Fall is here, and with the change of season comes the spookiest time of year: Halloween. Whether you’re buying costumes for your kids or looking for festive indoor and outdoor decorations for your home, the following military discounts can help while you shop. Costumes HalloweenCostumes.com Pick out the perfect costume online at HalloweenCostumes.com and get $10 off orders of $50 or more with a valid military email address. The discount applies to most products on the site, including costumes, accessories and decorations. Spencer’s At Spencer’s, you can find a variety of Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, T-shirts, accessories and decorations. They…
A Purple Heart award that a soldier who was wounded in action during World War II received was transferred to his family on Saturday after a woman found it in her father-in-law’s belongings. Leo Delphus Duverney, born in North Adams, Mass., entered the U.S. Army in September 1943, according to Vermont News and Media, which reported the transfer. He served with the 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division and was wounded in the battle for Rome on May 26, 1944. The Army honorably discharged him in December 1945, and he moved to southern Vermont to operate a garage.…
A trove of documents released Tuesday by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani show that city officials masked health concerns in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, even as they were privy to the potential hazards. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of city records documenting the government’s response to the attacks, including pages of records concerning health concerns, air quality and the city’s response to the day that will be commemorated this Friday on its 25th anniversary. The city also announced settlements pertaining to two lawsuits brought by…
A former U.S. Navy commander said Tuesday that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is an “international responsibility” that does not just fall on the United States’ shoulders. Control of the Strait of Hormuz has remained a point of contention throughout the ongoing war with Iran, primarily because it serves as the world’s most vital oil transit chokepoint. Any disruption directly threatens global energy security and economic stability, as Americans have personally experienced with above-average gas and grocery prices. John Miller, a retired vice admiral (lowercase), told CNBC on Tuesday that commercial shipping won’t travel along the waterway, unless the…
Patrick Jones says he hasn’t decided if he’ll move forward with plans for a shooting range on land he owns in Shasta County, California after a local judge wrapped the project in red tape, but he does have a message for those who were trying to stop the range from being built. “I am still going to shoot there,” Jones told the local paper, adding that he and friends “do a lot of shooting there.”Neighbors might not like it, but Jones says he “can shoot on private property, and friends can come over and shoot.”Jones,…
A veteran has been named as one of the individuals who died in a shooting that took place in Minneapolis, Minn., last week, killing three people and injuring six others. The gunman, identified by the New York Times as Carlton Neal Johnson II, a 35-year-old who was facing eviction from his apartment, carried out the killings Sept. 2 in the Shoreline Plaza apartment building. The Minnestoa Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday named veteran Dale Henry Spry, 63, and Muse A. Afrah, 61, as the victims who were killed. The suspected shooter also killed himself. Six others were injured, including…
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Timothy Gick admits he wasn’t excited about helping with Toys for Tots in 2022. The Marine reservist already had plenty to do while activated in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a trip to the toy warehouse meant more work. Once he got there, though, he began looking through the donations and wondering what he might make for kids himself. “I hadn’t been around toys in years,” Gick told Military.com. The result was Mission Match, a game product line from his company Adigeni LLC, under the brand Not A Very Good Teacher. The fitness-focused project, Mission Match: Hyperion, was tested…
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Receiving Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders is a normal part of life in the military. But it requires you to make major decisions for your family, such as whether you should buy a home using a PCS VA loan. VA loans are issued by private lenders and backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They have unique benefits for military members, like no down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), and often, more competitive interest rates. If you’re getting ready to relocate and are thinking about purchasing a house with a VA loan, it’s important to consider the…
With just a little more than two weeks before Virginia’s ban on “assault firearms” and large capacity magazines is set to take effect, there’s disagreement about how the law will be enforced if it’s not put on ice by the courts before July 1. What’s really interesting is that the disagreement isn’t just between Second Amendment advocates and their anti-gun counterparts. The lawmakers who are primarily responsible for foisting this infringement on the Commonwealth aren’t even on the same page. Sen. Sadaam Salim, D-Fairfax, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill, said the law only…
A British brand that dates back to 1924 has just revealed a new vehicle that looks like it’s been around since day one. The Morris JE is the most adorable commercial van we’ve ever seen, but there’s something very interesting going on behind that too-cute nose and pastel colors and too-cute nose. Actually, it’s what’s happening directly beneath those pastel colors that makes this in-development runabout different from others. Every Van Draws On-Road Aggression, This Is The Only Van That Causes Cute Aggression Credit: Morris Commercial The Morris Commercial JE is a retro-designed commercial van with styling based around the J-Type…
Turner’s Outdoorsman is a massive retailer in California, which accounts for roughly 20 percent of all firearms sold in a massive state. While California gun ownership per capita isn’t quite the same as you’d find in many pro-gun states, that’s still a whole lot of guns being sold by one company each and every year. It’s impressive by anyone’s metric. But when a would-be assassin–I’m not sure I can even really call him the latest since someone tried to shoot up the White House–tried to gun down Trump and most of his administration at the…
In March, a pair of Ecuadorean fishing boats in the Pacific burst into flames, forcing both crews to abandon ship. Months later, the incidents — which occurred well after the Trump administration launched its bombing campaign targeting alleged drug boats — have left more questions than answers. All 36 crewmen survived, but they have recounted an astonishing story: The fishermen say drones bombarded their boats and that they were then taken at gunpoint as prisoners aboard U.S. military vessels. After some hours, the fishermen say, they were turned over to Salvadoran patrol boats, which took the crews to El Salvador.…
Disasters don’t wait and hit when it’s convenient. They don’t care if you’re miles from your car, halfway through a hike, or just grabbing lunch with nothing on you but your wallet and phone. Whether it’s an earthquake, a sudden storm, or some other emergency, your bug out bag won’t do you much good when all you have is whatever’s in your pockets. That’s the idea behind the survival keychain. It’s a collection of small, lightweight tools you can carry with you wherever you go. Obviously, it’s no substitute for a bug out bag, but it makes a great backup…
The Pentagon publicly announced an 82nd Airborne deployment to U.S. Central Command earlier this year. What officials did not announce was that some of those troops were headed to Israel. Elements of the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment deployed to Israel on temporary duty beginning April 7, according to a deployment order obtained by journalist Ken Klippenstein. The reporting has not been confirmed by Military.com. In March 2026, the Pentagon announced that elements of the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters, division enablers and the 1st Brigade Combat Team would deploy to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. Officials declined to provide additional…
For nearly three decades, lawmakers, military leaders and veterans gathered at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial near Arlington National Cemetery to honor the contributions of women who served in the armed forces. This year, that tradition abruptly ended. The Bipartisan Women’s Caucus canceled its 28th Annual Women in Military Service wreath laying ceremony after several military branches declined to participate, citing Pentagon guidance connected to the Trump administration’s effort to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs throughout the federal government. Organizers canceled the ceremony after multiple military branches declined to participate due to executive orders and…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but challenges immediately loomed, including Israel insisting it would hold onto land seized in Lebanon as it battles Hezbollah. Details of the deal, which would potentially allow desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market through the critical waterway, were not immediately released. Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would take place Friday in Switzerland. But…
Retired U.S. Army Capt. Robert Cornicelli said that since he and his wife moved to South Carolina in 2023, he feels like he’s living and working in America’s best-kept secret. The personal finance company WalletHub agrees, publishing a study across the 50 states and the District of Columbia that ranks the best states for military retirees. South Carolina came out on top, named the best state for military retirees in 2026. The state scored high in 28 key metrics, ranging from the number of veterans per capita, the number of Veteran’s Administration health facilities, and the availability of job opportunities…
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