Remember the adage? The main thing is keeping the main thing the main thing. Know what you want. Accept what you cannot change and wait patiently for the opportunity to do your thing. What that opportunity arrives, take action ruthlessly.

Hope this advice helps. In Canem Speramus. ...Read more: Attitude Advice from a Military Working Dog

We're not only fans of Greg Medford's work, we like the man himself. Here's a look behind the scenes at Medford Knife and Tool. Let us know if you want to know more about him. He owes us an interview (and some beer).

Here's a look at one of his blades in South America.

Do us a solid....Read more: On the Edge: Behind the Scenes with MKT (and in South America)

Once upon a time paracord bracelets (with melted nylon holding a spare button off your DCUs to fasten it) were made by your friends and only people who were in the military, or who had friends in the military (with too much time on their hands) wore them. Now they are a veritable (grunts: veritable...Read more: EDC-Survival: RE Factor's Operator Band in Africa and Back in Stock

From Dangerous Magazine. Syria: Wish You Were Here?

"Dirty wars attract a wide variety of odd types: Volunteers, journos, freedom fighters, NGOs, businessmen and even tourists. The traditional concept of war as one group of soldiers battling another until the other side surrenders or is vanquished...Read more: Dangerous Magazine Talks Syria