Alpine Divorce – A Troubling Trend

I wasn’t familiar with the term Alpine divorce until very recently. I have previously heard a bit about the behavior it describes, though. Basically, what happens is a couple goes hiking, then one of them leaves the other behind on the trail. It’s often the result of an argument. Sometimes it...

By Jim Cobb

Ayoob: The 1911 at War

I recently heard someone say that handguns have no place in military combat. History shows us otherwise. For the tanker, artilleryman, radio operator or medic whose hands are too busy at designated tasks to hold a rifle, the pistol makes enormous sense. Behind the lines when unpleasant surprises ...

By Massad Ayoob

Thank You For Your Support

We heard the Defenders at Fairchild AFB follow SSD. That’s a family homebase and we appreciate your readership and your service!

By Eric G
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