by Lidia Mikhalchenko / Caucasus For many of the Chechen opposition members and separatists abroad who have come from across Europe to join a volunteer battalion in Ukraine, battling Russia has become a way of life. Decades — even centuries — of Moscow’s often-armed interference in Chechnya have made the …
Read More »This Notorious Bandit Plundered the Old West – Until an Army Camel Driver Crossed His Path
It had to do with an effort to settle the west with camels. A notorious bandit who plundered California for 20 years may owe his capture to a long forgotten military experiment and an Army camel driver. It had to do with an effort to settle the west with camels. …
Read More »WATCH: Navy Special Warfare in High Gear
The Navy calls this a high performance team. We tend to agree.
Read More »Marine Corps Jungle Medicine Course: ‘The Light in a Dark Time’
Instructors at the Marine Corps Jungle Warfare Training Center teach Navy corpsmen to be “the light in a dark time.” Here’s a look at the 10-day medical course that trains military personnel in survival skills, casualty evacuation techniques, and awareness of dangerous species in a jungle environment. (U.S. Marine Corps …
Read More »Meet ‘Vanilla’: The Ultra-Long Endurance UAV That Flies for 10 Days, Launches 40 Micro Drones
The Pentagon call it the Vanilla ultra endurance land-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Some folks call it a drone on pick-em-up truck. The aircraft is going through trials in the Indo-Pacific region at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The new machine is being tested for its potential to supply …
Read More »Soldier Raced Against Time to Save Man Who Was Bleeding to Death
“When I saw him, I knew I had a chance to stay alive. I was bleeding out pretty bad, but I wasn’t going to give up.” – Colton Rogers An Army recruiter was driving to his unit’s awards ceremony when he came across the scene of a devastating car crash …
Read More »Wagner Group Back on the Road? Mystery Vid Shows ‘March of Justice’ to Points Unknown
The group posted the vid on the anniversary of Prigozhin’s ill-fated march on Moscow. COMMENTARY by Susan Katz Keating Remember this? The coup that wasn’t, only a year ago in Russia? The alleged coup-master, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has since died in a baffling plane crash. But today the self proclaimed descendants of …
Read More »Can You Spot the Snipers? Test Your Eyes Against Camouflage
Look closely. You may be able to see them hidden in the grass. DoD video by Army SSG Edwin Pierce Please leave this field emptySubscribe to the Soldier of Fortune Newsletter Enter your email below to receive exclusive content from Soldier of Fortune right in your inbox. Check your inbox …
Read More »WATCH: Up Close With a C-130 on Takeoff
There’s nothing quite like the sight of a C-130 up close, as it barrels down the runway. Watch while the action unfolds.
Read More »Build a Fire With Twigs and Branches
Here’s one for the category of, skills you should know. How do you cook your food and keep warm in the wild? The British Army shows us how to build the perfect fire. British Army video
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