Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy
The A-10 is retiring and the Air Force has no close air support replacement, Task & Purpose
OPINION: Marines look to boot 2 of MARSOC 3 and take their Raider badge, T&P
The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army’s tactical bra. It’s not, T&P
Navy Fields New Protective Headgear for Marine Corps Aviation Maintainers, Soldier Systems
MARINES: Marines Reorganize, Strategy Page
India Has Become a Middle Eastern Power, Foreign Policy
On his way out, Marines’ Berger addresses Force Design critics, Afghanistan and what’s next, Breaking Defense
The Army’s yearslong fight over its controversial new fitness test isn’t over yet, T&P
Switzerland overrun with foreign spies, Swiss intelligence service warns, Intelnews.org
Soldier Crashed Helicopter Before Running to and Crashing a Second in 2022 Suicide, Investigators Find, Military.com
Addressing the Recruiting Crisis in the Armed Services, RAND
Sunken WWII battlefield in Pacific remains mostly intact with planes, ships and amphibious vehicles,War is Boring
Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed since Taliban takeover: UN, Al Jazerra
Ukraine, Russia
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says forces advancing ‘in all directions’, Al Jazerra
PMC Wagner’s coup shows the face of Russia’s true allies, Pravda Report
Zelensky has one chance for salvation – union with Poland., Pravda Report
An Emboldened West Confronts a Weakened Russia, RAND
NATO is Close to a Compromise on Ukraine Membership, Reuters
Retired US colonel: NATO guarantees to Ukraine may trigger nuclear war with Russia, Pravda Report
“Russian spies are blowing up one by one:” Russian hockey player arrested on spy charges in Poland, War is Boring
Why the US is considering giving Ukraine cluster munitions, T&P
An Army Couple Had Their Daughter at a Military Hospital. Then the Collections Calls Started for $600,000., military.com
Navy Recruiters Will Work 6-Day Weeks, Face Changes to Orders Amid Recruiting Struggle, Military.com
Russian General Arrested Following Wagner Mutiny – MT Russian, Moscow Times
China
First Responder / Law Enforcement / Wildland Fire/ Homeland Security, Wilderness Professional
Mountain / Outside
How Indoor Climbing Became a Boondoggle, Climbing
Bold Big-Walling (and International Conflict) in Kashmir, Climbing
Solitude Inadvertently Describes Locals As Threats During Town Hall, UN
Shelby Stanger Rides a Life-Changing Wave, Outside
Ski Bum Dreams: A Vermonter follows her father’s skintrack, BC Mag
Watch: Monkey Gone to Heaven | Joel Unema, Climb Strong
Martial Arts Made Me a Better Outdoor Athlete, GearJunkie
These Four U.S. Ski Resorts Will Be Open For The Fourth Of July Weekend, UN
Our Favorite Underrated Gear, Climbing
Glacier National Park Tourist Needlessly Risks Life Crossing Log Over Raging River, UN
Do Big Baits Really Catch Big Fish?, Meateater
La Sportiva Jackal II: Trail Runners and Designers Weigh In, GearJunkie
Dual-Sport vs. Adventure Motorcycles: What’s the Difference and How to Choose, GearJunkie
Black Diamond Releases the Impressive Distance 1500 Headlamp, WERD
Weekend Whipper: Poor Cam Placement Nearly Spells Disaster, Climbing
National Geographic Magazine Fires All Staff Writers, GearJunkie
A Near Miss Changed My Perspective on Outdoor Mistakes, Outside
Fixed vs Adjustable Leg Loops: Which is Better?, Weigh My Rack
Health / Fitness / Nutrition
Symptoms of Overtraining in Mountain Athletes, Uphill Athlete
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