Arete 8.16.25

Military / National Security

Sacrificing Ukraine will only increase the cost of stopping Putin’s Russia, Atlantic Council
Trump’s DC police takeover has a likely expiration date, Semafor
Garmin Tactix 8 Review, Western Hunter
North Korean Workers in Russia Face ‘Slave-Like’ Conditions – BBC, Moscow Times
The DIY cage armor in Ukraine keeps getting weirder, wilder — and more ‘Mad Max’, Business Insider
FSB Says It Foiled Ukrainian Plot to Kill Senior Russian Defense Ministry Official, Moscow Times
The Battle Inside Russia’s Elite, Foreign Policy
Fort Benning Prepares Soldiers to Fly, Fight with Drones, Soldier Systems
Mexico’s President Says U.S. Forces Are Unwelcome in Her Country, NY Times
US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Transgender Service Members Being Separated from the Service, military.com
Fort Stewart Soldiers Who Fought Gunman, Provided Care to Wounded Recognized for Valor, military.com
Army ROTC Cadet Dies During Fort Knox Land Navigation Training, military.com
Texas’ Fort Bliss Set to Host 5,000-Bed Immigrant Detention Camp, military.com
Special operators to deploy wearable to keep tabs on vitals, help warn about chemical threats, Breaking Defense
Inside Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran, Defense One
Senior Mossad veteran discusses recruitment of Iranian assets in rare interview, intel news.org
Finland Charges Ship’s Crew Members in Slashing of Undersea Cables, NY Times
Coyote Loitering Drone Interceptors Have Arrived On U.S. Navy Destroyers, TWZ
Are We Beyond the Event Horizon of War in the Pacific?, RealClearDefense
Submariner confirmed as new Chief of Naval Operations, Task & Purpose
B-2 bomber skidded for more than a mile, caught fire when landing gear collapsed, Task & Purpose
Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance?, The Diplomat
Is the Republican Party Moving Away From Taiwan?, The Diplomat
NATO stealth jets intercept Russian military aircraft, UK Defense Journal
British Army seeks drones to fly with Apache gunships, UK Defense Journal
Marine Corps Seeking Lateral Career Requests to Boost Retention, USNI
Drones Aren’t Swarming Yet — But They Could, War on the Rocks
Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs, Al Jazeera
VF Corporation Releases First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results, Snow Industry News
The Legendary Hunt for the Mercer Bull, One of the Biggest Elk Ever Taken, Outdoor Life

First Responder / Homeland Security / Wildland Fire

Trump: No cash bail is ‘a disaster’; vows crackdown on youth crime in D.C., Senator
Europe wildfires continue to rage as temperatures soar, Wildfire Today
THREE FIREFIGHTERS HURT AT SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FIRE, FireFigher Close Calls
NIOSH: Lieutenant killed during post-fire collapse at mixed-use building, FireRescue1
ICE Receives Over 100K Applications in 2 Weeks, Matzav.com
Trump Is Right That D.C. Has a Serious Crime Problem, The Atlantic
Salt Lake City firefighters injured battling fire in centuries-old buildings, FireRescue1
Coast Guard Commissions First Icebreaker Since the 1990s, UNSI
Wash. sheriff’s sergeant killed by motorcyclist while clearing debris from roadway, Police1
Driver arrested after brake-checking border patrol vehicle carrying 15 undocumented immigrants, Police1
FIVE FDNY FIREFIGHTERS INJURED AT JAMACIA, QUEENS FIRE, FFCC
ICE officers detain N.Y. firefighter as he leaves for work, FireRescue1
‘Put the gun down’: BWC video shows Reno officers confronting shooter who killed 3 outside casino, Police1
Five PA firefighters suspended – suspected of being impaired, Statter911

Mountain / Outside

The Airstream 2026 Basecamp: Your Rugged, Go-Anywhere Companion, Collector
How My iPhone’s New Satellite Messaging Function Kept Me Connected in the Backcountry, Outside
We Ran in La Sportiva’s Fastest Trail Shoe: Prodigio Pro Review, GearJunkie
20 Epic Ascents That Shaped 1970s Climbing, Gripped
Riding The Top-Rated Mountain Biking Trail In The USA, Unofficial Networks
A Hunter Crashed His UTV Deep in the Mountains. His Dog Helped Him Survive., Outside
Climbing Training Drills for “The Fighter”, Climbing
Climbing Training Drills for “The Dancer”, Climbing
Free Solo Climber Rescued From Glacier National Park After She Got “Cliffed Out”, Unofficial Networks
New Mexico Governor Fires Wildlife Commissioner After Leaked Emails Between Her and Anti-Wolfers, Outdoor Life

Fitness / Nutrition / Health

6 Biking Options to Replace Running if You Are Injured, military.com
9 Men Share How Getting Penis Filler Has Changed Their Sex Lives, Men’s Health
What Is Creatine, and Should You Be Taking Most Studied Supplement (2025), GearJunkie
Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home, Wired
U.S. Alcohol Consumption Hits New Low, Poll Finds, NY Times
The Great American Fitness Boom, Real Clear Health
Why I recommend this Garmin watch over competing Apple, Samsung, and Google models, ZDNet
The 3/7 Training Method That Builds Muscle Shockingly Fast,Men’s Journal
How Collagen Might Boost Your Explosive Strength, Outside
Frequent French Fries Eating Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 20% According to Study, Muscle & Fitness
Strength Training 101: Proven Principles, Core Lifts, and Workout Programs To Build Real Strength, Muscle & Fitness
Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?, The Indian Express

Interesting

Ford Skunkworks Ushers in ‘Model T Moment’ in EVs, GearJunkie
Are Your Smart Devices Really Spying on You?, Wirecutter