Military / National Security / International
A FITNESS CULTURE THAT DOESN’T EDUCATE OR EMPOWER SOLDIERS: THE PROBLEM WITH H2F, THE ARMY’S HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS SYSTEM, Modern War Institute
Air Force Academy Reverses Decision, Allows Muslim Cadets to Forgo Physical Training During Ramadan, military.com
Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine, Al Jazeera
Did Putin’s fatigues signal Russia’s resistance to a ceasefire in Ukraine?, Al Jazeera
US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report, Al Jazeera
The Army Is Losing Nearly One-Quarter of Soldiers in the First 2 Years of Enlistment, military.com
Why Poland’s president wants US nuclear weapons, Atlantic Council
The hypersonic imperative, Atlantic Council
Anduril Wins $642.2 Million Marine Corps Deal For Capability To Protect Bases From Small Drones, Defense Daily
DARPA Launches Prototype USV Designed For Zero Sailors, Defense Daily
Pentagon hiring freeze holds previously approved job moves hostage, Defense One
Trump’s anti-NATO turn could sink F-35 sales, Defense One
China, Russia, and Iran Hold Nuclear Talks, Foreign Policy
An Unreliable America Means More Countries Want the Bomb, Foreign Policy
Trump’s Rhetoric Gets Results, Foreign Policy
Germany Is Rethinking Everything Nuclear, Foreign Policy
How Trump Could Still Get Venezuela Right This Time Around, Foreign Policy
Why Washington’s Stance Will Pave the Way for Russian Expansionism, Foreign Policy
Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to spare Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk, Pravda Report
Largest ever drone attack on Moscow leaves two dead, 18 injured, Pravda Report
Why the U.S. and Europe Are No Longer Friends, RCD
‘Drone Carriers’ Could Make Aircraft Carriers Obsolete, 1945
Here are the latest military units deploying to the U.S.-Mexico border, Task & Purpose
US Army Officer’s Men’s Dark Shade ABN Overseas Caps Now with AGSU Piping from WWII Impressions, Inc, Soldier Systems
China’s Growing Concerns Over India-US Relations, The Diplomat
Will Israel and the United States Diverge on Iran?, War on the Rocks
The Problem With H2F, the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness System, Modern War Institute
First Responder / Wildland Fire / Law Enforcement / Homeland Security
Border Patrol apprehensions reach lowest average in history under Trump, Alpha News
DEA, ICE, Coast Guard arrest illegal immigrants in Nantucket, Boston Herald
Video shows 71-year-old woman being rescued from raging Oregon river by US Coast Guard, Yahoo News
US Coast Guard Academy Censors ‘Climate Change’ From Its Curriculum – Inside Climate News, Pinboard
US Coast Guard infrastructure is quietly crumbling. It needs at least $7 billion to fix it., Business Insider
Commander’s Intent and Concept of the Operation: Two Powerful Leadership Tools, Fire Engineering
Nearly 20% of San Diego Fires ‘Likely’ Began by Homeless Encampments, Data Shows, Fire Engineering
Dust storm causes fatal pileup, fires and disaster declaration in West Texas, FR1
Ore. bill proposes to lower firefighter retirement age to 50, FR1
FDNY Bans Bosses From Dating Underlings After Harassment Scandals , FFN
What Does PTSD in a Firefighter Look Like? A New Brain Scan Can Show You, FFN
Stopping Time: Perception, Reaction, and the Flawed Still-Frame Analysis, Force Science
Drones aid in rescue of 86-year-old man, locating him in 17 minutes, Police1
Trump set to invoke Alien Enemies Act to detain, deport gang members, Police1
Changing careers? Minn. State Patrol program seeks candidates without law enforcement experience, Police1
USDA hires back all 6,000 fired workers from past month, including public land employees, Wildfire Today
Mass firings strain US wildland firefighters, Wildfire Today
Colorado: Sweeping Restrictions on Semiautomatic Firearms Move Forward, Eastmans’
Sheehy proposes new wildland fire response time, Missoula Current
Rock Climbing Firefighter Saves Lost Dog Trapped On High Cliff, Unofficial Networks
Mountain
Armada Skier, Todd Ligare, on Big-Mountain Skiing, Ski Racing, & His New Films: On the Hunt Part 1 & 2 (Ep.349), Blister
Vasque St. Elias Review: Old-School Style Meets Modern Performance, GearJunkie
Washington Hikers Amazed After Finding Giant Octopus Near Local Trail, GearJunkie
Snowboarder Pronounced Dead After Falling From Barless Lift in Montana, GearJunkie
Climbing Wisdom from Legend Chris Sharma, Gripped
Ted Ligety and DPS Introduce a Carving Ski that Anyone Can Arc On, Outside
REI’s Member Sale Is Here. These Are the Deals Our Outdoor and Travel Expert Loves., Wired
Best Touring Packs for Guides and Daytrippers;, Backcountry Ski Site
The Cult of the Mountain-Town Weatherman, Outside
Army mountain soldier breaks down every piece of gear he takes on a mission, Business Insider
Arc’teryx Micon 32 Ski Pack – Alpine Minimalism for Ski Touring, Off Piste
5 Knots Every Backpacker (Actually) Needs To Know, Outside
Here’s How Many Employees Each National Park Is Losing, Outside
My wife and I quit our jobs to travel the world together. We prioritize adventure, and had our kids before marrying., Business Insider
Born From The Climbing Life, Black Diamond
9 Places to Climb in 2025, According to 9 Different Climbers Climbing
American Dirtbag Becomes 2nd Person to Tick Off New Zealand’s 100 Peaks Challenge. Para-alpinism was His Secret Weapon., Climbing
SCARPA Rapid XT Approach Shoe Review, Climbing Gear Reviews
New 1,555-Metre Alpine Route in Georgia, Gripped
Find Your Flow: Prodigio Pro, La Sportiva
Rab’s Khroma 38L No-Nonsense Ski Pack is Dialed in For Big Backcountry Missions, Powder
SMF Ski-Mo World Cup In Schladming-Dachstein: The World’s Best Ski Mountaineers Conquer The Planai, Snow Industry News
“It Was a Dangle Fest”: Taylor Martin’s Wild New Route on Utah’s Hellgate Wall, Gripped
“HOWLR” – Coach Trifes is Back With Sidehit Resort Madness, Freeskier
New 700-metre M8 A3 Alpine Wall Climbed, Gripped
Chess Not Checkers, Patagonia
Trump’s Potential Tariffs Leaves American Ski Companies in Limbo, Powder
How Southwest’s New Baggage Policy Will Negatively Affect Skiers, Powder
19th Avalanche Fatality of Season Confirmed in Utah, Powder
Slip-On Après Ski Comfort – XTRATUF Deck Boots, Off Piste
The 50 Best Adventures in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, Outside
Skiing The Longest Off-Piste Run In The World, UN
FIS Suspends Norwegian Officials And Athletes Under Investigation, SNow Industry News
Insights from the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project, Eastmans’
Fitness / Health / Nutrition
CrossFit for Sale After Years of Drama and Attrition, Front Office Sports
Nutrition 101, Part One: Foundational Nutrition, Uphill Athlete
The Fitness Secrets of Top Tennis Pros, Men’s Health
Do Cheaters Prosper? Effect of Externally Supplied Momentum During Resistance Training on Measures of Upper Body Muscle Hypertrophy, International Journal of Exercise Science
Comparing The Effects of Maximal Strength Training, Plyometric Training, and Muscular Endurance Training on Swimming-Specific Performance Measures: A Randomized Parallel Controlled Study in Young Swimmers, Journal of Exercise Science
The 6 Best Protein Powders of 2025, Tested by Us, Men’s Health
30 High-Protein Recipes That Require Zero Cooking, Men’s Health
How Much Deep Sleep Do You Really Need? Here’s How to Tell, Men’s Health
Potatoes: What About Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and More?, Nutritionfacts.org
Is Seed Oil Better Than Butter?, RC Health
How to Train Your Physiological Resilience, Outside
What I’ve Learned from 20 Silent Meditation Retreats, Outside
The Beef Tallow Skin Care Trend Smells Like a Scam, Gear Latest
Ford Is Sticking With an EV Future—With a Boost From Tesla, Gear Latest