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Air Force to bring back ‘no-notice’ combat readiness inspections

The Air Force plans to conduct no-notice inspections of units to test their combat readiness, a senior Air Force official announced last week. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus announced the plans on Thursday, while speaking at the 2026 Airpower Forum on a panel about the force’s readiness. Pleus said that Air Force leaders “have reinstituted combat readiness inspections; they are no-notice.”The news was first reported by Air & Space Forces Magazine. The dec

The Myth of the “Avid Outdoorsman”

February 1, 2026The Myth of the “Avid Outdoorsman”When something goes wrong in the mountains, the desert, or the backcountry, there is a phrase that shows up over and over again in news articles and social media posts.“He was an avid outdoorsman.”“She was an experienced outdoorswoman.”It is usually meant as reassurance. A way of saying this person knew what they were doing. A way of implying that what happened was some rare, unavoidable fluke. But that phrase has always bothered me, because it q

Sharp On Sight Attending the Big Outdoors Show at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Janesville Wisconsin

Sharp On Sight Attending the Big Outdoors Show at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Janesville WisconsinIf you are planning to attend the Big Outdoors Show in Janesville Wisconsin at the end of January, Sharp On Sight will be on site providing live sharpening services and offering a curated selection of knives for sale throughout the event. The show takes place at the Rock County Fairgrounds, located at 1301 Craig Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin.The Big Outdoors Show runs for two days, Friday Janua

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Pleasantly surprised, sweet EDC awesome color. The drop point blade cut isn't my favorite. As I perfer a reverse tanto. But the blade itself is beautiful and very sharp out of the box. Speaking of box, the box and pouch it comes with are very nice and presentation is upscale. The flip and fold action is smooth and precise. Snapping open and closed with authority. Making it fun to just fidget with. Just watch your fingers LOL. Feels well made and like it would last a lifetime. All in very nice kn

Best Overland First Aid Kits

If you're spending time overlanding and off the grid, a first aid kit can suddenly become much more important. Sure, the chances of an injury are low, but when one happens and you're hours or days ...

Pentagon expands counter-drone authorities to help with base defenses

Base commanders are getting more power to directly respond to threats from drones flying over military installations, the Pentagon announced this week.Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401, the military body set up this past summer to coordinate various defenses and tactics against aerial drones, released its new “Guide for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure.” The updated policies were approved by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in earlier December, but the guide was only announced and re

This Modular EDC Storage Display Is Too Ingenious and Elegant to Ignore

The RotoSelect might be the most clever desktop solution for storing and displaying your favorite everyday carry items. Every ...

Stop carrying your EDC gear the wrong way

Ulticlip Just Stepped Their Game up!Join GIDEONSTACTICAL On ...

Gerber’s Pocket Cleaver Looks Like Overkill—And That Might Exactly Be Why It Works

Seriously, this pocket cleaver is our new favorite EDC.

Alleged ringleader arrested for plot to sell drugs to veterans on a VA campus

State police in Maryland arrested a suspect accused of running a months-long scheme to sell cocaine and other drugs to veterans on a Department of Veterans Affairs campus.On Wednesday, Maryland State Police troopers arrested Asante Anderson. Anderson, 50, is believed to be the main source of the drugs being trafficked onto the Perry Point VA Medical Center campus. He was charged with multiple crimes including possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of cocaine. He is cu

7 EDC Gear Items That Are Awesome In 2026!

What is possible for an EDC Kit in 2026 on amazon for $200? Well, 7 Items that just rip! $200 AMAZON EDC GEAR LIST ...

Brilliant New Everyday Carry Gear to start the New Year

Just released! Some of the best brand new EDC gear which has just come to market, alongside the latest Nexode 200W Desktop ...

7 EDC Items That Are Awesome!

What is possible for an EDC Kit in 2026 on amazon for $200? Well, 7 Items that just rip! $200 AMAZON EDC GEAR LIST ...

Show HN: Confcrypt – Encrypt Secrets in YAML/JSON Configs with FIDO2/Age/SSH

I built confcrypt to encrypt sensitive values in config files – hostnames, usernames, URLs stay readable.Makes reviewing configs and debugging much easier than tools that encrypt everything.Think sops, but simpler.Multiple key types as recipients:- Native age keys (X25519)- SSH keys (ed25519, RSA) – use your existing keys- FIDO2 devices (YubiKey 5, SoloKey, etc.) via hmac-secret- YubiKey OTP via HMAC challenge-responseHardware keys derive the private key on-demand with a touch – never stored on

Show HN: X-Pilot – Code-Driven AI Video Generator for Online Courses

Hi HN,I'm Heshan, founder of X-Pilot. We're building an AI Video Generator for online courses and educational content. Unlike most text-to-video generator that render videos directly from models (which often produce random stock footage unrelated to the actual content), we take a code-first approach: generate editable code layers, let users verify/refine them, then render to video.The Problem We're SolvingMost AI video generators treat "education" and "marketin

Ask HN: Why don't form-fitting Faraday iPhone cases exist?

I've been researching privacy tech and noticed something odd:Camera slider cases exist (Spy-Fy, etc.) - they block physical camera access but offer no signal protection.Faraday bags exist (SLNT, Mission Darkness, etc.) - they block all RF signals but you have to remove your phone from its case and put it in a pouch.But nobody makes a form-fitting iPhone case that integrates both - a case you leave on your phone with a deployable Faraday shield you can toggle on/off without removing the

The big problem facing Air Force combat search and rescue

Combat search and rescue is the promise the Air Force makes to American and allied pilots and aircrew: “if you punch out over enemy territory, we’ll come get you.”The problem is that the rescue force isn’t growing, right as the Pentagon is preparing for a possible conflict with China, where aircraft losses are likely, and the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean make walking home impossible.For context, the full-time Air Force combat search and rescue, or CSAR, corps has three key components:

Amazon's $40 multi-tool pocket knife is now just $18 — perfect for everyday carry

Amazon is selling a $40 Gerber multi-tool pocket knife for just $18 right now. It's 55% off for a limited time, and buyers ...

CRKT® 2026 Collection Blends Style, Purpose and Utility into Everyday Carry Knives and Tools

When your everyday carry needs a tune-up, the ToGo Driver is built to keep things moving. Designed in collaboration with custom maker Joe Wu, this compact maintenance tool puts professional-level ...

The North Face’s Classic EDC Backpack Is Now Fully Trail-Ready

The new Borealis Trail takes the DNA of The North Face’s most popular backpack and retools it for outdoor-focused day trips. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, ...