3,000 Miles, No Stops: 11th Airborne Tests the Army’s New Pacific War Doctrine

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division executed a joint forcible entry operation into Hawaii, marking their division’s participation in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation 27-01. Known as “Arctic Aloha,” the ope...

By Eric G •

Capt. Dale Dye: Making “Band of Brothers”

Surely a highlight of a long, frenetic, and eclectic career in an out of uniform was the work I did on HBO’s “Band of Brothers.” That epic miniseries is passing a milestone 25th Anniversary this year, causing me to review how we managed to capture lightning in a bottle and turn it into the ...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) •

MAT-49 – French Cold War SMG

In the 1970 film Patton, the legendary U.S. Army General George S. Patton is seen arriving in North Africa to command the Second Armor Division. Moroccan troops are lined up holding a unique-looking weapon. It is an anachronism – one of many in the Oscar-winning film – and a reminder that the...

By Peter Suciu •

My Carry Gun Journey

We are living in the Golden Age of firearms. There’s never been a time when consumers had more options readily available. One of the most competitive arenas is concealed-carry guns. After nearly 13 years at a high-volume FFL, the most common question I heard was, “Where do I begin?” With al...

By Cory Ross •

Active Shooter Response: What Changed Post-Uvalde

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial on how active shooter response doctrine changed after Uvalde and what patrol officers are now expected to do differently on the street. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going ev...

By Tom R •

Best Lever Action Rifles of 2026

The lever action is one of America's most cherished designs, and it's not going anywhere The post Best Lever Action Rifles of 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel •

The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026

With more than a century of great elk cartridges to choose from, there's room for both the classics and modern options The post The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Ron Spomer •
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