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Hey folks! Fireside this week! Last week’s post was a monster (over 10,000 words compared to our more typically ~6,000) which left me with some non-blog catching up to do. Next week, we’ll be starting our next Teaching Paradox series, this time looking at Hearts of Iron IV, which has been requested for quite some time. Percy, resting atop my library, currently in boxes.We had a water issue over the summer – fortunately, no damage to any of our things, but the basement where my office is has to be refloored. Which has delayed me setting up the new bookshelves…

In urban warfare, the enemy, terrain, population, and tactical problem can change faster than a military’s formal lessons-learned process. Armies cannot wait until a campaign ends to study what happened. They must identify what matters, verify it, and move that knowledge across the force while the fighting continues. In this episode of the Urban Warfare Project Podcast, John Spencer is joined by Brigadier General Guy Hazoot, who served as chief learning officer for the Israel Defense Forces Ground Forces during the war against Hamas after October 7. Two days after the attack, Hazoot was asked to establish and lead an…

Bottom lines up front The August 10 earthquake in Colombia has left hundreds dead and caused extensive damage to homes, schools, health facilities, water systems, power grids, roads, and airports. Much of the support headed to Colombia is credit rather than grants and insurance payouts, meaning the country may face a financial burden down the road. The United States can support Colombia’s longer-term needs with investment in resilient infrastructure across the transportation, water, housing, and power sectors. MEXICO CITY and WASHINGTON—The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10 claimed over three hundred lives and caused heavy damage…

Dana White does not intend to confirm whether the winner of the Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy bout will march forward to challenge UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Ruffy and Tsarukyan will lock horns in the co-main event of UFC 331. Ahead of this high-stakes bout, both fighters have confirmed that the UFC brass has told them the winner will become the next lightweight title challenger. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 14: (L-R) Opponents Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia and Mauricio Ruffy of Brazil face off during the UFC 331 press conference at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 14, 2026, in Philadelphia,…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn’t cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it’s an off-topic thread. This week’s caption reads: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vincenzo Morrison, right, a metal worker, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Daniel Opper II,…

~ WireMasters to highlight resilient supply chains and solutions for defence manufacturers ~ Military interconnect specialist WireMasters will showcase its portfolio of VG-standard wire, cable, connectors and harness components at DVD 2026, the UK’s flagship defence exhibition for land equipment on September 16-17, at UTAC Millbrook. The company will engage with defence manufacturers, systems integrators and procurement professionals to discuss the evolving connectivity requirements of modern military platforms. As defence procurement programmes continue to evolve, manufacturers are under growing pressure to secure reliable supplies of mission-critical interconnect components throughout lengthy procurement cycles. At DVD 2026, WireMasters will highlight its portfolio of…

DISA’s plans to migrate all combatant commands to DoDNet raise questions about whether the environment is capable of supporting their unique operational needs. Anastasia Obis September 4, 2026 6:34 pm 3 min read The Defense Information Systems Agency appears to be moving forward with its plans to migrate all combatant commands’ common-use IT services to the Defense Department Network, but the complexity of the effort is raising questions about whether DoDNet is the right construct to meet combatant commands’ needs. The pace at which the agency is moving has also prompted questions about whether DISA is rushing to meet an…

Renaissance Periodization has analyzed more than 1 million logged workouts from its hypertrophy app to examine which muscle groups men and women choose to prioritize. In a recent Youtube video, Dr. Mike Israetel breaks down the data and compares it with findings from published research. The results largely match some familiar gym stereotypes, but the numbers reveal a more specific picture of how training priorities differ between men and women. Men Put Upper Body Training First Since the RP Hypertrophy App launched in 2023, users have logged more than 1 million workouts and created over 200,000 mesocycles. For this analysis,…

Here are some of the federal government’s top recent personnel changes, brought to you by our partners at Leadership Connect: Gen Douglas A. Schiess, USSF has a new position as Chief of Space Operations at Office of the Chief of Space Operations [USSF/OCSO], United States Space Force [USSF]Presidential Appointment with Senate Confirmation (PAS) Michael J. Vance has a new position as Assistant Secretary at Bureau of Intelligence and Research [INR], United States Department of State [DOS]Presidential Appointment with Senate Confirmation (PAS) Harold P. “Hal” Duncan has a new position as Deputy Director at Office of the Director, Office of Management and Budget [OMB], Executive Office of the President [EOP]Presidential…

Many tactical RPGs ask you to optimize what happens once a battle begins. Vermilion Sea adds another problem: deciding which battles are worth fighting in the first place. Developed by Michael Kiang, Vermilion Sea is an upcoming 2D strategy RPG featuring grid-based turn-based combat, character recruitment, ship management, and a campaign where resources and available time are deliberately limited. Its setting draws inspiration from Chinese and Korean history. The story follows Emi, a naval academy student working toward becoming a captain. Her early assignment eventually develops into something much larger as she defends the Samyu Republic against pirate attacks and…