One of the earliest markers to define the civil war in Syria and signify its intensity was the closure of foreign embassies in Damascus. Not only did the closures—along with Syria’s suspension from the Arab League—suggest that the seat of government itself was threatened, they also indicated more clearly which countries supported the Syrian state and which sought its downfall. … [Read more...] about Syria will inevitably reintegrate into the global community
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Op-Ed: An American celebrating Independence Day in Al Anbar, Iraq
Article written by guest author, Heath Hansen. Even though it was only 0500, the heat was already approaching the high 90s and I could feel my uniform sticking to my skin from under my body armor. The Humvee engines were idling and the smell of JP-8 fuel stung my nostrils. “Hansen, 2nd platoon’s electronic warfare vehicle is down. We’ll need you in the lead element for … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: An American celebrating Independence Day in Al Anbar, Iraq
Son describes what Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau meant to him as a father
Garry Trudeau, born Garretson Beekman Trudeau in 1948, is the creator of the comic strip Doonesbury. He was born in New York City and raised in Saranac Lake, in upstate New York. Doonesbury grew out of a comic Trudeau created while attending Yale University, called Bull Tales. In 1975, he became the first cartoon strip artist to win a Pulitzer Prize for his work. Today … [Read more...] about Son describes what Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau meant to him as a father
NEWSREP exclusive: The Marine Corps begins unveiling its new toys
An active private military contractor with connections to the U.S. Marine Corps (his name has been withheld to protect his identity) has revealed to NEWSREP that the Marines are rolling out a new round of updates for their infantry. The Corps’ self-identity as amphibious shock troops, long institutional memory of hard fights with capable peers, and two decades of combat are … [Read more...] about NEWSREP exclusive: The Marine Corps begins unveiling its new toys
In photographs: Free Burma Rangers complete final training exercise in jungle
Editor's note: The content and photographs in this article are courtesy of Stanton Sharpe. Run your cursor over the photos for captions. For background information on the Free Burma Rangers in Burma and Myanmar, please visit this link. New Free Burma Ranger teams are routinely field tested on various skills throughout the course of the training. During the final training … [Read more...] about In photographs: Free Burma Rangers complete final training exercise in jungle
The Pic of the Day: Air delivering commandos
U.S. Army soldiers with 1-1st Special Forces Group (SFG) descend from a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during air delivery training for a static line jumpmaster course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 22, 2017. The air delivery was part of unit-level training Evergreen. Air delivery offers the ability to maximize the … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Air delivering commandos
‘COMSEC’ excerpt: The last text you sent was using technology from the 1970s. How secure is texting?
Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, "COMSEC: Off-the-Grid Communications Strategies for Privacy Enthusiasts, Journalists, Politicians, Crooks, and the Average Joe." CHAPTER 1 (CONTINUED): THE INSECURITY OF SMS AND STANDARD VOICE CALLING Cellular telephone calls and SMS messages are both insecure and non-private. Your calls are accessible to the CSP. The content … [Read more...] about ‘COMSEC’ excerpt: The last text you sent was using technology from the 1970s. How secure is texting?
The Pic of the Day: Purple haze in the clouds
U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts division tactical navigation training as part of unit-level training Evergreen at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, August 14, 2017. Division tactical navigation training allows the squadrons’ aircraft to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Purple haze in the clouds
The Pic of the Day: F-35As join the fight
An F-35A takes off during a combat exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on May 1, 2019. The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, along with F-16 units from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and Kunsan Air Base, Korea, conducted an integrated combat exercise where maintainers were tasked to continually provide ready aircraft and pilots took off in … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: F-35As join the fight
‘COMSEC’ excerpt: How unsecure is your Smartphone? Learn the science behind the vulnerabilities
Editors note: This is an excerpt from the book, "COMSEC: Off-the-Grid Communications Strategies for Privacy Enthusiasts, Journalists, Politicians, Crooks, and the Average Joe." CHAPTER 1: THE INSECURITIES OF PHONES If you purchased this book, it is very likely that you already know why you need it. What you may not realize is the full extent to which you need it. All of … [Read more...] about ‘COMSEC’ excerpt: How unsecure is your Smartphone? Learn the science behind the vulnerabilities
The Pic of the Day: The importance of physical fitness
Soldiers assigned to Fort Hood participate in a team event with Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Grinston, the U.S. Army Forces Command's command sergeant major, during physical training at Sadowski Field on April 25, 2019 at Fort Hood, Texas. Sergeant Major Grinston discussed the Army Combat Fitness Test with soldiers at the end of the team-building event. The Army has recently … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: The importance of physical fitness
The Pic of the Day: Weathering the storm
A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 911th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline during a storm at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 2019. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua … [Read more...] about The Pic of the Day: Weathering the storm