Saturday, April 11, 2026

Qatar announces 'full return of maritime navigation' as of Sunday

Some are speculating that the truce talks are going well...

155mm K9 Mobile Howitzer

MTX 2-26: Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Ahkio huddle ... Photos by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo

 

Perseus Defense Harpe Missile System rocket is test fired during a 1st Cavalry Division led exercise

A Perseus Defense Harpe Missile System rocket is test fired during a 1st Cavalry Division led exercise of Golden Shield on Fort Hood, Texas, April 7, 2026. This event is the experimentation and testing phase of Project Golden Shield, where capability providers are testing out new counter-UAS technologies in a field environment for the first time, with the goal of improving their systems with feedback from the Troopers and Soldiers that would be implementing them on the modern battlefield. (Army photo by Spc. Julian Winston)

Game changer for infantry. The US Army's new 30mm grenade gun is a beast!

 

Stolen vehicle, suspect armed - pointing pistols at Deputies....Mag dumps galore

Open Comment Post. 11 Apr 26

 

Friday, April 10, 2026

I've said it before I'll say it again. YES! The USMC needs a light tank but should wait till the US Army's 50mm cannon enters service to fill the gap!

What does the 120mm cannon bring to the table. EXTREME shock. It can kill tanks and devastate enemy in "most" built up areas. Where does it lack? Stowable kills and is outdistanced by the new/enduring threats on the battlefield. Anti-tank missiles can many times equal or outdistance the 120mm. Drones allow even greater standoff distances. In my mind the new hotness will be the 50mm cannon. Its useful against any current and projected IFV. Even the 25mm has been show capable of destroying threat armor if the crew is skilled. Additionally the 50mm is often paired with anti-tank missiles and if the turret is properly setup it can also serve as an adhoc anti-air weapon.

Lastly by design the turret, whether manned or RWS is gonna be lighter allowing it to fit better with amphibious operations and even aid in land mobility.

All of the above and more is why I think ... YES!  The USMC needs a light tank to support our infantry.  YES!  We should wait for the US Army to field the 50mm cannon in this role.

Oh and before I go on.  I agree with Compass Points on the need but want it going in a different direction.  A reader wants the CV90-120.  I want an up armored CV-90 but armed with the 50mm cannon.  He picked the right vehicle (later dismissed it for cost) but picked the wrong cannon to go on it.
 

Open Comment Post. 10 Apr 26

If you disagree awesome but tell me why...

Monday, April 06, 2026

Financial Education needs to be a REQUIRED course in school (along with NOT chasing luxury items to impress people that don't give a damn)

A freaking G-wagon? Just why! Chic needs a used Honda Accord and suddenly she'll have a surplus. What's worse? She's killing her family with her foolishness. She's a teacher making 90K per year and can't make it work? Don't want her teaching anyone's children! One huge caveat. I'm on the outside looking in so what I said could totally miss the mark. What do ya'll think?

Open Comment Post. 6 Apr 26