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Building a muscular physique requires a certain amount of resistance training in order to force the body to build back bigger, but going too heavy can be counterproductive. So how much is too much when it comes to stacking on the weights? Fortunately, former Olympia Women’s Physique Champion, Dana Linn Bailey, has the answers that you can apply to any exercise. “Here’s to know if you’re throwing on too much weight,” explained Bailey in an Instagram reel for her 2-million-plus followers. “Watch your range of motion.” Okay, but let’s back up a bit — why is going too heavy an…

Key PointsA U.S. Air Force EC-130H flew its final flight on September 3, in formation for the first time with its EA-37B replacement over Southern Arizona.The EC-130H has flown the Compass Call electronic attack mission since 1982, while the EA-37B has flown its own combat missions against Iran since March.A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call aircraft flew in formation with an EA-37B Compass Call for the first time on September 3, in what the Air Force identified as the EC-130H’s final flight, marking the end of the propeller-driven aircraft’s role in the service’s electronic attack mission. Both aircraft belong…

Rolls-Royce announced that its MTU Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines have received certification from the U.S. Navy for use in autonomous naval vessel operations, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of unmanned maritime capabilities. Rolls-Royce press release After passing two 720-hour durability tests, mtu Series 4000 engines were certified for use in autonomous applications for up to 4300kW of propulsion power and 3000kWe of power generation. The Series 4000 is available in V-configurations of 8, 12, 16 and 20 cylinders. The mtu Series 2000 platform was also certified based on the results of rigorous engine component testing along…

“We support our troops”: Some call it patriotism. I call it a hollow slogan.It was introduced to make civilians feel comfortable with what the military asks of its service members, shifting focus from the human beings carrying the weight to the audience watching them carry it. America loves the perfect military family hanging in photos around the world: a service member reuniting with a supportive spouse and resilient kids — all smiles, happy tears and beautifully curated.America kills to see a happy homecoming. We watch from the safety of our couches as loved ones run to embrace their hero.I’ve lived…

Firefighters on Fort Rucker took to the stairs of the Soldier Service Center today executing a memorial stair climb in honor of the victims of Sept. 11, with this year representing the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. More than 20 of Fort Rucker’s firefighters, as well as plenty of volunteers, supporters, and members of Fort Rucker leadership took time out of their day and climbed the stairs of building 5700 repeatedly until they’d climbed 110 flights of stairs, representing the number of flights of stairs in the World Trade Center. Many participants also wore a small picture of one…

Abstract Several concepts pertain to the phenomenon of training, advising and assisting foreign armed forces or non-state actors. The plethora of terms incites confusion and ambiguity. To address this issue, this article outlines the conceptual field of train, advise and assist by taking the contemporary and popular concept of SFA as a reference. Introduction Training, advising, and assisting foreign armed forces to achieve national security objectives is an old phenomenon. Throughout history, Western countries have sent military trainers and advisors overseas who engaged with local soldiers or non-state actors through training and occasionally even fought alongside them. Overtime, multiple concepts…

The U.S. Air Force is accelerating its timeline for a cheaper, more expendable successor to the MQ-9A Reaper, officials said Sept. 3, after combat losses left the service unwilling to wait out the rest of the drone’s life.Lt. Gen. Christopher Niemi, the Air Force’s chief modernization officer, told reporters at the Pentagon that a follow-on was already under discussion as the MQ-9 aged out. “Although we have plenty of MQ-9As today, we are going through them at a rate that is concerning to us,” he said, according to Breaking Defense, which covered the briefing.Defense Daily reported that Air Force Secretary…

The Stryker Armored Vehicle is getting better just as the U.S. Army is becoming less certain about where it belongs.That is the paradox.The Army has spent years improving the Stryker Armored Vehicle fleet with better protection, more power, upgraded electronics and 30mm firepower.The latest Stryker configurations are far removed from the original vehicle that entered service in the early 2000s. The Army’s FY2026 budget still funds hardware upgrades and fielding support for the Stryker family.Yet at the same time, the Army is reshaping some of the brigades built around the Stryker concept, raising a bigger question than whether the vehicle…

Spain’s agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace covers the acquisition of both the K9 howitzer and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. Together, they ensure mobile, sustained indirect fires for current and future battlefields and the K9 and K10 were shown in Norway. (Hanwha)Spain has signed a contract with the Republic of Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace for the acquisition of K9 155mm self-propelled howitzers and accompanying K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The agreement signed on 31 August 2026 will be executed through a partnership with Indra Sistemas, Spain’s state-owned defence electronics company. The program to modernise Spanish artillery is expected to include 128 K9 tracked…

A small drone returns from a mission, its frame cracked and its motor damaged, but its camera, radio, and battery still working. Traditional Army maintenance logic offers a familiar sequence: Diagnose the fault, repair what can be repaired, evacuate what cannot, and return the system to service. For mass attritable drones, that logic can impose operational costs out of proportion to the value of the airframe. A drone may spend too long out of the fight, usable components may be discarded with it, and units may consume replacement systems faster than the supply system can replenish them. The problem is…