Welcome to Navy SEAL Hell Weeks

"Oleg, are you baiting the fuckin' sharks?! You're putting the whole class at risk of a shark attack right now," says instructor Deek Gammin.
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Diversity has always been the goal of Special Forces

Whenever the word "diversity" is uttered, especially within the special operations community, it elicits grumbling from some, often with good reason.

Spanish Foreign Legion - The "fiancés of death".

Another reason to love Spain is that it has a Foreign Legion, known as the Tercio de Extranjeros or Bridegroom of Death.
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5 Underground and secret military bases around the world

Recently, I have been delving into the underground or secret military bases of the United States. Today, I turn to the world. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting military bases around...
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Everything you need to know about tactical backpacks

People who need to carry survival gear, hard metal tools, weapons and other EDC gear are sure to benefit immensely from the use of a high quality tactical backpack.

Can civilians receive military training?

Military training is supposed to be tough to help recruits become soldiers. Civilians sometimes wonder if they could withstand such grueling training. So is military training accessible to civilians?
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The Best Non-Firearms Self-Defense Weapons

When you find yourself in a terrifying situation, you need to think quickly. Your life depends on it. When it comes to self-defense tools, nothing beats a gun. But guns aren't always available when something...

The 5 best handguns used by armed forces around the world

The booming global arms trade has spawned many excellent handguns over the past hundred years. Here are five of the best handguns currently in service around the world.
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10 tips to improve mental focus

Check out these tips to help you increase your mental focus and improve whatever you're doing in life right now.