Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
Air Force security troop wins right to wear braid as symbol of indigenous heritage, Task & Purpose
Military officers used prostitution ring that checked IDs, credit cards, employers, Task & Purpose
The top 10 Army unit patches from glider units to PSYOP, Task & Purpose
Former Arizona Senator McSally, an Air Force Vet, Reports Being Molested While Running in Iowa, military.com
On a knife’s edge: How the conflict in Gaza could tip the scales in North Africa, Atlantic Council
U.S. OKs Potential $2.53 Billion Deal With Romania Covering 54 Abrams Tanks, Defense Daily
After suspicious incidents, NATO works to protect undersea infrastructure, Defense One
The Dirty Secrets of Capitalism Are Undermining Democracy, Foreign Policy
France accuses Russia of disinformation campaign using Star of David graffiti in Paris, intelnews.org
How Much Is Enough for U.S. Nuclear Forces?, RAND
RAND Research on Military Recruiting, RAND
It Will Always Be Fort Bragg To Me, Soldier Systems
US Needs Tactical Nukes for Global Peace: Opinion (Podcast), Bloomberg
Israel/Gaza/Middle East
The Middle East Has Locked Itself in a Slaughterhouse, Foreign Policy
IDF takes out seven terrorists in overnight West Bank operation, JPost.com
IDF unveils Hamas ‘pit’ under headquarters, JPost.com
Farewell to a hero: Major (res.) Raz Abulafia fell in Gaza, JPost.com
IDF confirms soldier held hostage by Hamas killed in Gaza, Jpost.com
Jordan conducts second air drop of medical supplies to Gaza, JPost.com
Flood the Gaza Tunnels, RCD
Israel’s Intel Fail, RCD
Ukraine/Russia
Russia Is Shrugging Off Sanctions, Foreign Policy
Anticipating Flashpoints with Russia, RAND
China
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
The History of Hostage Negotiations Tells Us Empathy Isn’t Enough, RAND
Murder at Lake Merritt: Body found stuffed inside suitcase in gruesome Halloween discovery, APBM
Mayors across Washington call for easing pursuit laws and funding law enforcement to combat rising crime, APBM
Investigators Continue Work at Scene of Arson That Damaged CA Freeway, Fire Engineering
A Look at the Science Behind Battery Fires, Leaks, Fire Engineering
LODD: Chicago Firefighter Dies Battling Commercial Fire, Fire Engineering
Denver Fire Prevails at Tenth Circuit on Discrimination Suit, Fire Law Blog
Two Philly Firefighters Sue Local For Breach of Duty of Fair Representation, Fire Law Blog
Keene (NH) Fire Chief: County Misused Millions in Pandemic Relief Funds to Start EMS Service, FFN
Montana Fire Chief Resigns Because of High Cost of Living, FFN
Three Killed, 15 Hospitalized in OH When Semi Rear-Ends Bus Full of Kids, FFN
Crowds Attack Detroit Firefighters Responding to SUV Crash, FFN
Thin blue line flag ban in Pa. township is unconstitutional, judge rules, Police1
Minneapolis cops to receive $18K bonus as part of $15M recruitment and retention effort, Police1
Satellite views of Canada’s largest 2023 fires, Wildfire Today
Mountain / Outside
32 Best Black Friday Deals on Outdoor Gear (2023): REI, Garmin, and More,Gear Latest
On Hold: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Says No to Smuggs-Stowe Connector, BC Mag
Editors’ Choice Splitboards, BC Mag
Black Diamond Presents: HARD SENDS with Seb Bouin—ACL (9b/5.15b), Black Diamond
Why A Nutrition Coach?, Climb Strong
Big Land Win for Washington State Climbers, Climbing
Injuries and Medical Advice: Tips for Climbing While Rehabbing Your Crappy Elbow, Climbing
Ed Viesturs Does Not Care About Your Guided 8,000er Speed Record, Climbing
[Q&A] Catching up With Maggie Voisin Amid Winning iF3’s Standout Skier of the Year, Freeskier
Chris Sharma’s New Deep Water Solo 5.15a, Gripped
Together Among Mountains, Arcteryx
1,300 Miles, Patagonia
Vail resorts just disrupted ski gear and snowboard gear ownership and rental programs in a big way, The Manual
Loyal Dog Found Alive Beside Deceased Owner After 72 Days in the Woods, Wide Open Spaces
What We Do Video Series, Patagonia
How to resurface your mountain bike brakes, The Manual
16-Year-Old Skier Season Cut Short After Breaking Both Tibia Tubercles, UN
Wyoming Hunter Fined $10,000 for ‘Honest Mistake’ in Shooting Grizzly, Sparking Debate, Wide Open Spaces
The Boston Celtics & Burton Snowboards Collaborate On New Snowboard, UN
Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes Winningest Athlete @ Levi, Finland, UN
The Strange New World of DIY Sufferfests, Outside
Fear and Mountain Sports: How We Experience and How We Can Utilize It, Uphill Athlete
Health / Fitness / Nutrition
How to Continue Training Your Legs When They Are Too Sore, military.com
The Best Side-by-Side Refrigerators, Wirecutter
We’ve Been Testing Stand Mixers Since 2013 and KitchenAid’s is Still the Best, Wirecutter
What We’re Testing Now: Our Favorite New Bars, Gels, and Meals for the Trail, Outside
What is hot yoga? Why this should become your new winter workout, The Manual
Best Knee Sleeves for Powerlifting, CrossFit, Running, and More (2023), Breaking Muscle
The Surfers Workout Plan You Need to Try Now, Men’s Health
Is It Safe to Take Weight-Loss Pills?, Nutritionfacts.org
Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?, NY Times
Efficient Winter Training: Strategies for Endurance Athletes, Endurance Nation
Should You Take Pain Relievers for Exercise-Induced Aches?, Outside
The Best Pull-Up Bars for Home Gyms of Every Size, Men’s Journal
An ‘Unsettling’ Drop in Life Expectancy for Men, NY Times
‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids, Ny Times
Dear Coach: How Long Should My Triathlon Off-Season Be?, Triathlete
Cold Water Therapy Benefits: Everything You Need to Know, Men’s Health
My mind was poisoned by diet culture. Then I tried weightlifting | Zing Tsjeng, The Guardian
The 15 Best Post-Workout Carbs, According to a Nutrition Coach, Outside
Milwaukee Black Friday deals: Save on power tools and ccessories, The Manual
Mastering the Mindset of a Wild Idea with Michael Gervais, REI
Whoopi Goldberg is criticized online for saying Gen Z and millennials can’t afford a house because they ‘only want to work four hours’ a day, Business Insider
The false promise of green jobs, Economist
This Might Be The Worst Used Car Buying Advice I’ve Ever Seen, Jalopnik