The U.S. Air Force is undertaking what leaders describe as its most significant overhaul of basic military training in more than seven decades. Maj. Gen. Davidson told Military.com that the effort is designed to fundamentally change how new Airmen think about their role in war. At the center of that transformation is a concept Davidson calls “airmindedness.” A mindset shift, he believes, is essential for the future fight. We had been wrestling with this identity problem for years, Davidson told Military.com. For decades, Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland Air Force Base, TX, has succeeded at producing disciplined…
Serving as a combat medic, which included two deployments to Afghanistan, Sean Wojciechowski served among some of the best soldiers the U.S. Army had to offer. When he left the Army after 11 years, however, Wojciechowski realized that many of the comrades he went to battle with struggled to navigate the legalities of a complex benefits system. Bottom line – Special Operations veterans weren’t getting a fair shake despite all they’ve sacrificed serving in a combat zone. That’s when Wojciechowski decided to become an advocate for fellow veterans. He pursued law school and is currently serving as an Equal Justice…
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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to draw massive crowds to stadiums across North America in just weeks, security planners are confronting a rapidly evolving aerial threat. Commercial heavy-lift drones, once viewed primarily as agricultural or industrial tools, have demonstrated in global conflicts how quickly they can be repurposed as weapons. In an interview with Military.com, Hylio CEO Arthur Erickson laid out the specific vulnerabilities created by loosely controlled imported systems and the concrete advantages of secure, American-made platforms built with end-to-end control. The Scale of Destruction Possible Erickson did not mince words about the payload reality. If you’ve…
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Colorado’s wolf restoration program has signs of growth, and CPW’s newest annual report lays them out plainly. The state now has four recognized wolf packs, four known litters, and a minimum count of 32 wolves at the end of the 2025-2026 biological year. That’s the part wolf restoration supporters will point to first. Wolves are pairing, denning, and producing pups in Colorado, which is exactly what the voter-approved restoration effort was meant to start. The rest of the report is a lot less tidy. CPW also reported a 61% adult survival rate, 10 known wolf mortalities, 43 confirmed livestock depredations,…
Back in my day, prom parties were held at someone’s home, usually the kid with the cool parents who didn’t mind us drinking, or in someone’s barn where the parents could pretend they didn’t even know what was happening. We were not the most well-behaved kids, to be sure, but no one got hurt, and we all had a good time. These days, kids can get a parent to rent an Airbnb or some other short-term rental, and there is no pretense of parental supervision. It doesn’t always work out well. In the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood…
There are a lot of co-op options in open-world games, but just because the option is there, it doesn’t automatically mean the co-op experience makes the overall game better. For example, Donkey Kong Bananza is a 10/10 game, but the co-op option is not a 10/10 experience since the second player cannot do much, but it is a nice option to have. For an open-world game to have good co-op gameplay, there needs to be a better balance. Every player has to come away from the experience gaining something. The following games, including Saints Row: The Third and Elden Ring,…
ROME (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged European allies Friday to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican during a two-day visit following tensions over the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Speaking after meetings with Premier Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Rubio warned that Tehran was attempting to assert control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling the move “unacceptable” and a threat to global security. “Everybody says Iran is a threat. Everybody says that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon…
Health authorities across several countries are racing to trace an outbreak of the hantavirus. The overall goal is “containment”, after the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday that five confirmed infections had been identified among people connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius. Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 On A Cruise Ship According to a report by CNN, three people, a Dutch couple and a German national, have died since the vessel departed Argentina last month. The first suspected case was a 70-year-old Dutchman, who suddenly fell ill on the ship with a fever, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, South Africa’s…
A missing hiker was found dead on Wednesday in Glacier National Park, and officials said his injuries were consistent with a bear encounter. Search and rescue crews found the body around noon on May 6, about 2.5 miles up the Mt. Brown Trail. The victim was about 50 feet off the trail in a densely wooded area with downed timber, according to Glacier National Park. Wildlife and law enforcement personnel are now assessing the area for bear activity and any ongoing public safety concerns. The National Park Service said it was withholding the victim’s identity until 72 hours after next…
A great shooter game does not always need a huge campaign to be fun. Sometimes, the games that stay in people’s minds the longest are the ones finished in a single evening. With these short shooter games, there is less filler, fewer slow stretches, and much less time spent waiting for the next exciting moment. These are games that get moving quickly, introduce their ideas early, hand over the weapons, and allow players to start shooters almost immediately. Instead of asking players to spend hours learning complicated systems, these games put the focus where it belongs: movement, gunplay, and smart…
The best women’s climbing pants balance unrestricted stretch with rugged durability, keeping you comfortable under a harness from the gym to the crag. Bishop, California-based climber and GearJunkie contributor Miya Tsudome spent the past 12 months evaluating six new and updated models everywhere from the sharp granite of her local Eastern Sierra crags to global expeditions in Yosemite, Madagascar, and New Zealand. Drawing on years of experience with classic designs, she rigorously assessed each pair for mobility, abrasion resistance, and all-day harness compatibility. We crowned the Patagonia Caliza Rock Pants as our best overall pick for their rare mix of…
An Ohio jury convicted a former Franklin County, Ohio sheriff’s deputy of reckless homicide in the 2020 killing of a concealed carry holder who was shot as he was entering his home, but deadlocked on a more significant charge of murder. This was the second trial for Jason Meade after a jury also failed to come to a unanimous verdict in 2024, which led to a second prosecution for the death of Casey Goodson. Goodson was shot and killed in December of 2020, and Meade never disputed that he pulled the trigger. Instead, the longtime law…
Jeep might have just solved one of the biggest problems with the Wrangler and Gladiator. No, it’s not the wobble you get when the front suspension wears out. This is, shall we say, a more sunny solution. If you’ve ever been off-roading solo and wanted to open up the roof, you’ll know the struggle for fresh air can be quite real. Removable Top Weighs Heavy On Owners And CAFE Credit: Jeep If you told Jeep Wrangler customers they could only choose a removable top or 4×4 drive, we’re willing to bet that more of them would opt for the roof. The…
It might be hard to think about next ski season with summer just around the corner. But if you don’t make a move and buy your Epic Pass before May 25, you’re going to miss your chance to score it at the lowest price. With season pass prices climbing higher every year, early bird discounts are more important to cash in on than ever before. Not only will buying now ensure you lock in your Epic or Epic Local pass at the lowest price, but it also opens the door to summer alpine adventures, on-mountain dining, live music, scenic gondola…
As U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, U.S. lawmakers are drafting legislation to deter the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign adversaries from acquiring American real estate and invading the domestic automobile industry. Trump and Xi are slated to meet May 14-15 in talks that originally were intended to focus on tariffs and rare earth minerals, but have now expanded to envelope the global fallout of the war in Iran and China’s role in potential diplomatic relations. On Thursday, Trump told reporters “It’s going to be, I think, quite amazing. He’s been a…
This week, three lucky winners will receive a Huk gift card valued at $500, $250, or $100. That’s up to $500 worth of angler-centric shirts, jackets, boots, and more. For a chance to win, submit the form below. Then, check out ways to earn additional entries to increase your chances of landing the prize. See why Huk is made to keep you comfortable no matter the type of fishing that lures you. Read on to learn more about Huk’s latest A1A collection, which is made to perform in the harshest heat and humidity. The Huk A1A Collection Huk technical apparel…
Teens often hear many stories about the type of people who join the military and special operations programs. While you do need toughness, the ability to work with others, and an above-average level of fitness, all kinds of people make it through these difficult training programs. From athletes to nonathletes, band members, skateboarders/surfers, farmers and others, these people who are successful simply want it enough to endure the pain, failure and discomfort. Here is a question from a young man who has heard a few common myths about the type of people who join these units: Stew, I did not…
As expected, the Minneapolis City Council has unanimously adopted an ordinance banning the sale and possession of “assault weapons”, ammunition magazines that can hold more than ten rounds, binary triggers, and unserialized firearms. The ordinance is completely unenforceable because of Minnesota’s firearm preemption law, but the MN Gun Owners Caucus has vowed to “immediately initiate legal action to challenge its validity in court,” as it’s done with a similar ordinance adopted by St. Paul council members. In a letter to the Minneapolis City Council, MN Gun Owners Caucus General Counsel Rob Doar called the ordinance…
