Arete 12.19.24

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy

March of the 4 Stars: The Role of Retired Generals and Admirals in the Defense Industry, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Killing of Top Russian General is a Message from Ukraine: You Aren’t Safe Even at Home, Wall Street Journal
China’s ban on critical minerals to be felt across ‘all branches’ of US military, S. China Morning Post
What do you think Space Force is for??? | The US military is now talking openly about going on the attack in space, ArsTechnica
The U.S. military says its airstrikes killed 12 Islamic State operatives in Syria., NY Times
Senior White House official: US troops to remain in Syria after Assad’s fall, Times of Israel
The Air Force’s Faltering Effort to Get More Diversity Among Officers May Be Out of Time, military.com
Do Air Shows Really Help Military Readiness and Recruiting? Congress Plans to Find Out., military.com
Congress Shaves Beard Pilot Program for Air Force, Space Force from Must-Pass Defense Legislation, military.com
Putin’s quiet Syrian surrender reveals the weakness behind his intimidation tactics, Atlantic Council
Once again, China pushes for economic stimulus, hoping for a different result, Atlantic Council
How China is adopting battlefield lessons from Ukraine, DefenseOne
Who Lost More Weapons—Russia in Syria or America in Afghanistan?, Foreign Policy
Will Europe Fragment Under Trump 2.0?, Foreign Policy
What China Got Right in Latin America, Foreign Policy
Mounting concern in the EU about Indian black operations targeting dissidents, Intelnews.org
Navy Drops Disciplinary Efforts Against 2 Navy Officers After Death of SEAL Candidate Kyle Mullen, military.com
Zelensky blackmails the West to get 15 air defence systems, Pravda Report
Moscow responds to Kyiv’s reports on 30 dead North Korean fighters near Kursk, Pravda Report
Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions, RAND
EUCOM, two SOCOM cohorts had long lapse in oversight of classified mobile devices, IG says, Stars & Stripes
Generals Should Win Wars Before Declaring Victory,American Spectator
Most Senior Army Officers Are Turning Down Command Consideration, military.com
4-Star General Fired For First Time In 20 Years For Promoting Female Crony, Off the Press
The Army Is Too Top-Heavy, Defense One
Why Armies Crumble, The National Interest
What is going on in Syria and what the hell does it mean for US troops?, Task & Purpose
First ‘Warfare’ trailer paints a harrowing picture of Iraq War combat, Task & Purpose
Clown Commandant, American Greatness
‘Several Hundred’ North Korean Casualties in Russia’s Kursk – U.S. Official, The Moscow Times
GAO: Navy ‘Wasted’ $1.84 Billion in Repairs to Cruisers Cut from the Fleet, USNI
Australian and New Zealand Views on the U.S. Relationship, War on the Rocks
Adversarial Convergence Raises Alarm, Warns USSOCOM Commander at Reagan Defense Forum, Soldier Systems
GAO Denies Mistral’s Protest Against Purchases of AeroVironment Switcblade Loitering Munitions, Soldier Systems
Ruger and Magpul Announce 9mm Pistol Collaboration, Soldier Systems

First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional

A Coast Guard commander miscarried. She nearly died after being denied care., RAND
Only in California?, American Police Beat Magazine
Voters favor tough-on-crime laws, APBM
CA Firefighter Recounts Moment Tornado Flipped His Truck, Fire Engineering
Riverview (MI) Fire Sergeants, Crew, Lauded for Saving Man’s Life With No Time to Spare, Fire Engineering
Mass., N.H. firefighters battle 4-alarm fireacross from firehouse, FireRescue1
Tennessee Captain Loses Alcoholism-PTSD Disability Claim, Fire Law Blog
Denver firefighters begin use of new, lighter PPE to reduce heat stress, Fire Rescue 1
Mich. firefighters, mayor call on city council for new SCBA, Fire Rescue 1
‘Unorganized rescue effort’: Review of fatal Kan. fire highlights FD errors, FireRescue1
Chattanooga Fire Captain, 58, Dies During Workout, FireFighterNation
The Expert Trap: Protecting Police from Unreasonable Expectations, Force Science
Nags Head (NC) Firefighter Charged Following Fatal Bicycle Crash, FFCC
Lessons From Paul: Reflecting on a Line-of-Duty Death, FireFighterNation
Changing large wildfire dynamics in the wildland–urban interface of the eastern United States, International Journal of Wildland Fire
Ford marks 75 years of building cruisers with launch of 2025 Expedition SSV, Police1
After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing, San Francisco police gave FBI tip about suspect’s identity, Police1
Tenn. officer killed after suspect opens fire in driveway confrontation, Police1
Canada announces new border rules following Trump tariff threat, BBC News
Canada admits people can simply ‘hop over’ US border as Trump demands crackdown, The Independent
Aerial firefighting company upgrades its US arsenal Wildlfire Today
Here’s how DOGE can help save lives, money from wildfires, Fox News
Achilles Heel Tactical On-Demand Firearm Training Videos and Personalized Online Coaching, Soldier Systems

Mountain / Outside

Health/Fitness/Nutrition

Crossfit’s Disgraced Founder Attempts a Comeback, NY Times
Greg Glassman’s Website – Brokenscience.org
Why am I so Tired All the Time, NY Times
Oreo Owner Mondelez Turns to AI to Tweak its Snacks, Wall Street Journal
How long do Leftovers Last?, NY Times
Tiny Coffins: Measles Is Killing Thousands of Children in Congo, NY Times
What’s the Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake?, Outside
Why Training in the Cold Could Give You a Competitive Edge, Outside
Researchers: Hold Your Breath to Get an Effect “Similar to Blood Doping”, Outside
This Is Not Your High School Gym Teacher’s Stretching Routine, Outside

Getting at Least 5,000 Steps a Day Could Improve Depression, Mood, Healthline
Are Vasectomies Actually Reversible? Doctors Explain., Men’s Health
Hoka December Sale: Save Up to 40% Off Top Running Shoes, Men’s Health
This Training Program Will Make You Move Better in Just 15 Minutes Per Day, Men’s Health
The Cure for Everything, Men’s Health
Walmart Is Selling a $460 Weight Plate Set for Only $180 Right Now That Shoppers Say Is ‘Great for All Types of Workouts’, Men’s Journal
What is the Best Bench Press Grip Distance For Chest Gains?, M&F
How the Right and the MAHA Movement Have Co-opted ‘Crunchy’, NY Times
Smarter, Faster, & Focused, Real Clear Health

The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a Major Math Error, Wired

Mini Study: Lab Rats Increase Max Effort Strength, Aerobic Base in 4-Week Study, Mountain Tactical Institute
Mini Study: Valor Lab Rats Increase Strength, Rucking and Running Speed in 4-Week Study, Mountain Tactical Institute

Interesting

GIFTS FOR THE BOOKWORM 2024, Bless this Stuff
GIFTS FOR EVERYDAY CARRY 2024, Bless this Stuff
GIFTS FOR THE INDOORSMAN 2024, Bless this Stuff
What is the strongest passport in the world?, The Manual
Electric Ram REV Delayed Until 2026 As Range-Extender Ramcharger Gets Pushed Forward To 2025, Jalopnik
Portland Will Never Beat Its Subaru-Loving Allegations, Jalopnik
Why one of the biggest U.S. mortgage lenders expects housing demand to double in 2025, Marketwatch