Approximately 150 protesters attended an emergency meeting of the El Rancho Unified School Board Tuesday night, in order to voice their opinions on teacher and city councilman Gregory Salcido. Salcido was recently caught on tape giving a profanity-laced rant about the military to students in his U.S. Government class, casting sweeping dispersions about the type of people who … [Read more...] about Controversy over anti-military California teacher draws a crowd
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The Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting
I’ve shot a lot of rounds in my life. I was a pretty heavy volume shooter in my teens, chewing through case after case of .223, 7.63×39 and 12ga as well as various handgun calibers. After I joined the military my volume went up drastically easily pushing tens of thousands of rounds downrange annually. I was well trained in carbines, handguns, shotguns and all manner … [Read more...] about The Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting
Service rifle mods: The BAD Lever
A more effective rifle makes a more effective rifleman. Seeing as how the U.S. Army has decided against fielding a new service rifle, anyone deploying with the U.S. Military is going to have to make do with what they have. While special operations troops often have leeway as to what they use and access to the best Gucci gear, the average grunt is on their own if they want to … [Read more...] about Service rifle mods: The BAD Lever
Op-Ed: How the Weinstein scandal unfortunately reminds me of the Marine Corps
I'm not a fan of Hollywood, their glorification of seemingly anyone for no particular reason, and I don't like a good deal of their values. So forgive me for the tenuous link to the Marine Corps, which to me is represented by Camp Pendleton, approximately 70 miles South of Hollywood. Unfortunately, geography is not the link here either. I was in a grunt unit for most of my … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: How the Weinstein scandal unfortunately reminds me of the Marine Corps
Suicide attacks on restaurants, checkpoint, kill 60 in southern Iraq
Three suicide attacks claimed by Islamic State killed at least 60 people in southern Iraq on Thursday, a health official and police sources said, suggesting a shift in the ultra-hardline group’s tactics since it lost control of its stronghold in Mosul. Iraqi and Kurdish security officials say the Sunni militants are likely to wage a guerrilla war in Iraq after their … [Read more...] about Suicide attacks on restaurants, checkpoint, kill 60 in southern Iraq
Korea update: South Koreans have cornered the market on chill
No one takes nuclear tests by a despotic madman lightly, but one might expect that the object of his disdain and the primary target for his weapons would be a little more concerned. A recent Gallup Korea poll showed that 58 percent of respondents did not think that there was a possibility of North Korea starting a war. It's almost the exact opposite compared to the same poll … [Read more...] about Korea update: South Koreans have cornered the market on chill
Update: Active shooter, disgruntled employee killed 1, took hostage, shot by police, no collateral damage
One person has been wounded and a hostage situation is in progress at a restaurant on King Street, a tourist area of Charleston. Multiple police units including SWAT and a bomb squad are on scene. A man said to be an employee walked into Virginia's restaurant with what's described as a small-caliber revolver and declared something to the effect of "I am the new king of … [Read more...] about Update: Active shooter, disgruntled employee killed 1, took hostage, shot by police, no collateral damage
Interview with LT Taylor Miller: United States Coast Guard by way of an uncertain road
Lt. Taylor Miller is not the typical "Coastie" officer, a dig at the service, but one that she finds amusing. Her Texas accent sneaks out when she talks about something that excites her, case in point: Mexican food. California has a different variety than the Tex-Mex that she grew up with, but she's still trying it. This is her favorite duty station so far. It's been five years … [Read more...] about Interview with LT Taylor Miller: United States Coast Guard by way of an uncertain road
Nazis and contemporary war criminals
In an investigation into artwork of a suspicious origin, a treasure trove of Nazi memorabilia was recently discovered in Buenos Aires. Among the collection, which ranged from artwork such as busts of Hitler to swastika emblazoned harmonicas from youth programs, were pieces that indicated access to the highest levels of nazi leadership. One specific piece was a swastika-etched … [Read more...] about Nazis and contemporary war criminals
Marine Corps Infantry: Like it or not, it’s a fight club
Whenever I am asked about what things a poolee or prospective Marine can do in order to be better prepared for the fleet, my go-to answer is fight training. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, ground-fighting, whatever you want to call it, it needs to happen in order to participate in the constant quest to see who the Alpha is. Are you a PT stud? That's great, how's your ground … [Read more...] about Marine Corps Infantry: Like it or not, it’s a fight club
MARSOC working dogs: Can your pup do this?
Military working dogs have shown amazing abilities in the Global War on Terror over the past 16 years. Check out the video below to see what Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is doing with theirs. Featured image courtesy of Marines.mil … [Read more...] about MARSOC working dogs: Can your pup do this?
Watch: Marine killing it at five-finger fillet
"When Marines get bored, they start throwing rocks. It just escalates from there," said a 1st sergeant from 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Bravo Company back in 2007. Although this statement refers to general destruction, it sometimes leads to oddly impressive feats. Check out the video below for an example. This Marine has some serious skills—namely not severing any … [Read more...] about Watch: Marine killing it at five-finger fillet
