The phrase “band of brothers,” used to describe Easy company in HBO’s WWII series Band of Brothers, has roots in a much older war. Read more →
Posts by John
The Secret To Living A Life of Adventure
A life of adventure is much more than going camping each summer. It’s a lifestyle of risk and discovery. In this post, I’ll discuss the steps to having more adventure in your life. But be warned: the steps are simple, but they’re not easy.
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A Multi-Tool You’ve Probably Never Seen
I just stumbled upon this little gem today. Did you know that Leatherman makes a Multi-tool for EOD?
EOD stands for “Explosive Ordinance Disposal,” the Army’s bomb squad, and it’s a very dangerous and specialized field. Read more →
3 Cold Weather Conditions That Can Kill You… And How To Combat Them
Winter is a great time to get outside and see something besides a TV screen. Go hiking, skiing, sledding, ice fishing or skating, but do it safely!
Here’s a handy list of three potentially deadly conditions/illnesses that commonly occur during the colder months, how to avoid them, and how to treat them.
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Men You Should Know: Jack Churchill
“Mad Jack”, was a British soldier who fought throughout World War II armed with a longbow, arrows and a claymore. He once said “any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.”
Wikipedia
Jack Churchill (1906-1996) was a British officer during WWII, archer, bagpipe player, surfer and actor. He is most famous for the use of unconventional – more medieval – weapons in 20th century combat. During the assault of Sicily he led his men with a claymore around his waist, a longbow and arrows, and bagpipes under his arm.
