You get a lot of conveniences when living in a city apartment – proximity to schools, shopping, and services. However, when the power grid fails, look out, you’re in for some challenges. Unlike some homeowners in suburbia, you can’t just break out the generator or avail yourself of a large propane tank. The elevator may not work, the tap water may go dry, and managing sanitation may be an issue. The good news is you can prepare before anything happens. TL;DR: To prepare for a loss of utilities in an apartment, focus on space-saving water storage like a WaterBOB, use…
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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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Central Command says its forces have disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade. In a social media post on Friday, it says a U.S. Navy fighter jet fired into the smoke stacks of ships in the Gulf of Oman after they tried to pull into an Iranian port. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said it responded to another Iranian missile barrage on Friday, hours after the U.S. said it traded fire…
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…
Gearbox head Randy Pitchford addresses a surge of online friction as he attempts to clarify his personal views on the controversial use of AI. Credit: Image via GameRant Originally published by Game Rant Randy Pitchford, the high-profile leader of Gearbox Software, is currently navigating a wave of public frustration following some controversial comments about artificial intelligence. As the public face of Gearbox Software, he is often a lightning rod for community feedback, whether positive or negative. This latest interaction has left many players uneasy about the studio’s direction. It’s a situation that serves as a reminder of the delicate relationship between…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More RMU (Rocky Mountain Underground) is known primarily for making and selling skis. But RMU is more than just a ski brand. It has three bar/restaurant/retail locations in Whistler, British Columbia, Breckenridge, Colo., and Truckee, Calif. RMU has also been producing and selling a range of fanny packs, backpacks, tailgate pads, and other MTB accessories for several years. Turns out, lots of skiers ride mountain bikes, and vice versa — including the folks at RMU. It seems that RMU is now taking that crossover a…
Fresh on the heels of its lawsuit challenging Denver, Colorado’s ban on “assault weapons,” the Department of Justice has now filed a new complaint in federal court taking on the state’s ban on “large capacity” magazines. As Bearing Arms reported on Tuesday, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser was recently sent a demand letter from DOJ’s Civil Rights Division warning of litigation if the state continued to enforce its prohibition on the sale, transfer, and in many cases, the possession of ammunition magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds. Now the DOJ has followed up…
We hit the floor at NRA 2026 in Houston and this year’s long gun lineup? It’s stacked. From next-gen military concepts to compact PDWs, updated PCCs, and some seriously creative shotguns, manufacturers are pushing hard in every direction. Whether you’re into precision builds, suppressor-ready platforms, or compact defensive setups, there’s a lot worth watching here. Here’s a fast rundown of what stood out. Daniel Defense X1 (Military Tech Coming Soon) The Daniel Defense X1 might not be headed to civilians yet but parts of it definitely are. This rifle is packed with next-gen features: a redesigned rigid handguard system to…
A coalition of House Democrats introduced legislation on Tuesday that would prohibit additional federal funding for military action against Iran unless Congress formally authorizes the conflict through an authorization for the use of military force, or a declaration of war. The legislation, titled the “No Funds for Iran War Act,” is backed by 18 Democratic House lawmakers, including multiple military veterans and ranking members on the chamber’s House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees. The bill comes forward as the military operation in Iran, that began with strikes by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28, surpassed its…
Iran launched its first missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates since a ceasefire with the United States took effect on April 8th. It also fired two drones at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, UAE authorities said Monday. Iran Says The US Is Lying About Striking Iranian Boats This news comes as the US announced it will temporarily pause “Project Freedom,” a “humanitarian effort” aimed at guiding vessels and oil tankers safely through the Strait of Hormuz, as the blockades affect global oil supply. The U.S. military said two commercial vessels safely transited the key waterway…
It isn’t often that a National Guard Assault Helicopter Battalion has to rescue hikers and their pets, but when they do, they’re well-equipped for the job. On May 2, the Tennessee Army National Guard assisted the Nolichuckey Fire Department and local search and rescue (SAR) teams in extracting a lost hiker and his German shepherd from the Sampson Mountain Wilderness in the Cherokee National Forest. The hiker had gotten turned around and was stranded in a ravine overnight. The victim was discovered by rescue personnel in a hypothermic state, wearing just shorts and a T-shirt. He’d been missing for almost…
We all know how anti-gun California is. As a result, it was never a surprise that they’d crack down on privately made firearms. It wasn’t enough to mandate a serial number be obtained, which was already bad enough, but people could still pursue the hobby lawfully. No, they went full hog and banned all of it, even possessing the files. And then they started suing people who provided files for anyone to download, apparently thinking that shouldn’t be allowed since California is so important. After all, they try to dictate plenty to the rest of…
Wilson Combat is stepping into a slightly different lane with its latest handgun, and it’s not just another striker-fired clone. Meet the BULWARK. This new midsize 9mm is built around an enclosed internal hammer-fired system, aiming to deliver the trigger feel of a traditional hammer gun without the bulk—or snag points—of an exposed hammer. That alone sets it apart in a market dominated by striker-fired pistols. Instead of relying on a spring-driven striker, the BULWARK uses a fully enclosed hammer system. The goal here is pretty straightforward: combine the reliability and ignition consistency of a hammer gun with a clean,…
The new Army Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is an annual requirement for designated combat MOSs, including infantry, armor, special forces, explosive ordnance disposal, artillery and combat engineers. You must complete the following circuit in 30 minutes or less. The purpose is to create a job-related testing activity that builds upon the new Army Fitness Test (AFT). Both the AFT and the CFT are tested once each year for these groups. The non-combat-arms MOSs (military occupational specialties) will take the AFT twice a year. The new Army CFT consists of the following events: Start with a 1-mile run. 30 dead-stop pushups.…
After more than twenty years of covering the Second Amendment debate in the United States, one of the conclusions that I’ve drawn is that while pro-2A advocates generally want people to be educated about firearms and gun policy, the gun control lobby generally wants folks to be as ignorant as possible. A great example of this is a recent post by Brady’s Kris Brown on Bluesky, where she claimed “while this administration distracts you with a ballroom and an ICE rebrand, they’re also working overtime to flood communities with guns.”Their latest? Letting guns be shipped…
Minnesota just took a big step toward sweeping gun control but whether it actually becomes law is a different story. An expansive gun bill cleared the state Senate, targeting so-called “assault weapons,” “high-capacity” magazines, ghost guns, and binary triggers, according to reporting from FOX 9 Minneapolis–St. Paul. Will this Minnesota gun ban prevent the next shooting? Supporters are calling it a win. Critics are calling it unconstitutional. And right now, it’s stuck somewhere in between. The push comes in the wake of the Annunciation church shooting, where the attacker fired more than 100 rounds in just minutes. Families affected by…
