More than 100,000 surplus M14 rifles once used by the U.S. military are expected to go on sale to the public beginning early next year through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The organization is a federally chartered nonprofit that plans to sell the guns. CMP CEO and board Chairman Jerry O’Keefe said the organization is targeting a price below $2,000 per rifle, though final pricing has not yet been announced.” Every buyer is limited to two weapons apiece, and sales are expected in January. The CMP could reconsider this limit as sales go on. CMP CEO and board Chairman Jerry O’Keefe…
I keep trying to keep myself calm regarding the court’s decision on the NFA registry requirement for suppressors and short-barreled long guns. I want it to mean the end of the NFA requirements entirely, and while they’re gone for now, there’s no guarantee they won’t return down the road. I want to temper my expectations. Still gonna SBR my home defense rifle and put a can on it, though.However, it’s always possible that an appeal will come.That’s not stopping Giffords from absolutely losing its mind over it.Trump’s Justice Department just failed to defend nearly 100…
PHOENIX (AP) — All eyes were on Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. Begay. The 101-year-old veteran saluted while the national anthem played on Friday, kicking off a day of recognition honoring him and the other Navajo recruits who famously used their native language to keep military secrets during World War II. Begay, one of the last two living Code Talkers, made the long trip from his home on the Navajo Nation to the Arizona State Capitol for the event. He was joined by family members and dozens of descendants of other Code Talkers. “I am so damn proud,” said Begay,…
Police are on the hunt for a woman who stands accused of stealing $8,500 from a bank by using a fraudulent military identification card. The Shreverport Police Department in Louisiana has asked for the public’s help in identifying the unknown woman, who is accused of stealing the money on July 15, at BOM Bank. Police said the woman used the ID to obtain a cash advance on the victim’s credit line. Bank representatives reportedly thought the ID was legitimate until the victim later discovered the unauthorized withdrawal and confirmed they had not allowed anyone else to access their account. In…
A 30-acre wooded property on a lake in western New York opened up as a free retreat where disabled veterans could rest and heal. But the land is claimed to be a private getaway paid for by strangers who thought they were helping veterans. On Aug. 12, Attorney General Letitia James sued the charity, Healing for Heroes, along with the married couple who founded and ran it, Thomas Nelsen and Jennifer Milchanoski-Nelsen, of Bemus Point. The lawsuit alleges the two solicited donations in the name of disabled veterans and then spent much of the money on themselves, renovating a bathroom,…
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Derek Kolstad refers to his Hollywood rise as an “overnight success” that took 15 years to achieve. The acclaimed screenwriter known for writing and creating the popular film series John Wick starring Keanu Reeves, and more recently the Nobody movies starring Bob Odenkirk, spoke with Military.com on how he navigated a turbulent entertainment industry to ultimately reach his goals. A recent press tour as part of the latest film he wrote, NORMAL, also starring Odenkirk, led to an April 24 USO visit with Marines at Camp Pendleton. Kolstad mentioned how the military affected his upbringing and why giving time to…
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Liberty University’s 14th annual Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony celebrated a record-breaking number of military graduates. Held at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., on Thursday, the gathering was nearly standing room only. “When faced with the demands of full and often overwhelming military life, alongside the pursuit of your education, you chose both. That is worthy of recognition,” said Ret. Maj. and Chaplain Brian Harvey, the assistant director of Liberty’s Center for Chaplaincy, in his welcome remarks to the graduates, which were streamed online and viewed by Military.com. Liberty University holds 14th annual Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony (Liberty University).…
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The U.S. Marine Corps is accelerating its transition away from legacy tactical aircraft and toward an all-F-35 fighter force, marking one of the most significant aviation restructurings in modern Marine Corps history. A recent Marine administrative message (MARADMIN) confirmed the service will fully phase out the F/A-18 Hornet by 2030 while pushing Marines in Hornet-related maintenance fields to transition into F-35 specialties and other critical aviation jobs. The transition has been underway for years, but recent Marine Corps planning documents and force restructuring announcements show the service is now entering the final stages of consolidating tactical aviation almost entirely around…
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A seven-year car loan might help you to get those monthly payments nice and low, but think about it, you’re going to spend 84 months paying this thing off. Even if we assume a nice, low interest rate of just 5%, that comes out to total loan interest of more than $9,000 on a $50,000 vehicle, meaning that we’re paying close to one dollar to our lender for every five we’re spending on a new Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado. And it’s not just the borrower’s pockets that are hurting as a result of these long-term loans. When loans take…
Barring an injunction, Virginia’s new ban on “assault firearms” and “large capacity” magazines will take effect on July 1, but there are already signs that enforcing the ban may be a challenge outside of Democrat-controlled enclaves in the commonwealth. We’ve already seen at least two Commonwealth Attorneys declare they will not be enforcing the provisions of the ban, at least in most circumstances. On Friday, Spotsylvania County Commonwealth’s Attorney G. Ryan Mehaffey sent a letter to Spotsylvania County Sheriff Roger L. Harris, declaring that the new legislation cannot be “lawfully enforced” based on recent U.S. Supreme…
A Department of Veterans Affairs study found that taking over-the-counter magnesium supplements was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of hospitalization or death among veterans newly diagnosed with heart failure. Published in November 2025 in the journal Nutrients, the finding raises the possibility that a widely available and inexpensive supplement could meaningfully improve outcomes for one of the most at-risk groups in the veteran population. The research, conducted by VA researchers from Washington, D.C., and Providence, Rhode Island, examined the electronic health records of almost 20,000 veterans newly diagnosed with heart failure, half of whom showed documented use of…
The right pair of climbing shoes is the ultimate link between you and the rock. They transform microscopic edges and slick smears into secure, confidence-inspiring footholds. For this update, diehard rock hounds Rob Simpson and Miya Tsudome put eight new climbing shoes through a three-month testing cycle, logging over 30 sessions to evaluate performance across gym training, steep bouldering, and technical face climbing. From the pocketed volcanic tuff of Bishop to the massive granite multi-pitches of Yosemite Valley to the steep granite towers near Buena Vista, Colo., they pushed these shoes to their absolute limits in a variety of vivid…
A massive planned community in Port St. Lucie, Florida is enacting new rules for residents that prohibit the lawful carrying of firearms in all common areas of the neighborhood, including all parks, trails, and even the community dog park. Tradition is home to about 10,000 people, including an untold number of gun owners who’ll be impacted by the new policy. At this point, though, it’s unclear who will actually enforce the new rules. Port St. Lucie Councilman Anthony Bonna strongly opposes the new firearms policy, calling it an infringement on Second Amendment rights. Bonna announced plans…
