Arete 10.22.20

Military / National Security / Foreign Policy

After yearlong delay, the US Air Force is ready to field Raytheon’s new smart bomb, Air Force Times
Ramstein Air Base to host new NATO space center, Defense News
US Charges Six Russians with Major Cyberattacks, Defense One
Indonesia rejected US request to host spy planes,  Al Jazeera
The US Navy’s stealth destroyer conducts its first missile test, Navy Times
Marines vs. China ― the Corps just put these tactics to the test, Marine Corps Times
The Military’s Mission: Artificial Intelligence in the Cockpit, The Cypher Brief

 

Wildland Fire / Law Enforcement

Good Samaritans help rescue wounded Kan. officer amid shooting, Police 1 Daily News
‘Operation Wave and Get Out’: A simple approach to community policing, Police 1
A firefighter’s guide to fireground search and rescue – Part 2, FireRescue 1 Daily News
The power of the ‘inside-outsider’: Clear-eyed observations that can change everything, FireRescue 1 Daily News
NOLA superintendent to retire; announcement prompts conflicting reactions, FireRescue 1 Daily News
All Clear Foundation and CrewCare™ Connect to Support First Responders, Fire Engineering
Firefighters partner with SWAT to enhance response, Police 1

 

Mountain

Preseason Ski Touring Training, Uphill Athlete
Trogkofel: new route in Italy’s Carnic Alps by Anna & Michal Coubal, Planetmountain
The best ski bindings of 2021, FREESKIER
VIDEO: Abandoned Mine Converted To Mountain Bike Playground, Unofficial Networks
The Definitive Guide to Dawn Patrol, Outside Magazine
Lawsuit by Tech CEO Over Failed Everest Bid Could Be Big Problem for Guides, Adventure Journal
The Wide Boyz Visit Scottish Bridge Cracks, Climbing Magazine
85-Year-Old Thru-Hiker Dale Sanders Just Lapped The Grand Canyon, Adventure Journal

 

Fitness / Health / Nutrition

Think You Have ‘Normal’ Blood Pressure? Think Again, NYT
How Your Muscle Fibers Might Predict Overtraining, Outside Magazine
The Food Industry’s “model of systemic dishonesty”, Nutrition Facts
Play It Safe: Innovative Gaiters and Face Masks For Any Indoor or Outdoor Workout, Men’s Journal
Could excessive sugar intake contribute to aggressive behaviors, ADHD, bipolar disorder? Science Daily
Should You Be Worried If Your Joints Crack All the Time? Health.com
Meet Flo Filion Meiler, the 84-Year-Old Track and Field Athlete With Over 775 Medals, SELF
Watch a Champion Rock Climber Take on Bruce Lee’s Grueling Training Program, Men’s Health

 

Interesting

A 30-Mile Rafting Trip Through Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, NYT
Will Colorado Bring Back Wolves? It’s Up to Voters, Adventure Journal
Doctors May Have Found Secretive New Organs in the Center of Your Head, NYT

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