Author: Braxton Taylor
This week, Tony explains why confidence is so important with sporting dogs, and why we should train with this in mind at all times. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Merch Read the full article here
In the second round of its rapid experimentation program, Transformation-in-Contact, the Army has tasked Stryker and armored brigades with testing out new systems in the field, sending feedback to industry, and getting updated prototypes back into soldiers’ hands, in an effort to change how the Army fights at the same time as it changes how it buys equipment.The 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team is working its way through its fourth training rotation as a TiC brigade, at the Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany—gaming out new ways to fight with large vehicle formations that have…
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
On this Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by Bear Grease podcast featured guest Pablo Esquivel. Pablo gives more details of what it was like growing up in Costa Rica, some of the culture shock of moving to Alabama as a young adult, his passion for deer hunting, love of finding stone points, and laid-back attitude about his big game tattoos. Read the full article here
The Army is halting a popular program that allowed soldiers to extend their enlistments in short increments, a shift that will require troops to commit to longer service terms, according to internal documents and email reviewed by Military.com.Effective June 1, the Army will in most cases discontinue its service extension policy, which had permitted soldiers to prolong their enlistments by as little as one month and up to 23 months. The option has been widely used by troops weighing a transition to civilian life or those hesitant to commit to longer contracts — particularly as financial incentives wane for service…
“Teams that say they’re elite aren’t elite until they start performing,” Gen. Mark D. Kelly, the Air Force officer in charge of Air Combat Command, says in the new Netflix documentary film, “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds.”The Air Combat Command commander makes the final decision in certifying who gets to be a member of the Air Force’s Thunderbirds air demonstration team and perform for the American people. “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds” takes viewers behind the scenes of what it takes to get the four-star general’s approval to represent the Air Force’s best in front of the American people.”There’s high standards that…
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to cut one-quarter of its 46 flag officer positions this year in a move that acting Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday said is part of a force redesign aimed at improving effectiveness.In a Coast Guard-wide message May 15, Lunday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem “determined that there is redundant executive oversight” in the service that “hinders efficient decision-making and service effectiveness.”The goal is to reduce the number of flag officers by about 25% over the next seven months, cutting at least a dozen positions. The positions will be eliminated and the flag officer corps redesigned,…
The Marine Corps is partnering with federal immigration authorities under a pilot program the service says is aimed at preventing foreign nationals from unlawfully accessing multiple installations across the country, spokespeople for the service told Military.com on Tuesday.Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California announced Friday that it is integrating Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents into its installation security. A spokesperson for the Marine Corps said that ICE agents will also be part of installation security at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii.The pilot program is in the “proof-of-concept” phase,…
President Donald Trump has named a four-star Space Force general to oversee the development of Golden Dome — the massively expensive space-based missile defense system promised during the first days of his second term.During a press conference in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump named Gen. Michael Guetlein, the vice chief of space operations, as the “direct reporting program manager” for the effort to build a missile shield over the U.S.”He has an unmatched background in missile warning technology and defense procurement,” Trump said during the announcement. “Gen. Guetlein also knows that we need to move fast. No one is…
If you’re a dedicated gun owner who values smart training and effective range time, you’re going to want to meet your new favorite target. Built for Readiness series: Part 4 of 12 Introducing the Gambling for Points Target from SG ConceptsWe’re thrilled to spotlight the Gambling for Points target, designed by Sean at SG Concepts. At the heart of precision shooting, we love targets that serve multiple purposes, and this one delivers! It’s not just a target, it’s a dynamic exercise to hone your fundamentals, boost shooter confidence, confirm your firearm zero, or kick off your range session with a…