Like the other military branches, the Air Force offers its members opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as voluntary education or “vol. ed.” Tuition Assistance If you are on active duty, the Air Force will pay up to 100% of your college tuition. Click here to get more information. Air University Previously known as the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force and Space Force education, encompassing precommissioning programs for new officers; graduate programs in specialized military disciplines; and progressive and career-long professional military development…
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The Department of Defense on Thursday awarded two companies to develop laser weapons for the United States. The Joint Laser Weapon Systems (JLWS) agreements, which have an initial award value of $86 million and a total program ceiling of $847 million, were awarded to nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight to advance the United States’ cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense architecture. It comes after the Trump administration requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget from Congress. In May, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the cost of the Iran War had risen to $29 billion—with prices climbing…
Military families have a long checklist of things to do when going through a PCS move. One of those tasks is vehicle registration. Rules and fees for vehicle registration vary by state. Some states don’t require vehicle registration if you’re on military orders. In some states, military members are exempt from registration fees. And some states offer special consideration to veterans, such as discounts on registration or license plates. Keep in mind that most states require insurance and many will require proof of insurance before you register your vehicle. If you’ve moved, your insurance rates will change; your carrier may…
The right to keep and bear arms is a natural human right, and it shouldn’t matter where you live. That’s especially true if you’re in the United States, where we at least recognize that right. However, in New York City, law enforcement maintains a pretty aggressive posture toward people who carry firearms. Many of them aren’t carrying lawfully, admittedly, but that’s long been because no one could really carry lawfully. Even after Bruen, New York did what it could as a state to make sure the status quo didn’t change all that much. And so,…
The Navy has several voluntary education programs to help sailors reach their education and career goals. The Naval Education and Training Command plays a big part in ensuring that Navy personnel achieve their education and career goals by managing several education and training programs. The following is a summary of education support and other programs available to Navy personnel: Navy Advanced Education Voucher Program The Naval Education and Training Command’s Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program is designed to provide advanced education opportunities for senior enlisted personnel E-7 through E-9. For details see our Navy Advanced Education Voucher page. Navy Graduate…
A Virginia judge has made it clear that the temporary injunction blocking the state’s new “assault weapon” ban doesn’t just apply to a handful of localities. It applies across the entire Commonwealth. According to FOX 5 Washington DC, the ruling adds another twist to the growing legal battle over two gun control laws signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. One prohibits the future sale of many semi-automatic rifles, including AR-15-style firearms, while the other restricts where those firearms may be carried in public. Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Campbell originally issued a preliminary injunction after finding the plaintiffs were likely to…
The news surrounding the future of the Destiny franchise is certainly painful, especially given how much support there still is for the series. The second game may be going off into the sunset, but the door remains slightly open for a third installment, and there are already plenty of games out there in the genre that show the hunger for more shooter action. Destiny 2 already put up some pretty impressive numbers over its lifetime, and continues to maintain a steady player count to this day, so if Bungie decides to pull the trigger and round out the trilogy, there…
“Universal Basic Capital” is a much-needed solution to the continued advancement of artificial intelligence technology’s consistent advancement. Universal basic income (UBI) was a popular topic years ago, especially as AI gained a foothold in the economy, beginning to replace human workers; however, the newer UBC concept is now gaining traction. According to a report by The Atlantic, the idea has been endorsed by figures as ideologically diverse as Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom, Steve Bannon, Sam Altman, and even Donald Trump. In both cases, UBI and UBC are policies that would give every single human a baseline salary, whether they contribute…
When a cruise ship’s impact killed a whale, dragging the carcass into the harbor of a small Alaskan port town, residents decided to hold a memorial. And it’s getting national attention. On Friday, June 19, the Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, a 4,900-passenger cruise ship, was approaching the port in Seward, Alaska. It arrived with a dead 61-foot fin whale draped across the bulbous bow. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) worked with local veterinary experts to perform a necropsy on the animal. Prior to its death, the animal was healthy, with plenty of blubber and muscle, and…
If you’re the kind of athlete who prefers to buy the newest, fastest gear available, we’ve got several potential winners this week. Both runners and cyclists will want to check out the race-winning shoes and bikes announced this week. That includes On Running and Specialized, which are both releasing new models with some hefty superlatives — as well as data to back them up. There’s also quite a bit of style on display, though. That includes a sexy café racer, colorful hemp apparel, and stylish packs. Did I mention there’s also a pen that doubles as a firestarter? Find plenty…
President Donald Trump wants to turn a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., into a championship venue capable of hosting major tournaments. But plans seen during a recent site tour show a redesign that could come at the expense of historic cherry trees, a popular riverside bike trail, mini golf, and other public recreation on Hains Point. Trump toured the federally owned East Potomac Golf Links on June 28 with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, White House aides, and golf course architects Tom and Gavin Fazio. He later said the renovation would begin Sept. 1 and that the course could…
Rooftop tents are seriously cool. But they’re not a good fit for everyone or every rig. That’s especially true if it’s going on your daily driver and you value fuel economy or handling. Luckily, there’s another option for those of us who want something different: the Oztent RV/RX-series of 30-Second Tents. The Oztent RX-5 Deluxe is unlike any other tent you’ve probably used. The first thing you notice before you get it out of the bag is that it’s massive. It’s 79.5 inches long, 14.9 inches wide, and 10.6 inches tall, and it weighs 67.2 pounds. This is definitely a…
The Baltimore Sun isn’t exactly the publication most of us think of when we start trying to name anti-gun news outlets, but I’ve read enough from it over the years that I wouldn’t exactly push back if someone did name them. The only reason they wouldn’t be higher on my personal list is simply that everyone else is so much worse. But the Sun had a story that, frankly, I’d like to see more of.It features a black woman who is a firearm trainer and her love of our nation’s flag.It sounds like a contradiction,…
My father used to say, “If you can’t impress them with intelligence, baffle them with bulls**t.” No, he did not include the asterisks. While he used it more as an accusation than as advice for life, the basic idea behind this, at least in his mind, was that if you spew enough gobbledygook at people, they won’t realize you’re basically trying to pull one over on them. Earlier this week, I took a shot at Everytown because they’re trying to peddle nonsense. What they’re engaging in is a case of using deliberately manipulated data to…
Dodge took a big gamble with its muscle car line when the Challenger coupe and previous Charger sedan went away. Instead of continuing with V8s, Dodge nearly went all-in on electric power, and didn’t add any sort of gas-powered version until recently. For most of the new Charger’s life, that gamble has been a bad one, with customers showing little interest in the Hemi-deficient muscle car. This year, though, may mark a turning point for at least one half of the Charger line. Credit: Jared Rosenholtz/CarBuzz/Valnet People Are Rocking With The Hurricane On the whole, Stellantis reported a sales increase of…
It’s absolutely possible to fly within the United States with a firearm. It’s just a pain in the butt to do so, and I sure don’t want to trust it. After all, at least some airlines have a history of making it blatantly obvious that a bag has a firearm in it. That’s just inviting theft to happen. I don’t know that it happens that often, mind you, but the possibility alone is sufficient reason for me to prefer driving, even if it takes me days longer. And, honestly, no one can tell us it…
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to stealing approximately $21,000 worth of Pokemon cards and was sentenced to over 10 years in prison as part of the plea deal. The Pokemon card thief entered his plea six months after his arrest, which happened during a traffic stop in which police found other items on his person. The Pokemon Trading Card Game has long been a profitable staple of the Pokemon brand since its arrival in the West during the late 1990s. With Pokemon’s 30th anniversary in full swing, the festivities have extended to the trading card game, as well. The…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. The Illusion of Reform I have watched the machinery of federal health agencies up close, and the 2024 election was the last test. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was given the chance to lead the Department of Health and Human Services with the full backing of President Trump, the Republican majorities in Congress, and a public desperate for change. Yet, after 18 months of trying to dismantle the deep state, the FDA, CDC, and HHS remain intact, and the pharmaceutical lobby has successfully stalled every meaningful vaccine safety reform [1]. This…
Destiny 2’s Monument of Triumph update is the gift that keeps on giving, and this week there is a new armor set that is very easily farmable, but it can’t exactly be done solo. One of the perks of Destiny 2’s Monuments of Triumph update is that players don’t have to fear massive nerfs or changes to their gear anymore, which means that what is good now will be good for as long as the servers are online. Obviously, the main issue with this is that the game will no longer receive content updates and even patches. Bungie recently confirmed…
Beef jerky isn’t just a delicious snack—it’s also a fantastic source of protein that’s perfect for on-the-go meals or outdoor adventures. Store-bought jerky can be expensive and loaded with preservatives, but when you make it yourself, you can tailor the flavor to your liking and skip the unnecessary additives. Plus, with modern kitchen gadgets like an air fryer, creating your own batch of jerky has never been easier or faster. Beef jerky happens to be one of my husband’s favorite snacks, and I sure love some homemade beef jerky as well. When our dehydrator died over a year ago, I…
