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On This Date, 1941, Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor
Let us take a moment out of our day to remember those that lost their lives on that day. Let us also remember our World War II veterans. They fought and bled for every inch of ground in Europe … Continue reading
The Freedom Group Names Ryan O’Malley Press Relations Coordinator.
Madison, NC – The Freedom Group Family of Companies announces today that Ryan O’Malley has been promoted to Press Relations Coordinator. O’Malley is responsible for coordinating and supporting the short and long term strategic direction of the press relations department … Continue reading
British SAS Rumored To Be Providing Training To Al-Qasas Brigade In Syria.
British Special Air Services units are rumored to be operating in Syria and providing training to Syrian rebels from the Al-Qasas Brigade. We have not been able to confirm this through our sources; however, if the initial reports are accurate it’s reasonable to … Continue reading
Syria In Heart Wrenching Turmoil
Seven SEAL Team Members Receive Non-Judicial Punishment For Disclosure Of Classified Information.
Medal Of Honor Warfighter, released this past October, is touted as the most realistic first-person shooter video game on the market. Much of its realism comes from contributions made by former and current active duty SEAL team members. Individuals affiliated … Continue reading
Arab Video Of The Benghazi Attack Surfaces
This video originated from Al Jazeera and has made its way to You Tube through Sky News. It shows combatants, speaking Arabic, forming outside the U.S. Embassy compound in Benghazi. There were RPGs and Kalashnikov rifles clearly visible. You can … Continue reading
A Tactical Moment!
Wednesday Morning Gear Shot…
Spain’s SOF
A Look At Our Demographics
We recently looked at a sample of 50,000 views to gain an understanding where our demographics are. It’s a valuable exercise in that it helps us plan content. It’s also useful for our Industry Partners giving them a chance … Continue reading
RIA Novosti Discloses Ukranian Combat Dolphin Program
This past Thursday RIA Novosti reported that the Ukrainian navy has restarted training combat dolphins. The highly intelligent marine mammals will undergo counter-combat swimmer and mine detection training, according to an undisclosed military source in the Ukrainian naval port of … Continue reading
Necessity Is The Mother of Invention
This Al Jazeera video shows a Syrian rebel’s weapon building facility. In the absence of direct foreign assistance, local talent is directed at building the tools that allow them to continue the fight. To quote a hackneyed cliche’ “…necessity is the … Continue reading
Bernard Smith, Al Jazeera, Narrates Taliban Video Planning Attack on Camp Bastion
Daniel Defense Launches Site for Custom Rifles and Upper Receiver Groups
Daniel Defense has announced the launch of its “Build Your DDM4” section on DanielDefense.com. This announcement comes after months of extensive planning and development. Integrated into the existing Daniel Defense web site, customers can fully customize a weapon in any … Continue reading
Special Forces Operators Could Be Facing Trouble.
It appears the book “No Easy Day” written by former Navy Seal Matt Bissonnette, scheduled for release on 11-Sep-2012, caught USSOCOM and the DoD off-guard. According to the publisher, Navy Seal Matt Bissonnette was one of the first team members … Continue reading
“Fokking Hell”
I ran across a video clip on the Kommando web site. It’s a preview of the movie “Fokking Hell”, a compilation of video clips covering the Dutch mission in Afghanistan from 2006 through 2010. The action takes place in the Uruzgan … Continue reading
Yet Another True Story…
The upcoming RNC in Tampa has generated a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. This morning found me sitting in the Patio at Panera’s having a cup of coffee. My table was at the corner of Swann Ave. and Howard. The light … Continue reading
The Civil War of 2016 – U.S. military officers are told to plan to fight Americans
I recently read a Washington Times Editorial “The Civil War of 2016” written in response to a Small Wars Journal piece titled “Full Spectrum Operations in the Homeland: A ‘Vision’ of the Future” authored by retired Army Col. Kevin Benson of the Army’s University of Foreign … Continue reading
New Regs Call For No Tattoos On Italian Soldiers…
Ministero della Difesa (MDD), Italy’s Ministry of Defense would like to see less ink on Italian Soldiers. In a Telegraph article by Nick Squires, Italian soldiers will no longer be permitted to have visible tattoos. The regulation specifically targets art that … Continue reading
British MOD Plans To Slim Down Top-Down
The British Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced today its intentions to thin out the organization from the top-down. Philip Hammond, Defense Secretary, is working on a reorganization that will make the MOD more efficient and far less top-heavy. Secretary Hammond expects … Continue reading
EA’s Medal of Honor – Warfighter (Video Game)
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is preparing to release its highly acclaimed Medal of Honor – Warfighter. The folks at EA have gone the extra mile to make this first person shooter game as realistic as possible. In order to achieve its … Continue reading
Free Syrian Army Captured A Surveillance Drone Manufacturing Facility
This video was shot by the FSA, it is believed to be that of an Assad drone manufacturing facility. The drones appear to be variants of Iran’s Ababil, or Swallow. The Iranian Abadil or Swallow is launched from the back of a … Continue reading
Dishonorable Disclosures
Dishonorable Disclosures is an explosive documentary produced by Special Ops OPSEC. I am sympathetic to their message because I’ve been there and done that. I came from an environment when we got underway at night, or the wee hours of … Continue reading
Bastinelli Creations
Bastinelli Knives are not necessarily for everyone but then again neither is an Armani Prive. Like the dress, Bastien Coves’ concepts integrate impeccable design and art form with the natural martial flow; very much like the Armani Prive on a deserving figure. La quintessence de … Continue reading
James Holmes Schizophrenic or Shrewd?
This is the only article you will ever read on this Blog about the miscreant James Holmes, but the entire Aurora incident just sticks in my craw, for a number of reasons; principally, this cat will become the poster boy … Continue reading
The Great American Gun Debate – @piersmorgan
I was watching Piers Morgan’s interview with Michael Moore last night, and I had to laugh. In fact, I had to laugh a lot. First of all I like Piers; I think he does an excellent job of reaching out … Continue reading
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Your AH-64 Apache Tax Dollars At Work!
Syria Slipping Further Into Chaos
If you’ve been keeping up with the news you know that the situation in Syria is deteriorating at an accelerated rate. Adding to the complexity is the support Bashar Al-Assad is receiving from the Iranian government and the stockpiles of … Continue reading
I’m Holding My Breath Until I Turn Blue…
Democrats are making increasingly explicit threats about their willingness to let nearly $600 billion worth of tax hikes and spending cuts take effect in January unless Republicans drop their opposition to higher taxes for the nation’s wealthiest households. One of the headlines in … Continue reading
Sylvester Stallone’s Son Sage Stallone Dies Age 36
Industry icon, Sylvester Stallone, has for the greater part of his career been a symbol of god versus evil. His role in Rocky, Rambo and the Expendables pits his character against forces of oppression. Mr. Stallone has special meaning to me because … Continue reading
LASERLYTE® OFFERS A NEW 3-YEAR WARRANTY
Laserlyte® announced it will extend its customers a 3-year warranty on all new Laserlyte® products. The new warranty is effective immediately and includes those products sold new over the past three years. This is a great customer service move on the … Continue reading
Happy 4th Of July 2012!
Top Attack Helicopters In The World
The Defense Media has come out with a list of the top attack helicopters. What positively blows me away is that they left the Mi-24 Hind of the list, and instead chose the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s multirole Light Combat Helicopter … Continue reading
SOFIC 2012 / ISOF 2012 – BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS®)
I admit to having a fond place in my heart for BAE Systems; it’s rare to find a company of its size with as much creativity and entrepreneurship. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System or APKWS is but one example … Continue reading
Vectronix Terrapin Upcoming Review
Kicking off SOFIC week with a review of the Vectronix Terrapin – 21 May 2012
Comments On Facebook And Eduardo Saverin !
I have been a lifelong member of the Republican Party. I believe that smaller government and a growing economy is best for America today, and into the future. Taxes, at all levels of the socioeconomic ladder, directly impact disposable income … Continue reading
Merci Nicolas Sarkozy!
Je tiens à remercier le Président sortant Nicolas Sarkozy pour renforcer les liens entre la France et les Etats-Unis. Nous vous souhaitons bonne chance! Nos félicitations au Président élu François Hollande.
Declassified Letters From Usama bin Ladin (UBL) Collected During The Raid on Abbottabad.
Readers interested in a snap shot (no pun intended) of Usama bin Ladin’s thought processes will enjoy reading these letters. They were made available by USSOCOM to the CTC, Combating Terrorism Center, at West Point. These letters are available in the … Continue reading
One Possible Way Of Handling The Secret Service Prostitution Scandal!
It’s certainly disheartening to see an organization as distinguished as the U.S. Secret Service get a black-eye from childish behavior by a group of individuals who clearly exercised poor judgement. The event appears to have taken the place of the George Zimmerman incident with the media, … Continue reading
FOG HORN 