The rapid collapse of a U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya exposed the vulnerabilities of State Department facilities overseas. But the CIA’s ability to fend off a second attack that same night provided a glimpse of a key element in the agency’s defensive arsenal: a secret security force created after the Sept. 11, 2001, at
In my search for a new piece of "good gear", I stumbled across this little charm. I've run an EoTech for years, have used the Aimpoint in the earlier days and have played with a few other red dot sights ranging from $60-$1100. I'm very partial to the EoTech. However, after reading some reviews and …
Due to recent experiences, my outlook on this has changed drastically. I'll admit that I played into this. I was almost proud to be "dysfunctional". Now, I'm embarrassed that I actually had that on my vehicle. Why would someone be proud of being "Not Fully Mission Capable". I don't even think this is funny anymore …
I'm always keeping an eye out for any type of gear that is more comfortable, make things easier, gear that makes sense and gear that's functional. I came across the Urban Carry Holster on some website last year. I thought, "Now that's pretty slick". So, I bought one. They're not cheap but not too terribly expensive as far as leather holst
Yesterday at church, the sermon was about Joy. I’ll stop capitalizing it now. I thought about that sermon all day. I’ve had a rough year with depression and feeling lost due to my injury overseas last year. I've pulled out of that hole but I have my mom
You may not know your purpose now, but believe me, you have purpose. We all do. Faith is believing in something you cannot see.
The mattress we just sold we had had for 8 years. It was a pillow top Simmons mattress. I like to sleep on a firmer mattress and my wife likes a more soft one. Through some research my wife found this Tuft & Needle Mattress. Check out their website, https://www.tuftandneedle.com/. It's actually pretty amazing how …
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