This article was originally published by Michael Matulef at The Mises Institute. Every July 4th, Americans are handed sparklers and told to celebrate their freedom. Politicians climb podiums, flags wave, a hundred million dollars’ worth of fireworks scatter across the sky, and somewhere between the hot dogs and the stadium-rock anthems, it becomes easy to confuse the theater of freedom with the substance of it. Let’s be precise about what actually happened in 1776. The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were not, by any stretch, anarchists. Many owned slaves. Most had no intention of dissolving the institution of…
The ATF, among the many other rule changes, has been looking at making gun transfers between dealers easier. Basically, what they’re looking to do is update the system with newer technology so that the entire process isn’t rooted in the previous century. Fair enough, right? Well, on Thursday, they announced that the change was being put on pause. Why? They said they were getting a lot of “adverse comments” on it.In the direct final rule entitled, “Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers” ATF stated that if significant adverse comments were received by June 5 the…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly blamed anyone for the strikes, though one lawmaker issued a warning to the United Arab Emirates over allegedly providing support to the United States in its campaign against Iran. Gulf Arab states, which repeatedly have been targeted by Iran…
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NORFOLK, Va. — The USS Nimitz docked Thursday at Naval Station Norfolk, one of the last steps in its 51 years of commission. The aircraft carrier will remain in Hampton Roads to train Navy sailors and aviators for a year or two before it is officially retired. But its captain said he isn’t convinced this is the finale for the Nimitz. “As I say I might be the last captain, I say this tongue in cheek, I am the third ‘last captain’ of USS Nimitz,” Commanding Officer Joseph Furco said. “The world gets a vote, the U.S. Navy might need…
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A lot of 2026 has already happened, which means your barracks group chat has probably spent the past six months arguing about Game Pass, storage space, download speeds and whether anyone actually needed another remaster. But the back half of the year still has plenty of games headed for consoles, PCs, barracks rooms, dorms, day rooms, shipboard lounges and whatever folding chair command lets you drag within HDMI range. Some are huge. Some are weird. A few will eat entire weekends and at least one will probably cause more arguments than a shared fridge inspection. Release dates can always move,…
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The Army has several education support programs that can help you go to college. Learn more. Like the other military branches, the Army offers its members opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as voluntary education or “vol ed.” The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) offers many education programs for lifelong learning. ACES offers the following programs to help soldiers reach their education goals: Army Tuition Assistance If you are on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve, you may be eligible to receive up to 100% of your college tuition. Learn more about the…
One of your biggest relocation challenges is managing the cost of your move. Remember, it’s your responsibility to get the full value from your entitlements. The first step in this process is to learn the basics about the core relocation reimbursement programs. Then make a pre-move visit to the relocation manager in your family center for help estimating what each program will provide you. Dislocation Allowance (DLA) What is it? DLA is intended to help with miscellaneous moving costs. In general, it is paid once per PCS move. You can find the current DLA rates here. Available: CONUS and OCONUS…
The Army’s TA benefit pays up to 100% of educational expenses for college courses. The Army’s Tuition Assistance program (TA) provides financial assistance for taking college courses while on active duty. Army Tuition Assistance Eligibility TA requests must be submitted and approved before the start date of the class, without exception. Reimbursement will be required from the service member if a successful course completion is not obtained. Officers who use TA incur an Active Duty Service Obligation of two years, and Reserve Component officers incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation of four years. These are calculated from the date of…
Like the other military branches, the Air Force offers its members opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as voluntary education or “vol. ed.” Tuition Assistance If you are on active duty, the Air Force will pay up to 100% of your college tuition. Click here to get more information. Air University Previously known as the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force and Space Force education, encompassing precommissioning programs for new officers; graduate programs in specialized military disciplines; and progressive and career-long professional military development…
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The Department of Defense on Thursday awarded two companies to develop laser weapons for the United States. The Joint Laser Weapon Systems (JLWS) agreements, which have an initial award value of $86 million and a total program ceiling of $847 million, were awarded to nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight to advance the United States’ cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense architecture. It comes after the Trump administration requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget from Congress. In May, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the cost of the Iran War had risen to $29 billion—with prices climbing…
Military families have a long checklist of things to do when going through a PCS move. One of those tasks is vehicle registration. Rules and fees for vehicle registration vary by state. Some states don’t require vehicle registration if you’re on military orders. In some states, military members are exempt from registration fees. And some states offer special consideration to veterans, such as discounts on registration or license plates. Keep in mind that most states require insurance and many will require proof of insurance before you register your vehicle. If you’ve moved, your insurance rates will change; your carrier may…
The right to keep and bear arms is a natural human right, and it shouldn’t matter where you live. That’s especially true if you’re in the United States, where we at least recognize that right. However, in New York City, law enforcement maintains a pretty aggressive posture toward people who carry firearms. Many of them aren’t carrying lawfully, admittedly, but that’s long been because no one could really carry lawfully. Even after Bruen, New York did what it could as a state to make sure the status quo didn’t change all that much. And so,…
The Navy has several voluntary education programs to help sailors reach their education and career goals. The Naval Education and Training Command plays a big part in ensuring that Navy personnel achieve their education and career goals by managing several education and training programs. The following is a summary of education support and other programs available to Navy personnel: Navy Advanced Education Voucher Program The Naval Education and Training Command’s Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program is designed to provide advanced education opportunities for senior enlisted personnel E-7 through E-9. For details see our Navy Advanced Education Voucher page. Navy Graduate…
