Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and it is getting worse. For veterans living in rural areas, a national shortage of nephrologists — along with the reality that the nearest kidney specialist may be hours away — compound the problem. Rural veterans with chronic kidney disease and refractory hypertension are hospitalized more frequently and die at higher rates than veterans in urban or suburban areas. Many go years with their kidney care managed exclusively by a primary care provider who may not have the training or time to adjust the specialized medications these patients…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI’m an adopted, Southern California surfer kid who grew up with an explosive and emotionally unavailable mother who has worked as a lifeguard, paramedic, firefighter, Army Ranger, Blackwater security contractor, and spent over a decade deployed (over 2000 days/five years on the ground in Iraq), eventually resulting in overseeing the guard force at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and some other high-profile jobs. And, as one might expect, after over a decade working in places like South Central L.A., Atlanta, Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, and Pakistan—where, in one form or fashion, I’ve been attacked dozens…
For decades, many of us starting on a fitness journey have largely focused on looking better. We have chased bigger arms, chest muscles and six-packs, counted calories to the decimal point, and measured our progress by reflecting in the gym mirror. Now, slowly but surely, the conversation is shifting from how our bodies look to how they function. While fitness will always have people surviving the next grueling workout for aesthetic purposes and wearing summer clothes, it is not always the primary goal. It’s a nice secondary goal, yes, but fitness is also about ensuring that we can lift our…
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The Vortex AMG 1-10×24 FFP is a compact, hard-use LPVO that gives rail space back without giving up clarity, speed, or serious mechanical innovation. After months of testing, I came away convinced this may be the finest LPVO I’ve ever run. Why the Vortex AMG 1-10×24 LPVO Stands Out Fast Vortex’s AMG 1-10×24 LPVO delivers compact, purpose-built performance for shooters who demand durability, versatility, and clarity. Born from the requirements of elite operators, this optic is rugged enough to survive hard use and compact enough to free up rail space for thermals, lasers, and backup sights. At 8.4” and 18.8…
As parts of the U.S. begin to thaw out from a frigid and stormy winter season, Alaska is still very much in the winter doldrums. But over the years, Alaska Army National Guard troops have largely adapted to the challenges of a frigid climate — except when it comes to emergency travel and rescue.“We need to accept that medical evacuation may be delayed or denied altogether in a high-end Arctic fight,” said Major Titus Rund, 207th Aviation Troop Command flight surgeon, in a statement obtained by Military.com. “If we can’t stabilize and protect our injured in the cold, we lose…
Uintah’s UP-10 blends AR ergonomics with bolt-action precision, staying compact, quiet, and flat-out useful with both subsonics and supersonics. Meet the UP-10: Bolt-Action AR Control With Real Accuracy The UP-10 is Uintah Precision’s flagship rifle. This gun shares many similarities with an AR-10, but it’s bolt-action instead of semi-auto. Why would they do that? Well, bolt action platforms are inherently more accurate than semi-autos, and they suppress nicely! The UP-10 that I’ve spent years testing is an 8.6 Blackout with a 12.5″ barrel and a collapsible SBA3 brace from SB Tactical. This gun is compact and capable of shooting a…
