Author: Tony Grist

Idaho, USA – Tenicor is proud to release the CERTUM4 and CERTUM LUX4, the next evolution of their most versatile holster, enabling the professionally-minded user to carry hip or appendix. The new CERTUM holster combines innovation and functionality, offering updates such as: • Utilizing DCC Mod 4 Universal high level retention gear clip • Expanded carry height and cant: nearly 1″ of height adjustments plus cant adjustment from -5° to +20° • Third clip position: an added sight channel position providingan ergonomic design, lowering the profile for both the gun and belt. • Three camming bar options: low, medium and high camming…

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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines officially shut its doors Saturday, laying off its employees and cancelling all flights after rising fuel costs pushed the struggling company over the brink. The price of jet fuel has spiked since the American–Israeli war on Iran started in late February, leaving Spirit—which had already declared bankruptcy twice in less than two years—unable to sustain its business operations. “The sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices in recent weeks ultimately has left us with no alternative but to pursue an orderly wind-down of the Company,” CEO Dave Davis said in a statement released Saturday. Davis added…

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Creare – Blast Overpressure Protection Helmet Creare manufactures the HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet for US Navy ground crews working with the F-35 Lightning II. It more resembles a flight helmet than previous flight deck helmets and is engineered for high noise environments, offering a 34 decibel reduction in noise when worn alone and 39 db when worn with foam earplugs. At Modern Day Marine they displayed a new helmet based on the HGU99/P optimized to protect personnel from blast over pressure associated with weapon firing. Measurements reveal that while wearing a US Army issue Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Helmet…

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On the 27th day of a ceasefire to the Iran War, tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz intensified, with Tehran saying, through Fars News, that it had struck an American warship with two missiles—claims that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for the Middle East, denied Monday morning.  “No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports,” CENTCOM said in a statement posted to X. Iran has said that its navy halted a U.S warship as it attempted to enter the…

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Please Help The Sterling Promise Foundation Detect Colon Cancer In Our Veterans Scott Sterling served his country with honor and distinction in the U.S. Army Special Operations community. His loyalty and commitment to his fellow soldiers continued long after his service. Unfortunately, he was taken from us in the prime of his life due to colon cancer. The Sterling Promise Foundation is committed to continuing his promise to support our nation’s soldiers and veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Scott’s fierce and relentless fight with colorectal cancer is the genesis for our mission to improve the health…

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SOF SELECT 2026 – New Venue, Even More Great Brands For 2026 SOF Select continues to be affiliated with SOF Week in Tampa, Florida, May 18-21. This year, SOF Select has moved to a new location, just north of the Tampa Convention Center. The event is located in the Hilton Tampa Downtown, a short walk from the Convention Center with exhibits open Tuesday and Wednesday (19-20 May). This year you’ll have access to the latest gear from 45 of the hottest brands including: ACTinBlack Arc’teryx PRO Avon Protection Barrett Firearms Benchmade Knife Company Blue Force Gear DRIFIRE Eagle Industries Fast…

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Military personnel have all seen the same thing with traditional MOLLE snaps, they fail when you need them most. Steel snaps rust shut, seize up, or shear off entirely. And once they fail, there’s no fixing them in the field. Moisture, sweat, humidity, and time all work against metal hardware, turning a simple closure into a liability. Studies on the corrosive nature of steel especially in high-moisture environments reinforce what warfighters already know: these closures are a known failure point and are not suited for sustained combat use. Helium Whisper was engineered to eliminate that problem. In place of metal…

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PALAWAN, Philippines– Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment, 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific) conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire iteration on April 27, 2026, in Palawan, Philippines. Conducted in coordination with U.S. Marines, Philippine marines and Australian soldiers, this event was part of a counter landing live fire exercise designed to repel a simulated enemy landing force across multipleranges, from deep-water approaches to shallow littorals, in defense of the island. The HIMARS maneuvered onto the beach from a concealed position and launched four Reduced Range Practice Rockets, effectively demonstrating the system’s mobility and precision. Thepractice and…

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