Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
A guide to every beret worn by American service members, Task & Purpose
White House removes photo that appears to show faces of U.S. special operators, Task & Purpose
Two-thirds of Americans think the Afghanistan war wasn’t worth fighting, Task & Purpose
Army Pvt. Travis King faces desertion, child pornography charges, Task & Purpose
White House removes photo that appears to show faces of U.S. special operators, Task & Purpose
Two-thirds of Americans think the Afghanistan war wasn’t worth fighting, Task & Purpose
Army Pvt. Travis King faces desertion, child pornography charges, Task & Purpose
Over 20,000 British troops to be deployed in Northern Europe, UK Defense Journal
BAE boosts M109 Howitzer range with cannon upgrade, UK Defence Journal
Wave of Mexico attacks kills 22, including a dozen police, in one day, Al Jazeera
Including Women in Security Missions Prevents Violence, Boosts Intel, Report Finds, Military News
5 Fort Johnson Soldiers Face Charges in Multiple Rapes, Military News
Guardian Gets Ranger Tab in First-Ever Achievement for Space Force, Military News
Russian cruise missiles have US Air Force scouting for thousands of acres of land, Defense One
Are U.S. Gun-Makers Responsible for Violence in Mexico?, Foreign Policy
Cash Can’t Fix Japan’s Fertility Crisis, Foreign Policy
There Is No Going Back to Pre-Populist Poland, Foreign Policy
Reasons why Army veteran, NSA employee tried to sell secrets to Russia are revealed, Military News
Air Force general accused of rape after being fired from his post, Military News
Testing of Navy SEALs May Unveil Scale of Performance-Enhancing Drug Use — and Unleash Legal Battles, Military News
Modern international law: A meaningless phrase that no longer works, Pravda Report
Will MiG-31 aircraft with Kinzhal missiles over Black Sea change Russia-NATO balance?, PravdaReport
US desperately wants World War Three to start as soon as possible, PravdaReport
The Drivers of and Outlook for Russian-Iranian Cooperation, RAND
Welcome to the ‘Unhinged’ Global Order, Real Clear Defense
India-US Dispute: A Storm in a Teacup?, The Diplomat
Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability, The Diplomat
Only two Irish Naval vessels operational, UK Defence Journal
Recon Marines on Dirt Bikes Deploying to a Theater Near You, USNI
New Russian, Chinese Weapons Prompt U.S. to Rethink Strategic Laydown, Says New Report to Congress, USNI
Getting Sporty in Russia’s Arctic, War on the Rocks
How Video Games Are Being Used by Foreign Actors and Extremists, HSN
Israel/Gaza
The entire Arab world despises Palestine, and they will not intervene, PravdaReport
Israel’s war of self-deceit, Al Jazeera
UN chief says ‘clear violations of international humanitarian law’ in Gaza, Al Jazeera
Israel’s war of self-deceit, Al Jazeera
UN chief says ‘clear violations of international humanitarian law’ in Gaza, Al Jazeera
US expects Iran to continue to escalate Israel/Hamas war, Task & Purpose
More US troops get ‘prepare to deploy’ orders as drone attacks continue, Task & Purpose
One civilian killed in second day of drone attacks on US forces, Task & Purpose
Qatari emir says Israel should not be given ‘free licence to kill’ in Gaza, Al Jazeera
US says Iran ‘actively facilitating’ attacks on bases in Middle East, Al Jazeera
Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas, Foreign Policy
Israel’s Hostage Families Feel Abandoned by Israel, Foreign Policy
Biden’s Unquestioning Support for Israel Could Be a Costly Error, Foreign Policy
In entering Gaza, the IDF will be facing not just Hamas, but Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’, Intelnews.org
Inside Hamas’ propaganda game, Long War Journal
Hamas, Israel, and the danger of safe havens, Long War Journal
Navy Presence Off Israel Grows as USS Mount Whitney Deploys to Region with Senior Admiral Aboard, Military News
Navy Shoots Down Missiles, Troops in Iraq and Syria Face Drone Attacks as Israel War Inflames Tensions, Military News
Israel Prepares to Enter ‘Devil’s Playground’ of City Combat in Gaza, NY Times
Israel Says It Will Destroy Hamas. But Who Will Govern Gaza?, NY Times
Russian Propaganda Seizes on West’s ‘Double Standards’ as Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza, Moscow Times
Kremlin Says No Success in Freeing Russian Hostages From Hamas, Moscow Times
Live traffic data disabled by Google in conflict area at Israeli military’s request, War is Boring
Spy satellite company will sell information to Wall Street investors, other governments, War is Boring
Don’t Rely on U.S. Law to Prevent Escalation in the Middle East, War on the Rocks
The Inevitable, Ongoing Failure of Israel’s Gaza Strategy, RAND
More US troops get ‘prepare to deploy’ orders as drone attacks continue, Task & Purpose
One civilian killed in second day of drone attacks on US forces, Task & Purpose
Qatari emir says Israel should not be given ‘free licence to kill’ in Gaza, Al Jazeera
US says Iran ‘actively facilitating’ attacks on bases in Middle East, Al Jazeera
Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas, Foreign Policy
Israel’s Hostage Families Feel Abandoned by Israel, Foreign Policy
Biden’s Unquestioning Support for Israel Could Be a Costly Error, Foreign Policy
In entering Gaza, the IDF will be facing not just Hamas, but Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’, Intelnews.org
Inside Hamas’ propaganda game, Long War Journal
Hamas, Israel, and the danger of safe havens, Long War Journal
Navy Presence Off Israel Grows as USS Mount Whitney Deploys to Region with Senior Admiral Aboard, Military News
Navy Shoots Down Missiles, Troops in Iraq and Syria Face Drone Attacks as Israel War Inflames Tensions, Military News
Israel Prepares to Enter ‘Devil’s Playground’ of City Combat in Gaza, NY Times
Israel Says It Will Destroy Hamas. But Who Will Govern Gaza?, NY Times
Russian Propaganda Seizes on West’s ‘Double Standards’ as Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza, Moscow Times
Kremlin Says No Success in Freeing Russian Hostages From Hamas, Moscow Times
Live traffic data disabled by Google in conflict area at Israeli military’s request, War is Boring
Spy satellite company will sell information to Wall Street investors, other governments, War is Boring
Don’t Rely on U.S. Law to Prevent Escalation in the Middle East, War on the Rocks
The Inevitable, Ongoing Failure of Israel’s Gaza Strategy, RAND
Ukraine, Russia
What Losing Could Cost Ukraine, Real Clear Defense
Battle of Avdiivka: Putin’s new offensive continues despite heavy Russian losses, Atlantic Council
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is More Successful Than You Think, Foreign Policy
Putin warns Germany: Do not attack former Chancellor Schröder, PravdaReport
Russia recruiting women for front-line combat roles, War is Boring
Battle of Avdiivka: Putin’s new offensive continues despite heavy Russian losses, Atlantic Council
Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is More Successful Than You Think, Foreign Policy
Putin warns Germany: Do not attack former Chancellor Schröder, PravdaReport
Russia recruiting women for front-line combat roles, War is Boring
China
China has a stockpile of 500 nuclear warheads, up from 400 last year, Task & Purpose
China replaces defence minister not seen in public for two months, Al Jazeera
China replaces defence minister not seen in public for two months, Al Jazeera
China Dismisses Gen. Li Shangfu, Its Defense Minister, Amid Speculation, NY Times
Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?, Al Jazeera
Asia’s Middle Powers Can Help Reduce the Risk of War, Foreign Policy
New Zealand Pivots Right—Toward China, Foreign Policy
Navy sailor admits to selling information to China that he stole from restricted military installations, Military News
US concerned about Chinese killer aircraft carrier capable of sinking NATO ships, Pravda Report
China’s ‘Blue Dragon’ Strategy in the Indo-Pacific, Real Clear Defense
US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions, The Diplomat
The China-West Lithium Tango in South America, The Diplomat
China Doesn’t Get It, RAND
Jon Stewart’s Apple TV+ show reportedly ends following clash over AI and China, Engadget
Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?, Al Jazeera
Asia’s Middle Powers Can Help Reduce the Risk of War, Foreign Policy
New Zealand Pivots Right—Toward China, Foreign Policy
Navy sailor admits to selling information to China that he stole from restricted military installations, Military News
US concerned about Chinese killer aircraft carrier capable of sinking NATO ships, Pravda Report
China’s ‘Blue Dragon’ Strategy in the Indo-Pacific, Real Clear Defense
US Warns It Will Defend Philippines After South China Sea Collisions, The Diplomat
The China-West Lithium Tango in South America, The Diplomat
China Doesn’t Get It, RAND
Jon Stewart’s Apple TV+ show reportedly ends following clash over AI and China, Engadget
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
Two Dead, Hoarding Conditions Found in PA House Fire, Fire Engineering
Residents Unprepared for Wildland Fires, Face Barriers in Implementing Prevention Measures, Homeland Security Newswire
Tragedy strikes Bronx day care as child dies of fentanyl poisoning, APBM
What does it mean to be a sheepdog?, APBM
Seattle battles opioid crisis, APBM
The use of military assets by U.S. police, APBM
Firefighter, 19, Killed, Another Injured When Abingdon (VA) Apparatus Hits Utility Pole, Fire Engineering
A Prepared Firefighter Is a Fit Firefighter, Fire Engineering
Two Firefighters Still Hospitalized After Baltimore LODD Fire, Fire Engineering
Two Teens Killed, Firefighter Injured in NV House Fire, Fire Engineering
RI Firefighters Seek To Enjoin Enforcement of Social Media Policy, Fire Law Blog
Washington Union Seeks Injunction to Block Contracting Out, Fire Law Blog
TWO FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AFTER CREW ATTACKED DURING ALARM INVESTIGATION – OHIO, FFCC
Making fitness a priority as a first responder, FR1
BWC, dash cam footage released of Ga. police shootout with rifle-wielding man, Police1
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer heads to Israel to serve, Police1
Climate change to lessen safe prescribed burn days, change wildland firefighter schedules, WildfireToday
North Carolina and North Dakota Police Chiefs and Federal Firearms Licensees Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Acquire Machineguns and Other Firearms, Soldier Systems
Tragedy strikes Bronx day care as child dies of fentanyl poisoning, APBM
What does it mean to be a sheepdog?, APBM
Seattle battles opioid crisis, APBM
The use of military assets by U.S. police, APBM
Firefighter, 19, Killed, Another Injured When Abingdon (VA) Apparatus Hits Utility Pole, Fire Engineering
A Prepared Firefighter Is a Fit Firefighter, Fire Engineering
Two Firefighters Still Hospitalized After Baltimore LODD Fire, Fire Engineering
Two Teens Killed, Firefighter Injured in NV House Fire, Fire Engineering
RI Firefighters Seek To Enjoin Enforcement of Social Media Policy, Fire Law Blog
Washington Union Seeks Injunction to Block Contracting Out, Fire Law Blog
TWO FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AFTER CREW ATTACKED DURING ALARM INVESTIGATION – OHIO, FFCC
Making fitness a priority as a first responder, FR1
BWC, dash cam footage released of Ga. police shootout with rifle-wielding man, Police1
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer heads to Israel to serve, Police1
Climate change to lessen safe prescribed burn days, change wildland firefighter schedules, WildfireToday
North Carolina and North Dakota Police Chiefs and Federal Firearms Licensees Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Acquire Machineguns and Other Firearms, Soldier Systems
Mountain / Outside
Summiting Mount Rainier: A Guide to Mountaineering in the Cascade Volcanoes, GearJunkie
Want to Try ‘Burden of Dreams’ V17? Core Climbing Replica Holds Bring It to Your Gym or Garage, GearJunkie
Authorities Apprehend Man Plotting to Kill Rock Climbers at Smith Rock, Oregon, GearJunkie
Extreme Puffy, World’s Strongest Belt, Wood-Fired Griddle, and More Emerging Gear, GearJunkie
You Don’t Need to Pay Top Dollar For Top-Performing Ski Gear. Here’s Proof., Outside
The Most Versatile Base Layer You’ll Ever Own, Outside
The James Brand x Timex Ironman Watch, Collector
Want to Try ‘Burden of Dreams’ V17? Core Climbing Replica Holds Bring It to Your Gym or Garage, GearJunkie
Authorities Apprehend Man Plotting to Kill Rock Climbers at Smith Rock, Oregon, GearJunkie
Extreme Puffy, World’s Strongest Belt, Wood-Fired Griddle, and More Emerging Gear, GearJunkie
You Don’t Need to Pay Top Dollar For Top-Performing Ski Gear. Here’s Proof., Outside
The Most Versatile Base Layer You’ll Ever Own, Outside
The James Brand x Timex Ironman Watch, Collector
The Best Travel Mug, Wirecutter
Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 10/19/2023, AAI
Advice for Girls: Breaking Barriers on the Slopes and Beyond, BC Mag
John Jackson: All Time in Alaska, Black Diamond
Some Specifics about Specificity, Climb Strong
51-year-old Sets Blistering New Record on Classic North Carolina Linkup, Climbing
Adrian Vanoni Frees Alpine 5.14 Crack on Prusik Peak, WA, Climbing
American Speed Climber Piper Kelly Punches Ticket to Olympics, Climbing
Freeride World Tour Adds New Stop at Georgia Pro, Freeskier
Extreme Skiers Die on Chilean Volcano, Gripped
Adam Ondra Flashes 5.14d in Slovenia, Gripped
Climber Rope-Solos 300-metre 5.13d in Verdon, Gripped
2023 Ski Movie Trailers, Off Piste Mag
Jackson Hole Locals Realize Dream of Skiing 12 Straight Months, UN
Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 10/19/2023, AAI
Advice for Girls: Breaking Barriers on the Slopes and Beyond, BC Mag
John Jackson: All Time in Alaska, Black Diamond
Some Specifics about Specificity, Climb Strong
51-year-old Sets Blistering New Record on Classic North Carolina Linkup, Climbing
Adrian Vanoni Frees Alpine 5.14 Crack on Prusik Peak, WA, Climbing
American Speed Climber Piper Kelly Punches Ticket to Olympics, Climbing
Freeride World Tour Adds New Stop at Georgia Pro, Freeskier
Extreme Skiers Die on Chilean Volcano, Gripped
Adam Ondra Flashes 5.14d in Slovenia, Gripped
Climber Rope-Solos 300-metre 5.13d in Verdon, Gripped
2023 Ski Movie Trailers, Off Piste Mag
Jackson Hole Locals Realize Dream of Skiing 12 Straight Months, UN
Gate Types for Non-Locking Carabiners, Weigh My Rack
Hunting Dog Killed by Shark While Retrieving at the Beach, Wide Open Spaces
As population ‘flattens,’ North Atlantic right whales remain at risk, Conservatoin News
Human-caused warming now a major factor in formation of El Niño, The Daily Climate
WATCH: Searching For Nevada’s Best Hidden Backcountry Ski Spots, Unofficial Networks
How to Catch Trophy Pike in The Fall, Meateater
The Outdoorsmans Gear Trade-In Program, Western Hunting
Man Faces a 54-Year Hunting Ban After Grisly Poaching Accusations, Wide Open Spaces
Watch: Two Deer Rescued From Icy Alaska Waters 4 Miles From Shore, WOS
How to Catch Trophy Pike in The Fall, Meateater
The Outdoorsmans Gear Trade-In Program, Western Hunting
Man Faces a 54-Year Hunting Ban After Grisly Poaching Accusations, Wide Open Spaces
Watch: Two Deer Rescued From Icy Alaska Waters 4 Miles From Shore, WOS
Health / Fitness / Nutrition
The 9 Biggest Fitness Trends of 2023, Military.com
What Muscles Do Squats Work? Maximize Your Benefits from the King of Leg Exercises, Breaking Muscle
The Physiology of Training Plateaus, Outside
Optimal Human Performance Unmasked: Kristen Holmes’ Guide to Conquering Sleep, Recovery, and Athletic Prowess, Men’s Health
Women Over 40 Who Adopt DASH Diet May Have Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline, Healthline
Can We Stop Tooth Decay?, Nutritionfacts.org
What Muscles Do Squats Work? Maximize Your Benefits from the King of Leg Exercises, Breaking Muscle
The Physiology of Training Plateaus, Outside
Optimal Human Performance Unmasked: Kristen Holmes’ Guide to Conquering Sleep, Recovery, and Athletic Prowess, Men’s Health
Women Over 40 Who Adopt DASH Diet May Have Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline, Healthline
Can We Stop Tooth Decay?, Nutritionfacts.org
The Economic Forces Pushing Both Parents to Work, Real Clear Health
A Finnish Remedy to Mental Health Crisis Shows Promise, Psychology Today
Load-Based Hypertrophy Training T-Nation
The history of yoga: How it started, and how it’s going, The Manual
Best Exercises With a Disc Herniation, Barbell Physiology
Strength Training Tips for Runners, Training Peaks
Best Exercises With a Disc Herniation, Barbell Physiology
Strength Training Tips for Runners, Training Peaks
Interesting
AI Will First Come for Women, Foreign Policy