Author: Tony Grist
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…
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…
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…
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…
Going into the 26th day of the Iran War ceasefire, President Donald Trump expressed skepticism of a new Iranian proposal to end the war. While boarding Air Force One Saturday evening, President Donald Trump said that he was reviewing the Iranian proposal to end the war. In a Truth Social post, Trump said, before reviewing the proposal, that he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years.” Tasnim News Agency reported Sunday details of the…
The annual Best Sapper Competition gathers the U.S. Army’s elite engineers to compete in tests of skill, endurance, and creativity in leveraging advanced technologies. That’s why the Army’s ENFIRE reconnaissance system played a role in this year’s competition held at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., from April 20 to 23. Cory Baron, who manages Product Director Combat Terrain Information Systems (PD CTIS) which fields ENFIRE, explained why the system was included in the competition for the third year in a row. “Being invited to participate in the Best Sapper competition is an incredible honor,” said Baron. “To be asked to come…
I just returned from the Dallas Safari Club Big Bore Shoot, held at the Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds. The range was great (and HUGE!) and it was a fun time. Driving 18 hours plus to fire 12 rounds may seem silly and I do wish there was more shooting, but it is what it is. I was the only one (AFAIK) shooting the mighty 458WM. Various 416’s and 375’s were the most common, with a few 470’s and even a 460 Weatherby Magnum making a good show. This is a fairly specialized form of shooting, but I really enjoyed it…