A white paper being disseminated through the U.S. Department of War calls on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top officials to adopt a broader aircraft system to replace older fleets and better aid NATO partners while sending a stronger message to adversaries, Military.com has learned.The document, shared with Military.com by a source familiar with the matter, encourages the U.S. to adopt a Gulfstream G550‑based Conformal Airborne Early Warning (CAEW) platform already fielded by Israel and Italy as “a combat-proven complementary solution.” The equivalent in the United States is known as the EA-37B, an Air Force electronic warfare aircraft nicknamed “Compass Call” that uses the…

A final salute echoed through a Michigan funeral home today for Nicholas John Acker, the Air Force veteran found dead inside a mail-handling machine at a U.S. Postal Service distribution center. The 36-year-old had been building a new life with his fiancée when a routine shift turned into a tragedy.Acker disappeared during his overnight shift Nov. 8 and was later found inside a mail-handling machine at the Detroit Network Distribution Center, a major USPS processing hub in Allen Park, Michigan. Investigators are examining how a worker could remain inside equipment for so long without anyone noticing—a gap that has become…

Starting on Sunday, most Delaware residents who don’t possess a valid concealed carry license will be forced to get one or apply for a permit-to-purchase if they want to buy a handgun. Late Friday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika declined to grant an injunction that would halt enforcement of the law, writing that the plaintiffs “failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits.” Given that, the judge opined that she “need not evaluate the other factors of the analysis: irreparable harm, balancing of the equites, and public interest.” The state of Delaware…

We have a new contender in the 4-inch-barrel, 17+1 9mm market. It’s called the KOR FX-9 RP.  Why, you may ask, do we need (yet another) 9mm that imitates the Glock 45? To answer that in two words, they sell. This is the current hot combination: a shorter barrel (less than 5 inches) coupled with a capacity of at least 17 rounds. They sell. Before us, we have one of the newer versions, the KOR FX-9 RP. Again, I can almost hear a collective “Huh? KOR?” coming from Readerland. I said the same thing when my son, who is always…

Technology is an ever-moving force, and the hunting industry has not been exempt from that force in the least. Rangefinding binoculars are by no means new on the scene, but I am confident in saying they are not the norm for most hunters. Maybe it’s because old habits die hard, or maybe there just hasn’t been anything good enough within a reasonable price range for the masses? Whatever the case, the Ranger HD 3000 10×42 from Vortex Optics might just check all of the boxes and then some. In short: Hunters looking to be as efficient as possible on a…

Most conversations about suppressors fixate on decibel reduction. People often cite OSHA standards and hearing damage thresholds when discussing numbers like 130 dB versus 160 dB. These metrics matter, certainly, but they only tell part of the story. The real advantage of shooting with a suppressed firearm extends far beyond what a sound meter captures. It involves the complete physiological experience of shooting and how your body responds to the complex forces generated when a firearm discharges. I’ve spent enough time behind both suppressed and unsuppressed rifles to recognize something the decibel charts don’t explain. After a day at the…

If you’re a cyclist or skier, listen up: This week’s Emerging Gear is for you! Moots Cycles dropped an ultra-tough new bike, and Rogue Panda released bike bags that support a cycling charity. And on the winter side of things, Deuter revealed an ultralight backcountry pack, while Peak Performance has shells and pants specifically tailored to fit women. If you like a dose of style with your kit, check out the collab from AC Milan and Rossignol, which is sure to give you some rizz on the slopes. Swanky Protection (Photo/Topo Designs) Colorado-based brand Topo Designs loves a collab, and…

I think I open a lot of stories about Savannah playing up the beauty of the city. Unlike many in Georgia, it was spared from the torch when Gen. Sherman made his infamous march to the sea, mostly because the city negotiated a peaceful surrender instead. See, back then, the city’s leadership was pragmatic enough to know that they were beaten. Today’s so-called leadership? Not so much.It seems that, despite having lost in court regarding their gun control ordinance, the city is still planning on enforcing it.A Georgia mayor on Wednesday stood by an ordinance…

Danish design blended with Detroit craftsmanship? Say less, fam! Deeply rooted in American manufacturing, Shinola Detroit partnered with highly respected knife maker GiantMouse to create a unique gentleman’s folding knife. The extremely limited Shinola x GiantMouse Perlage Bleeker Knife — just 300 units at launch — looks like a sleek combo of utility and elegance. Pretty enough to be worn with a suit and with materials tough enough to take on hard use, this knife has the appearance of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Shinola x GiantMouse Perlage Bleeker Knife The Brass Perlage is a new take on the GiantMouse Bleecker, a…

A NEPA (Northeast Pennsylvania) Republicans event slated to take place later this month has now been cancelled after the original venue pulled out over objections to the featured speaker: Kyle Rittenhouse.  NEPA Republicans founder and chairman T.J. Fitzgerald, had reached out to Rittenhouse after another venue in Alabama opted out of hosting Rittenhouse for a different event. Fitzgerald’s announcement that Rittenhouse was coming to speak in Plains Township, PA sparked controversy, with one resident complaining in a letter to the editor of the local paper that she was “absolutely furious that any establishment, anywhere, will welcome this…

Summary: Ohio’s largest cities continue to clash with the state’s preemption laws as they push for stricter local gun regulations—efforts that courts and lawmakers consistently reject. Ohio recorded 1,768 gun-related deaths in 2023, yet the state continues to maintain some of the most permissive firearm laws in the Midwest. Ohioans 18 and older can purchase rifles or shotguns with only a background check required, and there are no limits on ammunition purchases. In response to rising urban violence, cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus have attempted to impose tighter restrictions, including safe-storage requirements and magazine capacity limits. These efforts…

It’s happening. The temps have dropped, the long-range forecast has the word “storm” in it, and your group chat is alive again. The annual ritual begins: wax the skis, dig out the gloves, realize your goggles are still smudged from last spring. You’re not sleeping tonight — not really. Because tomorrow is opening day. And this year, it’s not just your quads that are ready. Your boots are, too. Gearing Up for Opening Day For avid skiers, prepping for the first day of the season is a ritual of sorts. You lay out your gear like a kid packing for…