JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division executed a joint forcible entry operation into Hawaii, marking their division’s participation in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation 27-01. Known as “Arctic Aloha,” the operation saw Alaska-based paratroopers depart Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson execute an in-flight rig and deploy directly into a joint forcible entry operation in the United States Pacific Command area of responsibility while in continuous flight. Displaying joint, long-distance synchronization, the JBER-based main body conducted an in-flight link-up with one of its infantry companies flying from Japan, after concluding their participation in Operation Keen Sword, to jump as a unified battalion task force into Hawaii. For the “Arctic Angels,” the exercise serves as a critical validation of their unique role as the Army’s only Arctic and Pacific airborne division. In-flight rigging is the complex process of paratroopers putting on, adjusting and safety-inspecting their parachutes and combat equipment while inside the aircraft during flight, rather than on the ground before takeoff. For a flight of this distance, rigging in the air is a critical capability. It allows paratroopers to fly without the crushing weight of their parachutes and combat gear for nearly eight hours, preserving their…
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MoreThe Rheinmetall Group is further expanding its strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Belgium. Less than 18 months after the initial discussions in June 2025, the company has now secured a contract to supply 20 Skyranger 30 systems. The systems, which will be installed on a hooklift platform, are intended…
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) was re-elected to lead Senate Republicans in a closed-door meeting Tuesday. Thune had faced calls to delay the vote from several senators—including Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Mike Lee (R-UT), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Josh Hawley (R-MO)—who have expressed frustration with his leadership, particularly following…
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Magpul Releases Two EHGs for Ruger LCP MAX (Austin, TX) –Magpul released two Enhanced Handgun Grips (EHG) for different models of the Ruger® LCP® MAX, one of the smallest, most-popular carry guns in America. Both offer an enhanced grip to help manage recoil and increase comfort, with a high beavertail,…
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MoreThe costs of goods and services rose more than expected in October, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report published Tuesday by the Labor Department. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The headline CPI rose 0.4 percent month-over-month, more than the 0.3 percent expected by…
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The Taquito from Dillon Rifle Company Now that suppressors are so much easier to purchase, there are loads of new users who are quickly learning that cans heat up and melt virtually anything short of other metal, they come in contact with. It’s an even bigger issue for the shooter…
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President Donald Trump said Monday that the threat from Iran had been subdued and the U.S. probably wouldn’t escalate the war. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said he had an “excellent conversation” with the prime minister of Qatar, who had conveyed that the Gulf Arab states preferred the “status quo”…
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We spied what appears to be a Radical Defense CS5-MOD1 Compact Suppressor with a custom length ModTac cover mounted to an issue carbine on a Diplomatic Security Service LinkedIn post. As DSS doesn’t allow its agents to use personal weapons, we’d say this is the winner of their recent acquisition…
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Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani will meet President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in Washington Monday as the Gulf monarchy tries to close the gap between American and Iranian peace deal demands. According to a Saturday report in the Guardian, Qatar has proposed that Iran allow…
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the top Democrat in the House of Representatives, said Sunday he supports a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. “I’m a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution,” Jeffries told ABC in an interview. “The so-called secretary of defense has abused his power, undermined our…
LIFT Airborne Technologies Awarded Landmark U.S. Air Force Contract with $83.4 Million Ceiling for AV2.2 Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet 10-year contract supporting up to 16,000 helmet systems establishes LIFT as the new technology leader in military aviation helmet systems, setting a new standard for aircrew protection, performance, and next-generation…
What More Than 1,000 Students Taught Me About Training, Decisions, and the Equipment That Supports Both John “Chappy” Chapman, Task Force 70 FoundationI can usually tell which students will struggle the first time I put a real decision in front of them. A student shows up to a CQB or…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday new U.S. attacks on his country would draw a devastating response, while holding out the prospect of a diplomatic resolution. “Our 2-day proposal stands,” he wrote in a post on X, “meet the requirements, including end to war on all fronts, and you…
The Reno-based nonprofit celebrates four U.S. Veteran and Service Dog teams beginning their lives together.RENO, Nev., Nov. 2, 2026 — Liberty Dogs™, a national Veteran Service Dog training and placement program dedicated to serving U.S. military Veterans living with PTSD, hosted its inaugural graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026…
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