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Starship Troopers: Extermination Debuts Class Overhaul, New Side Missions & More in Update 0.7.0 Meet The New Vanguard: six elite soldier classes of the United Citizen Federation, each with their own unique skills, weaponry and tools to help beat back the Bugs' offensive.

Week 14 Challenge: “Zombie Apocalypse”. I was originally going to save this one for a later date, but considering the excitement surrounding the upcoming solar eclipse, and all the crazy beliefs and theories of pending doom, I thought it would be fun to release this one now. I also base some of the setup on this challenge on one of the most notable zombie apocalypse video games ever (left 4 dead): Situation: the end of the world has arrived and the zombie hoard is right outside your door. Can you and your rag-tag fire team survive? Setup: See the photo for emplacement of all game pieces. This time it is the blue side that plays the “bad guy”, and gets 12 “zombie” rifleman. Red gets a modified fire team with a rifleman, grenadier, automatic rifleman, and a designated marksman. The game ends when only one player remains on the board. Good luck, have fun, and be safe this next week during the eclipse! Get your copy of Follow Me: The Infantry’s Game(TM) now at The Game Crafter Website: https://lnkd.in/eDjSrTR8 For game rules and suggestions on how to build your own game boards, visit our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e8h6jRGg #strategy #strategygames #wargames #wargaming #wargamingcommunity #boardgames #boardgamesofinstagram #army #marines #infantry #infantryman #infantrylife #veterans #veteranowned #disabledveteran #chess

Warrior Dogs tells the unvarnished story of the Military Working Dog Program. The hero handlers and dogs that have supported contingency operations and patrol our communities, finding drugs, explosives, and track our adversaries' keeping troops and citizens safe. It's the story of the only living DoD detection system. It the story of warfighters and the great canine partnerships with our international and domestic military and first responders. It a story of commitment and dedication of a small team of canine professionals that dedicate their careers to maintain and sustain canine readiness. But it goes far beyond canine heroics. This is a story of the bureaucratic challenges that go on behind the closed doors. The story of the challenges that no one hears about...the battles for funding, nonexistent research and development, and lack of global canine strategic vision. It's the story of all who have "been on leash". "IN CANIS CONFIDERUS" https://lnkd.in/gdXCDVDv

"Beyond the Blade: Unconventional Hand-to-Hand Weapons Throughout History" Step outside the realm of traditional blades as we explore unconventional hand-to-hand weapons. From brass knuckles and war clubs to nunchaku and tonfa, these tools showcase the creativity and adaptability of human ingenuity in the pursuit of effective close-quarters combat. Join us in delving into the unique histories and applications of these unconventional hand-to-hand weapons.

Fun interview! Palmer Luckey def likes the same cool geeky things the rest of us out of the box thinkers like! It's probably why we have some of the same investors. ;) DreamHammer is also a native Southern California company. Maybe this innovation comes from a gamer, SoCal mindset. I worked for the Defense Department as a GS civilian that managed ACAT 1 programs, so I knew from the inside the issues with the DoD's acquisition process and its inability to acquire innovative, commercial tech and get it to the battlefield. Palmer had some interesting points I agree with on how the defense department and venture backed tech have not worked well together like they did in the past and shunned commercial tech innovation until more recent wars have proven our advocacy for commercially developed tech correct. I remember getting a call from a Navy Admiral in 2014 apologizing to me that there were no programmatic requirements in the US Navy for this type of drone innovation, even though they needed it badly and wanted to field it. In other words, there was no way to buy it! The Pentagon themselves pushed hard to help advocate funded requirements for innovative technology by spending millions demonstrating of our technology with major drone systems across all the armed services as well as with Defense Industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, General Atomics, Boeing and Northrop Grumman and US Congress. The brilliant leader Lt. Gen David A. Deptula (ret.), ISR Chief of USAF at the time, saw the need immediately but the Air Force at the time was too busy focusing on remotely piloted aircraft, rather than swarms of autonomous drones controlled by single operators that could overwhelm enemy defenses or collect ISR extremely cost effectively. Well this type of Drone tech is winning battles in wars today but it didn't come from America. DreamHammer spent millions of dollars of its profit to create its commercial drone software tech that enabled the Pentagon and the defense industry to break silo's so any/all their autonomous systems can work together. WIRED covered it in 2012 (https://lnkd.in/e2cjSfcN), Bloomberg News covered it in 2013 (https://lnkd.in/eTV-mQ4E) and CNBC covered it in 2014 (https://lnkd.in/e85DqE-m), (https://lnkd.in/enwr6pWM). Today they call this Joint All Domain Command and Control. Even though it has taken more than 10 years, I am happy the DoD is finally moving in the right direction in its thinking about autonomous systems with commercial innovation and DreamHammer is excited to be working with the U.S. Defense Department to help give them the competitive edge they need for the future. Congrats to Anduril Industries and Peter Thiel for their work in helping to move the needle forward and joining the fight!

I would like to republish this article, in a stand-alone format, from the recent [already published] edition of The Bursting Bomb (1-24) because it is unique, relative to the somewhat esoteric content of the Marine Gunner Association magazine. I hope that in its stand-alone form, this article might be seen by a wider audience, perhaps, than those who normally read our magazine...maybe even just the one person who really needs it right now. If you know a post 9-11 combat veteran who might benefit from a W&QW program, please let them know about this. The programs fill up fast (since they are amazing) so stay frosty. We will publish another W&QW focus piece in our next edition of The Bursting Bomb. The W&QW website can be accessed at: https://lnkd.in/gCGqYWn3

Just like flag football, Football Freddy and Fumbles are for everyone!. #sports #reading #read #books #children #Managemet #Humanresources #Digitalmarketing #Technology #Creativity: #Futurism #Startups #Marketing #socialmedia

A few years ago, 2 Combat Controllers noticed that CCT reunion participation was declining. The annual CCT reunion in Fort Walton, Florida discontinued and Nashville, Tennessee numbers were declining. At the same time, the Vegas reunion was having increased participation. Minimal CCT participation came from the NE region. They decided to establish a CCT reunion in Atlantic City that would be similar to the Vegas format. Their objective was to provide an environment that allows Combat Control Team brothers & their families to reconnect with each other. Reunions allow veterans to rekindle past friendships and heal from past experiences together. It allows retirees, active duty and also groups such as Gold Star Families to learn more about their family members through shared stories and photos. These gatherings have a therapeutic benefit for attendees. Especially those suffering from PTSD. This event was scheduled at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The event was named Atlantic City 2022 CCT Rally Point on the Boardwalk. Activities included Golf, Group Cruise, Range time (pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery), and Banquet with a Keynote Speaker. Living History interviews were recorded with several Combat Controllers to collect CCT stories that represent our heritage and history. Added bonus included boardwalk, beach, restaurants and outlet shopping. The event was a tremendous success. The Rally had 54 participants. We thank all who attended our first annual Atlantic City Rally! Please join us in 2023! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBgtJ6K4 #AFSPECWAR #AFSW #STS #CCT #CombatControl #CombatControlTeam #SpecialWarfare #Airmen #SpecialOperations #CombatController #SpecialTactics #USAF #AFSOC #AirForceSpecialOperationsCommand #EliteWarriors

Unveiling the Secrets of Guerrilla Warfare Embark on a journey through the history and tactics of guerrilla warfare, a formidable strategy that challenges conventional forces. From the American Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, uncover the secrets of this unconventional approach to combat. #GuerrillaWarfare, #UnconventionalTactics, #MilitaryHistory

I watched the 2024 documentary “Blue Angels” and I loved it! It follows the team during its 2022 season from practices to the final performance. I loved it not just because I grew up watching the Blue Angels and it is one of the reasons I joined the Navy. This is a movie that describes what any organization - sports, medicine, manufacturing, service - must do if it wants to go beyond great and become the absolute very best at what they do. In a world of growing mediocrity, we desperately need more perfection. Five out of five stars. https://lnkd.in/esx77WSS