War is a phenomenon that is both timeless and continually evolving, yet one constant remains: a warfighter’s enduring capacity for creativity.
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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 ...
Telemynd: a new tool against military suicide
The suicide epidemic in the military and veteran community is beyond question. The question that needs answering is, why do veterans and service members continue to sink in a sea of mental heath resources? From a 40,000 foot view, the answer is simple - seeking help...
How to get your next optic dirt cheap
The Trijicon ACOG 556 NATO/223 optic is known by most who have served in any military or law enforcement capacity. As a result, it is highly coveted and retails for around $1500. Finding one can prove to be difficult. According to Trijicon, there are currently zero...
Why guns are getting more expensive and how to hedge that cost
Steel remains one of the most in-demand materials currently being sourced by manufacturers and the firearms industry is feeling it. According to a recent Thomas Report, steel is in its third consecutive and unprecedented cost spike. This, coupled with manufacturers...
A Grunt’s Life Season 2: Sardonic war comedy or foreboding case study?
SAN DIEGO, Calif., August 17, 2021 - VET Tv founder Donny O'Malley and I paced manically across the living room of his California home. It was two days after Kabul fell to the Taliban and just weeks before we drove into the desert to film A Grunt's Life Season 2 - a...
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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...
Telemynd: a new tool against military suicide
The suicide epidemic in the military and veteran community is beyond question. The question that needs...
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...