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The ‘Wide Receiver Boom’: How the NFL has lost its collective mind
Off DutyEditor’s note: This article is an example of what we send to recruits at basic training in the “Scoreboard” section of our weekly newsletter. If you want to know more about “The Dispatch” clickhere. Information on how to order it for your recruit is availablehere. The NFL has a nasty habit. It is, with few […]
Indiana National Guard preps armored vehicles for Ukraine
On DutyUkraine’s military and citizens are now over two months into their struggle for sovereignty, and they’re about to receive a shipment of armored vehicles from the Indiana National Guard to help. Despite the delicate geopolitical situation, the United States has been called upon frequently since the conflict began to come to Ukraine’s aid, both internationally […]
Pat Tillman: The legacy of an athlete, patriot and Soldier
HistoryThe terrorist attacks on 9/11 and the United States‘ occupation of Afghanistan in its wake will both reach their twentieth anniversaries in the coming days. The weight of the terrible memories that day, our recent withdrawal from the war-torn nation and the inevitable reflection that comes with it, and the excitement of another football season […]
2022 NFL Mock Draft: Pass rushers, Georgia dominate first round
ScoreboardEditor’s note: This article is an example of what we send to recruits at basic training in the “Scoreboard” section of our weekly newsletter. If you want to know more about “The Dispatch,” click here. Information on how to order it for your recruit is available here. The 2022 NFL Draft is less than a […]
Video of Zelenksyy urging Ukrainian surrender is a deepfake
On DutyConcerns over advanced video-editing technology being used for nefarious political purposes came to fruition Wednesday evening. A manipulated video, known as a “deepfake,” of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy apparently urging Ukrainians to surrender was making the rounds on social media for several hours. The false message originated from hackers compromising the website for Segodnya, a Russian-language […]
Russia further tightens grip on information, bans Instagram
TechRussian authorities are scrambling to control the narrative of the war in Ukraine, and are setting their sights on social media platforms. Russian media gatekeeper, Roskomnadzor, made Instagram the latest victim in the Kremlin’s sweeping censorship movement over the past couple of months. Citing a recent change in the hate speech policy of Meta Platforms […]
Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny calls for more protests
On DutyAlexei Navalny, prisoner in Russia and perhaps Vladimir Putin’s fiercest domestic critic, called for more protests of the war in Ukraine to take place in Moscow and other cities on Sunday. “…the most important people on the planet are those who went out in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities and will go to anti-war […]
What can Americans do to help Ukraine?
Off DutyEditor’s Note: We have received a large number of requests from military families asking for ways they can support the people of Ukraine. While Sandboxx News isn’t suggesting all families must help, we want to offer reliable information for those who do. The war in Ukraine is now two weeks old. Real-time updates of both […]
Are we too quick to draw parallels between Ukraine and Taiwan?
Military AffairsRussia’s invasion of Ukraine two weeks ago sent shockwaves all over the world. Europe is witnessing its largest armed conflict since World War II, and the global economy is forced to adjust to rising energy costs and the fallout of massive sanctions levied against Russia. Perhaps no nation outside of Russia or Ukraine, however, is […]