One of the therapeutic benefits of archery for military veterans is that it can help to promote physical fitness. The post This is why every veteran should take up archery appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

The Quiet Punch is a home punching bag designed to work perfectly in an apartment, or in this case a barracks room. The post Is the Quiet Punch boxing bag perfect for the barracks? appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

The FH-95 can support other drones and manned aircraft by conducting electromagnetic interference, according to China. The post Could China’s FH-95 electronic warfare drone disrupt US operations? appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

Although it shares some aspects of interval training, the Fartlek workout is its own beast that you should add to your running routine. The post The Fartlek workout will shake up your endurance training appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

If you're looking to prepare for Ranger School, physical fitness is essential. Army Ranger Luke Ryan explains what you can expect (and how to excel). The post How to physically prepare for Ranger School appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

Garmin fitness smartwatches can nudge you in the right direction with their many health and wellness features. The post What does a former Navy SEAL think of the Garmin fitness smartwatch? appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

On Wednesday, the Army announced significant changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), doing away with genderless scoring and the leg tuck among a slew of other changes, set to become policy on April 1, 2022. The new ACFT incorporates new scoring tables, updated physical events, and requires that Soldiers be given a minimum […] The post Everything you need to know about the updated Army Combat Fitness Test in 2022 appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

Ever wondered why the Winter Olympics features a sport in which skiers carry rifles on their back? As it turns out, it has its roots in nordic winter warfare. Before the Biathlon, in which competitors must ski cross-country, stopping at set intervals to fire on stationary targets from the standing and prone positions, there was […] The post ‘Military Patrol’ was a real troops-only Winter Olympic sport appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

This article by Eric Miller was originally published by Coffee or Die. In the early days of the war in Afghanistan, a Green Beret on a night raid suddenly found himself in a fight in which no weapon or technology mattered: a hand-to-hand fight to the death. On Jan. 23, 2002, Master Sgt. Anthony Pryor’s special forces […] The post The top 5 martial arts used by militaries around the world appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more

Hello again in the Sandboxx. Many of you who are reading these pages will get the urge, (if you haven’t already) to attempt Selection and enter into the Special Operations community.  Trust me, regardless of the unit or service, if you are a self-starter, are intrinsically motivated, or just someone who feels he/she has to […] The post Your feet are your lifeline in Special Operations: Boots and socks matter appeared first on Sandboxx ..read more