Author: Braxton Taylor

A 19-year-old airman who was killed in a Humvee rollover during a 2023 convoy back to F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming was not wearing a seat belt and the driver was going over the recommended speed, according to an investigation report.Airman Trinity Reinhart, an Oregon native who had been assigned to F.E. Warren just shy of four months, was riding as a passenger in the second vehicle of a two-vehicle convoy on Sept. 16, 2023, after working security for maintainers at a missile facility near Grover, Colorado, the Ground Accident Investigation Board report released earlier this month detailed.While…

The Pentagon recently asked Congress to shift $200 million in funding — originally allocated for projects such as barracks, aircraft hangars and military-operated elementary schools — to construct a roughly 20-mile-long, 30-foot-high barrier across the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.The proposed wall would replace a smaller mesh barrier at a desert training complex adjacent to the border known as the Barry M. Goldwater Range, or BMGR, a 1.9 million-acre training area shared between the Air Force and Marine Corps, according to a letter the Pentagon sent to Congress on May 28.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that construction of the permanent barrier,…

Navy SEAL and Navy SWCC training share a foundation rooted in rigorous training, water competency and high fitness standards. Many people ask about the differences between these Navy Special Warfare programs, and while both are highly selective and physically challenging, they differ in their tactical mission and training focus.Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) and SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen) are special operations forces within the U.S. Navy. While they often work alongside each other on critical missions, their training pipelines are similar yet distinct; they are tailored to their respective tactical skills and missions. Understanding where these programs intersect…

A U.S. spaceplane will head to the heavens next month to test a quantum sensor that could help navigation in orbit without GPS, and to demonstrate new methods of space-based communications, the Space Force said in a release today.  The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle has been used by the U.S. military for over a decade to experiment with new technologies in space, but details around the program’s missions have largely been kept secret. The Space Force has been releasing more information about the X-37 in recent years, and announced that the upcoming launch—the spacecraft’s eighth known mission—would test the “world’s highest performing…

Arsenal, Inc. is one of the best-known brands in the U.S. for Kalashnikov and AK-pattern firearms market. The company has just launched three new AK focused accessories: A new AK flash-hider muzzle device, a new AK side-rail compatible optics mount and a new AK-compatible aluminum skeletonized side-folding stock. Arsenal SM-23 Scope Mount The Arsenal SM-23 Scope Mount clamps over the traditional Kalashnikov-pattern side rail and holds an optic over the receiver via a suspended 19-slot, 7.5-inch-long Picatinny rail. This low-profile AK scope mount is machined from a single piece of aluminum, and customers can purchase it in three different colors:…

Konus has just launched a new second-focal-plane 5-50x60mm target/hunting riflescope with a 34mm diameter main tube, called the Konus Invincible. The Invincible is Konus’ first ever 34mm main tube model. The majority of scopes in today’s market typically have ¼-MOA or 1-MRAD click values, but the Konus Invincible instead was designed with even finer and more precise ⅛-MOA click values. Between its finer level of adjustment, its powerful zoom range, wider main tube and 60mm objective lines, the Konus Invincible is equipped to handle any long-distance shot with ease. In addition, this second-focal-plane optic includes easy-to-dial tactical exposed turrets that…

After axing the M-10 tank, the Army’s not sure what happens next. Officials are sitting down with manufacturer General Dynamics to negotiate the return of funds put toward a 93-vehicle order in 2022. “The Army Transformation Initiative directs the service to collect those savings and put it directly into new technology. The initial, low-rate production contract was about $1 billion, and yielded the three vehicles the Army has in service now, so discussions will focus on how much to refund the Army, minus a penalty for canceling the contract,” reports Defense One’s Meghann Myers. In the meantime, the M-10s are going…

We all know we need to practice our shooting more often. However, for many, regularly visiting the range can be a challenge. Dry-fire practice is a great way to assess your performance, identify areas for improvement in your training and increase your confidence. Additionally, dry-fire practice saves you the time and money spent driving to the range, range fees and ammunition. What is Dry-Fire Training? Dry-fire training is a way to practice your firearms skills without the use of live ammunition. It allows you to practice the fundamentals of shooting from the comfort of your living room, including stance, drawing…

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The ergonomically perfected manual cocking system is safe, lightweight, quiet, and easy on the thumb. Once ready to shoot, simply apply slight pressure with your thumb to cock the rifle. Uncocking and unloading in the uncocked position is just as easy.Sauer has adopted the proven Blaser saddle mount technology for easy and accurate optics mounting. This quick detach mount is designed to ensure the optic can be taken off the Sauer 505 and put back on while maintaining the precise point of aim without having to re-zero the scope. This is a significant advantage for those who travel frequently.The flush…