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When President Trump announced his intent to appoint Retired Marine Corps General James Mattis to the coveted position of Secretary of Defense, Marines and service members all over the world rejoiced at the idea, despite the fact that existing regulation would not allow the appointment without a congressional waiver. Having retired from active duty only […]
The New York Times has analyzed videos of 24 men — some of whom were members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail —attacking protestors last week, and one of the videos appears to show the guards starting the fight moments after speaking to the Turkish leader. Eleven people, including one police officer, were injured in the May 16 brawl outside […]
Yes, you may have seen footage of this before but who can get tired of watching it! It is very surreal watching a rocket booster land itself back on Earth after blasting off just minutes earlier. This is like something you would see in a science fiction movie but SpaceX is doing it in real […]
The 2018 budget proposal as presented by the Trump administration today calls for significant cuts to federal spending across the board, and features only a modest request to begin construction on the controversial “Trump border wall” along America’s southern border. The wall, which became a source of controversy during the campaign, has long been a […]
This morning, my wife had to leave early for work. While it’s not entirely uncommon for one of us to just keep sleeping as the other one gets up and gets dressed, for some reason I got up and milled about a bit this time, had a glass of orange juice and sat quietly with […]
Air Force Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, and Air Force Lt. Gen. David Buck, commander of the Joint Functional Component-Space for the U.S. Strategic Command, appeared before the House Armed Services Committee earlier this week to testify on the state of national security as it pertains to America’s orbital and space-based […]
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s Foreign Ministry lodged a formal protest Monday with the U.S. ambassador over “aggressive” actions by American security personnel during a visit to Washington last week by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that was marred by a violent clash between Turkish guards and protesters. The summoning of the ambassador, John Bass, sharply escalated a […]
Record setting International Space Station commander Peggy Whitson and rookie American astronaut, U.S. Air Force Colonel Jack Fischer, will undergo an emergency space walk on Tuesday to replace one of the two computers used to control major U.S. systems aboard the spacecraft. The computer, which serves as the primary computing hub for most the U.S. […]
(All photos courtesy CNN: Paul Lotsof, left, owner of KAVV-FM, speaks from behind a door with KVOA reporter Zack Briggs) Notice: not intended for those with impoverished sense of sarcastic humor “A horse walks into a bar and the bartender says: “Hey, why the long face?” and the room bursts into a chortle. “Hey, how […]
With concerns about climate change sparking debates throughout the United States and the world, we’ve grown accustomed to hearing about the harm human intervention can have on our environment. A recent discovery made by NASA, however, shows that not every unintentional outcome of our interactions with the world around us proves negative, and in fact, […]
The U.S. military on Friday scrambled two Air Force fighter jets to escort an American Airlines flight into Honolulu International Airport after a disturbance was reported on board, a Pacific Command spokesman said. Neither the military nor American Airlines immediately disclosed the nature of the disturbance, but local news media reported that a passenger had […]
One of the benefits of being a Marine stationed in Massachusetts was our access to the Navy’s oldest commissioned ship, the USS Constitution. As a young corporal and sergeant, I participated in a number of retirement and re-enlistment ceremonies on the deck of “Old Ironsides,” and it would be difficult to overstate how it feels […]
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
