Arete 9.21.24

Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy

The Long Range Weapons Ukraine Wants to Use Against Russia, Explained, NY Times
Europe has a Painful Choice, War or Welfare, WSJ
Air Force Hits Recruiting Goals with Help from Tweaks to Body Fat Standards, Tattoo Policy, military.com
3 Airmen Died at Kunsan Air Base Within Weeks of One Another, But the Service Is Mum on the Causes, Military.com
The Lebanon pager attack: Israel’s terror playbook strikes again, Al Jazeera
Mapping the range of Storm Shadow missiles in the Russia-Ukraine war, Al Jazeera
US Moves Soldiers to Alaska Island Amid Russian Military Activity Increase in the Area, military.com
Assessing China’s AI development and forecasting its future tech priorities, Atlantic Council
Putin is becoming entangled in his own discredited red lines, Atlantic Council
Time to make Russia worry about the West’s red lines in Ukraine, Atlantic Council
Army Taps Anduril, Performance Drone Works For Company-Level Small Drone Program, Defense Daily
What Does Viktor Orban Want in Africa?, Foreign Policy
The Biggest Question About the Hezbollah Pager Attack Is Why Now, Foreign Policy
Affirmative Action Lawsuit: US Naval Academy Says Race-Based Admissions Necessary, military.com
Sailor Held by Venezuela for Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot Is a Navy SEAL, Service Records Show, military.com
Putin: NATO wants to decide whether to wage war against Russia, Pravda Report
Marine sergeant major fired from West Coast bootcamp now in brig amid investigation, Task & Service
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Comes Closer Than Ever to Japan, The Diplomat
A Philippine Withdrawal Hardly Marks the End of the South China Sea Clash, The Diplomat
NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg on the Future of Russia’s War in Ukraine, The Free Press
A Series of Strategic Maneuvers in the South China Sea: Unfolding Tensions and Alliances, The Geopolitics
U.S. to Assist in Building New Naval Pier at Subic Bay, USNI
Dynamic Principles – Cantable Magazine Pouches, Soldier Systems
Modern Samurai Project to Host Exclusive 3-Day AIWB and Red Dot Pistol Training at Defender Ranch, Soldier Systems

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

Mountain / Outside
Chris Sharma Takes Silver in Climbing Comp Dominated by Gen Z, GearJunkie
The Shibumi is the Greatest Beach Shade I’ve Ever Used, Outside
Black Diamond Presents: Hard Sends with Seb Bouin—Jamming Destruction 9a+/b, Black Diamond
Finally: A Featherweight Backcountry Bouldering Pad, Climbing
Weekend Whipper: Climber Skips a Clip and Goes for the Ride!, Climbing
“Mountain State 2.0” – Big Risks, Big Lines and Big Rewards with Josh Daiek and Crew in Nevada, Freeskier
Adam Ondra Onsights 5.14a and 5.14b in a Day, Gripped
American Skiers to Attempt Everest Descent, Gripped
How Far Can Kids Hike, and How Much Can They Carry?, Outside
Discover a Wilder Way to Visit Las Vegas, Outside
Want to Quit Your Thru Hike? First, Do This., Outside
Buying Ski Boots Online: The Ultimate Walkthrough, Powder
9 of the Most Challenging Ski Runs That’ll Test Your Skills, Powder
After 12 Years, a New FKT has Been Set on the Grand Teton, WY, Snowbrains
The fastest-ever climb of the Grand Teton, a record lost and a trails debate, WyoFile
CA Man Snaps Long-Standing Grand Teton FKT Record: Who Is Michelino Sunseri?, GearJunkie
The Sea Ape, REI
Out of Season Offshore Bottom Fishing in Destin Florida PT. 2, Outdoor Hub
Mountain Biker Snakes His Way Through Spires Along Canada’s Chilcotin River, UN
Seeking Surf On The Coast Of Antarctica, UN
Husband, Pregnant Wife Die Tragically in Vacation Snorkeling Accident, Men’s Journal
How UTMB Changed The Face of Ultra Trail Running, Training Peaks
Ski Portillo Resort Celebrates Another Epic South American Winter Season, UN
Paragliding Through A 500 Foot Long Tunnel, UN
Fishermen Share Intense Mountain Lion Encounter, UN
Free Solo Climber Pauses To Comb His Hair Midway Up A Mountain, UN

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