Two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria on Saturday by what officials said was a lone ISIS gunman. Part of the Pentagon’s much-reduced yet enduring counterterrorism mission in the country, they were the first troops to die there since the fall of dictator Bashar Al-Assad last…

For many people, the holidays can be a stressful time, but particularly for veterans, the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day can bring about depression, loneliness, anxiety, and isolation. But there are places veterans can turn to for help. Jim Whaley is the CEO of Mission Roll Call, a nonprofit…

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking another look at the Springfield Armory Echelon Compact in 9 mm and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Springfield Armory Echelon Compact (MSRP: $694) We’re taking…

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Developing: U.S. Coast Guard chases third oil tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela. The vessel was reportedly fleeing the Caribbean Sea on Sunday carrying oil from Venezuela as the U.S. Coast Guard worked to intercept it, U.S. officials told multiple media outlets, including Associated Press, CBS News, the New York…

Back in 2007, John Cena stood in the dust of Baghdad, surrounded by service members during a WWE Tribute to the Troops event. He looked them in the eyes and said, “I am surrounded by a group of heroes. I am surrounded by the most elite fighting force on this earth.…

Sons Of Liberty Gun Works recently announced a limited production run of its SOLGW MK1 carbines and rifles in the historic USMC Frog Skin camouflage pattern to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps. The Frog Skin pattern is reminiscent of the Pacific Theater during the Second World…

In the battle over public land access, the sides often seem to have heroic DIY hunters on one side vs villainous landowners scheming to keep us out on the other.But it’s hardly ever that simple. Take, for example, David Faubion, a Wyoming-based big game hunter who has been chartering a…

A new partnership between a European chipmaker and software firm aims to ease the difficult  task of creating defense systems with encryption strong enough to withstand attacks by tomorrow’s quantum computers.SEALSQ, which specializes in “quantum-safe” chips, and Airmod, a French company that specializes in secure electronics for aerospace and drones,…

It happens: Someone questions your thought process, your math or your assumptions during a meeting or a presentation. You’ve put so much work into your message and the delivery. You checked the facts, and the numbers add up. So, what’s behind them questioning you?When someone challenges us — in private,…

Modular Driven Technologies, better known as MDT has recently unveiled a couple of new rifle and chassis accessories. MDT AP Throw Lever Head  The MDT AP Throw Lever Head is a bipod accessory that allows shooters to quickly mount or dismount their A.R.M.S. #17-compatible bipods in one smooth motion. This…

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