In uniform, you trained for what would come next. You prepared, planned, assessed and refined until the plan was sharp and you were ready. You may have had doubts, but you know how to act with the necessary skills needed to execute on the mission. As you build your career in the private sector, you realize how different training, skill building, preparation and assessment look. Whether you’re leading a team that operates nothing like a unit, or working in a field far outside your MOS, the disorientation is real. Or perhaps you’re working in a role that’s vastly different from…
Murder is murder, so why is a homicide committed with a gun punished more severely in many places than when a vehicle is involved? It’s a question recently posed by an Ohio television station, but the reality is more complicated than their headline (and news report) suggests). As WHIO recently reported, a murder conviction where a gun or knife is involved will result in a sentence of at least 15 years in prison. But killing someone while behind the wheel can sometimes result in a prison sentence of just a few months.Crystal Heflin is a…
Many who are new to attempting the Murph memorial workout soon discover that they did way too much. Whether you want to try it this year or to start getting ready for 2027, here is the Murph, done in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, along with the post-Murph I recommend if you find yourself incredibly sore because you simply did too much: The Murph 1. Run 1 mile 2. Accumulate the following total repetitions: 100 pullups 200 pushups 300 squats 3. Run 1 mile An extra challenge is to do this with a 20-…
This article was originally published by Lance D. Johnson at Natural News. The United States and Israel have spent years assuming they can strike Iranian targets with impunity, violating ceasefire agreements and assassinating officials without consequence. That assumption just exploded along with a U.S. airbase near Bandar Abbas. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck back at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, targeting the American base it identified as the “origin of the aggression.” The IRGC’s warning was stark: Aggression will not go unanswered, and any repeat attack will draw a “more decisive” response. Key points: Iran struck a U.S. airbase in retaliation…
Nearly all of the artists announced for President Donald Trump’s “Freedom 250” concert series have pulled out of the upcoming festivities, turning a National Mall celebration built around America’s 250th birthday into a fight over patriotism, politics and the use of veterans in promoting the event. Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Young MC, The Commodores, Morris Day and The Time, and C+C Music Factory are among the performers who have withdrawn from or distanced themselves from Freedom 250 Presents: The Great American State Fair, a 16-day event scheduled for June 25 through July 10 in Washington, D.C. The event was announced…
For whatever reason, most of this week’s best new gear comes in twos. We’ve got two top-notch bikes built for speed, two jackets aimed at improving breathability without sacrificing performance, and two German brands with new gear aimed at trail running. But we have a few more interesting pieces that have no clear analog, including backpacking meals just for your dog (yes, really), some cool new shades from the reliable armless brand Ombraz, and a Costco cooler that won’t empty your wallet. Get the details on these cool new offerings in this week’s Emerging Gear. Specialized Gravel Bike (Photo/Specialized) There’s…
With an elevation of 20,310 feet, Mt. McKinley (formerly known as Denali) is the highest peak in North America, and it’s a formidable objective. Over 130 people have lost their lives on the mountain, and it’s currently the site of an ongoing rescue attempt. Search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel are trying to reach four stranded climbers who became injured after a fall on May 28. The rescue is the second SAR incident on McKinley in less than 24 hours. What Happened Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park is no stranger to accidents or rescue operations. According to a National Park Service (NPS)…
Anti-gun organizations love to blame licensed gun dealers for criminals getting firearms, but the truth of the matter is that most of the time, it’s not the dealer’s fault. They can do everything right, only for guns the sold to end up in the bad guys’ hands. The thing is, though, a lot of times, the bad guys may get a gun from a gun store, but they aren’t spending money, if you catch my drift.That’s right, they break into the store and take what they want. What’s more, it doesn’t require a master thief…
At some points during the pandemic, it was easier to buy a Ford F-150 than it was to buy a roll of toilet paper– and for quite a while, pickup truck prices were just the craziest. Suddenly, folks were second-guessing public transit, trading older cars in for newer ones to help eliminate uncertainty in their lives, and (importantly) looking to spend more time outside and away from one another. The pandemic poured gas on an already-hot adventure-vehicle market that was expanding to include the first hybrid-powered Toyota Tundra, the first electric-powered F-150, and heavy-duty models that were churning out more…
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is having an awful 2026. A couple of years ago, he was poised to potentially be Vice President of the United States. Now he’s on his way out of politics following his decision not to run for re-election after the whole Somali day care scandal. That’s OK, though, because his big pet issue of gun control was a winner…only, the big omnibus gun control package failed. Now, with just a handful of months left in office, Minnesota is settling in to make gun control a campaign issue.Too bad for Walz and…
Sturm, Ruger & Co. is bringing its battery-free Ruger ReadyDot system to one of its most popular carry guns: the Ruger LCP MAX. The ReadyDot itself isn’t new. Ruger originally introduced the optic system a couple years ago as a simplified alternative to traditional electronic pistol dots. But now the company is officially rolling out a version designed specifically for the ultra-compact LCP MAX platform. That matters because tiny carry guns and red dots have always had a slightly awkward relationship. Some shooters love optics on micro pistols. Others look at a gun barely bigger than a wallet and wonder…
Service members and families are being honored with a variety of discounts for July 4th in 2026. Below are some highlighted offerings. Information on discounts will be added as it becomes available. Please check back frequently as the list is updated. 2026 Fourth of July Discounts Academy Sports + Outdoors From April 26 to July 4, active-duty military and veterans get 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store. Blue Star Museums Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission…
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A growing number of Virginia prosecutors are openly refusing to enforce the state’s incoming ban on so-called “assault firearms” and standard-capacity magazines and gun rights groups are cheering them on. The latest applause is coming from Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, which issued a statement praising at least five Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorneys who say the new law violates the 2A. That’s not exactly subtle. The prosecutors publicly opposing enforcement include Phillip Blevins Jr. in Smyth County, Rob Cerullo in Powhatan County, Justin L. Griffin in Pulaski County, and Ryan Mehaffey in Spotsylvania County. According to…
TOKYO (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality that included a palace banquet during a four-day state visit to Japan that culminated Thursday. The visit sends a clear message that Tokyo is keen to upgrade ties with a nation it sees as a key defense partner — and major arms customer — at a time of fears over China’s military activity in Asia. Marcos’ visit, which ends with his departure Friday, included a meeting Wednesday with Emperor Naruhito, who gave him the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, one of…
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An armed activist group patrolling Philadelphia streets with rifles says the city retaliated against them by revoking several members’ concealed carry permits after a tense confrontation with police earlier this year. According to reporting from The Trace, five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity — including chairman Paul Birdsong — received letters from the Philadelphia Police Department informing them their licenses to carry firearms had been revoked. And yeah… this story gets complicated fast. The Black Lions have drawn major attention in recent months for conducting heavily armed patrols through Philadelphia neighborhoods while openly carrying rifles and…
A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home. David Rush was arrested and charged with criminal theft of public money last week, according to federal court filings in Virginia, where he lives. From November to March, Rush requested and received a “significant quantity of foreign currency and tens of millions of dollars in gold bars for work-related expenses,” according to an affidavit from an FBI agent investigating the case. The affidavit says its unclear what Rush…
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Veterans who served in leadership roles for elite units like the Navy SEALs, Marine Raiders and Army Rangers, often struggle to find purpose after they leave their high-stakes assignments. That’s where Beyond the Brotherhood (BTB) comes in. On Aug. 15, the organization will host the eighth-annual NYC SEAL Swim in New York City as part of a 3.5-mile swim across the Hudson River to support its mission. The endurance challenge will bring together active-duty Navy SEALs, veterans, first responders, corporate leaders, athletes and other supporters. BTB helps veterans continue to find meaningful leadership roles after they separate from the military,…
