Author: Braxton Taylor
Resuming running mileage after an injury and some recovery time can often create a training dilemma that could lead to reinjury if you are not careful. Here is a question from an Army recruit increasing his running mileage to prepare for Basic Combat Training (BCT), Infantry School and Airborne/Ranger training:Stew, I have built up my running miles so far to 18-20 miles/week and started to feel some stress on my ankles/shins. After you take a week off (just using the bike and pool), do you pick back up at the 18-20 miles you were at or build back up to…
Developing: The Pentagon has put a hold on sending some munitions promised to Ukraine, amid concerns U.S. stockpiles are too low, according to reports in Politico and the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. The Defense Department’s policy chief drove the decision, officials said, following an inventory of missiles and artillery shells. Background: The U.S. has given Ukraine millions of 155 mm howitzer rounds, prompting the Army to open new factories and more than double its production. Read more on all that, here.President Trump said last week he would look for more ways to support Ukrainian air defense, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., pointed…
“You are responsible for your own safety,” is a slogan that applies to all of us whether we choose to go armed or not. When we are faced with a violent criminal attack, there is absolutely no guarantee that anyone will be there to help us—especially in those few moments when lives can be saved or lost. What, then, can we tell those people, many of whom are new to personal defense or simply don’t take it seriously? You know the folks I’m talking about, the ones who buy a gun, load it and think they are good to go.…
Jordan Budd embarks on the hunt of a lifetime, right in her own backyard. After drawing a highly coveted Nebraska resident rifle elk tag, Jordan sets her sights on a bull in the very same unit where her family’s ranch operates. This isn’t just a hunt; it’s a deeply personal journey rooted in tradition, land, and the thrill of pursuing a dream animal on familiar ground. Presented by Sig Sauer Read the full article here
Last week, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an intended rollback of a 2001 “Roadless Rule” prohibiting new road construction—and therefore most new development—on nearly 59 million acres of Forest Service lands. The rule was originally established to prevent fragmentation of the nation’s forests, and out of concern that the Forest Service budget was stretched too thin to maintain the roads already in existence.When the 2001 rule was created, it designated large swaths of Forest Service land as officially “roadless” based on the amount of undisturbed soil, water, and forest vegetation present. The term is somewhat of a misnomer,…
Like many of the finer things in life, the best leather holsters are also crafted by skilled hands. A little less than a year ago, Galco Gunleather rolled out its Masterbilt series, which consists of the finest leather holsters that Galco offers. Masterbilt holsters must adhere to certain, rigid requirements. First, the only leather that can be used to handcraft any Galco Masterbilt holster must come from the top-two percent of premium American-produced steerhide leather production. Second, the only craftsmen whose hands touch these holsters are Galco’s most senior and most experienced leatherworkers. Masterbilt holsters are produced so that they’re…
It’s happened to me twice now, in two separate mid-sized western Montana towns — once in Hamilton and once in Dillon, near where I currently live.I’ve been driving along, completely lost in thought and the radio, when crowds of people standing on sidewalks holding signs have materialized in the distance. I’ve stopped at red lights both times and rubbernecked across my passenger seat to take stock of the protesting swarms and their fiery fodder. It would be impossible not to; they demand attention.Both times, the crowds have mostly been protesting public land transfers. Loudly. With very big, very expressive messages…
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
In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, we are looking into the actual events of the April 12, 1926, one-day Trappers’ War in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana where mercenaries hired by Judge Leander Perez mounted a machine gun on a boat and attempted to kill the Islenos trappers on Delacroix Island. We will also look deeper into the life of Leander Perez while asking why so many corrupt leaders have come out of this region of the country. Read the full article here
The Veterans Crisis Line’s process for handling abusive or disruptive callers may be harming both veterans and the employees who answer the phones at the suicide helpline, according to a recently released government watchdog investigation.In an effort to reduce wait times for callers, more calls meant for the so-called “Customers with Complex Needs” unit began being redirected to the main phone line last year, but most responders on the main line don’t have the proper training for complex callers, the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, found in a report released last week.”This creates a risk to the quality of service…