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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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The 5.11 Operator Axe – Designed by Delta

by Travis Pike October 27, 2020 0

The 5.11 Operator Axe is one of many handheld compact axes aimed at military service. The tomahawk, the hatchet, the ax, and other hand wielded cutting implements... Read more.

The Ka-Bar – A USMC Icon

by Travis Pike October 23, 2020 0

When someone say the Marine Corps, there are likely a number of images that come to mind. The classic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, an English Bulldog, the Dress Blues,... Read more.

5 pieces of military gear every service member needs

by Travis Pike September 28, 2020 0

The military is a broad term, and you won’t know how comprehensive it is until you are a member of one service. The cultures and missions between each service... Read more.

The 5.11 Field Watch – Old School Cool

by Travis Pike September 25, 2020 0

The modern smartphone has replaced a lot of stuff in our world, and it’s done it for the better. For many its replaced the watch outside of dress-up occasions... Read more.

The ASP Tungsten DF – Duty Grade

by Travis Pike September 23, 2020 0

There are five or six pieces of must-have gear I believe every servicemember needs to have. One of those pieces of kit is a good flashlight. From field ops and deployments... Read more.

The Mini CQC 15 – an Emerson classic

by Travis Pike September 21, 2020 0

I can’t think of a tool I use more than a good pocket knife on duty and off duty. This was especially true when I was still active duty. I wouldn’t be caught... Read more.

Rite-In the Rain Notebook – You can’t operate without it

by Travis Pike September 16, 2020 0

I was hit hard my first few days in the Fleet Marine Force with the things I didn’t know and the things I didn’t have. During my first hip pocket Humvee class,... Read more.

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