919th SOW Proves Mettle in New Readiness Inspection Construct

DUKE FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) —   Air Commandos from the 919th Special Operations Wing validated their warfighting capabilities during a Combat Readiness Inspection Aug. 6-9 at Duke Field and Hurlburt Field, Florida. The inspection was formally spearheaded by the Air Force Reserve Command In...

By Eric G •

M10 Booker: Not Your Daddy’s Light Tank

For more than a century, infantry units have fought under an unforgiving reality: When you’re humping a ruck through non-cooperative terrain and you run face-first into an entrenched bunker, fortified machine-gun nest or enemy light armor, your options for immediate heavy fire support are painf...

By Mason Berryman •

Packing a Punch: A History of the M14

The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...

By Patrik O •

Ground Combat Element 2040

26 Aug 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Marine Corps released Ground Combat Element 2040 Fiscal Year 2026 strategic framework today, outlining the service’s vision to ensure ground forces remain lethal and adaptable against peer adversaries. This update nests under the Marine Corps Force D...

By Eric G •

POTD: Steen Defense MCR Multicaliber Platform Tested

TFB did some testing of Swedish precision at the heart of Stockholm's newest premier shooting center. Scandinavia Sport Shooting Center  sits centrally in Stockholm with dynamic rifle and pistol ranges along with shooting biographs equipped with interactive HD video scenarios, making it...

By Eric B •

What Are Your Training Scars?

Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four Californi...

By Kevin Creighton •
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