, it consistently increases injury risk, raises stress hormones, suppresses testosterone, and leads to dehydration and poor recovery—even with up to […]
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Military What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction?, Al JazeeraA Jam-Proof Russian Drone Just Blew Up A Ukrainian HIMARS, ForbesArmy infantry officer calls new XM7 ‘unfit for use as a modern service rifle’, Task & PurposeVideo: Trump confirms ‘big, beautiful’ military parade in DC, American Military NewsChina gives […]
Still in the Game: Being an Athlete at 55+
Introduction Am I still an athlete? I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. I’ll be 58 years old in a few weeks. I retired from the Army in September 2023 and transitioned into the civilian sector. While I first thought about being an “athlete” in high school sports, it was my time in the […]
Layering Systems with MTI Athlete Wyatt Jobe
MTI Athlete Wyatt Jobe is a Wilderness Paramedic in Valdez, Alaska. Watch his breakdown of layering products and systems for everything from ski tours to ice climbing. The thought and consideration put into the matrix of warmth, weight, and speed is critical for alpinists like Wyatt, where environmental exposure is extreme and unnecessary weight is […]
2024 Was the Best Hunting Season of My Life
By Dan Stuewe, MTI Athlete Team I didn’t harvest a single animal. I lost arrows, spent money on new gear, obsessed over trail-camera feeds, and put a lot of miles on my truck. But the freezer is empty. Before this year, I hunted whitetail twice in New York in 2022. And before that year, I […]
From Schooled to Success – Lessons Learned from the Norwegian Foot March
By MAJ Carl Amolat, USAR Note: The views represented in this article are the author’s alone and do not represent the US Army Reserve, US Army or Department of Defense. BLUF: On two separate mobilizations with the US Army Reserve, I attempted the grueling 30 kilometer (18.6 mile) Norwegian Foot March with vastly different results. […]