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Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy The Long Range Weapons Ukraine Wants to Use Against Russia, Explained, NY Times Europe has a Painful Choice, War or Welfare, WSJ Air Force Hits Recruiting Goals with Help from Tweaks to Body Fat Standards, Tattoo Policy, military.com 3 Airmen Died at Kunsan Air Base Within Weeks of One Another, […]

QUESTION I purchased the FBI SWAT selection course the other day. My selection starts a little over 9 weeks from now. Can you advise the best way to proceed with the program? ANSWER Repeat weeks 3 and week 6 in the plan to stretch it to 9 weeks. So… Week 1 – Plan Week 1 […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Virginia Guard Says It’s Investigating Guardsmen Running a Rural Anti-Government Militia, military.com Tuberville Holds Up Promotion of Austin’s Top Aide over Hospitalization Secrecy, military.com Soldiers Set to Get One Shoulder-Fired Round to Replace Multiple Weapons in Move to Ease Loads, Training, miitary.com As the Gaza war continues, the Abraham Accords […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy No winners from US’ ‘small yard, high fence’ approach to China: economist, S. China Morning Post Tech war: China buys US$12 billion worth of chip-making equipment in second quarter, S. China Morning Post ‘Arctic ambition’: 3 Chinese icebreakers forge polar presence and unity with Russia, S. China Morning Post Military […]

By Kelson Geber, MTI Coach/Researcher Background In mission-focused training, how you carry weight directly impacts your performance, especially in job-specific scenarios with high physical demands. Whether you’re a soldier, a first responder, or a mountain guide, choosing between a rucksack or a weighted vest can significantly influence your endurance, strength, and overall efficiency. Because our […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Flaw in Osprey Gears Was Known a Decade Prior to Deadly Japan Crash, Internal Report Shows, military.com Autonomous Cessna Flies over 3,900 Miles in Test for Air Force, military.com Air Force Academy Restricted All Cadets to Base as Classes Started, Leading to Meat Shortages,military.com Biden Pushed Army’s Gaza Pier over […]

By Meghan Gunther, MTI Contributor Interagency Hotshot Crews respond to Initial Attack fires, or IA, and large, complex incident fires all over the nation. My Hotshot crew fights wildfires the rural and rugged terrain of Northern California. The Preseason and Postseason preparation play critical roles in being fit for duty and finding success both mentally […]

By Rob Shaul, Founder Wildland firefight is one of the most physically demanding jobs on the planet. A recent study published in Comprehensive Physiology in 2023 offers a detailed examination of the extreme physical demands placed on these tactical athletes, including that wildland fire hand crews can burn up to 6,260 calories in a single […]

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Air Force Families Must Be Prepared for 9/11-Like Events Amid Shift to Potential Pacific Conflict, Service Chief Says, military.com Bush Fellow Aims to Challenge Ideas About What It Means to Be a Veteran, military.com 4-Star Commander Denies Request to Wear Boonie Hats at Nellis Air Force Base Amid Standards Push, […]

I have been Mountain Biking for four years and consider myself to be an intermediate rider. The local riding is primarily enduro-focused, with the terrain dictating a steep climb followed by a long, steep descent. Recently, something has ‘clicked’ in my riding, where my confidence and riding performance has increased dramatically. Tight, fast turns and […]