Weekly Drill Down: MultiCam in Action, SM25 Smart Grenade Rifle and More

• Yes We MultiCam: Look at the photo above. How many soldiers do you see? Now look a little closer because Christian swears there are four. (Defense Tech)
• A second glance at the Army's XM25 Smart Grenade Rifle (Kit Up!)
• Research study: Military blogs are being seen as an alternative form of journalism to the mainstream media. (Milblogging)
• Abu Muqawama gives a Northwestern journalism school alumnus a verbal lashing. (Abu Muqawama)
• Bouhammer gives one USA Today reporter a more than positive review. (Bouhammer)
• And discussion of critically acclaimed (and panned) The Hurt Locker continues. (Army of Dude)
• OPFOR shows a genuine appreciation for chicks who ski and shoot. (OPFOR)
• Win a rifle case in Custom Gear Report's first giveaway contest. (Custom Gear Report)
• C.J. reviews documentary Severe Clear, which was filmed by a marine. (A Soldier's Perspective)
• If you missed the tactical snowman contest, there's always next year. (ITS Tactical)