Arete 7.27.17

Military
The CIA is Entering a Danger Zone. Here’s the Map.,Washington Post
Do Civilian Casualties Cause Counterinsurgents to Fail?, War is Boring
New Concepts in Warfare Between 2030 and 2050: The Fence of Doom – War Destroys Humans – It Doesn’t Destroy Human Nature, Small Wars Journal
The Myth of ISIS’s Strategic Brilliance, Defense One
Bringing Back the Draft, Military Times
Dad: Marine vet killed in Syria ‘had a mission’ in ISIS battle, Marine Corps Times

Homeland Security/Terrorism
Trump Visits Long Island in Wake of MS-13 Gang Arrests, NY Times
U.S. weapons main source of trade in illegal arms on the Dark Web, Homeland Security News Wire
Federal Grand Jury Indicts US Soldier On Terrorism Charges, In Homeland Security
How ISIS Nearly Stumbled On The Ingredients For A ‘Dirty Bomb’, Washington Post
Former Homeland Security chief on Russia probe: I’m worried about 2018 and 2020, CNBC

Mountain
The Torturous Touring Of America’s ‘Roads Less Traveled’, Gear Junkie
The Pre-Climb Checklist, American Alpine Institute
The Screamin’ Eagles summer training at Mammoth, Snowboard Mag
Watch: Everest Climbers’ Lives Saved by Chance Encounter, National Geographic
A Definitive Ranking of Climbing Scenes in Movies, Outside

First Responder
Feeding Courage Starves Fear, Backstep Firefighter
The Double Edged Sword of Loyalty, Firefighters Enemy
Oakland Chief: Police Won’t Help Feds Round Up Immigrants, Officer.com
Motivating Your Officers; Not Destroying Them, Officer.com
Trailer released for the movie about the Granite Mountain Hotshots, Wildfire Today

Gear
Shred the trails all day long with an E-Mountain Bike, Wired
Military Inspired Versatility for a Different Kind of Hero, Team Wendy’s New M-216 Ski Search & Rescue Helmet Is Here!, Soldier Systems
Army to Begin Fielding New Modular Handguns in November, Soldier Systems
The Gear Pacific Crest Trail Through-Hikers Can’t Live Without, Outside Online
TSA Compliant Tools: Gerber Dime Travel Vs. Leatherman Style PS, Gear Junkie
Elzetta Design Announces New Line of Lighting Systems for Ballistic Shields, Officer.com

Nutrition/Fitness
5 Tips to Prevent Gym Injuries, Men’s Journal
How Endurance Athletes Use Herbal Supplements to Get an Edge, Outside Magazine
How To Assess Your Full-Body Flexibility, Breaking Muscle
Sugary Drinks and Protein: Bad Combo, Science Daily
What Hot Dogs Do to Your Body www.time.com
The Right Way to Run on Hot Days, Men’s Journal
Bring Back That Sinuous Spine, Breaking Muscle
Sustaining a Lifetime Passion for Your Sport, Outside Magazine
Are Elite Athletes Healthy? Outside Magazine
The Dangerous Chemical You May Consume Every Day, Men’s Journal


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