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Travis Pike

Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine gunner who served with 2nd Bn 2nd Marines for 5 years. He deployed in 2009 to Afghanistan and again in 2011 with the 22nd MEU(SOC) during a record-setting 11 months at sea. He’s trained with the Romanian Army, the Spanish Marines, the Emirate Marines, and the Afghan National Army. He serves as an NRA certified pistol instructor and teaches concealed carry classes.
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Josef Mencik – History’s last knight stood against the Nazis

by Travis Pike November 14, 2022 0

Josef Mencik wore his knightly armor, rode his horse, and stood against the invading Nazi column with sword at hand.... Read more.

The WWII lapel dagger was a tiny concealed killer for secret agents

by Travis Pike November 14, 2022 0

Even to this day, many of the tools used by the SOE and OSS are shrouded in mystery. But the lapel dagger has come to the light of day.... Read more.

NO BETTER FRIEND: THE KINDNESS IN KABUL IS WORTH REMEMBERING

by Travis Pike November 10, 2022 0

On the eve of the invasion of Iraq, General James’ Mad Dog,’ Mattis issued a letter to the troops of the 1st Marine Division. Mattis limited his message to one... Read more.

The Lethality System Project takes the Australian military’s small arms to the future

by Travis Pike November 10, 2022 0

The Lethality System Project is bringing the Australian military into the modern world with a variety of improvements to its small arms.... Read more.

The Welbike – A motorcycle for Nazi-killing British paratroopers

by Travis Pike November 8, 2022 0

The Welbike was created to arm British soldiers with a form of transportation after they jumped from planes and itt's absolutely adorable.... Read more.