Arete 9.13.25

Military / National Security

The Tone Range Fan: A Tool for Leaders at All Levels, From The Green Notebook
Former generals say LA, DC deployments harm troop morale, apolitical reputation, Task & Purpose
Russia Just Attacked NATO. Again., Foreign Policy
Russia just inched closer to open war with NATO, Vox
NATO’s Article 4 invoked over Russian drones in Poland: What to know, Defense News
Army tells drill sergeants to stop posting videos of recruits during basic training, Task & Purpose
In a First, Korean Women Target U.S. Military in Suit Over Prostitution, NY Times
How the UK is changing its special forces for a modern world, Breaking Defense
Think tank outlines framework for a would-be Cyber Force, Breaking Defense
Anduril Wins $1.12 Billion Australia Contract For Ghost Shark USV, Defense Daily
Rubio’s visit to Mexico and Ecuador shows the need for US security cooperation runs deeper than warships in the Caribbean, Atlantic Council
Space Force Celebrates First Officer Training Course Graduation at Peterson Space Force Base, Military.com
Air Force special ops troops practice airfield seizures amid Caribbean build up, Task & Purpose
A killing at sea marks America’s descent into lawless power, Defense One
Why the Pentagon had been reluctant to combat narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere, Atlantic Council
Veterans Stole over $150K from Air Force Base’s Sports Program in Florida, Feds Say, military.com
Air Force Academy Cancels Lecture After Discovering Speaker Disparaged Trump, military.com
Belarus hosts Russian war games as Putin’s drones probe Poland, Atlantic Council
Marine officer fired from recruiting duty over Charlie Kirk social media post, Task & Purpose
How many drones does it take to replace a destroyer?, Defense One
China and Russia Are Winning the Hypersonic Missile Race, Foreign Policy
Recruit–Train–Equip–Repeat Isn’t Enough Anymore: Bringing Transformation to the Army’s Generating Force, Modern War Institute
US Army Deploys M2A3 Bradleys to Poland to Ensure Rapid Force Projection on NATO’s Eastern Flank, World Defense News
If Europe Won’t End the Censorship, U.S. Should End NATO, Real Clear Politics
Russia Strapping Kalashnikovs to Drones, U24
Russia Deploys Icebreaker With Cruise Missile Capability, U24
Navy relieves commander of littoral combat ship on deployment, Task & Purpose
Coast Guard Caribbean Anti-Trafficking Missions Continue as Military’s Role is Redefined, USNI

Fire/Rescue / Law Enforcement / Homeland Security

Wash. PD offers $50K bonuses for state-certified officers, Police1
U.K. Ambassador to U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links, NY Times
Off-duty N.D. officer faces felony charge after standoff, self-inflicted gunshot, Police1
Coast Guard Taps Beautiful Bill Funds To Award Bollinger Contract For 10 FRCs, Defense Daily
Police seize 23 guns from home of 13-year-old who appeared to idolize mass shooters, Police1
U.S. Forest Service reverses course, issues masks to wildland firefighters but keeps ban in place, FireRescue1
What we can learn about event security from the Charlie Kirk assassination, Police1
Firefighters Break Up Knife Attack, Detain Suspect at CA Grocery Store, Fire Engineering
Senators Call for Hearings About JPMorgan’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Wall Street Journal
The First 100 Days: From Afghanistan to the Fire Service, Firefighter Nation
Wildfire Scorches Historic CA Gold Mining Town, Burning Homes, Fire Engineering
Hawaii establishes legal liability for calling 911 as a ‘Karen’, Police News
Mich. PD’s Arabic script police patch paused amid approval concerns, Police News
Calif. governor deploys CHP teams to major cities for crime crackdown, Police1

Mountain

ARCTERYX NORVAN 4 NIVALIS SHOE, Bless This Stuff
History with SnowBrains: The Incredible Notes from a Swiss Avalanche Researcher’s Travels to Western USA in 1949, SnowBrainsAnother Lawsuit Puts Oregon’s Ski Industry At Further Risk, Unofficial Networks
Body Discovered 420 Feet Deep In Jackson Lake Believed To Be Missing Kayaker From 2024, Wide Open Spaces
Paraglider Almost Dies After Getting Tangled With Stray Balloon: See Terrifying Video, Wide Open Spaces
Mammut Forms Mountainwear Rescue Team To Stop “Gorpcore” Misuse, Unofficial Networks
Why Moab Is Even Better Than You’ve Heard, Outside
Overland Expo West 2025: Adventure, Community, and New Gear, Tread Mag
15-Year-Old American Climbs V16 in Colorado, Gripped
What Its Like Skiing 5 Feet of Powder @ Jackson Hole, Unofficial Networks
Chaos on Pobeda Peak Leaves Four Climbers Dead, Climbing
Could Chris Sharma Become an Olympic Climber at Age 47?, Climbing
Arc’teryx Ion Gear Organizer Review: versatile, stylish and too good for climbing?, Climbing Gear Reviews
Corner Crossing: Can You Do It This Fall?, Eastmans’
After Influencer Ryan Lampers Was Charged with a Slew of Wildlife Violations, Gritty Bowman Speaks Out, Outdoor Life
You Have Just 3 Weeks to Object to the Roadless Rule Rollback, Which Will Affect 45 Million Wild Acres Across the U.S., Outdoor Life
Rangers at Grand Teton National Park Are Battling… Poop?, Outside

Fitness / Nutrition

Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss, NY Times
How Healthy is Chicken Breast?, NY Times
Americans Flock To Luxury Resort To Experience Blue Zone Diet Linked To Longevity, Wide Open Spaces
Pork Stew with Dark Beer – A Quick and Delicious Recipe, Pravda Report
Garmin’s Top Training Features, Explained, Gear Latest
Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever, Gear Latest
Can a 5-Ounce Puffy Keep You Warm? Meet the Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody, GearJunkie
Second Grand Teton FKT in a Week: Jane Maus Smashes Record, GearJunkie
What to Know About Creatine and Why the Military Regulates it for Special Forces, military.com
Learning Toys and STEM Toys We Love, Wirecutter
The Word ‘Organic’ Is Wildly Confusing — Here’s Why, ACSH
I ran a mile every day for 100 days – here’s how it completely changed my body, Healthiness
Hoka Mafate 5: My Chamonix Trail Test, Men’s Journal
Andrew Huberman Explains Caffeine’s Surprising Impact on Focus and Performance, Men’s Journal
U.S. Depression Rates Remain Historically High, New Gallup Poll Shows, Healthline
Difference in Knee Joint Structure and Lower Extremity Functioning Among People with Varying Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study, International Journal of Exercise Science
Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) Performance by Attempt in Southern California Structural Firefighter Candidates, IJES
A New Technique Could Heal One of the Most Common—And Catastrophic—Injuries in Sports, Men’s Health
Inside Ohio State Football’s Strength Program: How Sports Science and Competition Creates Champions, Men’s Health
Protein Coffee Sounds Like a Good Idea, But Should You Drink It? Here’s What You Need to Know., Men’s Health
Are High-Protein Foods Worth It? Here’s What Science Says About Protein-Enriched Snacks, Muscle & Fitness
RFK unveils ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again’ strategy, Catholicvote.org
6 Takeaways From Kennedy’s Childhood Health Report, NY Times
A Weekly Workout to Prevent Knee Pain, NY Times
What Are the Best Exercises for Back Pain?, NY Times
You lift bro? How America became a nation of exercise obsessives., Vox