(Natural News) Remember the story from just a couple of weeks ago where the FBI asserted imminent domain to effectively “seize” night vision tubes from distributors in the United States? Now we have confirmation that the United States government is involved in a sudden ramping up of acquisitions for night vision devices, including those used […]

(Natural News) Americans who join the armed forces know in advance that they are volunteering for what can be  one of the most dangerous jobs in the world if or when the country goes to war. That is especially true for our special operations warriors who are very often sent into harm’s way even when […]

(Natural News) In many common emergencies or accidents, it’s important to address injuries as soon as possible with first aid or CPR while waiting for — or trying to reach — professional medical help. This gives the victim a fighting chance at surviving the ordeal. In the case of people whose jobs put them right […]

(Natural News) Industrial workers and soldiers alike are often exposed to deadly chemicals in the workplace. Now, they might breathe in relief thanks to a new metal-organic framework. When applied to the fibers of various textiles, the coating will catch and trap deadly chemicals, keeping the toxic substances from ever reaching the wearer. The metal-organic […]

(Natural News) Staying in peak physical and cognitive conditions are musts for any member of the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (SOF). Consuming nutritionally dense foods is the best way for these men and women to maintain their health. But more often than not, SOF soldiers are deployed to environments that greatly hinder food transportation. […]

(Natural News) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is keeping itself busy these days trying to develop an army of ultra-powerful robot “warriors” to do it’s totalitarian bidding on the world stage. According to new reports, the Department of Defense (DOD) agency has requested that developers present their best, bug-sized robots, purportedly for use […]

(Natural News) If you see someone talking to themselves, they might not be crazy: They might just be a secret agent. The Pentagon has just invested a staggering $10 million in a California company’s “Molar Mic” technology. The Molar Mic allows users to send and receive radio transmissions discretely with a device that attaches to […]

(Natural News) Tourniquets are finally getting some good press, an article in News Wise stated. A newly published study showed that a properly fitted tourniquet can increase the chances of survival for a civilian victim who has suffered traumatic injuries. The technique was originally developed to stop wounded soldiers from bleeding to death. It was […]

(Natural News) This Memorial Day, I felt it important to post a message honoring all those who have sacrificed their lives so that we might have the privilege of fighting for freedom. I realize Memorial Day isn’t Veterans’ Day, but I feel the need to recognize veterans, fallen police officers, firefighters and all those who […]

(Natural News) Thanks to a new portable medical kit devised by Scottish researchers, U.K. soldiers with badly injured limbs will have a much better chance at avoiding amputations, reported The National. The pioneering system traces its roots to a study conducted by Strathclyde University (Strathclyde) into injuries sustained by U.K. armed forces personnel from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Armed […]