Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
A ‘mustang’ officer created the greatest challenge coin ever, Task & Purpose
Commandant wants all Marines to do a tour in the Indo-Pacific, Task & Purpose
‘Band of Brothers’ follow-up ‘Masters of the Air’ set for 2024 release, Task & Purpose
Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads, Task & Purpose
Operation Gothic Serpent veterans reflect on ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, Task & Purpose
U.S. Army infantry veteran killed in Ukraine leading daring recon mission, Task & Purpose
First photos of 101st Airborne soldiers testing the Army’s new rifles, Task & Purpose
Army fires West Point garrison commander following suspension, Task & Purpose
Special Forces vs special operations forces — what’s the difference?, Task & Purpose
Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets, Task & Purpose
Air Force’s Marijuana Waiver Program Proves More Popular Among Applicants Than Expected, military.com
What is Hamas? A simple guide to the armed Palestinian group, Al Jazeera
Paul Kagame: Africans can’t permanently stay in a ‘victim’ position, Al Jazeera
Has Bashar al-Assad really won the war in Syria?, Al Jazeera
After Missing Recruiting Goals, Army Announces New Occupational Specialty to Increase the Ranks, military.com
Majority of Retired 4-Star Officers Got Jobs in Defense Industry, New Report Says, military.com
Mass still matters: What the US military should learn from Ukraine , Atlantic Council
Anduril Introduces Munitions Variant Of Anvil Counter-Drone Platform, Defense Daily
‘Continuous vetting’ effort will expand to cover more defense civilians, Defense One
How many F-35 versions are there? Hint: more than 3, Defense One
Commandant wants all Marines to do a tour in the Indo-Pacific, Task & Purpose
‘Band of Brothers’ follow-up ‘Masters of the Air’ set for 2024 release, Task & Purpose
Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads, Task & Purpose
Operation Gothic Serpent veterans reflect on ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle, Task & Purpose
U.S. Army infantry veteran killed in Ukraine leading daring recon mission, Task & Purpose
First photos of 101st Airborne soldiers testing the Army’s new rifles, Task & Purpose
Army fires West Point garrison commander following suspension, Task & Purpose
Special Forces vs special operations forces — what’s the difference?, Task & Purpose
Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets, Task & Purpose
Air Force’s Marijuana Waiver Program Proves More Popular Among Applicants Than Expected, military.com
What is Hamas? A simple guide to the armed Palestinian group, Al Jazeera
Paul Kagame: Africans can’t permanently stay in a ‘victim’ position, Al Jazeera
Has Bashar al-Assad really won the war in Syria?, Al Jazeera
After Missing Recruiting Goals, Army Announces New Occupational Specialty to Increase the Ranks, military.com
Majority of Retired 4-Star Officers Got Jobs in Defense Industry, New Report Says, military.com
Mass still matters: What the US military should learn from Ukraine , Atlantic Council
Anduril Introduces Munitions Variant Of Anvil Counter-Drone Platform, Defense Daily
‘Continuous vetting’ effort will expand to cover more defense civilians, Defense One
How many F-35 versions are there? Hint: more than 3, Defense One
Somalia suffers worst month on record for suicide bombings, Long War Journal
College president resigns after being accused of sexual misconduct at the Coast Guard Academy, military.com
Why Biden’s mum on the India-Canada spat, Morning Defense
Pakistan Demands Deportations of Over Million Afghans, NY Times
Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms, NY Times
The Navy and Diversity, Real Clear Defense
Meeting the Challenge of Deterring Two Nuclear Peers, Real Clear Defense
Mud Soldiers: Life in the New American Army, Real Clear Defense
Americas: Political Tensions and Migration Escalate, While Persisting Crime Risks Add to Safety and Logistical Challenges, Stratfor
The Second Coming of Taliban, The Geopolitics
Turkey escalates airstrikes following US downing of drone, War is Boring
Revolutionizing Soldier Firepower: US Army Adopts Next-Gen Weapons, Soldier Systems
College president resigns after being accused of sexual misconduct at the Coast Guard Academy, military.com
Why Biden’s mum on the India-Canada spat, Morning Defense
Pakistan Demands Deportations of Over Million Afghans, NY Times
Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms, NY Times
The Navy and Diversity, Real Clear Defense
Meeting the Challenge of Deterring Two Nuclear Peers, Real Clear Defense
Mud Soldiers: Life in the New American Army, Real Clear Defense
Americas: Political Tensions and Migration Escalate, While Persisting Crime Risks Add to Safety and Logistical Challenges, Stratfor
The Second Coming of Taliban, The Geopolitics
Turkey escalates airstrikes following US downing of drone, War is Boring
Revolutionizing Soldier Firepower: US Army Adopts Next-Gen Weapons, Soldier Systems
Ukraine, Russia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 592, Al Jazeera
By the numbers: Here’s how turmoil in Congress could impact US aid to Ukraine, Atlantic Council
Russian pilots chill in Mideast skies after Pentagon’s name-and-shame effort, Defense One
Ukraine suffers losses when trying to land troops in Crimea, Pravda Report
Putin’s Burevestnik missile announcement makes the West nervous and uneasy, Pravda Report
Putin names six things that Russia wants, Pravda Report
Russian FSB mistakes Ukrainian saboteur Lyubas for Colonel Lobas, Pravda Report
The Mine-Clearing Monsters of Ukraine, Real Clear Defense
Ukraine’s Drone and Missile Tactics Transform Battlefield, Real Clear Defense
The Relentless Regularity of Irregular Warfare, Real Clear Defense
Putin Says Russia Aims to ‘Build New World’ in Valdai Speech, Moscow Times
China
Chinese Women Who Defy ‘Beauty Duty’ With Buzz-Cuts and Bare Faces, NY Times
Struggle for the World-Island Real Clear Defense
Beijing’s House of the Dragon, Real Clear Defense
Another Summer in the South China Sea: A Guided Tour of the World’s Most Contested Waters, USNI
China Coast Guard Harass Second Thomas Shoal Resupply Mission, USNI
3 Dead After Fishing Boat Rammed Near Scarborough Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard Says, USNI
US deepens intel cooperation with Asian countries in attempt to counter Chinese spying, War is Boring
China’s Law of the Sea, War on the Rocks
Struggle for the World-Island Real Clear Defense
Beijing’s House of the Dragon, Real Clear Defense
Another Summer in the South China Sea: A Guided Tour of the World’s Most Contested Waters, USNI
China Coast Guard Harass Second Thomas Shoal Resupply Mission, USNI
3 Dead After Fishing Boat Rammed Near Scarborough Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard Says, USNI
US deepens intel cooperation with Asian countries in attempt to counter Chinese spying, War is Boring
China’s Law of the Sea, War on the Rocks
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
Syracuse (NY) Firefighters Rescue Two Unconscious Victims from House Fire, Fire Engineering
East Point (GA) Firefighters Rescue Resident, Dog from Fire, Fire Engineering
Suspect Arrested After Series of Four Fires in PA County, Fire Engineering
Sacramento Settles Dropped Patient Suit for $495k, Fire Law Blog
Seattle Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $1.8 Million, Fire Law Blog
Firefighter Accuses Fire Chief of Sexual Assault and Harassment, Fire Law Blog
COUNTY SUES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CITING FAILURE TO PERFORM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY – NORTH CAROLINA, FFCC
PA. FIREFIGHTER ARRESTED FOR ARSONS THAT INJURED 1 FIREFIGHTER, FFCC
Four Chicago Police Officers Hurt in Traffic Crash Following Shooting Outside Police Station, FFN
Norwalk (CT) Firefighters Battle EV Charging Station Fire in Mall Parking Garage, FFN
Running Car in Garage Led to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning of KS Couple, FFN
Decatur (AL) Firefighters Must Now Pass Annual Physical Test, FFN
Building Collapse in Old Havana Kills Two Firefighters; Search Continues for Missing Person, FFN
City of Des Moines (IA) Squares Off With Firefighter Over New Firehouse Location, FFN
5 uniquely progressive U.S. fire departments, according to ChatGPT, FR1
Numerical simulation of aerial liquid drops of Canadair CL-415 and Dash-8 airtankers, International Journal of Wildland Fire
After trauma of Las Vegas shooting, sheriff prioritizes officers’ mental health, Police1
Texas school district creates own police force to be equipped with 9 Tesla cruisers, Police1
Firefighters Asked for Special Backpacks. Mystery Ranch Delivered., Outdoor Business
East Point (GA) Firefighters Rescue Resident, Dog from Fire, Fire Engineering
Suspect Arrested After Series of Four Fires in PA County, Fire Engineering
Sacramento Settles Dropped Patient Suit for $495k, Fire Law Blog
Seattle Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $1.8 Million, Fire Law Blog
Firefighter Accuses Fire Chief of Sexual Assault and Harassment, Fire Law Blog
COUNTY SUES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CITING FAILURE TO PERFORM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY – NORTH CAROLINA, FFCC
PA. FIREFIGHTER ARRESTED FOR ARSONS THAT INJURED 1 FIREFIGHTER, FFCC
Four Chicago Police Officers Hurt in Traffic Crash Following Shooting Outside Police Station, FFN
Norwalk (CT) Firefighters Battle EV Charging Station Fire in Mall Parking Garage, FFN
Running Car in Garage Led to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning of KS Couple, FFN
Decatur (AL) Firefighters Must Now Pass Annual Physical Test, FFN
Building Collapse in Old Havana Kills Two Firefighters; Search Continues for Missing Person, FFN
City of Des Moines (IA) Squares Off With Firefighter Over New Firehouse Location, FFN
5 uniquely progressive U.S. fire departments, according to ChatGPT, FR1
Numerical simulation of aerial liquid drops of Canadair CL-415 and Dash-8 airtankers, International Journal of Wildland Fire
After trauma of Las Vegas shooting, sheriff prioritizes officers’ mental health, Police1
Texas school district creates own police force to be equipped with 9 Tesla cruisers, Police1
Firefighters Asked for Special Backpacks. Mystery Ranch Delivered., Outdoor Business
Mountain / Outside
Chris Warner Becomes 2nd American to Summit All 14 Highest Peaks, Gear Junkie
It’s Hip to Be Square: Canyon Coolers Outfitter 125 Review, GearJunkie
Most Comfortable Ultralight Pack at a Low Price: Granite Gear Virga3 Undyed Review, GearJunkie
Back By Popular Demand – The Gamma SL Anorak IFF By Arc’teryx LEAF, Soldier Systems
The Best Snow Safety Gear of 2024, Outside
The Best Winter Sleeping Bags of 2024, Outside
The Best Ice Climbing Gear of 2024, Outside
We Tested a Heated Sleep System That’s Actually Warm, Outside
Avalanches Killed an American and a Nepali on Shishapangma, Outside
Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom , Outdoor Business
Stio to Open Three New Storefronts, Outdoor Business
Yosemite Climber Dies in Rappelling Accident on El Cap, Climbing
How Climbers Should Train for Dynamic Movement, Climbing
“Vision” – Sammy Carlson’s Mind Melting 22/23 POV Edit, Freeskier
[Deep Dive] Atomic Backland 95 Review, Freeskier
[Deep Dive] Blizzard Rustler 10 Review, Freeskier
[Deep Dive] K2 Mindbender 116C Review, Freeskier
Adam Ondra Uses His Thigh as a Foothold in 5.15a First Ascent, Gripped
A Tragedy is Unfolding in the Himalaya, Gripped
Matty Hong Climbs Biographie 5.15a in Style, Gripped
New Three-Pitch 5.13+ by Sasha DiGiulian, Gripped
Siara Fabbri Sends Compass North V14, Gripped
It’s Hip to Be Square: Canyon Coolers Outfitter 125 Review, GearJunkie
Most Comfortable Ultralight Pack at a Low Price: Granite Gear Virga3 Undyed Review, GearJunkie
Back By Popular Demand – The Gamma SL Anorak IFF By Arc’teryx LEAF, Soldier Systems
The Best Snow Safety Gear of 2024, Outside
The Best Winter Sleeping Bags of 2024, Outside
The Best Ice Climbing Gear of 2024, Outside
We Tested a Heated Sleep System That’s Actually Warm, Outside
Avalanches Killed an American and a Nepali on Shishapangma, Outside
Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom , Outdoor Business
Stio to Open Three New Storefronts, Outdoor Business
Yosemite Climber Dies in Rappelling Accident on El Cap, Climbing
How Climbers Should Train for Dynamic Movement, Climbing
“Vision” – Sammy Carlson’s Mind Melting 22/23 POV Edit, Freeskier
[Deep Dive] Atomic Backland 95 Review, Freeskier
[Deep Dive] Blizzard Rustler 10 Review, Freeskier
[Deep Dive] K2 Mindbender 116C Review, Freeskier
Adam Ondra Uses His Thigh as a Foothold in 5.15a First Ascent, Gripped
A Tragedy is Unfolding in the Himalaya, Gripped
Matty Hong Climbs Biographie 5.15a in Style, Gripped
New Three-Pitch 5.13+ by Sasha DiGiulian, Gripped
Siara Fabbri Sends Compass North V14, Gripped
No Pressure, Patagonia
This tiny Idaho ski town could become the next Jackson Hole, The Manual
Climate change has made some ski resorts in Europe close down entirely, The Manual
How Alex Stiger Sent Her First 5.14a, Training Beta
The Most Affordable Mountain Town in the West, Outside
Locking Vs Non-Locking Carabiners, Weigh My Rack
This tiny Idaho ski town could become the next Jackson Hole, The Manual
Climate change has made some ski resorts in Europe close down entirely, The Manual
How Alex Stiger Sent Her First 5.14a, Training Beta
The Most Affordable Mountain Town in the West, Outside
Locking Vs Non-Locking Carabiners, Weigh My Rack
Health / Fitness / Nutrition
6 Best Sleep Trackers (2023): Expert Tips and Research, Gear Latest
Non-Zero Stance: Altra Launches First Shoe With Drop — FWD Experience, GearJunkie
Why You Should Stop Using Plastic Cutting Boards Right Now, Outside
He Qualified for Team USA. Then Came the Bill., Outside
Daily Habits for Better Sleep, Outside
What Makes Training High-Quality—or Not?, Outside
Small Steps to Stronger Cardio, Outside
Samson Dauda Shares Full Day of Eating 4.5 Weeks Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia, Breaking Muscle
This Under Armour Coach Is Leading the Way for Women in Running, Guardian
Study Finds Unsweetened Coffee is Linked to Weight Loss, Healthline
NEW STUDY: These Carbs Could Help Prevent Weight Gain, Men’s Health
Doxycycline: What to Know About the ‘Morning-After’ Pill for STIs, NY Times
In Depth with HOKA’s Mach X, Slowtwitch
Does Testosterone Reduce Body Fat?, T-Nation
Should You Rotate Your Running Shoes? Benefits & Considerations, Training Peaks
When It Comes to Running Shoes, How Light Is Too Light?, Triathlete
What Families Should Know About the New OTC Birth Control Pill, WebMD
Non-Zero Stance: Altra Launches First Shoe With Drop — FWD Experience, GearJunkie
Why You Should Stop Using Plastic Cutting Boards Right Now, Outside
He Qualified for Team USA. Then Came the Bill., Outside
Daily Habits for Better Sleep, Outside
What Makes Training High-Quality—or Not?, Outside
Small Steps to Stronger Cardio, Outside
Samson Dauda Shares Full Day of Eating 4.5 Weeks Out From 2023 Mr. Olympia, Breaking Muscle
This Under Armour Coach Is Leading the Way for Women in Running, Guardian
Study Finds Unsweetened Coffee is Linked to Weight Loss, Healthline
NEW STUDY: These Carbs Could Help Prevent Weight Gain, Men’s Health
Doxycycline: What to Know About the ‘Morning-After’ Pill for STIs, NY Times
In Depth with HOKA’s Mach X, Slowtwitch
Does Testosterone Reduce Body Fat?, T-Nation
Should You Rotate Your Running Shoes? Benefits & Considerations, Training Peaks
When It Comes to Running Shoes, How Light Is Too Light?, Triathlete
What Families Should Know About the New OTC Birth Control Pill, WebMD