Author: Tony Grist

WASHINGTON — Leaders from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) presented the story of America’s only permanently stationed Stryker brigade in Europe during an event at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on March 6, 2026. This event was part of the Army Current Operations Engagement Tour (ACOET), where 2CR leaders emphasized how the brigade is evolving to address modern threats along NATO’s Eastern Flank. Throughout a series of meetings with senior Pentagon leaders, members of Congress and their staff, and national security reporters, the leaders from 2CR explained how the regiment is applying lessons learned from Ukraine. They discussed how they are…

Funding supports lifesaving crisis stabilization, suicide prevention, peer support, and essential services for South Carolina’s at-risk veterans SUMTER, S.C., March 9, 2026 — Hidden Wounds, a South Carolina-based nonprofit providing immediate mental-health stabilization and long-term support for veterans, today announced a $50,000 donation from Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.). The funding comes at a critical moment as South Carolina and the nation face rising rates of veteran suicide, with an estimated 17.6 veterans dying by suicide every day, according to a 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “Our mission is simple: No veteran should face their darkest hour…

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Arta Moeini of the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy about America’s war effort, Iran’s resilient political system, and the risks of nuclear escalation. Recorded March 10, 2026. The post TAC Right Now: The Iran Escalation Doom Loop appeared first on The American Conservative. Read the full article here

Nashville, TN — ZeroTech Optics proudly announces the launch of the Thrive HD Micro Prism 1x in FDE, a compact prism optic engineered for rapid target acquisition, rugged durability, and refined aiming precision. Designed to combine the speed of a red dot with the precision advantages of a prism optic, the new Micro Prism delivers a crisp etched ZT Prism Dot Reticle that remains visible even without illumination. This design offers a cleaner aiming point for shooters with astigmatism while maintaining the speed required for dynamic shooting environments. Machined from a solid billet of 6061 T6 aluminum, the optic is…

In Honor of 0311 Day – The MARPAT Woodland FLATPACK X from Haley Strategic On honor of 0311 Day (it’s March 11th as in 3/11 and 0311 is the Infantry MOS in the Marines), Haley Strategic Partners has released a limited edition version of their FLATPACK X in Woodland MARPAT. Features: X-Pac® Shell – Constructed from Dimension-Polyant X-Pac laminate for superior tensile strength, weatherproofing, and zero weight penalty. Redesigned Expanding Gussets – Transitions from low-vis to full-capacity in seconds, with enhanced load stability for smoother movement under pressure. Next-Gen Shoulder Straps w/ Laser-Cut MOLLE – Ergonomically profiled for long-haul comfort…

Inflation in February clocked in at 2.4 percent annualized, unchanged from the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Standards stated in its monthly report released Wednesday morning. Food and housing costs ticked up, but were offset by falling prices for other goods and services like used cars. The report does not reflect the impact of the ongoing war in Iran, which has created a spike in energy costs as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has crippled oil exports from many countries in the Middle East. The increase in oil prices has pushed gasoline prices in the U.S. up…

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade for full material release. Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics, CPE A&E, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of the Mk3A2 hand grenade series, marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve full material release since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service. The Mk3A2 is restricted for use due to its asbestos body, unlike the M111 which utilizes a plastic body that is…

The Iran War entered its 12th day on Wednesday, after the U.S. launched what Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called “our most intense day of strikes.” Multiple UNESCO world heritage sites in Iran were reported damaged or completely destroyed on Wednesday morning while Iran’s Red Crescent Society said Tuesday that since the start of the war, almost 10,000 civilian structures had been destroyed or damaged in airstrikes, 7,493 of which were residential buildings. The Pentagon said Tuesday that 140 U.S. troops have been wounded in the conflict. Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai…

STORM 2 – C-UAS system for the dismounted soldier At the turn of the century, remotely controlled IEDs littered routes and roadsides throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. These asymmetric and indiscriminate weapons exacted a devastating cost in human lives and, despite only costing hundreds of dollars to make, were capable of destroying military equipment worth millions. The response to this threat was swift and decisive. The Joint IED Defeat Organization – stood up by US DOD in 2006 – had a singular mission: to defeat IEDs “as weapons of strategic influence.” Its approach spanned route clearance, persistent surveillance, forensic analysis of…

February 3rd, 2026 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is honored to have been awarded multiple contracts to support US Army Night Operations Lethality upgrades, both in FY2025 and for FY2026.  B.E. Meyers & Co. was selected to deliver MAWL-X1 systems via PM Lethality to multiple US Army units in FY2025, completing delivery of 1,000+ systems in 2025.  Recently, the US Army placed orders for another 1,000+ MAWL-X1 and DAGIR-V1 systems scheduled for delivery in 2026 as part of the Tailored Logistics Services (TLS) program. The MAWL®-X1 is a high-power infrared and visible green aiming and illumination laser…