War is a phenomenon that is both timeless and continually evolving, yet one constant remains: a warfighter’s enduring capacity for creativity.
Industry
Self-published books by Veterans you should know about
Today, we're highlighting a few Veteran authors who have taken the leap to self-publish books about their experiences and lessons learned from service. Be sure to show your support by ordering or pre-ordering their work! The Veteran Workbook by Jenna Carlton ...
Senate wants to go back to the old Army Physical Fitness Test
The Senate Armed Services Committee has released a draft summary of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that seeks to kill the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and revert to the previous Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). This proposed move by the Senate has...
5th SFAB Commander sh*t-canned
The Commander of the 5th SFAB (Security Force Assistance Brigade), Col. Jonathan Chung, has been relieved of his command, while other officers within the brigade face ongoing investigations into their conduct. The events unfolded following a detailed investigation by...
Military retirees f—ed out out of base access
Military retirees living in Turkey were notified that their access to US bases in the country will be terminated starting October 1st. This decision conveyed through a memorandum from Air Force Col. Calvin B. Powell, has sparked concerns among the small community of...
Retired Green Beret says identity politics are ‘just a distraction’
Retired Green Beret Michael R. Carmichael, a former Army Special Forces chief warrant officer and the founder of a nonprofit organization that supports veterans dealing with suicidal ideation, shared his perspective on the presence of identity politics in the...
Recent News
Warships, Wargaming, and Creativity
War is a phenomenon that is both timeless and continually evolving, yet one constant remains: a warfighter’s enduring capacity for creativity.
Self-published books by Veterans you should know about
Today, we're highlighting a few Veteran authors who have taken the leap to self-publish books about their...
Senate wants to go back to the old Army Physical Fitness Test
The Senate Armed Services Committee has released a draft summary of the National Defense Authorization Act...
Veteran Outdoor Alliance: Go Explore, the World is Waiting
Veteran Outdoor Alliance (VOA) was created to empower Veterans by providing the veteran community with the education, resources, and logistics to facilitate various outdoor programs. These include extended expeditions, weekend adventures, wilderness and outdoor skills...
Activate your glutes: with Austen Alexander
YouTube star and founder of Battle Bunker, Austen Alexander joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about what inspires him. Austen is a California-based digital media producer, host, entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, and Navy Veteran who challenges himself and others to...
Sputnik and October Skies
Best selling author and Vietnam veteran, Homer Hickam is the inspiration of the critically acclaimed movie "October Sky." He joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about his time at NASA, drinking with Russian scientists, and his new book "Don't Blow Yourself Up." It is...
Go Down Swinging: MOH Recipient MSG Earl Plumlee
Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about changing times, training the next generation of warfighters, and his reflections on a career that spanned over 23 years. Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions...