The government may be reopened and running as usual, but the record shutdown shined a light on how communities come together to combat issues like food insecurity. That includes areas rife with military service members like Topeka, Kan.The 43-day shutdown that concluded Nov. 12 and keeps the government funded until Jan. 30, 2026 negatively impacted programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), women, infants and children (WIC) benefits, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among numerous other federal agencies in terms of furloughs and delayed payments.As the shutdown continued for weeks, Americans directly impacted or just on the outside…
Veterans sometimes believe there is a disconnect between themselves and civilians. That’s why, oftentimes, veterans who are struggling with a myriad of life situations will only open up and talk about it to other veterans. A Need to ConnectBrian Foster felt there was a need for veterans to connect to fellow veterans, so he launched Together We Served (TWS) in 2003. Originally designed for former Marines, the organization has opened up in the last two decades to include past service members from all branches, expanding to more than 2.5 million veterans. TWS provides a way for veterans to get in touch with…
Armscor and Rock Island Armory announced the unexpected passing of President and CEO Martin Tuason on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Tuason, 51, led the company since 2012 and represented the third generation of the Tuason family’s century-long firearms legacy. The Tuason family first entered the firearms and sporting-goods industry more than 100 years ago, when Martin’s grandfather, Celso Tuason, transformed a small sporting-goods storefront into Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor) in 1952. Martin continued that legacy, guiding Armscor and Rock Island Armory into becoming one of the top ten firearms manufacturers in the world, with operations spanning six continents.…
The government may be back open, but travelers shuffling through airports say the anxiety from the shutdown has not completely faded.At LaGuardia Airport and across the country, flyers heading home for Thanksgiving face a surge in holiday volume layered on top of lingering uncertainty from a government shutdown that disrupted air traffic and reduced flights. The FAA is bracing for one of the busiest travel periods in years. For military families traveling on leave, veterans heading home and service members in transit, timing and reliability can mean the difference between a reunion and a missed connection.The Federal Aviation Administration is…
When most people think of the Pacific Theater of World War II, they envision tropical islands, heat, and jungle combat. However, the 18-day campaign in May 1943 to retake a remote Aleutian island from Japanese occupation was the total opposite. The fight over the frozen island became the only land battle of World War II fought on U.S. soil.More than 15,000 soldiers faced fanatical Japanese troops as well as harsh winds, freezing rain and terrain that injured more men than combat did. When the fighting ended, nearly 3,000 Japanese and American troops lay dead on the frozen island—and an entire…
The right to defend yourself is guaranteed. Protecting your freedom afterward isn’t.Discover how USCCA Members are backed with resources, training, and trusted legal protection. Click here to get started today. A 25-year-old Oklahoma 7-Eleven clerk, Stephanie Dilyard, found herself in the fight of her life just before midnight Thursday. Then, she found herself out of a job for surviving it. Dilyard was working the overnight shift alone. It’s something she’d done for more than two years, when a man tried to use a counterfeit $100 bill to buy burritos, beef sticks, and ice cream. When she refused the fake bill, things…
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When the power goes out in the middle of winter, your home can get dangerously cold fast. Most heating systems rely on electricity, so a blackout leaves you without your usual sources of warmth. That kind of cold isn’t just uncomfortable, it can lead to serious health risks like hypothermia or frostbite if you’re not prepared.This guide covers 10 reliable ways to heat your home during a winter blackout. From wood stoves to warming rooms, these options don’t rely on electricity and can keep you safe when the grid goes down. Whether you’re preparing in advance or responding to an…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is a magnificent area with high mountain ranges, glaciers and is actually the most glaciated part of the European Alps. Visiting this area can be done relatively easy by car and if you want to go up, by train up to 3,400 metres above sea level, the highest train ride in Europe, the Jungfrau Railway is very impressive (and expensive!). The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list because of its unique and wide range of flora and fauna and geological importance regarding the creating of the High Alps.
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
