Arete 10.8.25

Military / National Security

Adam Driver will portray Air Force Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman, Task & Purpose
Milei turns to Falklands as Argentina’s troubles mount, UK Defense Journal
British fighters again scramble overnight to defend Poland, UK Defense Journal
Putin Spends Subdued 73rd Birthday at Work, Moscow Times
US military kills senior al Qaeda-affiliated attack planner, Defense News
The U.S. Military’s Greatest Test, Foreign Affairs
Hegseth NATO-bound, allies fret, Morning Defense
Drone superpower Ukraine is teaching NATO how to defend against Russia, Atlantic Council
Senate confirms Hung Cao as Navy’s No. 2 civilian, Breaking Defense
Hegseth Teases Update In October On Plans For ‘Generational’ Acquisition Reforms, Defense Daily
Hegseth’s ultimatum to generals sparks fears of departures, Defense News
What are ‘highest male standards’ on military fitness tests?, Defense News
Democratic leaders bash Trump and Hegseth over ‘unhinged’ speech to generals, Defense News
Louisiana governor asks for National Guard deployment, Defense News
Venezuela, US edge toward war footing—but the White House may blink first, Defense One
SecDef uses unprecedented meeting to unveil 10 personnel, due-process reviews, Defense One
The Price of Unpredictability, Foreign Affairs
Why the White House Is Considering Tomahawks for Ukraine, Foreign Policy
From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning, Foreign Policy
Improvised Genius: Could the United States Match Ukraine’s Scrappy Innovation Culture?, Modern War Institute
The AI threats lurking inside the Pentagon, Morning Defense
The Meeting That Brought NATO to the Brink, The Guardian
Danish Intel: Russia Steps Up Gray-Zone Pressure in Danish Straits Targeting NATO with Drones, World Defense News
Did Sherrill Violate Naval Academy’s Honor Code? Classmates Speak out About Notorious Cheating Scandal, military.com
Haiti Enlisting Mercenaries in its Battle Against Gang Violence, Real Clear Defense
Palantir’s $1.3B ‘Maven’ AI Platform Goes Tactical, NextGenDef
The Truman Doctrine and NATO Enlargement: Rejecting Realism, Providence
The Case for an American Bagram Air Base, The National Interest
New Hegseth shaving rules for military appear to target religious exemptions, T&P
Soldiers under misconduct investigation won’t see careers stall under new Army policy, T&P
Army cutting 6,500 aviation jobs as it moves toward drones, T&P
Trump’s Approach to Taiwan Is Taking Shape, The Diplomat
Pentagon Issues New Guidance on Physical Fitness, Grooming Standards Following Quantico Speech, USNI News
In Brief: The Ripple Effects of the Oct. 7 Attack on Israel, WOTR
Anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, Soldier Systems

Law Enforcement / Fire Rescue / Homeland Security / Wildland Fire

No Immediate Evidence Fire at South Carolina Judge’s Home Was Intentional, Wall Street Journal
Army Vet Sentenced to Year In Prison For $80,000 Fraud, Stolen Valor, military.com
Denied in July, DHS intelligence office resumes efforts to shed staff, Defense One
Former N.M. officer awarded new trial after conviction in OIS death, Police1
Border Patrol shooting: Suspect had previously doxxed officers, DHS alleges Chicago PD did not respond, Police1
New Jersey school district first to adopt AI gun detection and emergency alerts, American Police Beat Magazine
Suicide and first responder retirement, American Police Beat Magazine
Firefighters Respond to GA Warehouse Fire, Fire Engineering
Two Youngstown Fire Captains File Defamation Suit Against Mayor Brown, Fire Law Blog
Va. FF takes PPE companies to court over leukemia diagnosis, FireRescue1
Woman, 4 children killed in Pa. fire, FireRescue1
The Limits of Hick’s Law: Split-Second Police Decisions, Force Science
Fla. trooper dies from complications of leg injury sustained during college football game, Police1
26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Being Struck by Falling Tree While on Duty, People
Philadelphia PD to return to its roots, issue dark blue uniforms for first time since 1970s, Police1
Portland’s New Fire Chief Says She’s Here ‘for the Long Haul’, FireFighterNation
Utah fire chief seriously burned during live-fire training, FireRescue1
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash, Al Jazeera

Mountain / Outside

Kilian Jornet Summits Mount Rainier, Completes All 72 US 14’ers, GearJunkie
Bear Attacks, Kills Man at Popular Arkansas Campground, GearJunkie
LEKI Launches Backcountry Gloves for ‘Most Extreme Conditions’, GearJunkie
Alex Honnold Will Climb a Skyscraper Live on Netflix in 2026, GearJunkie
New-Look Outdoor Retailer Heads to Minnesota, GearJunkie
Accomplished Alpinist Dies in El Cap Climbing Accident, GearJunkie
Ultimate Storm Protection, Seamless Integration: Patagonia PowSlayer Ski and Snowboard Jacket Review, GearJunkie
Wolves Kill 6 Hunting Dogs in Northern Wisconsin Over Weekend, GearJunkie
The Best Fall Overland Adventures, Outside
MSR Switch vs. Jetboil Zip: Which Backpacking Stove Is Best?, Outside
Mount Everest hikers describe ‘extreme’ conditions as huge rescue effort continues, The Guardian
Mount Everest rescue: all hikers now safe after days stranded in powerful blizzard, Reuters
What It Felt Like to Unexpectedly Rescue Missing Hiker, Heather Wayment, Deep in the Idaho Wilderness, Outside
Why Do Climbers Skip Stopper Knots on Rappel?, Climbing
America’s 34-Year Losing Streak in Mountain Bike Racing Finally Ends, Outside
Uncut Footage of the First Ascent of Mount Doom V17, Gripped
Bold Young Alpinist Balin Miller Dies in Yosemite, Outside
The Best Telemark Boots of the Year, According to Our Ski Testers, Powder
A Skier’s Guide To Aging Well, UInnofical Networks
Still Shredding in His 50s: Ski Moviemaker Scott Gaffney Drops 2024-25 Season Edit, Powder
These Climbers Are Living the Dream, Thanks to Unexpected Side Jobs, Climbing
American Alpine Institute Addresses Solo Glacier Travel Safety Following Recent Death In China, Unofficial Networks
35 Skiing and Snowboarding Hacks to Make Your Life Easier, SnowBrains

Fitness / Nutrition / Health

If You’ve Been Wanting a Garmin Watch, Prime Day Is the Time to Strike, GearJunkie
The Best Prime Day Deals: Shokz Open-Ear Headphones, a 2-person Infrared Sauna, and More, Outside
Taking Too Much Tylenol Has Proven Risks. Trump Didn’t Talk About Those., NY Times
Nike Metcon 10 Review: 4 Editors Give Their Takes on the Legacy Cross-Trainer, Men’s Health
How Much Do You Really Know About Sleep?, NY Times
Is There a Boring Truth About Obesity?, Real Clear Health
Social Media Use and Teen Depression, After Babel
What Is Pegging? The Sex Trend Men Are Finally Embracing, Men’s Health
The Weitzel Way: The Science of Superior Athlete Performance, Muscle & Fitness
Erin Carson on Strength Training Secrets for Endurance Athletes, Training Peaks
Does Visual Training Enhance Athletes’ Decision‐Making Skills and Sport‐Specific Performance? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis, Scadanavian Journal of Medicine
I study the effects of ultra-processed foods… here’s why I still eat ‘the bad ones’, Daily Mail
How to get kids comfortable with nutritious eating | Jaya Sarin Pradhan | TEDxHarvard Square, TED Talks
Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs, NY Times
8 Step Mental Fitness Routine, Jim Kwok
Why We’ve Been Chasing 10,000 Steps for Decades—and What Japanese Walking Gets Right Instead, Outside