Knowledge

By Jackson Mann, MTI Intern The most valuable leadership lesson I’ve learned through my ROTC training is the importance of taking care of others and leading by example. This lesson has been reinforced through hands-on field experience, as well as by closely observing the actions and habits of both peers and cadre. In ROTC, cadets […]

Military / National Security Unmanned & Unfinanceable? The Problems with Scaling America’s Autonomous Fleet, NOSIFormer PM Stepashin: West Will Rethink Russia After War Ends, Pravda ReportJapan’s Defense White Paper Sounds Alarm Over China’s ‘Gray Zone’ Activities, The DiplomatAccelerate HACM Production Ramp, HASC Advises USAF, Defense DailyInternational Views of China Turn Slightly More Positive, Pew Research […]

By Samuel Johnson, CSCS I started lifting weights as a freshman in high school back in 2016. My strength coach was excellent—someone I still admire to this day. He taught me how to press, squat, hinge, and move well under load. He also taught me one of the most widely accepted rules in the weight […]

Military / National Security Five rescued after suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel, Al JazeeraPeople in Many Countries Consider the U.S. an Important Ally; Others See It as a Top Threat, Pew ResearchIncident at Texas ICE facility that left officer wounded was a ‘planned ambush,’ officials say, Police1US Army Seeks Suppliers for […]

  By Rob Shaul Tactical athletes and mountain professionals face a unique occupational requirement: they cannot afford to be out of shape. Unlike competitive athletes, they do not operate on a seasonal calendar. Their work requires year-round physical readiness. This continuous need to maintain job-specific fitness is what we call the “Burden of Constant Fitness.” […]

By Samuel Johnson As someone just finishing grad school and entering the strength and conditioning profession, I’ve had a front-row seat to the buzz around technology. Velocity-based training systems like Perch, force plates from Hawkins, AI-driven recovery tools—everywhere you look, there’s a new device promising to change the game. And while I see the value […]

By Jackson Mann When I began applying to colleges, I had two main goals: to pursue a military career and to graduate without the burden of student debt. These priorities led me to apply to both the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. I was initially accepted to West Point, […]

Military / National Security Azerbaijan Begins Phasing Out Russian-Language Schools Amid Rising Tensions with Russia, Pravda ReportIDF confirms aircraft killed two Hamas terrorists responsible for death of seven soldiers, Jpost.com‘Death or food’: The Palestinians killed by Israel at Gaza’s aid centres, Al JazeeraSyria’s Sharaa makes moves towards Abraham Accords to reduce Turkish influence, Jpost.com‘There will […]

Frustrated? Distracted? Defeated? This tool shows you what to do next. By Rob Shaul, Founder Mental fitness isn’t about how you feel.  In the fight, you’re going to get frustrated, impatient, discouraged. You will feel sorry for yourself. You will consider quitting. That’s not weakness. This comes with doing hard things. If you could avoid […]

By Rob Shaul, Founder Across nearly every sport, one fundamental difference separates the elite from everyone else: body fat. Top athletes are leaner—period. Research has found this true for runners (1) soccer players (2), karate competitors (3), jui-jitsu athletes (4), orienteering athletes (5), skiers (7), wrestlers (9), rock climbers, etc. Lower body fat correlates directly […]