Arete 7.6.24

by SSD

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy

Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Died by Suicide, NY Times
‘The Art of Military Innovation: Lessons from the IDF’, JPost.com
Air Force Veteran Accused of Disclosing Classified Data on Aircraft, Weapons in Latest Military Leak Case, military.com
Norway Orders Advanced NASAMS Air Defence Missile Systems., World Defense News
Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon, Al Jazeera
Moscow Says U.S. Drones Over Black Sea Risk Direct Clash With NATO, Moscow Times
Dispatch from Taipei: Why Taiwan’s survival may depend on deterrence through resilience, Atlantic Council
U.S. Military Chases Shiny Things and Ranks Suffer, Responsible Statecraft
Special Operations Commander Removed from Leadership After Allegedly Choking Woman and Child, military.com
Motorcycles and Mayhem in Ukraine’s East, NY Times
Netherlands Gets a New Government: What You Need to Know, NY Times
Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey, Al Jazeera
Soldiers Now Face Punishment for Sharing, Liking Extremist Content on Social Media Under New Army Policy, military.com
Maintaining a Defiant Tone, Texas Congressman Takes Off Revoked Combat Infantryman Badge, military.com
Air Force fires head of Sentinel ICBM program, Defense One
NATO Is Turning 75, but How Much Is There to Celebrate?, Foreign Policy
What if Russia Wins?, Foreign Policy
The French are fed up with Macron and his ‘Ukraine, not France’ project, PravdaReport
Would Russia Aid China in an Invasion of Taiwan?, Real Clear Defense
Japan Keeps Ospreys Flying Despite Restrictions in the U.S., Real Clear Defense
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies in surfing accident, Task & Purpose
Alkhatib in The Free Press: Israel Killed 31 of My Family Members in Gaza. The Pro-Palestine Movement Isn’t Helping., The Free Press
Former VCNO Robert Burke Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Charges, USNI
NATO Should Think Big About the Indo-Pacific, WOTR
The Actively Retired Polish General Building a Strategic Culture, WOTR
Ukraine has a month to avoid default, Economist
 

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

Evidence Mounts Islamic State Is Looking to the U.S. Southern Border, HSN
Suspected drunk driver crashes into nail salon, four killed including an off-duty NYPD officer, LEO Affairs
Calif. ‘rising star’ firefighter drowns in ocean waters off San Diego, FireRescue1
Texas FD praises firefighter’s solo rescue effort at fatal fire, FireRescue1
Arizona voters to decide whether LEOs can arrest migrants, American Police Beat Magazine
Earth’s most extreme wildfires are growing more intense and frequent, Wildfire Today
Police chief resigns after being outed for affair with a subordinate’s wife, LEO Affairs
SEVERAL RECENT OFF DUTY FIREFIGHTER TRAUMATIC DEATHS, Firefighter Close Calls
Driver Arrested for Flipping Off Cop Gets Major Payday, Men’s Journal
Arizona Residents Evacuated as Massive Wildfires Bear Down on Phoenix, Men’s Journal
Top 5 Affordable North American Big-Game Hunts, NRA
The Uvalde police chief has been indicted, but can inaction be criminal?, Police1
UT Fire Captain Dies After Boat Pins Him Under Rapids in CO, Fire Engineering
2 officers shot trying to use less lethal force, suspect killed as officers return fire, Police1
Illegal Immigrant Murderers in Texas, 2013–2022, HSN
Police Performance Must Be Measured with Purpose, RAND
Eight things police need to know about memory, APBM
Four Killed in CA After Law Enforcement Pursuit Ends in Crash, Fire Engineering
Clarksburg Overtime Case Raises Questions About Retaliation, Fire Law Blog
Death toll from Hawaii wildfire rises to 102, FireRescue1
BWC video shows teen point replica gun at N.Y. officers before fatal OIS, Police1
Video: Texas officer fires through windshield after fleeing suspect shoots at cruiser during pursuit, Police1
California Woman’s Brother Claims Her Husband Pushed Her Off Mountain Cliff In Arizona To Her Death, Wide Open Spaces
Mountain / Outside
Top Gear at the Outside Festival, Outside
Why The Mountain Equipment Aerofoil Full Zip Is My New Security Blanket, Outside
The Best Hunting Binoculars of 2024, GearJunkie
The 13 Coolest Climbing Gyms in the World, Climbing
La Sportiva Hits It Out of the Park With New Mandala, Climbing
Alaska Kills Nearly 100 Bears, Wolves by Helicopter in Effort to Bolster Caribou Populations, Gearjunkie
The Corporate Shadow Over Big Sky, MT, Snowbrains
BLM to Halt Ambler Road Permit, Conserve 28 Million Acres of Alaska Public Lands, BHA
First Look: The Sitka Women’s Ascent Pants Are Almost Perfect, GearJunkie
This Hunting Brand Makes the Best Hot-Weather Pants I’ve Tested, GearJunkie
This Jacket Is Your Next Take-Everywhere Layer: Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket Review, GearJunkie
Feds Ban Bear Baiting on National Preserves in Alaska, Wide Open Spaces
Black Diamond Presents: Doubloons, Black Diamond
Orvis’ new Helios delivers as promised, Gear Institute
This Reinhold Messner Film Won Banff Fest, Gripped
Alex Honnold Free-Soloing a Yosemite 5.13, Gripped
Editor’s Picks #1: Top Ski News From Last Week, Powder
Satellite Messaging on Apple’s IOS 18 Will be a Game Changer for Backcountry Enthusiasts, SnowBrains
Hilarious Roast of Modern Climbing Gyms, Unofficial Networks
Grizzly Bear Chases Hikers @ Glacier National Park, Unofficial Networks
Denver’s Ruby Hill Bike Park Is A Mountainboarding Destination, Unofficial Networks
Mountain Biking The Alien Landscapes Of Fruita, Colorado (Video), Unofficial Networks
Skier Falls Nearly 2,000 Feet After A Cornice Failure In Banff National Park, Unofficial Networks
Hyundai’s New Integrated Snow Chain Tech Could Change Winter Driving, Unofficial Networks
California Is Kicking Out Hundreds Of Modern-Day Hippies Living In Its Forests, Wide Open Spaces
 
Are Edibles Better for You – Or At Least Less Bad – Than Alcohol?, WSJ
The Best Instant Coffees (2024): Tested and Reviewed, Gear Latest
How much caffeine is actually in a shot of espresso?, The Manual
Why the Egg Freezing Industry Is Booming, NY Times
Everything You Should Know to Become Better at Rucking, military fitness.com
Asics’ Top-Selling Running Shoes Start at Just $50 Right Now, and Shoppers Say They ‘Immediately Fit Like a Glove’, Men’s Journal
Take This 30 Second Power Test, NY Times
Why Humid Weather Makes Us Exhausted and How to Stay Safe, NY Times
How Healthy Is Watermelon?, NY Times
Do Antidepressants Cause Weight Gain?, NY Times
Researchers May Have Found the Best Type of Protein for Weight Loss, New Study Shows, Men’s Journal
First Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Reported in US, Healthline
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Men’s Health
The First 24 Hours of the 2024 Spartan Death Race, Muscle & Fitness
Single Leg Box Squat: How To, Muscles Worked, Tips and Tricks, Muscle & Fitness
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Offers a New Way to Treat Sleep Apnea, NY Times
Can Women Benefit From Viagra?, NY Times
Atlas Was Correct & His Critics Were Wrong, Real Clear Health
4 Essential Exercises for a Stronger Core , Training Peaks
Mastering the Mind: Mental Strategies From the World’s Best Athletes, Training Peaks
Outdoor Edge Partners with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management to Fight Colorado Anti-Hunting Initiative, Huntinglife.com
The New Standard of Hunting Pants | Introducing First Lite’s 308 Pants, Meateater
5 Practices for Safer Catch-and-Release Angling, Meateater
Teva Drops New Opened-Toed Trail Running Sandals, Unofficial Networks
An Antidote to the Cult of Self-Discipline, The Atlantic

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