Andrii Pidlisnyi has fought nearly every year for the Ukrainian Armed Forces dating back to 2014, telling Military.com that he believes the outcome of the current iteration of the war against Russia will echo previous military conflicts while hoping that the United States will stay by Ukraine’s side. Pidlisnyi spoke to Military.com from Ukraine about his service, why he continues to fight in a lengthy war that has become a stalemate, how he’s sacrificed precious time away from his family, and what the United States’ role should be in helping further deter Russian aggression. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022,…
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Oil lamps have been around for thousands of years, and they haven’t completely given way to modern lighting technology. Their low-tech appeal can bring ambiance to a table or provide lighting during power outages and emergencies. There is a range of sizes, brands, and features to consider when you’re looking for the best oil lamp.I bought several oil lamps to test and add to my collection, and I’ve been reviewing them for several years now. I measured their light output with a light meter, verified their oil capacity with measuring cups, and used them both indoors and deep in the…
A Montana National Guard combat medic has received the Soldier’s Medal for a rescue in which he shielded two critically injured hikers with his own body. He stayed with them on a frozen mountainside for more than 48 hours. Sgt. Adam M. Lee received the medal during a ceremony at the Belgrade Armory in Belgrade, Montana, on Aug. 16, according to a release from the Montana National Guard. Brig. Gen. Trenton J. Gibson, the state’s adjutant general, presented the award to Lee, a combat medic specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 163rd Infantry Regiment. “Our Montana National…
Typically, there haven’t been enough sales or compelling deals to put together a Memorial Day sale roundup for survival gear and prepping supplies. Times change, though, and now we have a whole slew of deals to explore that’ll help kickstart your summer preparedness projects.Memorial Day is on May 25th this year, but sales have already started, and a few run through the end of the week. Like most roundups, we’ll keep updating as sales come and go throughout the period, so check back periodically to catch new deals. Contents (Jump to a Section) Our latest update on Memorial Day Prepper…
The Marine Corps is fielding tracked robots that crawl the seabed, transit the surf zone, and hunt mines and unexploded ordnance on the beach itself. The Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles give explosive ordnance disposal teams a way to survey and clear the most dangerous stretch of the approach without first putting Marines in the water. Recent awards to Greensea IQ cover Bayonet 250 systems under the Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization, or LEON, family of systems. The contract forms part of the service’s effort to place unmanned platforms into high-risk roles that once required divers or dismounted teams. Bayonet 250…
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Snipers are a special breed, warriors with a combination of shooting skill, cunning, and patience. Military history has shown that a single sniper in the right place at the right time can change the course of battle, even in the face of overwhelming odds. Here are the five most legendary among them: 1. US Army Staff Sergeant Adelbert Waldron As a member of the 9th Infantry Division, Waldron was assigned to PBR boats patrolling the Mekong Delta, at one point making a confirmed kill from a moving boat at 900 yards. He set his record of 109 kills in just…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely protest of the upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said a ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6 a.m. flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles). The Japanese Defense Ministry also detected the launch, saying the weapon landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The launches, within days of each…
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Cory Geisler understands the challenges ahead for the broader military community but remains cautiously optimistic that good policies will help drive the next era of veterans. On July 29, Geisler became the 118th commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), overseeing approximately 1.3 million members. The Hartland, Wis., native said during his speech at the organization’s 127th National Convention at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Nevada that he intends to stand up for veterans across America, advocating their needs to Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Iraq War veteran and life member of VFW Post 721 in…
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Female sailors shopping for new Service Khakis can now get something that has long been missing from the women’s version of the uniform: usable back pockets. The Navy Exchange Service Command announced Aug. 10 that newly redesigned women’s Service Khaki slacks are now available with two back welt pockets and a new sizing system meant to help sailors get a better fit with fewer alterations. The changes came directly from sailor feedback. For a uniform item sailors may wear throughout much of their careers, the update is a small but highly visible part of a larger Navy effort to rethink…
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