A Very Quantico Christmas After a snowstorm prevents all the presents from being delivered to base, two rival marines must team up for a special mission…to save Christmas. Photo: Parker Young, Janel Parrish Credit: ©2025 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes (Used under fair use) In “Christmas on Duty,” Hallmark’s latest Christmas romp, director Jake Van Wagoner takes audiences to Quantico, Virginia, for a holiday caper that tackles a subject all too familiar to many Marines and veterans: Standing duty on Christmas. While the cozy flick features many of the standard-issue tropes that the holiday romance genre is known for, the Marine…
When five Chinese nationals were caught allegedly taking photos near classified military equipment at Camp Grayling in Northern Michigan in 2023, it wasn’t an isolated incident.Instead, it’s part of a “constant probing” of military installations, the head of the Michigan National Guard told state lawmakers Wednesday, Nov. 5.“The People’s Republic of China are very active in their information gathering, intelligence collection,” said Major General Paul D. Rogers, the adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard. “You see it through businesses, you see it through military sites, training. It’s not uncommon. I’d almost say it’s pretty routine for Chinese nationals ……
The warnings of war continue as NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) chief Mark Rutte has claimed that a confrontation with Russia won’t end once the conflict with Ukraine ends. Rutte added that NATO member-states must boost military production to be ready for a prolonged standoff with Russia and others. While speaking to Western defense contractors at the NATO-Industry Forum in Bucharest on Thursday, Rutte told the bloc’s arms makers that “there is more cash on the table and even more will flow” amid NATO’s rearmament push. According to a report by RT, Rutte also said that the fighting between Moscow and…
There’s an assumption people make about outdoor gear that prioritizes circularity and sustainability. Many people expect to sacrifice durability and performance in exchange for these “greener” designs. Osprey and Houdini wanted to change that. So this season, the two brands teamed up to design a line of four-season technical packs, dialed for backcountry skiing, climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The packs are made from recycled materials, repairable, and (according to the brands) fully recyclable at the end of their useful lives. On November 6, Osprey and Houdini unveiled the Allt pack line. (Photo/Osprey) “Allt is proof that circularity-focused products…
Two recent court decisions in Florida have declared parts of the state’s gun laws unconstitutional, shaking up the legal landscape in one of the nation’s most firearm-friendly states and prompting calls for lawmakers to act. Despite Florida’s reputation as a pro-gun state, its Republican-controlled Legislature passed several restrictive measures after the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Those included raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21 and maintaining a ban on open carry. Now, both of those laws are under fire, and the courts appear to be siding with the Constitution. Broward County…
Enlightened Equipment: 20% Off Sitewide (Photo/Tucker Adams) Sleeping quilts are all the rage among backpackers for their warmth and weight savings, and now one of the biggest names in the product is offering big discounts. Save 20% on Enlightened Equipment’s entire site, including quilts and apparel. Shop Enlightened Equipment BOTE: Up to 30% Off (Photo/BOTE) It might be too cold to paddle now, but that also means it’s a great time to save on gear for next summer. BOTE is slashing prices on a ton of paddleboards, kayaks, and inner tubes. Shop BOTE Sale Backcountry: POC Tectal Helmet: Up to…
Yeah, yeah, I know the headline got a lot of y’all riled up. After all, didn’t Mayor-elect Zorhan Mamdani explicitly say he wanted to ban all guns? Well, yeah. And Governors-elect Mikie Sherill and Abigail Spangberger both have called for gun control in their own rights, as has homicidal Attorney General-elect Jay Jones. They don’t like the idea of us having guns at all, and they support all manner of gun control.But that doesn’t mean they’re really anti-gun. To explain what I mean, I have to hand it over to the folks at News2A for…
Voters in Maine have approved Question 2, adopting a red flag law that will replace the state’s current “yellow flag” process for temporarily removing firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others. The Associated Press called the race Tuesday night, with the measure passing by a comfortable margin. Supporters celebrated the result at an event in Portland led by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. Speaking to the crowd, board member Nacole Palmer called the vote “a choice for a safer future,” saying Mainers had rejected the idea that “gun rights and gun responsibility” are mutually exclusive. The new…
The United States’ impending resumption of nuclear testing after more than three decades is being touted by President Donald Trump as a method to challenge adversaries. Nuclear experts question the timing behind such aspirations, telling Military.com that yield-producing nuclear testing has not occurred since 1998 and that an international framework already exists to deter threats.Trump made the surprise announcement ordering the U.S. military to resume nuclear testing after 33 years while onboard U.S. Marine One last Thursday, while on his way to meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, as part of a days-long policy trip throughout Asia.”Because…
The victim count in Sunday’s shooting at an after-prom party in Texas has risen to 11, and four “people of interest” have been identified, officials said Tuesday.The number of victims in Jasper County was initially believed to be nine. Authorities discovered the additional victims after they sought treatment the next day, Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said at a news conference.Eight of those struck by gunfire have been released from hospital care, Laronnia Gray, Jasper County’s victim assistance coordinator, said at the news conference.Sheriff Mitchel Newman speaks to the media in Jasper County, Texas, on Tuesday.Jasper County Sheriff’s Office via…
Posted in MIL/LE, Night Vision, Photo Of The Day, Thermal with No CommentsTags: Bae Systems, Colt M4, ENVG, ENVG III (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Beggs) A new kind of face appears on the battlefield, as soldiers use the ENVG III night vision device. It’s interesting to see it mounted outside a gas mask, but train as you fight I guess. This Photo Of The Day was taken at the Goldmine Training Area in South Korea last month. The caption reads: Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment “Tomahawks”, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, conduct…
More than a half million veteran claims have been filed under the PACT Act, the landmark legislation passed last year that eased requirements for many veterans exposed to burn pits and other battlefield pollutants to apply for disability benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesday. The Department of Veterans Affairs has so far processed more than 203,000 of those 500,000 PACT Act claims, resulting in more than $1 billion in compensation, with additional funds expected to be allocated as it works through all of the applications. “We’re proud that 500,000-plus veterans and survivors have applied for their hard-earned benefits…
Think for a moment about where you go to vote. Is it a church or a school in a nice, safe part of town, or is it in a part of your community that’s a little sketchy? Truth be told, I’ve dealt with both in my life. Voting is important, though, so I take the risk. In some states, those with such concerns can carry a firearm to the polls. Still others may openly carry a firearm to make some kind of a point and do so at the polls for whatever reason. But in Michigan, some want to ban…
Brownells introduced their Match Precision Optics (MPO) line of scopes a few years ago, and that line has grown to include a few low-power variable optics (LPVO). They announced a new 1-6×24 model at SHOT 2022. It recently became available for purchase and is the subject of this review. Brownells @ TFB: As always, disclosures are an essential part of a review. I was lucky enough to shoot the MPO 1-6×24 at SHOT 2022 and it left a good initial impression on me. Brownells was kind enough to provide the scope to me for this review. This is my second review…
The Army is unlikely to change its new physical fitness test despite Congress recently passing a law pressing the service to establish gender-neutral standards, according to two sources with knowledge of the plans. The annual defense authorization bill passed in December directed the Army to set the same fitness standards for men and women by June. Last month, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the service had already established gender-neutral expectations for troops, but was vague about the specific standards to which she referred. The service won’t be making additional changes to the Army Combat Fitness…
DADEVILLE, Ala. — At least 89 rounds were fired in the shootout that killed four people at a girl’s Sweet 16 party in Alabama, a witness testified Tuesday.Responding officers also found that a gun appeared to have been placed on the chest of one of the victims after death, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Special Agent Jess Thornton said.Five of the six suspects in the April 15 shooting in Dadeville made their first court appearances Tuesday. Thornton testified as a judge determines possible bail for suspects Johnny Letron Brown, 20, of Tuskegee; Willie George Brown Jr., 19, of Auburn; and LaMar Hill…
Consider this a follow up to today’s Bearing Arms’ Cam & Co, where we discussed armed school staff with FASTER Colorado’s Laura Carno. According to the school safety advocate, interest in the program is soaring in Colorado in the wake of the Covenant School shootings in Nashville, but clearly the strategy is growing in popularity in other states as well. Texas already allows for school districts to put armed staff members in place through either the School Marshal or Guardian programs, but a bill that sailed through the state House this week would make an armed response mandatory on every…
Posted in Editorial, Pistols, Revolver, Wheelgun Wednesday by with No CommentsTags: 360 Buckhammer, BFR, Biggest Finest Revolver, kahr, magnum research, Remington Photo credit: Magnum Research The long-cylinder models of Magnum Research’s Biggest Finest Revolver are not only available chambered in the largest handgun cartridges such as the .460 and .500 Smith & Wesson Magnums but also in rifle cartridges. Particularly, the BFR is offered in the following lever gun cartridges: .30-30 Winchester, .444 Marlin, .450 Marlin, and .45-70 Government. Well, apparently a wheelgun shooting a lever gun cartridge is a viable concept as Magnum Research keeps up with the new cartridge developments…
This article was originally published by Lance D. Johnson at Natural News. Now that human beings are learning to reject mRNA vaccine experiments and associated biological warfare, there is a new global agenda that seeks to inject animals with mRNA bioweapons and taint the food supply with genetic weaponry. Animals cannot give consent, so they are the perfect vessels to experiment on. Animals are also the perfect vessels to reach humans who no longer consent to this experimental genetic weaponry en masse. Vaccines have been transfecting humans with animal viruses for decades The history of vaccination has proven animal cells to…
The states of the Northeast often are less likely to support the Second Amendment than many other parts of the nation. As such, we shouldn’t be surprised that Delaware is considering further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms for the residents of the state. But man, this one is really bad. The bill under consideration in the General Assembly would mandate all licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed sellers to require prospective buyers to first present a valid permit. To obtain a permit, people would need to get fingerprinted by the state and take an approved course in…
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a full-time benefits chief for the first time in two years after the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick for the job. In a Wednesday afternoon vote of 74-25, the Senate approved Joshua Jacobs to take the role of the VA’s under secretary for benefits. In that job, Jacobs will lead the Veterans Benefits Administration, or VBA, which manages about $135 billion worth of disability compensation and other non-medical benefits for 350,000 veterans or their survivors. Read Next: Female Commander Investigated over Alleged Sexual Assaults of Male Subordinates, Pattern of Harassment He takes…
