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Karen Finnerty didn’t know much about her late father’s time in World War II. And since his passing, Finnerty has searched for more ways to connect with her dad and his military service. She never thought she would find a key part of who he was as a soldier, and in one of life’s most pleasant surprises. Finnerty, who resides in Watkinsville, Georgia, was reunited with a dog tag her dad, James Underwood, wore as a member of Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army. The shocking discovery, 80 years after the war ended, came all the way from England.  Underwood served under Gen.…

A San Diego defense technology company unveiled an artificial intelligence-piloted fighter jet Tuesday that can take off vertically without runways, accelerating the Pentagon’s push toward a future where autonomous drones fly combat missions alongside human pilots.Shield AI revealed the X-BAT during an event in Washington, marking the company’s entry into the emerging market for military drones. The jet-powered aircraft, controlled by Shield AI’s Hivemind software, promises to operate in combat environments where GPS and communications are unavailable or unreliable.An AI Jet Built for CombatThe X-BAT stands apart from other autonomous aircraft concepts through its vertical takeoff and landing capability combined…

Across the country, veterans are facing increasing difficulty scheduling and keeping therapy appointments through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Reports from patients and clinicians alike point to a troubling pattern of cancellations, shortened therapy durations, and internal pressure to reduce long-term individual sessions, raising questions about how the VA delivers mental health care to those who need it most. Cancelled Sessions and Broken ContinuityVeterans have reported a surge in cancelled appointments, sometimes moments before therapy is set to begin. In one case, a veteran logged into a telehealth session only to be told the appointment had been cancelled and would need…

Video was published online by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth showing a United States military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, killing six purported gang members.Hegseth said Friday in a post on X that the crew worked for the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and that the vessel carried narcotics along a route used by smugglers heading toward the U.S. The “lethal kinetic strike” was directed by President Donald Trump, per the secretary.”The vessel was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics,” Hegseth wrote…

Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation.The 2.8% raise for 2026 is up from 2.5 % in 2025 after a string of raises as high as 8.7% in 2023.The Social Security Administration announced the COLA increase Friday. Most government disability and retirement payments must, by law, go up annually by the same amount to account for the rate of inflation.Read More: See Your 2026 VA Disability Pay RatesThe Department of Labor determines the annual COLA by measuring the Consumer Price…

Other than Athena, who, according to legend, sprung from the head of Zeus fully formed and ready for combat, TJ Schwarz’s debut in the knife world has been nothing short of remarkable. Since the release of his first two designs for Koenig Knives (the Arius and the Zenaida) when he was around age 22, his portfolio of work has been incredible. The Arius stands as a mainstay of the high-end production world, while the ultra-rare Zenaida is a “gee whiz” machining feat — a knife with absolutely no blade play held together without fasteners.  After that, Schwarz designed two incredible…

New York City leaders say the National Guard should stay out of their streets, calling any federal move to send troops there unnecessary and dangerous.The warning comes amid growing unease that federal authorities could deploy troops to major cities following recent unrest and political pressure from Washington. City officials say such a move would escalate tensions, not ease them, and risk undermining public confidence in local law enforcement.Council Speaker Adrienne Adams led the call with support from several council members and faith leaders who said the city does not need soldiers; rather, they said it needs stability, compassion and community…

If you want to avoid the parks (and the crowds), there are plenty of detours outside the major National Parks that are worth the trip. Plus, private RV parks near National Parks typically have better availability and more amenities than the National Parks themselves. In the last few years, around 300 million people have visited National Parks annually — which can make finding RV camping tough. But what about the less trafficked nearby parks and natural areas? If you’re looking for a camping trip off the well-worn path of the National Park circuit, here are five detours that are worth…

This Sunday, Oct. 26, the Marine Corps Marathon will mark its 50th anniversary as the third largest race in the United States.Known as “The People’s Marathon,” due to being the largest race in the world not offering a financial prize for top finishers, racers have the opportunity to pass by some of America’s most famous landmarks as they run through Washington D.C. and Arlington, Va.The sold-out race was threatened by the ongoing government shutdown, but last week event officials confirmed the event will continue as planned.“Get ready to run with purpose and finish with pride,” the Marine Corps Marathon said…

SITKA has made a name for itself by pushing the limits of comfort and performance with gear that actually performs in the field. The brand’s jackets, pants, and base layers are high-tech and modern, but not fussy. It’s just the kind of gear hunters can rely on day in and day out in pretty much every condition Nature throws our way. SITKA took the same approach when the company designed the Back40 Boot. Far from the typical rubber boot, these feel almost like sneakers underfoot. That is, if sneakers were tough enough to tackle swamps, creeks, and muddy timber. In…