Arete 1.18.17

Military / National Security

Physically Fit Recruits Are Hard to Find, USA Today

Pentagon struggles to project strength and plead for money at the same time, Military Times

’12 Strong’ Isn’t the Afghan War Movie We Deserve, but It’s the One We Want, The National Interest

Why Don’t More People Serve?, Army Times

Drone Swarm Attacks Russian Base in Syria, The National Interest

Learning Strategy by Playing War Games, Modern War Institute

Air Force Trains 247 Women for Nuclear Launch, Real Clear Defense

The 5 Top Sniper Rifles, The National Interest

A New American Leader Rises in ISIS, Defense One

Purpose-Built Marine Unit Takes On Helmand, Stars and Stripes

I Rebuilt America’s Nuclear Arsenal from Scratch. This Is What It Would Look Like, The National Interest

Salomon’s New Guardian Boot, Soldier Systems

 

First Responder / Homeland Security

Report: Police handled Sandy Hook shooting effectively but improvements recommended, Police One

NM Governor Wants to Grant Immunity to Law Enforcement Officers, Police Mag

Go In or Walk Away?, Officer.com

Woman Gets 4 Years for Starting 2 Wyoming Wildfires, Wildfire Today

Officer Using Yoga to Shed Job Stress, Officer.com

125 LE Line of Duty Deaths in 2017, Officer Down Memorial Page

4 South Carolina Officers Shot on a Domestic Call, Police One

Texas chief being investigated under state’s sanctuary cities ban, Police One

Former Wildland Firefighter Convicted Second Time for Arson, Wildfire Today

California Gas Station Denies Cutting Off Service to Border Patrol Agents, Police Mag

Trump’s Crackdown Driving Immigrants to Canada, Forbes

LEO Mental Health Act Signed, Police Mag

Texas Gov. Signs $23M Grant for Rifle-Resistant Vests, Police One

Act Funds Fentanyl Detectors at Border Crossings, Inhomelandsecurity.coom

State Department Tells US Citizens Not To Travel to 5 Mexican States, Inhomelandsecurity.com

Cop Humor, LE Today

 

Mountain

2018 American Alpine Club Climbing Awards, Gear Juniie

Flagstaff: Mountain Biking Mecca, Outside

ATA 2018: Top Women’s Bows, Petersen’s Bowhunting

8 Rules to Do Everything Better, Outside

What It Takes To Make a Ski Movie, Powder

Gear Myths: To Oppose or Not Oppose Your Quick Draw ‘Biners, Black Diamond

Social Media’s Top 10 Freeskiers, Adventure Journal

Garmin Xero Rangefinding Bow Sight, Bowhunting.com

10-Month Long Outdoor Instructor Course Sends Students on World-Spanning Adventure, The Adventure Blog

“Skate-Style” Route-Setting: How World Cup Climbing Affects Your Local Gym, Climbing Mag

How Gore-Tex Went From Accident, to Outdoor Essential, Wired

What Separates Great Products from the Rest, Gear Patrol

10 Most Buzzworthy Products at ATA 2018, Bowhunting.com

Over/Under … How Much is Lindsay Vonn Worth?, Unofficial Networks

 

Fitness / Nutrition / Health

The Best Alternatives to Sled Pushes, Muscle & Fitness

How to Go Vegan and Still Gain Muscle, Muscle & Fitness

The Top 10 Ways To Burn More Calories, Men’s Health

How To Become a Morning Exerciser, Men’s Journal

5 Common Weak Spots in Men and How to Fix Them, Men’s Fitness

How To Do a Perfect Squat, Men’s Journal

Study Gets to the Core of Back Pain in Runners, WebMD

What Do the Longest Living People Eat?, Nutrition Facts

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