A Chinese man has been sentenced to six months in jail after he photographed Whiteman Air Force Base. Whiteman Air Force Base, located in Missouri, is a vital military installation under the Air Force Global Strike Command. It is the exclusive operational home for the nation’s entire fleet of B-2 Spirit nuclear-capable stealth bombers and supports a community of approximately 10,000 to 12,600 people. Qilin Wu drove a vehicle to the base on Dec. 2, 2025, telling members of the 509th Security Forces Squadron that he had come to observe the B-2, an American heavy strategic stealth bomber, the U.S.…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For decades, the United States and South Korea have regularly staged military drills to prepare their soldiers to work together smoothly in the event of a crisis or conflict with North Korea. But this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, one of the two main drills conducted by the allies annually, could be disrupted after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered his Pentagon chief to “substantially” scale it back just before its start Monday. He cited what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s refusal to join the…
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat. The officials said the Trump administration has told Oman it is opposed to parts of the yet-to-be-announced deal, including the joint Iranian and Omani management of the exit route out of the passage that’s critical to global supplies of oil and natural gas. The officials were briefed on the U.S. position and how the administration…
I’d really rather not talk about another deadly shooting at a school, but if I have to, I’d prefer it not to be in the United States. I’d say I was in “luck” this morning, quotes and all, if it didn’t turn my stomach just thinking about being that flippant, and if you guys have read my stuff for a while, that should be a tad impressive. Flippant and snarky are my brand, after all.But these are kids, for crying out loud, and while these might not be American kids, that doesn’t actually matter.A high…
The Department of Defense (DOD) has launched a new research program to develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries (TBI). A new program called Selective Harnessing of Intrinsic Neuroplasticity Engineering (SHINE) is pushing through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the research arm of the DOD, developing non-invasive tools to “enhance the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself” when it is injured. Between 2001 and 2025, roughly 556,502 veterans screened positive for TBI or a TBI-related diagnosis in VA medical records, or filed claims for VA disability compensation. The condition, which occurs when a sudden blow to the head…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president said Tuesday a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises left many many South Koreans baffled and concerned. Trump made the surprise announcement in a social media post just before U.S. and South Korean soldiers began Monday’s annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which are largely designed to sharpen readiness against North Korean threats. Trump cited what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s refusal to join the U.S.…
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTen minutes is not a scenario. It is a kitchen fire, a gas leak, a fast-moving wildfire, a chemical spill on the nearby rail line, or a deputy pounding on your door, screaming for you to go—and go now! You get the warning, and the clock starts. What you carry out is whatever you can think of, find, and load in the precious little time you have. That is the problem. Most people don’t struggle from a lack of gear and supplies to pack. Most people struggle with indecision about what to bring. They…
The FBI quietly released its official report on crime in the United States last Friday afternoon, an odd bit of timing considering the incredibly good news the report contains. Fridays are generally when government agencies and private businesses share news that they hope will avoid media attention, but the Crime in the United States report for 2025 is actually reason to celebrate. Here are a few of the highlights.Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter offenses decreased an estimated 18.1%.Rape offenses decreased an estimated 7.6%.Aggravated assault figures decreased an estimated 7.2%.Robbery offenses decreased an estimated 18.5%.The 2025 murder…
A top U.S. admiral has acknowledged there have been mental health issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the vessel. U.S. Central Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said on X on Sunday that while he believed the boat had “among the lowest number of cases related to mental health” not everything was “perfect.” His response comes amid scrutiny of the duration of the vessel’s deployment, while other military officials and even President Donald Trump himself have shunned criticism—with the president telling reporters the deployment is “not nearly long enough” “Here’s an important fact: Of the U.S.…
Oh, Australia.Once a place I wanted to live in, and not just because the male-to-female ratio was attractive to me at the time. I mean, it’s what I think of as a beautiful place, and I still want to visit, even if literally everything wants to kill me. I mean, it’s not that different from visiting my in-laws right after my wife and I got together, if we’re being honest. But as far as living there? There’s no way that would now, and part of that is the gun laws. While it’s a different country with…
The Navy has awarded a $22.9 billion contract to Raytheon to develop Tomahawk missiles. The U.S. has used missiles like these, which are capable of flying low to the ground to evade detection and can carry 1,000-pound conventional warheads to accurately strike targets up to 1,000 to 1,500 miles away, since 1991. The contracts come amid reports of potential weapons shortages in the U.S. Hung Cao, the acting secretary of the Navy, said in prepared remarks that the “landmark investment” with the company will accelerate the development of the missiles “at unprecedented speed.” Exact specifics regarding the details of the…
It took longer than anticipated, but the Justice Department has officially rolled out its new process for felons and others prohibited from possessing firearms to have their Second Amendment rights restored. The DOJ first announced its intent to provide an avenue for rights restoration last March, and in July published its proposed rule detailing the process that individuals would have to go through. The DOJ says it received more than 15,000 comments during the public comment period, with 91 percent of them generally supportive of the idea. Technically, there’s been a process to have federal rights…
Three years after a homeless man was shot three times while breaking into a Portland, Ore., granite shop, he is suing the business owner—an Army veteran—for $10 million. Kenneth Voyles, 43, broke into James Grant’s countertop shop before dawn on March 6, 2023, and was shot during the confrontation that followed. Grant, 72, was never criminally charged, according to Oregon Live. Voyles reportedly entered the closed shop through a damaged garage bay door. Grant, who has a concealed weapon permit, confronted him inside and shot him three times, striking his arm and torso. Voyles suffered a collapsed lung and shattered…
As Cam noted last week, all indications are that we’re set for yet another historic drop in the violent crime rate. This is very important if for no other reason than it disproves the anti-gun talking point that went around after Bruen that with more people carrying, there would be more arguments that would escalate into violent confrontations. That just hasn’t happened.Unfortunately, it seems that part of the reason we haven’t seen anti-gunners backpedal is that they just haven’t gotten the news that we’re safer than ever.Students should never have to fear gun violence in…
The height/weight standards used in the military for decades to measure body composition were never able to distinguish between muscle mass and body fat. This is perhaps the biggest reason the military has made the universal change from measuring weight to measuring waist circumference. However, the new method does not do so, either, but maybe it is better? The waist to height ratio (WHtR) is the new method adopted by all services in 2026. Are there ways to improve both short- and long-term on this measurement test? Well, height is normally fixed unless a service member is still growing and…
When Portland, Oregon business owner James Grant shot an intruder who’d broken into his business more than three years ago, police declined to arrest him and prosecutors in the progressive city never brought charges against him. Kenneth Voyles, the man who was shot by Grant, believes that he’s the real victim. He filed a lawsuit against Grant seeking $10 million in damages. The trial started last Monday and is expected to wrap up this week. Voyles says he was homeless, hungry, and cold when he decided to break into Touchstone Granite & Marble in March 2023.…
U.S Naval Forces Central Command has denied there is a shortage of hygiene products for women aboard the USS Boxer. The USS Boxer is a Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault. The 844-feet-long vessel carries between 1,200 to 1,600 Marines when fully deployed, and functions as a floating airfield and landing base carrying helicopters, vertical-takeoff aircraft, and Marines. It is home ported in San Diego and currently operates in the Middle East region, including the Arabian Sea. Concerns about the Boxer come amid concerns about conditions aboard another U.S. vessel, the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is involved in the United States’ ongoing…
The New York Times has it in for 2A influencer and congressional candidate Brandon Herrera. Over the past few days opinion writer Michelle Goldberg devoted an entire column to Herrera’s campaign, and over the weekend the news side of the paper ran a lengthy piece, with both the opinion and straight news coverage focusing on some of the comments that Herrera has made during his time as one of the most popular GunTubers around. Herrera’s Republican opponent in both 2024 and 2026 did most of the legwork for the hit pieces from the Times. Former…
Just when I thought I’d heard it all. I’ve spent years listening to military job seekers navigate a brutal civilian job market: competing against thousands of applicants for a single opening, being told they’re overqualified, getting ghosted by employers deep into the interview process. These are painful but familiar stories. What I’m hearing now is different. Today, candidates are telling me that the interviews themselves are going sideways, and it’s the interviewer who’s behaving badly. Two Stories Worth Sharing Consider this: A young female naval officer interviews with a prominent Wall Street investment firm. She’s qualified by every measurable standard.…
