The Air Force pays Tuition Assistance for up to 100% of the cost of college courses. The Air Force’s Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program pays for up to 100% of college courses that members of the service take while on active duty. Payment Air Force TA will cover up to 100% of your tuition, not to exceed: $250 per semester credit hour $166.67 per quarter hour $4,500 maximum per fiscal year Application Process Members of the Air Force must apply for TA. Air Force policy requires members to create a goal and upload a degree plan via the AFVEC website…
There are a lot of times when we’re told we have to submit fingerprints. I had to do it when applying for my carry permit here in Georgia, for example, and that’s still the rule, though constitutional carry makes it a little less of a pain for most people. For NFA items like suppressors or machine guns, you’ve long had to submit fingerprints with your application. I always figured it was to make sure you were really you and not some felon pretending to be you, though it’s not like bad guys routinely send paperwork…
The American flag has always meant different things to different people. For many, it’s a symbol of freedom, military service, family, and the country they love. For others, it can stir up more complicated emotions tied to America’s past and present. That debate erupted this week after The View co-host Sunny Hostin said neighborhoods filled with American flags make her feel “unsafe” following a discussion about a recent white nationalist march in Washington, D.C. The Hill covered the exchange, which quickly lit up social media and drew criticism from Republican lawmakers. “There are times when I walk into a community…
Amid the fallout from PlayStation’s announcement that it will halt physical disc manufacturing in 2028, SEC filings reveal that Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki sold over half of his stock shortly after the news broke. Some fans have been vocally opposed to Sony stopping physical disc production, and they have canceled their PS Plus subscriptions in response and in hopes that the company listens. PlayStation’s announcement that it would go digital-only as of 2028 has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. While digital sales account for the majority of games sold, there are still physical media enthusiasts who hold out for…
Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have begun an unofficial strike. Those on strike say that they are working in poor conditions with inadequate safety equipment and low wages. As of today, an X post by BNO News reported that 1,729 Ebola cases and 582 deaths have occurred in the DRC and Uganda, where the Bundibugyo strain of the virus is spreading in an already chaotic region gripped by conflict and mass migration. Government officials in Ituri said the missing payments are because of the broader implications of the outbreak.…
Eat My Brains: The name of a legendary rock slab in the trail network of Rossland, British Columbia. It starts with a narrow, loose talus entrance into a 30-foot rock roll, down a naturally rusted gold-and-copper iron hat. Essentially, those minerals are embedded in a volcanic sedimentary ore that originally attracted prospectors to Monte Christo in the 1890s. As I entered the loose talus, the bike slightly lurched forward as the motor engaged in Turbo, making the technical entrance that much more difficult. I gently tapped the brakes and controlled the bike. I stabilized and composed myself as I rolled…
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that “potentially millions” more veterans or their survivors could be eligible to receive health care or financial compensation for toxic exposure-related medical conditions newly considered presumptive under the PACT Act, said Steve Miska, PACT Act transitional executive director. The law’s presumptive aspect “gives us the opportunity to automatically assume that, by virtue of a veteran having this condition, it must be due to their service,” Miska told Military.com. “That is a game changer in terms of how veterans historically have had to file a claim” for conditions now covered by the PACT Act: “Not…
Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation are suing the state of Pennsylvania over a bizarre statute that prohibits anyone convicted of any violation of the state’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act from obtaining a license to carry a firearm, even if the offense was a misdemeanor that doesn’t prohibit them from purchasing or possessing a firearm in the home. The statute applies even to those convicted of non-violent drug offenses like possessing a small amount of a controlled substance, and the prohibition is permanent, which means a conviction for possessing a…
Capt. Philip Granati is becoming the new commanding officer at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center (RDC). Granati will replace the current RDC commanding officer, Captain Michael Chien, at a change of command ceremony at the New London Community Recreation Center in New London, Conn., this Friday. Chein has held command since June 16, 2023. Granati currently reports from duties as chief of the Coast Guard’s Office of Resource Management, where he oversees a $100 billion budget and supports 60,000 personnel. The RDC is used by the Coast Guard to perform research and development in support of the…
There’s an informal logical fallacy called argument from authority. Basically, it’s where someone uses their authority, particularly when it’s not relevant to the discussion, to dismiss someone’s arguments. “I’m a lawyer, so I know more than you, and you’re wrong about particle physics.” That kind of thing. But most people are smart enough not to fall into that obvious a trap. Instead, they tend to focus on one aspect of an issue where their expertise looks like it’s relevant, but even if it is, the argument and their authority only go so far.Take, for example,…
The AR-15 is not just a range rifle or a tactical toy. It is a genuinely capable hunting platform, and if you have spent any real time chasing game with one, you already know the critics are missing the point. It’s rather common for people to claim the AR-15 isn’t meant for hunting. The logic is usually along the lines of how no one needs 30 rounds for a deer, the AR-15 is a weapon of war, and it’s entirely impractical and silly. However, the AR-15 is fantastic for hunting, including deer hunting. Those who say otherwise don’t know what…
First-person shooters are one of the most crowded genres in gaming, but only a few reach a level where players call them perfect. These are the games that feel complete from start to finish. The shooting is smooth, the pacing feels right, and every system works the way it should. Nothing feels rushed, unfinished, or added just to fill space. A 10/10 first-person shooter game should leave a strong impression right from the moment the action begins. Years after their release, these first-person shooters still hold up, still feel great to play, and still show what the genre can achieve…
Weatherby’s new 25 Wby RPM is a fast, efficient quarter-bore that pushes heavy high-BC bullets hard without punching your shoulder like a full-house magnum. We tested it in the Weatherby Model 307 Range XP 2.0 to see if this newcomer is a real threat to the old favorites. Why Weatherby’s 25 Wby RPM Has Quarter-Bore Fans Talking When Weatherby recently announced its new 25 Wby RPM cartridge, a few people scratched their heads in puzzlement. Quarter-bore fans can be fanatical about their favorites like the 257 Wby Mag, 25-06 Rem, or 257 Roberts. What could this newcomer do that their…
Here are the latest PCS and TDY/TAD privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates. The mileage reimbursement rate for official travel via privately owned vehicle (POV) remains the same in 2025 for permanent change of station moves. For PCS travel, the Mileage Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) rate is $0.205 per mile in 2026. For temporary duty/temporary additional duty (TDY/TAD) travel, the rates are: Auto: $0.725/mile Motorcycle: $0.705/mile Airplane: $1.78/mile The official mileage distance for calculating travel is determined by the Defense Department. The official mileage distance for calculating travel is determined by the Defense Department. See more details at…
Artificial intelligence–or, more accurately, what we call artificial intelligence today versus actual intelligence–is practically a buzzword these days. Numerous businesses claim to use it for whatever the hell they’re doing, and it’s been applied in a number of unique and beneficial ways. I like to use it to help parse data or collect resources from multiple searches at once and present it as a semi-coherent whole. I just double-check everything it says, because when I asked it to rank influential writers in a certain subject, it completely made up someone who never existed and ranked…
The ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256 comes in small, tough, and priced like it wants to start a fight in the budget thermal scope aisle. It found pigs, handled real hunting use, and packed smart features into a compact optic, but its 256×192 sensor still fails to meet buyers earn their expectations honestly. The ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256 combines a compact thermal design and a replaceable 18650 battery system at an affordable price point. Thermal optics have become more affordable over the last few years, giving hunters more options than ever before. The new ATN ThOR 6 Mini 256…
When will you get paid in 2026? These are the official military pay dates. This table reflects the schedule of 2026 military pay dates for the active and reserve components. The information may help avoid any confusion as to when you should expect to see the payment deposited to your account. Service members have the option to receive paychecks once or twice a month. If they select to receive their pay twice a month, they will receive semi-monthly pay on the 15th of each month. If the 1st or 15th falls on Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, pay day is…
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On June 23rd, the number of New World screwworm cases stood at sixteen. Now, there are 32 known cases of the flesh-eating parasite in the United States. Researchers are fast-tracking options in an attempt to slow the population growth of the devastating screwworm before it does widespread economic damage. US Screwworm Cases At 16 The latest effort comes through a $300,000 research investment announced this week by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), which is partnering with biotechnology company Agragene and researchers at North Carolina State University to develop genetically sterile male screwworm flies that could outperform the…
Divorce can be a financially complex event, especially if a VA loan is involved. A divorce decree can divide property and assign who pays the mortgage, but it can’t change your contract with the lender or automatically free up your VA loan entitlement. That means your entitlement could get tied up for years, limiting your ability to buy a new home with VA financing. This guide covers everything you need to know about VA loans and divorce, including who can keep the house, whether a non-military ex-spouse can assume the loan, and how and when entitlement gets restored. What Happens…
National reciprocity legislation is now something we know the Trump administration is working on. While it’s not the ideal situation–national constitutional carry would be so much better–it’s far better than the status quo. As it stands, a permit in one state might be recognized in another, or it might not. You have to navigate the insane patchwork of laws, all to exercise a constitutionally protected right. But if you have a driver’s license in Minnesota, you can drive anywhere in the United States. Your license is accepted everywhere, even though driving is considered a privilege…
