Military / National Security / International
Pentagon is placing probationary employees on leave in advance of mass firings, Defense One
Too close for missiles, switching to guns: How the Navy learned to fight Houthi drones, T&P
No sailors in sight: DARPA launches warship designed ‘from the ground up’ to be truly unmanned, Breaking Defense
Army to soldiers: Get small drones back in the air, don’t worry about the red tape (as much), Breaking Defense
At least one Pentagon agency has begun firing probationary workers, Defense One
The Army’s top enlisted leader goes dark on social media, T&P
Trump announces new White House shipbuilding office, Breaking Defense
US Air Force reveals autonomous combat aircraft, Defense Blog
What’s In The Arab Plan For Gaza?, National Interest
Marine officer honored for leadership in aftermath of chaotic Osprey crash, T&P
Air Force, Space Force chiefs make forceful cases for ‘warrior ethos’, Defense One
It’s time to ditch Virginia subs for AUKUS and go to Plan B, Breaking Defense
NATO Operations Chief’s Five Lessons Learned From War In Ukraine, War Zone
What Trump’s approach to Europe means for the Western Balkans, Atlantic Council
Britain’s Nuclear Deterrent Doesn’t Work Without The United States, National Interest
Russia Says Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable’, Moscow Times
Fort Moore renamed Benning, this time for a corporal who fought heroically in WWI, T&P
NGA suspends Ukraine’s access to commercial satellite imagery, Breaking Defense
How US military action against drug cartels in Mexico could unfold, Atlantic Council
Trump’s Firing of Brown Puts Joint Chiefs Chairman Position in Spotlight, military.com
How Trump’s ’51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious, NY Times
Air Force Academy Investigating Nearly 100 Cadets for Cheating, Honor Code Violations, military.com
First Responder / Wildland Fire / Law Enforcement
Alternatives to chokeholds, American Police Beat Magazine
Catalysts in the development of police psychology, American Police Beat Magazine
Video: Drone aids in Wis.
Driver intentionally slams SUV into Philadelphia police cruiser; injured officer still makes arrest, Police1
Elon Musk, podcaster Ben Shapiro suggest Trump should pardon Derek Chauvin, Police1
Ohio officer fired for posting unauthorized bodycam footage on YouTube, Police1
Video: Roof ops at a California house fire, Slatter911
Wrongful Death Claims Against Colorado Springs Medic Dismissed, Fire Law Blog
Fla.
Mass firings strain US wildland firefighters, Wildfire Today
Boreal forests’ wildfire recovery significantly stunted from high-intense flames and post-fire logging, study finds, Wildfire Today
$500 MILLION INDIANA WALMART MEGA WAREHOUSE FIRE OPERATIONAL REPORT, FFCC
THREE WYOMING FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AT STRUCTURE FIRE, FFCC
Report to Congress on Coast Guard Cutter Procurement, USNI
Mountain
Idaho: Bear ID Test & Shed Antler License, Eastman’s
History of Skiing’s Most Legendary Accessory “The Voilé Strap”, Unoffical Networks
Bad Belay as Coach Nearly Kills Pro Climber, Gripped
Here’s How Many Employees Each National Park Is Losing, Outside
Radio Host And His Two Friends Killed After Avalanche Buries Them Under 100 Feet Of Snow, Wide Open Spaces
Best Touring Packs for Guides and Daytrippers, BC Ski Blog
Olympic Skier Opens Up About The Unbearable Pain Of Freezing His Manhood During Brutal Race Conditions, Wide Open Spaces
Why Do So Many People Get Into Trouble While Hiking in Hawaii?, Outside
How I Climbed V10 on the Boards at Age 53, Climbing
Multiple Elk Have Died After Eating Poisonous Plants In Montana Subdivision, Wide Open Spaces
Big-Mouthed Poachers Take the Wrong Flight, Meateater
The Myth of the Sub-MOA Rifle, Meateater
Ikon Pass Reveals Prices for Winter 25/26, Powder
8 Women That Are Making Waves in Skiing Right Now Powder
Alaska DIY Moose Hunting, Western Hunter
The North Face End of Season Sale slashed prices by 30%, The Manual
Another New V17, This Time in Austria, Gripped
Salomon unveils its newest trail boot for the season, The manual
Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Sleeping Lion 5.
Weekend Whipper: Ice Climbing Fall Could Have Been a Whole Lot Worse, Climbing
Stuff We Like: February 2025, Blister
Red Bull Bringing World-Class Freeride Event Back to Utah, Powder
The 10 Best Winter Gear Deals on Arc’Teryx at REI and Evo, Outside
Two Climbers Dead on Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), One of the Seven Summits, Climbing
Best Merino Wool Clothing (2025): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets & More, Wired
Enter the Wild and Untamed World of Skijoring in This Short Documentary, Powder
These 18 Athletes Have Secured A Spot In The 2025 Freeride World Tour Finals, UN
Fitness / Health / Nutrition
A common nasal decongestant appears to be ineffective, so what alternatives exist?, Peter Attia
Is one set enough to build muscle?, Stronger by Science
A Critical Appraisal of Using Barbell Velocity Data to Regulate Training, JSCR
Study Shows Cursing Can Boost Your Physical Performance, Muscle & Fitness
The HYROX Simulation Workout You Can Do At Home, Muscle & Fitness
Protect Your Brain From Ageing, Science Focus
Masked for Nothing?, Restore Childhood
The Best Drip Coffee Maker, Wirecutter
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off, Wired
Why Increasing Your VO2 Max Might Boost Your Brain, Outside
Arc’Teryx continues to grow its footwear line with new sneakers, The Manual
SIT or sprint interval training is almost as popular as HIIT — Here’s why, The Manual
How to Train Your Physiological Resilience, Outside