The Pentagon relocates approximately 400,000 service members and their families every year. The bulk of those moves happen between May and September — peak PCS season — when competition for moving contractors is highest, availability is tightest, and the margin for error in your planning is smallest. A service member who understands what the military will and will not reimburse before moving day is measurably better off than one who figures it out afterward. The difference can easily run $3,000 to $8,000. What Changed in 2026 New Personal Property Activity The biggest structural change to PCS logistics this year is…
This article was originally published by Sterling Ashworth at Natural News. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States climbed back above $4 on July 20, 2026, according to American Automobile Association data. The average stood at $4.0030, marking a return to a level that analysts describe as a politically sensitive threshold for American consumers. [6] The increase followed a week of renewed hostilities in the Middle East, including Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and nine consecutive nights of U.S. military strikes against Iran. [8] Brent crude futures rose more…
The photos from a flash flood in Idaho this week look like something from a natural disaster flick. Heavy rains created a mudslide that destroyed vehicles and left behind a campground covered in debris. Local officials posted the images on Facebook this week, noting that the northeast side of Boise County was “hammered with flash floods.” For the moment, it appears that the campers in the area escaped unharmed, according to local news reports. However, the mudslide caused massive damage to the Grand Jean Trailhead and Campground in Sawtooth National Forest. There’s been an uptick in mudslides in the area…
When divorces happen, they can get nasty. It’s not uncommon for one or both sides to file for a restraining order, alleging all kinds of things, only for it all to go away when the divorce is final. Judges issue such orders as a matter of course; it seems, in part, because I don’t think any of them want to be held responsible if they get it wrong. Because divorces can be so nasty, there’s always a degree of skepticism warranted when someone alleges their former partner is some kind of monster. When the government…
As an Amazon Associate Military.com earns from qualifying purchases. Choosing the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be a daunting task, especially when you’re faced with trying to buy for folks you don’t know well or who seem impossible to shop for. Our list can help. From unique gadgets to thoughtful treasures, these suggestions will ease your gift-giving guesswork and be a hit for even your pickiest friends and loved ones. Gifts for Your Bestie Succulent gift box Not everyone is cut out to be a plant person, but for the person in your life who would love…
I’ve put together a Denny’s-style Grand Slam of running gear this week. We’ve got two race-day trail running super shoes, two daily trainers for road runners, and two hiking shoes that will do the distance. Still hungry for more? Of course you are. That’s why you’ll also find some extra-cool accessories to keep you moving. Those include new tech like Baseus open-ear headphones and Garmin’s first screen-free smart band, as well as tees, anoraks, and even an option to build your own running belt (including sweet designs). Find all that in this week’s special edition of Emerging Gear. Merrell MTL…
A new Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console is reportedly in the works, according to a new leak. The Zelda-themed Switch 2 leak arrives as the franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Nintendo has been releasing unique Zelda versions of consoles for ages, with one of the early instances being its Minish Cap Game Boy Advance SP. Since then, just about every handheld and a number of home consoles have received unique Zelda editions, which are typically emblazoned with the Triforce or one of the series’ other popular emblems, and colored gold, though there are some exceptions. New Zelda-Themed Switch…
United States ruler Donald Trump has threatened to seize Iranian assets in order to cover “any and all damages” done to ships and cargo in the Middle East, due to the war he and Israel started on February 28th. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that this move sets an “incendiary precedent” that could have global ramifications. The US has, historically, been unconcerned with the precedents it sets. It tends to carry a “do as I say, not as I do” attitude with regard to war, especially. A great example of this was the war crimes committed against Venezuela in…
Nothing ruins a backpacking trip faster than blisters, and as someone who always tends to get them, I was nervous before my 96-mile hike along the Oregon Coast Trail. I was testing a new pair of trail runners — Scarpa’s Golden Gate LT — and brought a substantial first-aid kit for when blisters inevitably formed on my feet. And yet, to my surprise, on the entire 7-day trip, which involved a 36-hour straight rainstorm and soaking-wet shoes, I never got a single one. I don’t know whether it was the shape, design, or fabric of the Scarpa shoes — or…
President Donald Trump has said he will use frozen Iranian assets to pay for any damages to ships and cargo sustained during the war as Iran continues to attack ships. Iran has attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for international trade, as US military strikes on Iran entered their 13th consecutive night. Iranian state media said four people have been killed, and five people have been injured because of these strikes. Trump threatened “major military punishment” against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue. “Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice,…
Bugging out of the city and into the country during an SHTF scenario would be very stressful, to put it mildly. Hopefully, you and your family would be able to bug out quickly, but the trip to your bug out location would probably take a while. Once you finally got there, everyone would be eager to relax and get some rest. That would be a mistake. I’m not saying no one can sleep at a bug out location, but I am saying that you’ll want to take turns standing guard. During certain scenarios, desperate people could pour out of the…
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina approved a permitless carry bill this session, but after Gov. Josh Stein vetoed the measure, the legislation has been stuck in a holding pattern. Despite being one vote shy of a veto-proof majority when the House is operating at full capacity, Republicans have been able to override several of Stein’s other vetoes. SB 50, though, has yet to be brought up for a vote in the House, though the Senate has voted to override the governor’s veto. The bill easily cleared the House during the regular session, but it did have…
Active-duty U.S. military personnel and veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and other related ailments could benefit from new federal research programs after the House authorized the creation of the so-called Blast Overpressure Task Force in its annual defense policy bill. The House of Representatives approved its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Tuesday by a 216-212 vote, authorizing roughly $1.15 trillion in national security spending while establishing policy priorities for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the coming fiscal year. The bill, which still must garner support in the Senate, includes military…
This article was originally published by Joshua Mawhorter at The Mises Institute. Contrary to the popular assumption that centralized political power was necessary to destroy slavery, federal power spent much of its history protecting and enforcing the institution. This privatized costs for a privileged few and socialized and diffused the costs onto others in society. This is a common reality with any state intervention; indeed, it is the point of state intervention. It should be noted that slavery was historically normal (not just) and free labor was the true “peculiar institution.” As this author has argued on numerous occasions, slavery can exist wherever one person can overpower another and forcibly expropriate…
If you’re a gardener with an overflowing harvest, or a prepper working to build a ready-to-eat food stash, you already know the value of canning. But here’s the thing: most of the time, you’re not going to eat canned green beans, carrots, or tomatoes straight from the jar. You’ll use them in meals. So why not skip a step and can full meals instead? That’s why I’m a big fan of canning hearty soups. Not only are they shelf-stable and long-lasting, they’re also ready to eat straight out of the jar. Great to have for emergencies, power outages, or just…
The idea behind using merchant category codes (MCCs) to “track” gun sales has been around for a few years, and it was premised on the idea that banks could use the same tools they use to detect money laundering to detect that someone was about to go and commit a mass killing. Of course, this idea only makes sense if you only look at mass shooters and their buying tendencies without comparing them to the population as a whole, and even then, the idea falls apart quickly. MCCs are store-specific, not item-specific. That means a…
Air Force Master Sergeant Logan Ireland told Military.com that a federal court’s dismissal of a Justice Department motion is a “meaningful victory” for him and 17 other airmen embroiled in a lawsuit against the U.S. government. Ireland is at the center of the lawsuit, Ireland v. US, along with 17 other transgender service members from the U.S. Air Force and Space Force amid claims that they all received retirement orders prior to having those orders revoked without explanation. The personnel, who each have dedicated more than 15 years of their lives to service to the United States’ benefit, filed litigation…
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — A series of explosions sounded near a military base hosting U.S. forces in northern Iraq and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday, hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The conflict has flared again over the past week, as the U.S. has pounded Iran while Tehran has attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. assets and allies in the region. The strait, which is a crucial passage for the world’s energy supplies, is at the center of the latest fighting since Iranian attacks can…
In a country where divisions are pronounced and agreement is minimal, a growing number of Americans have found common ground on a particular issue: privacy. The technology many citizens have rebelled against is the automated license plate reader. The company at the center of the fight is mostly Flock Safety, whose cameras photograph passing vehicles and feed that data into a searchable national network used by thousands of law enforcement agencies. Opposition to this tech cuts across political lines and persuasions, mirroring similar opposition that has sprung up in various U.S. pockets against AI data centers. Chad Marlow, a senior…
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