Military
Long Wars and Industrial Mobilization: It Won’t Be World War II, War on the Rocks
Islamic State Is Digging Trenches and Preparing For Battle, War is Boring
America Is Not Ready for a War in North Korea, The Atlantic
Here’s How the US Military Wants to Counter ISIS Drones and Roadside Bombs, Defense One
US killed Shabaab commander in recent strike, Long War Journal
Taliban video details takeover of eastern Afghan district, Long War Journal
Homeland Security/Terrorism
Al-Qaeda strikes back, Al-monitor
Drugs and Security, Latin America’s Lessons for the World, InSight Crime
Cyberwar: A guide to the frightening future of online conflict, ZDNet
Drug Busts Reflect Huge Disparity in Effectiveness of Enforcement Efforts, InHomeland Security
Malaysia detains hundreds in counter-terrorism raids, BBC
Mountain
Aymar Navarro and Adrià Millan press play on a new season of “South Lines”, FreeSkier
Women Hunters and Anglers May Be the Planet’s Best Hope, Outside
Arco Rock Legends 2017: the 6 nominations for the sport climbing Oscar, Planet Mountain
Glacier Skiing on Mount Hood Is Back, Powder
2017 Adventure Racing World Championships Begin in Wyoming This Week, The Adventure Blog
First Responder
Officials urge state help for firefighters battling cancer, Firefighter Close Calls
Having ‘Those’ Conversations, Law Enforcement Today
MA Man Wearing Only Underwear Steals Patrol Car, Police Mag
Facebook can be more useful than satellite data for tracking wildfire smoke, Wildfire Today
Feeding Courage Starves Fear, Backstep Firefighter
Photos: Filson Campaign Celebrates Wildland Firefighters, GearJunkie
Gear
The Five Best Startups from Outdoor Retailer 2017, Outside
How to Make Your Own Gear, Outside
Marine Corps to Deliver Reinforced Pack Frames as Early as 2018, Soldier Systems
How to get the perfect shot using your Smartphone, Wired
Patagonia Tackles Workwear, Outside
Nutrition/Fitness
Using the Split Squat to Potentiate Bilateral and Unilateral Jump Performance, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Why Do Rich People Love Endurance Sports?, Outside
Enduring the Suck on the Road to Success, Ross Training
The Westside Barbell System for Sports Athletic Development for: Speed, Explosive Power, Vertical Jump, and Injury Prevention, Westside Barbell
In Defense of Simplicity, Starting Strength