On this date in 1993, an event occurred which would forever transform US Special Operations. The Battle of Mogadish was fought by a joint organization named ”TF Ranger” deployed to Somalia in support of a UN-led humanitarian mission. Their mission was to dismantle an armed militia led by General Mohamed Aidid which was threatening that aid program. By October 3rd, the Task Force had several raids, but the events of tahtvday would be unlike anything they had yet experienced. The mission was to capture key leaders of the Aidid Militia in the city’s Olympic Hotel who had been opposing UN efforts to feed the locals. Unfortunately, during the exfil portion of the raid, a battle ensued which claimed the lives of 18 Americans and wounded another 73. Additionally, CW3 Michael Durant was captured by the Aideed militia after being shot down while piloting his Blackhawk. Fortunately, Durant was later repatriated and went on to retire from the 160th. Of the men killed that day, two would be awarded the Medal of Honor, Delta Operators Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, for their selfless efforts to protect Durant after his aircraft, callsign Super 64, was shot down. A few years ago, the…
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MoreParty Like It’s 1776 This is a big one for the United States…250 years of independence. In this day in 1776, the formal text of the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress. A total of 56 delegates from the 13 colonies signed the document which still inspires…
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — In the brisk Alaskan air, on a steep hillside overlooking the vast terrain, U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) are preparing for one of the region’s most demanding combat training exercises: Red Flag-Alaska. For decades, Red Flag-Alaska has…
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Freedom Atlantic Introduces FPV Training Drones Freedom Atlantic now offers three 5″ FPV drone packages designed to meet you your mission. 1. Build it yourself. Receive the kit, follow the training path, and learn every component along the way. 2. Ready-to-fly. We assemble and configure the system so it’s ready…
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Hickory, NC. – (September, 2026) – WOOX, the Italian-American maker of premium gunstocks, knives, axes, and outdoor accessories, announces the WOOX Bolt-Action Leather Cartridge Quiver: a refined field companion handcrafted in Naples, Italy. Designed to fit securely on most wood, laminate, and synthetic rifle stocks, the new quiver brings the…
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MoreThe Department of Labor reported Friday that the economy added 29,000 jobs in September, falling well short of the 90,000 economists had projected. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Unemployment remained low, rising only slightly from 4.1 to 4.2 percent. Annual wages grew 3 percent year…
SIG SAUER – CROSS Sawtooth in 300BLK, 223 Wylde & 22 Creedmoor During last week’s SIG NEXT they announced two new versions of the Sawtooth variant of the popular CROSS short action bolt gun, in 300 BLK and 223 Wylde. Unexpectedly, they also unveiled a 22 CM model. The CROSS…
An aircraft carrier and roughly 10,000 troops are headed to the Middle East, per the Wall Street Journal, where they will join the two carriers and 50,000 servicemembers already deployed against Iran. The Journal reported Thursday, citing U.S. officials, that the USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego for the Persian…
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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Operator Glove System Your hands are your primary interface with your weapon, your kit, and your environment. The FirstSpear OPERATOR GLOVE SYSTEM pairs the Operator Inner Glove (OIG) and the Operator Outer Glove (OOG) into an advanced combat system built around maximum weapon manipulation, tactile feel, and…
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The War Department announced an increase in hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay today for the first time since 2002. A memorandum released by Tim Dill, assistant secretary of war for manpower and reserve affairs, states hostile fire pay will be issued at a full monthly rate of $450,…
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MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 29, 2026 — HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and the global leader in autonomous seapower, was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to build 10 ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. The award marks a major advancement…
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Three-year, $500 million contract vehicle supports accelerated deployment of counter-UAS capabilities for U.S. homeland defenseWarrenton, VA – 30 September 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, today announced it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract supporting Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401)’s Domestic Shield…
