The Tanker’s Pilgrimage | Tank Week
If you were a tanker, or you're a tank-loving historian, you'll want to learn more about the Tanker's Pilgrimage, or perhaps to make it yourself....
Slaying Daesh: An American Advisor in Iraq
This article was originally published in June of 2016. I once read a novel about a Vietnam...
Roads to Moscow | A Haunting Song of History’s Most Devastating War
Bucky Lawson tells up about a song that begins with a Russian soldier on the morning of 22 June 1941, when Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa.
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From Kabul to Texas: An Interpreter’s Story
[Note from Mad Duo Chris: I met this interpreter during my deployment to Afghanistan, and we rode into the Battle of the Alasai Valley together. He was a trusted ally to many American soldiers and spent more than his fair share of time under fire. I remember my dread...

Op-Ed: F#¢k Up Their Canoe
Today's short guest op-ed comes to you from a social media rant by Will Morgan, which was initially inspired by this article about potential terrorist attacks in America. Read up. Mad Duo A few...

Nerdy Flashlight For Non-Nerds | The Fenix UC35
Today we’re talking Fenix, a budget[ish] brand. Specifically the Fenix UC35, which is an intuitive and user-friendly flashlight that pumps out a lot of power.

A Flashlight That’s Smarter than You | The Surefire Intellibeam
The Surefire Intellibeam is a *ahem* brilliant light. It’s not a gimmick and it’s worth the money — just not to everyone. Here are our thoughts on it.

Medium Duty Light: First Tactical
So far in Illumination Rumination Week we've covered a weapon light and a fullsize duty light. Today we bring you something First Tactical calls their "Medium Duty Light". Previously our tamed Australian gave you a quick rundown, but it's a full review today. Read...
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The 5.11 XBT A6, and Hitting Criminals in the Face
In continuation of Illumination Rumination Week, Hernandez brings you a review of the 5.11 XBT A6 flashlight, and an anecdote about the downfall of the incandescent bulb. You definitely don't want to miss the end of the story. Mad Duo The 5.11's XBT A6, and Hitting...

13 Hatchets We Like
As we were discussing the development of the Rogers Rangers Returned shirt, the subject of hatchets and tomahawks naturally came up. In fact, it prompted us to do a whole Hatchet and Hawk Week (more on that later). Axes and hacking tools are virtually synonymous with...

Hands On Like Your Mom | The Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount 2
We’re kicking off our illumination rumination week with a no-bullshit review of the brand new Streamlight The ProTac Rail Mount 2 dedicated rifle light.

Boots on the Ground: The Ongoing Adventures of the Mad Duo
Many people are aware of how awesomely awesome we are, and that the 2 guys who actually run this site are only a foot tall. Many somehow manage to miss that. They don't realize a pair of action figure celebrities direct an entire platoon of wretched minions, execrable...

Sorry. Female Space Marines would attract Space Bears
A couple days ago we posted a link (on Facebook) to an article we thought was funny as hell -- and the response went way beyond what we expected. So, we're going to formally add it to the website today. One, because we think some of you will find it as amusing as we...