TOMORROW TECHNOLOGY

  This November, the battlefield gets a digital twist. The U.S. Marine Corps has put out an open call: 20 drone teams are needed to take part in a groundbreaking new competition at Marine Base Quantico. But this isn’t just a flex of gear and grit—it’s a tactical experiment designed to shape the future of drone warfare. 🎮 First-Person Warfare Meets Real-World Stakes This isn’t your average drone fair. The event will feature tactical insert simulations using small and first-person view (FPV) UAVs —the kind of gear you’d expect from elite operators, not hobbyists. Think agility. Think low-altitude infiltration. Think urban swarming. 🧠 Sharing the Skies—and Strategies Unlike traditional war games cloaked in secrecy, this competition comes with a collaborative twist. Competing teams are expected to share operational insights , offering the Marine Corps a real-time window into what works—and what fails—under pressure. The data gathered won’t just inform metrics; it’ll directly influen...

 In the brutal crucible of the Vietnam War, where jungle echoed with uncertainty and the line between life and legacy blurred, some stories forged their place in history by sheer will. One such story is that of then-2nd Lt. Jim Capers—a Marine Recon legend whose valor may soon be etched in gold. 🇺🇸 A Bill for Honor A bill now before Congress seeks to elevate Capers’ Silver Star to the Medal of Honor , the nation's highest award for military heroism. But for many who served alongside him, the honor would be less of an upgrade and more of a long-overdue recognition. 🔥 Under Fire, Unbroken It was deep in enemy territory when Capers and his patrol were ambushed. Wounded, bleeding, and outnumbered, he could have succumbed. But leadership doesn’t fracture under fire—it forges. Despite his injuries: He rallied a counterattack , refusing to let fear dictate their fate. He coordinated precision supporting fire , shielding his team from total collapse. And with a clarity few can summon un...