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Military movies based on true stories already have an advantage over fiction: Sometimes the screenwriter barely needs to embellish anything. Films such as Hacksaw Ridge, Black Hawk Down and The Outpost depict events that seem almost impossible. Look beyond the two-hour versions, though, and the real histories are often bigger, stranger or more brutal than what made it onto the screen. Here are 10 military movies where the true story outdid Hollywood. 1. To Hell and Back (1955) Audie Murphy faced an unusual casting problem in To Hell and Back: Who better to play one of World War II’s most…
A Girl & A Gun® is the largest all-women’s shooting organization with over 30,000 members. President & CEO Robyn Sandoval talked about her journey and the organization during our April interview. While attending the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Sandoval stopped by to discuss A Girl & A Gun. This interview was made possible by Beretta Holding, the sponsor of the Voices of the Second Amendment at the NRAAM.Sandoval says she’s just “another gun girl, another woman on the range,” but in reality this mother of three is one of the most accomplished and…
It may be the Fifth Circuit, but it’s first in the hearts of many Second Amendment advocates simply because of how many solid victories the appellate court delivers. Today a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit sided with Firearms Policy Coalition, Elite Precision Customs LLC, and two individual plaintiffs who had challenged the federal prohibition on interstate handgun sales. The panel reversed a district court decision in favor of the government, which argued that the ban doesn’t violate the Second Amendment because regulations on the sale of firearms presumptively fall outside of the Second Amendment’s…
If I could offer advice to our Founding Fathers, other than to ditch slavery right away, it would be to just skip the militia clause of the Second Amendment. While I understand they were explaining why the right to keep and bear arms needs to be preserved, they didn’t foresee the legions of morons who think that clause means the exact opposite of what we know their intentions were. But now the anti-gunners’ efforts to use that clause are going to backfire on them, as the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association notes on its…
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…
Take a look at data fromiSeeCars, and you’ll see a handful of SUVs that are anywhere from 2.9 to 9.1 times as likely to cross a quarter million miles as the average vehicle, led by Toyota models like the Toyota Sequoia. These SUVs are all made by automakers with a reputation for dependability, like Honda and Lexus, but that’s not all they have in common. It’s not just that these SUVs are remarkably well-built, but that they buck certain trends. Namely, small, overstressed turbocharged engines and one-speed CVTs. All of these SUVs are available with multi-speed automatic transmissions, and engines…
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have grown to 1,561 while deaths have surged to 506. The virus is still spreading as new treatment trials begin. DR Congo Begins Ebola Treatment Trial This is the largest ever Ebola outbreak, and it has yet to reach its peak. Researchers began the study of two possible treatments on Thursday at the Ebola treatment center inside Bunia’s Evangelical Medical Center, in eastern Congo’s Ituri province. Vaccine candidates are also in the works, as health care officials struggle to contain the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. This particular strain of the virus is…
A new option has hit the market for heavy e-bikes and versatile riders. Introducing the Thule Vero hitch bike rack, which joined our testing ring this season. The Thule Vero hitch bike rack is engineered to bridge the gap between heavy-duty e-bikes — and virtually any other bike. Gravel bikes. Road bikes. Fat bikes. Kids’ bikes. “The primary goal was to create the ultimate bike rack, capable of carrying virtually any bike type while remaining easy to use,” Oliver Berg, Thule’s international product manager for bike racks, told GearJunkie. That it is. In short: The Thule Vero ($1,300) is an adaptable and…
What should have been a summer getaway at a hunting camp ended in heartbreak. Two University of Alabama students were killed after a fire tore through a hunting camp in Conecuh County early Wednesday morning, and investigators now believe fireworks may have played a role in the tragedy. According to reporting by WKRG, 19-year-old Walter Hensley and 21-year-old McNeil Mostellar, both from the Mobile area, died after flames engulfed the camp near Highway 84 west of Evergreen. Two other young men escaped the fire and were hospitalized with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Investigators with the Alabama…
After separating from the military, receiving your first civilian paycheck is a milestone. But when you’re used to the military’s unique pay structure, you might be confused about what to do when that initial direct deposit hits your bank account. Here’s what you should know. What Changes Financially After Separation Military compensation is more than your base pay. When you’re on active duty, you likely receive non-taxable allowances, such as the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), which can add up to thousands of dollars each month without affecting your taxable income. In the civilian…
The ATF is changing rules aplenty, and they’re a massive departure from years gone by, when everyone in leadership there was as anti-gun as they came. It’s almost universally good news for us, to say the least. Yes, I’m happy overall with where things are headed.However, things aren’t perfect, and Gun Owners of America is a little less than pleased by what we’re seeing.In particular, they have one problem, but it’s kind of a big one.The pro-gun rights group Gun Owners of America is calling out the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives over…
