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Some military quotes survive because they captured a decision made under fire. Others lasted because they explained war, leadership or sacrifice in a sentence short enough to carry across generations. This list favors lines with strong historical sourcing. A few are preserved through later eyewitness accounts, which is noted where necessary. Widely shared quotations with disputed or invented attributions were left out. Military Museum: Statue of Sun Tzu, Ancient Weapons special exhibit. (Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons) 1. “Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.” Sun Tzu The heart of The Art of War: victory…
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A veteran who fills his prescriptions through the VA may have seen the headlines this week about Medicare drug premiums going up in 2027 and possibly felt worried. For most veterans, there’s no need to get anxious, but for some, there might be. Basically, it all comes down to where you get your medication. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday that it will end a federal subsidy that has helped hold down prescription drug premiums for the past two years. Some believe this move could raise monthly costs for some Medicare beneficiaries starting in 2027, and a…
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The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, DEERS, is the database that quietly underpins nearly every benefit a military family uses day to day: Tricare coverage, commissary and exchange access, base facility access, and the ID card that gets checked at every gate. It’s also one of the easiest things to let lapse without noticing, because the consequences don’t usually show up until you’re standing at a pharmacy counter or a Tricare claim gets denied. What Actually Expires — And What Doesn’t Two different things can go out of date, and they’re not quite the same problem. The physical ID card…
The days of choosing substance over style are far behind us. Once upon a time, you could only get a pair of good hiking boots in brown or dark brown. The outdoor industry has expanded massively since those days, and now there are loads of fun (and beautiful) designs for gear that’s also functional and reliable. We’re highlighting several new collaborations this week that do exactly that, including gorgeous new binoculars inspired by bird species, backpacks with a Wes Anderson aesthetic, running and swim gear co-designed by Olympic athletes, and tons more. Find the latest and greatest of the outdoor…
For the first time in U.S. history, a parent has been convicted of murder for their role in their child’s violence. Colin Gray, the father of the student who shot and killed four people and injured seven others at Apalachee High School in Georgia in 2024, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars on Thursday. Gray purchased the rifle that was used in the shooting for his son as a gift even after an earlier police investigation into his son for allegedly threatening a school shooting as well as his documented history of mental health…
For the first time in more than two decades, the House of Representatives has approved a major increase in benefits for some of the nation’s most catastrophically disabled veterans. The House recently passed the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, legislation that would increase benefits by roughly $10,000 annually for veterans receiving the highest levels of Special Monthly Compensation while also increasing support for surviving military spouses and families receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, or DIC. In an exclusive interview with Military.com, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., said the legislation addresses a problem that…
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The idea for Clearspeed did not begin in Silicon Valley. It emerged from Lt. Col. Alex Martin’s deployments during the Global War on Terror, where insider attacks and the challenge of vetting partner forces exposed dangerous gaps in battlefield security. Alex Martin, the CEO and co-founder of voice analytics company Clearspeed, traces the origins of the company to a deadly insider attack during a deployment with the U.S. Marine Corps. Martin served on active duty from 2004 to 2011 in infantry, reconnaissance, and Force Reconnaissance units, deploying multiple times during the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He…
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Throughout my career I’ve worked with great Captains (Team Leaders) in SF. Craig Coppock was my TL when I was a Team Sgt … Watch full video on YouTube
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President Donald Trump is still optimistic the U.S. can reach an interim peace deal with Iran soon, after the Islamic Republic threatened to suspend talks because of Israel’s escalating attacks in Lebanon. “I think you’re talking about over the next week,” Trump said to ABC News late on Monday, referring to a memorandum of understanding with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, he said discussions with Iran continue “at a rapid pace.” Officials in Tehran are discussing their “final text” to send to the U.S., Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Tuesday, citing a person close to the…
I never want to see either my home state or the federal government force mandatory storage onto me or mine. I don’t want it to happen to anyone else, either. It’s not because I think securing your guns is a bad thing. I just don’t want the government getting involved in a decision that can and should be highly individualistic. No legislative body can create a mandate that takes everyone’s needs and concerns into account. But locking up guns is still the smart move in most cases.Now, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, along with Range…
Baking a loaf of bread from scratch can be intimidating, but it’s definitely worth the effort! There are so many delicious survival recipes out there that are perfect for emergencies. In this blog post, we’ll share some of our favorite survival breads that are easy to make and store. So don’t worry – you’ll always have a warm and satisfying meal, even when times get tough! We all know that bread is a staple in any diet, but what about in a survival situation? Bread can be made from so many different types of flour, and with some added ingredients,…
There’s a very simple argument for having a car camping setup separate from your usual backpacking kit: Comfort. REI has a full selection of gear that provides cushier sleeping arrangements and home-like accessories such as cookware and camp games to let you relax outdoors. As you’ll see, REI Co-op also makes gear that ranks highly (or atop) several of our Best Of roundups. Read on for some of our favorite car camping options on the market. Shop REI Co-op Hike & Camping Gear Camp Lodging Backpacking tents and sleeping bags make design choices that prioritize packability and a lighter weight.…
A gun owner in Raleigh, North Carolina likely saved a life on Tuesday morning when he came to the aid of someone who was being threatened with an axe.According to authorities, the incident began when two men living in an “encampment” near a quiet neighborhood on the city’s south side got into an argument. Though officials haven’t said where that encampment is located, Google Maps shows a strip of woods with a trail running through it located just to the east of the location where the shooting took place. That appears to be the same general area where a…
A Baldur’s Gate 2 remake may already be underway, according to a new report. This Baldur’s Gate 2 remake could bring players who started the series with Baldur’s Gate 3 an opportunity to experience to the earlier titles, but with a more modern experience. Baldur’s Gate 3 took the gaming world by storm, selling millions of copies, earning tons of awards, and generally put Baldur’s Gate on the map for a new generation of gamers. With 25 years separating the release of the original Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate 3, there are many who had likely never heard of the…
