Jeffrey Dahmer, now best known as the serial killer behind some of the most gruesome murders in American history, served in the United States Army from January 1979 until March 1981 when he received an honorable discharge. How did a man who began his killing spree before his enlistment and continued it for a decade after his discharge get past a recruiter and leave service without a stain on his record? It’s complicated. For those who don’t follow the true-crime genre, Dahmer is popularly known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal,” a serial killer who raped, murdered and dismembered 17 men before…

Like most other outdoor activities, cycling has boomed in popularity since COVID, and the numbers keep rising. Data shows that around 35 million Americans cycle regularly. In some areas, like the Twin Cities, over 40% of the population rides frequently. Supporting cycling use on public lands, however, can be tricky. Designated wilderness areas do not allow any form of mechanical transport, and cycling can conflict with other trail uses such as horseback riding. In an effort to increase opportunities to use bicycles on public land, the Interior Department will develop specially designated long-distance biking trails from either existing or new…

ATF Director Robert Cekada took to social media on Wednesday to slam MS Now host Rachel Maddow and a former ATF agent now working for Everytown for Gun Safety over claims that a proposed rule allowing some direct sales of firearms will allow criminals to more easily acquire guns.  2/2Most consumers don’t want 1960s-era in-person paperwork anymore. Neither does ATF. But we will ensure every sale still goes through a licensed dealer and every purchaser still has a background check and his identity verified. ATF is modernizing processes, not removing them.— Robert Cekada (@ATFDirectorRC) July…

Military time, also known as the 24-hour clock, is a system the military uses to eliminate confusion between morning and afternoon hours, since the armed forces are in operation around the clock. In military time, the day is divided into 24 hours, beginning at midnight (00:00) and ending at 23:59. Each hour is represented using four digits, with the first two digits indicating the hour and the last two digits representing the minutes. For example, 1:00 AM is written as 0100 hours, while 1:00 PM is written as 1300 hours. Also called the “24-clock,” the format is commonly used in…

This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News.  The antidepressant market was valued at $6.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $9.37 billion by 2030. Depression diagnosis rates surged from 3.33% to 17.8% among Americans between 1992 and 2025. Pharmaceutical industry funding creates a conflict of interest with FDA regulatory oversight. Gut-brain connection research shows that 95% of serotonin is produced in the digestive system. Nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances and gut health issues offer alternative treatment pathways. The diagnosis explosion: What happened and why it matters A dramatic shift in how Americans understand and experience…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More For nearly 2 decades, Kiprun has been gaining fans as the dedicated, in-house running line of French sporting goods retailer Decathlon. The farther you travel from France, however, the less likely you are to have heard of the brand named for the frequent marathon cheer to “Keep Running.”  Now the athlete-engineered shoes that benefit from Decathlon’s backing will finally be available in the U.S. American runners can experience this beloved shoe line that’s dedicated to making a better product — packed with premium performance…

While I won’t say that everyone believes you have a right to self-defense, most of the vocal anti-gunners will at least claim that you do. They say they’re not trying to stop you from protecting yourself, you see, but they’re all experts on self-defense, apparently, and what you need and don’t need for the task, and you don’t need more than a certain amount of ammo, don’t need certain weapons, and don’t need anything but a certain group of products that they’re also trying to restrict. Luckily, there are less lethal options like stun guns,…

Military members have the option to convert their active-duty Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) after leaving the service. What is Veterans’ Group Life Insurance? VGLI is a life insurance program that allows service members to convert their SGLI coverage to term life insurance that is renewable every five years. Members with full-time SGLI coverage are eligible for VGLI when they leave the service. VGLI, like SGLI, is overseen by the Department of Veterans Affairs but administered by the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance. What Are VGLI Coverage Amounts? VGLI coverage is issued in…

Bear-safe storage is an absolute necessity when headed into certain parts of the backcountry, but as someone who doesn’t go into bear country much, my primary concern on backpacking trips is always rodents and other critters. There’s nothing worse than waking up to find that a squirrel has gotten into your food bag and made off with your precious snacks. Classic bear canisters provide protection from both bears and critters, but they’re heavy, bulky, and take up way too much valuable space in packs. Luckily, there’s a new solution on the market. Adotec recently released a soft-sided food storage bag…

A new Pokemon and Razer collaboration is underway, which has introduced a new set of gaming peripherals and accessories themed upon Espeon and Umbreon. Pokemon fans can pick up everything from mousepads to headsets with special art featuring the popular pair of Eeveelutions. A long time has come and gone since Eevee’s last new evolution was added to the franchise, but it hasn’t impacted the love fans have for the Pokemon. While it wasn’t one of the original starters and wasn’t heavily featured in the original TV anime, fans love the creature for its cuteness and the numerous versions it…

Independence Day is, unfortunately, a busy day for hospital emergency rooms, and not just because someone blew off part of their hand with some fireworks they bought from some dude in a travel trailer in a Publix parking lot. No, violence is all too common for some reason, only part of which can be attributed to the heat. But it happens regardless of the laws on the books.I’ve long wondered if anti-gunners are living in their own world, considering just how often they act like those laws are working, even if the violent crime rate…

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance has an added provision for traumatic injuries known as Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI). Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) provides short-term financial assistance to severely injured service members and veterans to assist them in their recovery from traumatic injuries. The following is a summary of Traumatic Injury Protection: Who is Eligible for TSGLI? If you are insured under full-time SGLI, you are automatically covered by TSGLI. TSGLI coverage applies to active-duty members, reservists, National Guard members, funeral honors duty and one-day muster duty. To be eligible for payment of TSGLI, you must meet all…