The United States’  first war chief, Pete Hegseth, is demanding more money for the war with Iran. Hegseth is the US Secretary of War and has, so far, lived up to his title. The First Secretary of War Loses A War The US and Iran have both been exchanging strikes as the war reignited after a brief peace deal fell apart. Both sides are blaming the other for breaking the agreement. Now Hegseth is verbally sparring with Senate democrats over his desire for additional funding for more military operations in Iran and the broader Middle East. Hegseth told the Senate…

Welcome to Untamed Jamaica, where we explore one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic islands. Step beyond the boundaries of a typical beach resort, and you’ll find a culturally rich and geographically dynamic nation — you can explore rugged mountain ranges and beautiful forested rivers. It’s an incredible contrast. And the surf culture is underrated: consistent waves are groomed by Caribbean trade winds, and the passionate locals have built an emerging action sports scene that really needs to be explored to believe. Jamaica boasts one of the richest surf experiences in the world, just a short flight from the U.S. coast. Dane Gudauskas knows.…

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, there’s something particularly stupid about states blaming Glock for what third parties do with the guns the company makes, particularly when they’re using a third-party-made device that’s illegal under federal law. However, anti-gun states don’t care about that. They care about finding excuses to restrict guns. And so we get the era of the Glock ban.Maryland is one of the states that’s trying this, and they’re already facing a court fight over it with the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners.In fact, the National Rifle Association,…

Due to poor air quality from forest fires, much of the United States has been under a Code Red alert this summer. You can find out when your area is affected by the seasonal smoke spreading with the wind at the website AirNow.gov. When the smoke is bad enough to block out the sun like a cloud and you can smell it, it is time to reconsider your outdoor physical activity until the air clears. Here is what we’ve done recently in my program: Our normal Friday workout is at a local beach, where we run, ruck and swim in…

In the ’90s and early 2000s, the outdoor industry largely ignored women. When it came to designing apparel and gear for women’s bodies, the standard refrain was “shrink it and pink it.” Brands just tweaked men’s products, instead of developing gear specifically with women in mind. Thankfully, that’s changed. It’s now standard practice for climbing brands to make women’s harnesses specially designed to fit their hips, which tend to be wider than men’s. Some backpacking brands have designed packs to be comfortable to wear around boobs. And apparel designers are far more likely these days to make apparel in extended…

A man armed with a knife was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon after running into a crowded Southern California barbecue restaurant, where authorities say he was confronted by a legally armed concealed carry permit holder. According to NBCLA, the incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. at a Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que in Cerritos. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the man entered the restaurant acting erratically while armed with a knife. Investigators said the man ran through the restaurant’s kitchen and service area, frightening both employees and customers. “The person describing the call was the decedent who ran into Lucille’s while…