by 4Patriots Contributor | Mar 4, 2022 | 4 Patriots
In the SEAL teams, if you don’t have the right gear — you don’t come home. It might be as simple as the extra pair of AA batteries wrapped in tape that made all the difference on a mission in Iraq… Or that one extra quart of hydraulic fluid that kept my...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Mar 2, 2022 | 4 Patriots
The military buildup went on for weeks. Hundreds of thousands of Russian troops were poised to invade Ukraine. But Russian President Vladimir Putin repeatedly denied his country would attack. Repeatedly he criticized the U.S. and other countries for “wild...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Mar 1, 2022 | 4 Patriots
My grandparents lived in a three-story, 1800s Victorian house in southern New Jersey. The house’s previous residents had a second-floor bathroom built on stilts. Why? Because they didn’t trust indoor plumbing. Fortunately for us, we live during a time in history when...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 25, 2022 | 4 Patriots
If you’re like most people, your number one usage for milk is… (no need for a drum roll here)… drinking it. A big old glass of fresh, cold milk tastes great with cookies, cake and a few other foods. Most of which are not particularly good for you. But you only live...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 24, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Just about anyone can accurately report what happened in the past. It’s trickier to accurately forecast what will happen in the future. But the fact is, these two things are closely linked. In other words, nobody needs a crystal ball to predict that the U.S. will get...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 24, 2022 | 4 Patriots
You’ve heard us talk a lot about how essential it is to have backup power available. Nearly every crisis includes power outages. You need ways to keep lights on and electronic devices working. We’ve also communicated to you regularly about how important survival food...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 24, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Missiles are striking, tanks are rolling and cyber-attacks are targeting the power grid. This may be the biggest military conflict in Europe since WW2. Many people are going to die. Scary stuff. Here’s what we know for sure… Our old enemy, Communist Russia, is...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 23, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Have you ever heard active-duty military members or veterans say, “I’ve got your six?” Do you know what they mean? Many people don’t. And some of the folks who do know that it means, “I’ve got your back,” aren’t sure about the history behind it. The saying actually...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 23, 2022 | 4 Patriots
If the past 2 years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of being prepared for an uncertain future. In fact, this year has been the poster child for this subject. From the coronavirus pandemic and extreme weather events to wildfires and civil unrest, we’ve...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 18, 2022 | 4 Patriots
There are few things in life more important than food. It is crucial for life, both in “normal” times and during a crisis. As we’ve all learned, it’s essential to have long-lasting, non-perishable food to carry us through rough times. But there are many different...
