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The lights were all strung in the yard with such care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there... ------ (An AH-64 Apache helicopter from the US 1-101st Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts night live fire. Photo credit: British Legion Troop, Capt. Samuel Davies / US European Command)

Terrain 365 Introduces the DTK-AT Compact Folding Knife

Terrain 365™ has launched the DTK-AT mini-framelock folder - a compact knife the size of a standard US Issue “Dog Tag”.   Featuring their rustproof and edge-holding Terravantium™ blade, this mini-framelock folder can be used as a backup, hide-away, in survival kits/tins, fits in any pocket or can be worn...

New Rifles for Canadian Snipers

New semi-automatic rifles for Canadian snipers are on their way! The new C20 weapon will be the new primary weapon of choice for the renowned sniper teams of the Canadian Armed Forces. These new weapons and related attachments will provide better accuracy at longer ranges, and are manufactured in Canada....

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Pictured are the fifteen servicemen of World War II who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Taken at a mass presentation ceremony in the White House gardens on 12 October, 1945. President Truman made the award presentations. Seated (left to right): Sgt. Christos H. Karaberis, Manchester, NH Sgt. Freeman V....

Throwback Thursday: The Insane Engineering of the A-10 Warthog

The A-10 has been in the news again this week. Apparently the brass hat fighter jocks in charge of the US Air Force are still trying to kill off everyone else's favorite aerial beast.  [caption id="attachment_8650" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] An A-10C Warthog pilot from the 163rd Fighter Squadron at the 122nd...

Built for Winter Weather – The UF PRO Hunter Tactical Softshell Gen.2

Need to gear up for the wet, cold, windy weather of the winter months ahead? You might want to take a look at the UF PRO Hunter Tactical Softshell.  Although UF PRO originally called this garment a sweater, it's about as far away from your Grandad's cardigan as you can...

From The Archives: G&G Armament GK99 AEG Review

Several years ago, G&G Armament conducted a poll about what guns the airsoft community would want the company to make. They probably didn't expect that so many Finnish airsofters would vote - or that they would vote so enthusiastically! But it seems that for as long as there has been...

Friday Foto

Northern lights illuminate the landscape for a mortar crew during the Finnish Army Combined Joint Fires Exercise in November 2020. Photo credit: The Finnish Army, Combat Camera

Helikon-Tex® Swagman Roll Basic®

Based on the success of their original Swagman Roll, Helikon-Tex have developed a simpler.  more budget friendly version called the Swagman Roll Basic®. Made from the same tried-and-tested padded polyester material as the M-65 Field Jacket Liner, the SRB will keep you warm and cozy around camp during cold weather....

SIG SAUER Introduces New Modular MOD-X9 Pistol Suppressor

SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the MOD-X9 Pistol Suppressor. The MOD-X9 is the first release of SIG SAUER’s modular line of pistol suppressors made of titanium baffles for the ultimate in lightweight strength and performance that allows the user to personalize their suppressor for overall length, weight, and...