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Every active and reserve Marine now owes an annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) protective mask fit and seal test. The Marine Corps made the requirement service-wide in MARADMIN 384/26, signed Aug. 21 by Lieutenant General Jay M. Bargeron, the deputy commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations. The change turns mask seal validation into a named, tracked annual task for the Total Force. The status will follow a Marine in the Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS). The practical test is a simple one: get a seal on an M50 or M53A1, clean-shaven at the respirator seal surface…
A Girl & A Gun® is the largest all-women’s shooting organization with over 30,000 members. President & CEO Robyn Sandoval talked about her journey and the organization during our April interview. While attending the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Sandoval stopped by to discuss A Girl & A Gun. This interview was made possible by Beretta Holding, the sponsor of the Voices of the Second Amendment at the NRAAM.Sandoval says she’s just “another gun girl, another woman on the range,” but in reality this mother of three is one of the most accomplished and…
Over the past few years federal courts have struggled and split over the question of whether adults younger than 21 are fully vested with their right to keep and bear arms. Some courts have argued that laws limiting the retail purchase of handguns or carrying a concealed firearm are fine, since in 1791 those under the age of 21 were considered minors. Others have pointed out that today the age of majority is clearly 18, and that means adults younger than 21 should be able to keep and bear arms just like adults 21 and older. …
PRAGUE (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to NATO renewed his country’s criticism of the Czech Republic on Friday, saying it had failed to spend enough on defense. “It is disappointing to see that it has not made more progress towards meeting the Hague Defense Commitment,” Matthew Whitaker told a defense conference in Prague. “Unfortunately, the Czech Republic is trending towards the bottom of the alliance when it comes to defense spending,” said Whitaker, who met with populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on Friday. “There have been small successes, but more certainly needs to be done, and this has been a…
Earlier this month Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against the ATF on behalf of the state of Missouri, arguing that the National Firearms Act is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, at least as it applies to suppressors and short-barreled rifles. There was one individual plaintiff joining Hanaway’s lawsuit: Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak. Marshak, though, isn’t involved in the lawsuit in his official capacity as sheriff. In the initial complaint, Marshak says he “values his personal privacy and does not want the federal government to obtain identifying information about his personally owned…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadImagine you’re relaxing at home when the sounds outside shift—from the quiet hum of your street to chaos. Tires screeching. People yelling. Cars are driving into yards and doing donuts on front lawns. Within minutes, the quiet safety of your neighborhood vanishes. In its place, a dangerous, violent mob, with total disregard for you and your family, has invaded and overrun your neighborhood like a horde of Mongol raiders. Although it should be, this isn’t the start of a Jason Statham action movie. It’s a reality that happened this past weekend in Queens, New…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen we think about prepping, we often focus on food, water, and shelter. These are critical, but there’s one element we can’t survive without for more than a few minutes: clean air. You can go three weeks without food, three days without water, and three hours without shelter in harsh conditions. But you only have about three minutes without oxygen before your brain starts to suffer. Air quality isn’t just a concern for extreme survival scenarios. Events like chemical spills, gas leaks, and wildfire smoke can turn the air you breathe into a serious…
More than a decade after leaving the Army, Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha still thinks about service. Not because he’s wearing a uniform. Not because he’s receiving orders. And not because he’s reliving the battle that earned him the nation’s highest award for valor. Instead, Romesha sees service as something that continues long after military service ends. Taking the uniform off gives us the opportunity to continue to serve, Romesha told Military.com. As the United States is at the 250th anniversary of its founding, veteran advocates say that mindset may be one of the military community’s greatest contributions to…
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There’s a lot of noise right now about Venezuela, threats, posturing, and who’s actually capable of what. So instead of taking … Watch full video on YouTube
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWe move through dozens of different environments every single day. Home → car → gas station → work → school → store → restaurant → home again. Each time we step into a new place or mix with new people, our risk profile quietly shifts. Most folks never notice. I do. You should notice too. All it takes is thirty seconds to update my head—my mindset and situational awareness—and I’m set to go. That habit keeps me calm and keeps me prepared. I always have a plan to get through the few seconds to…
If you live in a small space, storing preparedness essentials can be tough. One of the biggest challenges is storing water, which is also one of the most important items you need on hand. You need to have extra water for everyone in the family in case of power outages, boil water notices, broken water mains, hurricanes, or winter storms that freeze the pipes. The good news is, you can store a good amount of water in a condo with a bit of creativity. I’ve lived in various small spaces over the years and have been able to store water…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen the mercury drops, keeping your body warm and functional isn’t just about comfort—it’s a necessary form of preparedness that everyone needs to address. Overexposure to cold goes beyond shivering; it can become dangerous if you aren’t equipped with the right knowledge and resources. The reality is that for the underprepared, cold injuries can occur quickly. Preventing and dealing with these injuries requires pairing layered clothing systems with actionable, effective know-how. This article provides simple, step-by-step actions to prevent cold injuries and handle first aid if things go sideways. Whether you’re prepping for daily…
Most disasters, attacks, and violent incidents rarely happen “out of the blue.” Usually, there are warning signs that something feels “off.” These signs may be small and easily dismissed, but you need to learn how to pick up on those clues before it’s too late. Here’s how to train yourself to recognize danger signs no matter where you are. TL;DR: Recognizing risks through situational awareness means noticing surroundings, spotting red flags in behavior or environment, and trusting your gut to act early, helping you stay safe in daily settings like malls or airports. [TOC] Quick Look at What You’ll Learn…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Fourth of July is the most American thing we do. This year, with the 250th anniversary of 1776, so, even more so. Cookouts. Fireworks. Flag clothes. It’s a good day that is a uniquely American day. It’s an American day when millions of keyed-up people, dressed in red, white and blue, spend the day drinking, gathered together in sweltering heat, cooking over open flames and playing with explosives. And then drive home. I’m not telling you that to scare you off your hot dogs. I’m telling you because that is the 4th of…
