Flowers are taped to a tree, and lit candles sit below at the site where 80-year-old Peter Morris, a Vietnam veteran, was killed. He parked his car after a school Veterans Day ceremony in Farmingdale on Long Island, New York.A mother stood with her two young daughters, both students at Woodward Parkway Elementary, staring at the spot where Morris was struck.“It is such a big loss for all of us,” she told Military.com. “We were dropping flowers to let them know we are thinking of them.” Flowers and a small American flag are placed at the tree where Peter Morris…

Oral arguments begin before the Oregon Supreme Court in the challenge to Measure 114—the restrictive gun-control law passed by voters three years ago. For background, Measure 114 was voted on in November 2022 and passed by a narrow margin of 50.65% to 49.35%. The law includes a very restrictive permit-to-purchase scheme, so-called “universal” background checks, and a 10-round magazine capacity limit. The permit-to-purchase provision is extremely problematic in that even if Oregon citizens jump through all the required hoops, receiving the permit doesn’t mean they’ll be able to purchase a firearm. The law actually states: “A permit-to-purchase issued under this…

When the snow starts to fall, Mammoth Lakes becomes the kind of winter destination that keeps people coming back year after year. Set high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, this little ski town delivers on big mountain adventure — whatever that means for you. From perfectly groomed runs to fresh powder days, cozy lodges, and family-friendly fun, Mammoth Lakes has everything you need for an unforgettable winter trip. Here’s a look at what makes this mountain town such a special place for snow-filled fun. In Mammoth Lakes, Winter Is King (Photo/Christian Pondella for Visit Mammoth) There’s nothing quite like waking…

Last week voters in Maine overwhelmingly approved the establishment of a “red flag” law allowing police to temporarily seize legally owned firearms from anyone subject to an Extreme Risk Protection Order. The “red flag” referendum was opposed by Second Amendment groups, Gov. Janet Mills, and most Republican officials, but opponents were outspent almost 10-to-1 by backers of the gun control measure.  Now that the ERPO process will soon be the law of the land, several law enforcement groups are warning of the dangers and problems to come. “We respect the outcome of this election. But our…

In “Honky Tonk Degree,” rising country artist and Navy reservist Ed Earl blends service, storytelling, and a whole lot of heart. Country artist and Navy reservist Ed Earl brings grit, heart, and honky-tonk soul to everything he does. (Photo credit: D. Sandifer) A Country Artist Who Can Load a TorpedoIt’s not every day you meet a rising country artist who can also assemble a torpedo tube, but then again, Ed Earl isn’t your average Nashville newcomer.A proud U.S. Navy Reserve Officer and neo-traditional country singer, Earl is honoring this Veterans Day with the release of his newest single, “Honky Tonk…

On Sept. 15, 1918, Corporal Lee Duncan walked through the bombed-out ruins of a German camp near Flirey, France. There, he found a kennel that housed military working dogs meant for the German army. Most were dead, but he discovered a starving German shepherd mother with her litter of five newborn puppies. Their eyes hadn’t even opened yet. Duncan had no idea that one of those puppies would soon become the face of Hollywood and save a then-unknown film studio called Warner Bros. from bankruptcy. Read the full article here