On October 12, 2000, while preparing to refuel in the Yemeni port of Aden, the USS Cole, a U.S. naval destroyer, was attacked by suicide bombers associated with al-Qaeda; 17 sailors were killed and 39 wounded.
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Today, in 1492, after sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sighted a Bahamian island, believing he had reached East Asia. His expedition went ashore the same day and claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, who sponsored his attempt to find a western ocean route to China, India, and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.
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I just heard that Redoubt Surplus & Tactical has relocated to my old stomping grounds of Orofino, Idaho, where their business is thriving. In addition to their original large variety of military surplus clothing, mil-spec tools, blankets, tarps, body armor, outdoor survival gear, ammo cans, duffle bags, backpacks, camouflage nets, MREs, and books, they now also sell two local favorites: fishing tackle and gold panning supplies. They are located right near the Subway sandwich shop in Orofino’s Riverside District, at 11250 Highway 12, Orofino, Idaho 83544. Be sure to stop by, and stock up on their merchandise. Phone: (208) 476-6402. E-mail: redoubtsurplus@gmail.com
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Today’s feature article is a review written by our Field Gear Editor Emeritus, Pat Cascio.
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We are in great need of entries for Round 109 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $850,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. We recently polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 109 ends on November 30th, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.