Author: Braxton Taylor
Nearly 30% of the commanding officers in the Navy’s largest units could not produce suicide crisis response plans when requested, a finding that, if addressed, Pentagon investigators say could save lives and also prevent unwarranted restrictions on sailors’ access to firearms.Followin a rash of suicides aboard Navy ships during maintenance periods in shipyards and at the request of Congress, the Defense Department inspector general conducted a review of the service’s suicide prevention and response programs, delving into the availability of mental health treatment for sailors with suicidal ideation and how the Navy handles suicide attempts and suicides.The report, released Thursday,…
The military’s top enlisted adviser — a senior adviser to the Joint Chiefs chairman — will be stepping down in the months to come, Pentagon officials told Military.com on Monday.Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black will depart the post and retire from military service after the newly confirmed Joint Chiefs chairman, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chose not to renew Black’s posting for another two-year stretch, one official said.However, that defense official stressed that, while Black would not be serving in the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman, or SEAC, role for as long as his predecessors, the move was…
Under pressure from London, British Maj. Gen. Thomas Gage put quill to paper 250 years ago last Saturday in issuing the disastrous order for a raid on Concord in the Province of Massachusetts Bay that would ignite a revolution, lose Britain a colony, and bring forth a loosely united new nation called America.”Sir, you will march with the corps of grenadiers and light infantry put under your command with the utmost expedition and secrecy to Concord, and where you will seize and destroy all the artillery and ammunition, provisions, tents and all other military stores you can find,” Gage wrote…
Let’s get something straight: The Old Rules of marksmanship are dead. They had their time, but they were built for a world that doesn’t exist anymore—a world of static ranges, barked commands, and mindless repetition. If you want to shoot like a modern warrior, you need to update your operating system. I call it the New Rules of Marksmanship—a system designed for how we actually learn, perform, and dominate under pressure. This isn’t theory. It’s built from experience, tested in combat, and refined in the minds of those who don’t get second chances. Let’s dig into it. 1. Mindset Over…
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The Army took a major step Monday in replacing the aging Patriot air defense missile system, with the selection of a new radar.The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, from Raytheon, has gotten the all-clear to begin initial production, the company announced, as part of the Army’s two-part approach to modernizing its ground-based air defense capabilities.“This is an unprecedented achievement, with a development program of this magnitude transitioning from prototype to production and deployment at an accelerated pace,” Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems, said in a release.The Army moved to initiate “the production and deployment…
The State Department is urging other countries to avoid doing business with Chinese satellite firms, arguing that such contracts fuel military development and help Beijing gather sensitive intelligence from allies.“It is important to ensure satellite services provided by untrusted suppliers, such as those from China, are not permitted to operate in your country,” said an undated memo that laid out talking points for U.S. officials. A copy was obtained by Nextgov/FCW and Defense One.The memo also suggested that U.S. providers offer more reliable services, but acknowledged that U.S.-based SpaceX — like other U.S. firms — retains the right to restrict or withdraw…
Premier Body Armor is introducing a new product, the Eberlestock Fade Flex Level IIIA Insert. This lightweight and discreet ballistic insert is designed to fit inside the Eberlestock Fade Flex bag, Eberlestock’s fanny-pack-style, concealed-carry solution. The Eberlestock Fade Flex Level IIIA Insert delivers reliable protection without drawing attention, making it ideal for off-body concealed carry in urban settings or while traveling. Designed with everyday defense in mind, the insert provides Level IIIA protection in a slim 5×9.75-inch profile, which is about the same size as trauma pads trusted by law enforcement professionals. When worn cross-body, the Fade Flex insert protects…
If you’re not stacking ammunition right now, you may be missing the boat. Why? Because imported ammo and components are getting slapped with tariffs, supply chains are under stress, and demand is quietly building in the background. Everyone’s distracted by stock market drama but here’s the truth: ammo prices are currently at their lowest point since 2020. While the “smart money” chases digital ghosts, working-class Americans are locking in hard assets. This isn’t about paranoia—it’s about opportunity.Look, I’m not a financial advisor. I’m not here to tell you how to balance your 401(k) or if you should buy the dip…
Nightstick has announced the new USB-588-T: Turbo High Candela USB dual-light rechargeable tactical flashlight, designed to increase your awareness, safety and information in critical situations. “This new Turbo model of tactical flashlights, and our upcoming line of high-candela handgun lights, represents a significant advancement in our product offerings,” said Garret Eason, Nightstick’s marketing manager for law enforcement and sporting goods. “We’ve designed it to meet the demands of professionals who require longer beam-throw distance, the ability to defeat photonic barriers, precise target discrimination and reliability in critical situations.” The USB-588-T features a flashlight rated at 1,100 lumens and a 350…