Perhaps the scariest two words in the English language are “do something.” In the aftermath of anything horrific, the natural tendency of many people is to demand that the government “do something,” ostensibly so the thing never happens again. The problem is that all too often, the something that they do has absolutely no chance of actually preventing another horror, but it can have longer-lasting repercussions, such as the actions by the Thai Prime Minister following last week’s school shooting. Cam mentioned last week that the PM, as Interior Minister, had previously cracked down on…

Shuttle run-type fitness tests are becoming more popular in military fitness testing. Multiple types of them test different components of fitness, such as the Army’s sprint-drag-carry, the Air Force’s and Space Force’s 20-meter high aerobic multi-shuttle run (HAMR), a.k.a. the “beep test,” and the service academies’ 4×10-yard shuttle run. Depending on which test you must do, you need to practice specifics and arrange them into your training week with the ideas below: About the Tests Used in the Military 20-Meter HAMR (Air Force, Space Force) The 20-meter HAMR (high aerobic multi-shuttle run) is a cardio fitness test used by the…

Hollywood perpetuates a lot of terrible ideas. People, for example, think the medieval period was dull and colorless, which is the exact opposite of reality. Just look at the illustrations of tournaments when you get a chance. It’s a riot of color. That misunderstanding just annoys medieval history buffs like me. The blatant misrepresentation of what suppressors actually do and are actually used for, however, is another matter. New Jersey banned them, as have some other states. They seem not to see them as safety devices, but as the tool of assassins in a James…

The military knows the dangers that boredom can bring to the workplace. Structured routines, maintenance schedules and organized recreation keep service members’ minds and bodies active. Deployments, training, testing, evaluations, PCSing, combat readiness prep and countless other activities keep time moving fast. Even downtime feels structured. Boredom can drive creativity and inspiration, but left unchecked, it can also breed negative behaviors. A bored mind starts to worry, doom scroll, spiral into negative thought patterns or grow restless. More:Search forVeteran-Friendly Jobs. Boredom in the Civilian Sector Some private companies still eye idle-looking employees with suspicion, but more and more recognize the…

The facelifted 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 is, undoubtedly, a very cool SUV. It manages the classic Land Rover trick of being both incredibly capable off-road and also very nice to drive around town. People lament the death of the old Land Rover Defender (some so much they started a car company about it), but nostalgia is overrated. The L663 Defender (as the current generation of Defender is known internally at Land Rover and to Land Rover nerds) looks super-rugged while remaining a modern luxury vehicle. Is it luxurious enough to justify asking prices that can very easily crest six…

We can debate what the worst crime in the world is, but to me, anyone who hurts a child is going to be at the top of the list. The worst the hurt, the worse they are in my book. I get that some people out there think that the issue is how we treat these individuals, but I honestly don’t care. Pedos deserve the wood chipper set on slow, in my not-so-humble opinion. Look, when the hardened felons in prison also despise someone the rest of society hates, you know you’re dealing with the…