Joseph LaFave

About the author

Joseph LaFave writes about finance, maritime issues, healthcare, the National Guard, and conflicts around the world. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as an EMT in Florida and as an ESH engineer for Lockheed Martin supporting several DoD and NASA satellites. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

What exactly was the F-15 ACTIVE aircraft?

Fans of the video game Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies will fondly remember flying their F-15 ACTIVE into the depths of Megalith to defeat the evil Erusians. Most gamers assumed the F-15 ACTIVE was nothing more than a fantasy aircraft developed by the minds at Namco. With its futuristic look and incredible performance, many assumed […]

US farmers must either adapt or die according to new report

Farmers across the United States are beginning to worry about their future in the wake of a recent report from the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), which claims that impending climate change may render some fertile lands useless. According to the report, “The impacts of climate change are already being felt in communities across […]

Japan to boost military spending and purchase more US-made equipment

The Japanese government is planning on pumping more than $240 billion over the next five years into the country’s military. Much of the budget is expected to be spent in the United States on US-manufactured equipment and vehicles. This move not only strengthens Japan’s position in the Pacific, but also helps keep the US satisfied […]

Exclusive: Meet the new energy drink that’s a hit with service members

Caffeine usage and the military go together like peanut butter and jelly. After all, just look at those World War Two posters with the soldier smiling after a battle, enjoying a cup of coffee. However, in the 21st century, US soldiers are more likely to reach for an energy drink can than a cup of […]

Qatar ditches OPEC to seek fortunes in liquid natural gas

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is losing one of its founding members after Qatar indicated it would be exiting the group. According to one report from CBS, the move is a finger in the eye of Saudi Arabia, who has been applying pressure to the smaller Gulf state since 2017. Qatar’s withdrawal […]

Heads up! Expect another interest rate hike this year

The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates again before the end of December. According to one report from Yahoo! Finance, the minutes from the latest meeting of the Fed’s leadership stated that the next rate increase — the fourth raise this year — is expected to happen “fairly soon.” The Balance reports that […]

Trump effect? Gold performing well as dollar weakens with trade deals

Gold prices are shooting upwards as the US dollar weakens. The precious metal is enjoying a wave upwards as trade tensions between the United States and China slack in the wake of positive talks. According to one report from CNBC, gold is currently trading at its highest rate in three weeks, while investors are beginning […]

Check your tickets! Here are the 20 safest airlines in the world

An airline’s safety record may not be the deciding factor when a person books a flight with one carrier over another, but it’s definitely something that most travelers think about when they step on-board an aircraft. A new report from AirlineRatings.com has named to top 20 “safest” airlines in 2018. According to Business Insider, the […]