On Oct. 3, 1993—three decades ago—what began as a short raid by Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu became an all-night fight for survival after two Black Hawks were shot down. As U.S. soldiers dug in around the crash sites, the rescue that finally broke through was a combined UN column built around Malaysian armored vehicles and Pakistani tanks, with two companies from the Army’s 10th Mountain Division riding shotgun. Although the raid managed to disrupt a meeting near the Olympic Hotel between many of warlord Mohammed Farrah Aidid’s commanders, things went horribly wrong soon after. The mission quickly descended into…

“Very hard” and “won’t last much longer” is the same thing every administration says right before a war grinds on for years. Blowing up radar and mine-laying equipment near Hormuz sounds decisive on paper, but Iran doesn’t need a functioning military to keep this going indefinitely, it needs the will to keep shooting back, and nothing here suggests that’s gone. Hope he’s right. History says be skeptical of timelines delivered from behind a podium. Read the full article here

The District of Columbia is, ironically, the seat of power for the freest nation on Earth, but is one of the least free cities in the country. I’d ask for someone to make it make sense, but I doubt that’s possible. Some of those laws have been smacked down already. Heller challenged the D.C. restrictions that basically made it impossible to use a firearm for self-defense. A challenge to the district’s “may issue” measure went against them, though they decided to just accept it rather than challenge it to the Supreme Court, where officials figured…

There is outrage in the Hopkinsville, Ky., community after the grave markers of more than two dozen veterans were desecrated and stolen for their expensive bronze design. Hopkinsville Police confirmed the arrest of suspect Robert Lafon, described as a convicted felon who targeted the Cave Springs and Riverside cemeteries in Hopkinsville where the thefts occurred. The crime reportedly occurred between Aug. 12 and 18, involving 27 grave markers excavated out of the ground. Investigators were able to locate pieces of the placards at a local salvage yard, which helped them identify a suspect. Authorities allege that Lafon was able to…

If the stores and restaurants shut down, where would you go for food? In a world where modern conveniences vanish, your survival may hinge on your ability to grow your own food. While hunting and foraging can supplement your diet, having a garden full of high-calorie, nutrient-dense crops ensures a steady food supply. Self-sufficiency not only reduces dependence on bartering but also provides peace of mind. The key is choosing crops that are reliable, easy to grow, and packed with nutrition to keep you and your family healthy during tough times. Here are 13 crops you should consider growing to…

When a study says static stretching does not prevent injuries and makes you weaker when lifting, it is usually referring to all injuries, such as fractures, scrapes, or contusions. Stretching does not help prevent these, and measuring injury prevention is another science unto itself. The science that documents temporarily losing strength is well-founded, as static stretch holds do, in fact, make you weaker. Here is a question from a reader who enjoys stretching but is conflicted by anecdotal and scientific evidence about how helpful stretching is: Stew, I’ve heard a lot of mixed things about how stretching doesn’t prevent injuries…

Things are up in the air about suppressors and short-barreled long guns right now. Some of us have what I jokingly call a “get out of jail free” card because of our memberships in certain organizations or their affiliates, and can buy suppressors and short-barreled long guns without a Form 4. And not go to prison for it. But others can’t yet, and they don’t want to join an organization just to exercise their rights, which is fair.Which has some officials asking questions on people’s behalf. When those officials are on a House subcommittee for…

A U.S. Air Force base has ceased extending religious greetings at its gates to uniformed members following the reported intervention of an anti-discrimination organization. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), which has more than 100,000 members including both active-duty and veteran service members from different services and myriad ranks, said Thursday that it intervened following nearly three dozen received complaints about religious-oriented greetings at Kirtland Air Force Base’s front gates. MRFF said in a Sept. 3 press release that it ultimately received 34 complaints dating back days and even weeks, including from 24 individuals who identify as Christian. Officials at…

A U.S. Coast Guard jet with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin on board landed safely after one of its engines failed during the flight. The C-37A Gulfstream jet lost its right engine some 90 minutes into the flight, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) outside of Washington. The plane, which took off at 12:09 p.m. ET from Lawson Army Airfield near Columbus, Ga., had less than three hours’ worth of fuel, the pilot said. “We just lost our right engine, would like to declare an emergency and immediate landing at…

The Bruen decision may have made some things too muddy for some anti-gun activists — and by that, I mean they now have to actually show why a law is constitutional rather than just coast — but one thing was perfectly clear. Everyone was entitled to due process, meaning the requirements for a permit had to be objective, rather than subjective. Before that, the “good cause” requirement used by many states allowed officials to deny permits left and right, while the politically connected could get one with a phone call. The fact that the system…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has either fired myriad senior officers, or blocked the promotions of more than 80 generals and admirals during his tenure, reimagining the Pentagon at a rapid pace. This turnover is not a single event but three overlapping ones. Hegseth is cutting the number of senior positions by policy, removing sitting commanders, and personally intervening in the promotion lists that determine who will lead the military years from now. This week, after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, criticism began coming from within his own party. Measured against the first 19 months of the Biden administration and of…

Authorities have arrested a U.S. Air Force member and his aunt, claiming they participated in an immigration fraud scheme. The two are accused of cooking up a scheme wherein they posed as mother and son in order for the Airman, John Paul Rivera, 30, to fraudulently obtain a green card, citizenship and seek citizenship for Rivera’s real mother. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Rivera with conspiracy to commit immigration fraud, making false statements under oath on immigration documents, making false statements to a federal agency and unlawfully procuring citizenship and misuse of citizenship evidence, according to KCTV5. The arrests…