Air Mobility Command’s space-available travel sign-up process has run on the same basic model for years: Fill out a form, email it to whichever passenger terminal you’re departing from, and hope someone on the other end enters it correctly before your window opens. As of March 26, 2026, that changed. AMC launched a new self-signup tool incorporating every AMC location worldwide, and it’s built on fundamentally different plumbing than what came before it. What Actually Changed The old system, still technically available, routes a traveler’s information through an email that gets sent to a specific passenger terminal, where staff then…
For years now, anti-gunners have been trying their best to push gun ownership into the fringes of society. More accurately, they tried to turn it into the dirty little secret that you might be free to take part in, but you shouldn’t talk to people about it. It’s kind of like being into freaky bedroom activities or liking the Twilight movies. You might do it, but no one can know, even if it’s legal. And, frankly, we’ve played into their hands on that. People are paranoid about even talking about owning guns out of fear…
The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced two framework agreements to expand the production capacity of missile-interceptor components. The agreements, with defense companies Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, intend to triple the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) components, and quadruple the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) components. The frameworks come as part of the Arsenal of Freedom initiative, a defense initiative to modernize military technology. “Building the Arsenal of Freedom requires robust, dynamic supply chains at every level of the industrial base,” said Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, in a…
The 2000s was a critical time for the gaming industry. The monstrously successful PlayStation 2 arrived in 2000, with Microsoft’s first Xbox system and Nintendo’s iconic GameCube launching in North America the following year. This set the stage for a console generation marked by a fascinating three-way competition, and of course, some brilliant games. In particular, RPG fans had an embarrassment of riches to enjoy during the 2000s. Then as now, though, it’s just impossible to play all the games we’d like to. Even if you’ve been an RPG enthusiast for decades, there are some great games from this era…
I’ve written a lot about the Department of Justice’s schizophrenia on NFA registration of things like suppressors and short-barreled long guns. The registration was, originally, nothing more than a list of who paid the NFA tax. It was there so law enforcement could check and see if the suppressor they found was lawfully owned or not. Now that there’s no tax stamp on such devices, the registry has outlived its purpose.Easy enough, right?The problem is, though, that the DOJ that is going after everyone else over unconstitutional gun control laws is defending this travesty. Mark…
Complexity is the enemy of affordability, and cars have an affordability problem. An automobile has always been a big investment, but now, more than ever, the problems come once the car leaves the dealer’s lot. While an out-of-warranty repair or a minor collision was once somewhat affordable to fix, even the simplest-seeming parts of a car can cost thousands of dollars. A new bumper, for example, is no longer something simple and relatively inexpensive to replace. Cars Have Become Rolling Computers Credit:Â Mercedes-Benz Cars becoming rolling computers isn’t a new complaint, but we’re not talking about a fairly basic ECU chip…
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players on PlayStation consoles should be wary of a notorious hacker who is reportedly compromising accounts. Credit: Image via Activision, Treyarch Originally published by Game Rant The Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 multiplayer servers on PS5 and PS4 have been compromised by a hacker that has gone around several lobbies and manipulated player accounts. The reports came weeks after Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and its predecessor were shadow-dropped on the PlayStation Store across the globe. Although it was released on the PS3 in 2013, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was unavailable…
Yosemite National Park is famous for iconic sights like Half Dome and El Capitan, but in recent years, it’s become almost equally famous for massive crowds. Images of swarms of people and long lines of cars have blown up on the internet, and the data backs it up. In 2026, the park is on track to receive more visitors than ever before. At the end of July, I became part of the problem, visiting the park during its peak summer tourist season. With a few key strategies, however, I managed to avoid most of the hordes of people and enjoy…
A lot of people see the rules the ATF proposes from time to time, recognize there’s a comment period, and then ignore it. Why bother? After all, the ATF is going to do what it’s going to do. The comment period is required by law, but there doesn’t seem to be any imperative to actually listen to those comments. If there were, there are a lot of anti-gun rules that would never have gone into effect if they had been.Right now, the ATF is considering a pile of new rules, and the comment period is…
This article was originally published by Connor O’Keffee at The Mises Institute. Senator Lindsey Graham died seemingly out of the blue over the weekend after a tear in his aorta. He was 71 years old. The news was shocking, in part because Graham was a very active senator—he was just returning from a trip to Ukraine—and because he was seemingly at the height of his power, having built one of the most influential relationships with President Donald Trump of any politician. But another reason the news was such a surprise was that, compared to many of his colleagues in Washington, Senator Graham…
To say it’s a grand old time for gun rights at the Supreme Court is a bit of an understatement. We got two big cases ruled in our favor and cert granted in an assault weapon ban challenge, which we’re all expecting to win. That’s big news. But it’s big news because of how Hemani and Wolford advance gun rights beyond marijuana use and killing the vampire rule. Those cases will lay the groundwork for undoing plenty of other unconstitutional gun control laws.And activists in New Jersey are getting right on that.Gun-rights advocates again are urging…
It’s not uncommon for transitioning military members to feel stripped of much of what they relied on in the military to assert their voices. One of my recent clients was a highly decorated military officer who was in the midst of a frustrating transition to running a large team in a global consulting firm. He asked, “Does my rank mean nothing today, in my civilian career?” This client was struggling with some of the better known cultural changes from the military to the private sector. He had been accustomed to entering a room where his positional authority was evidenced by…
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) believes three recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions could dramatically strengthen its ongoing legal fight against what’s left of the National Firearms Act (NFA). If you’ve been wondering why suppressor lawsuits are suddenly back in the spotlight, here’s the brass tacks version. Last year, Congress eliminated the $200 tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles through the One Big Beautiful Bill. That tax had long been one of the key pillars supporting the NFA’s regulation of those items. SAF argues that once Congress removed the tax, it also knocked out the constitutional foundation for keeping the NFA’s…
Elden Ring is the biggest and most popular soulslike game of all time, and many would argue it stands unrivaled as the genre’s crowning achievement. While few projects match the scope, depth, and addictiveness of FromSoftware’s masterpiece, exceptions not only exist, but some are even better than Elden Ring in certain ways. They might offer superior combat, bosses, atmosphere, or world structure. The Lands Between is a special place that continues to serve as home for countless players, and that won’t change anytime soon. However, those same folks might want to take a trip to another soulslike realm that could…
I travel by plane quite often to go on backpacking trips, and there is one thing I simply refuse to do: check my pack. If the airline loses it or it gets damaged, my trip is ruined. I have fought for years with overhead bins to get my fully loaded pack inside, but on a recent trip to Oregon, for once, it was easy. The Swift X Pack from Six Moon Designs is so light, compact, and compressible that it can fit a surprising amount of gear in a small package. I tested (and lived out of) the Swift X…
One thing I’ve never really understood is how so many people can think that marijuana is so harmless that we should sell it for recreational use on every street corner in America, but is too dangerous to allow those who use it to continue to enjoy the totality of their constitutionally protected rights. I get those who don’t think it should be legal, saying such a thing, mind you. That, at least, has some internal consistency. But while multiple administrations have turned a blind eye toward states that legalized marijuana, most of which did nothing…
A deadly shooting inside one of Michigan’s busiest shopping malls is raising major questions about self-defense, concealed carry, and what happens when violence erupts in a crowded public place. According to FOX 2 Detroit and WXYZ-TV Detroit Channel 7, authorities have released the suspected shooter (a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) holder) while the investigation continues, signaling prosecutors are taking a careful look at whether the shooting was legally justified. The incident unfolded Saturday evening at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills. Police say the violence began with an altercation inside a mall bathroom involving a 22-year-old Detroit man…
Before he served as a combat medic and sniper on Navy SEAL teams in the Middle East, before he ever thought of becoming an officer or going to medical school, and before he even dreamed he’d become a NASA astronaut, military benefits were the “last thing” on Jonny Kim’s mind. In fact, when he enlisted in the Navy as a seaman recruit in 2002, Kim “specifically did not want to go to college,” the now-lieutenant commander with the rare dual designation of flight surgeon and naval aviator told Military.com in a recent interview. But after serving in Iraq — and…
The United States ruling class has banned Americans currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo from leaving the country amid an increasingly spreading Ebola outbreak. About two dozen Americans are now stuck in DR Congo as healthcare workers struggle to contain a Bundibugyo outbreak of the Ebola virus. Washington has already tightened restrictions on those coming from Ebola-stricken areas of the DR Congo. Back in May, when the outbreak began, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised its travel warning for parts of the DR Congo and Uganda, while the Department of Homeland Security directed travelers arriving from…
I do my best to spend the entire summer outside. I am either keeping up the yard, picking berries, or puttering around and fixing things. I also do a bunch of hiking, off-roading, and enjoy a good book or beer from the comfort of my hammock. And I’ve always got at least two knives on me: a folder for my back pocket and a fixed blade on my hip. Since the beginning of May, my fixed-blade belt knife has been the F3 by Reiff Knives. With an overall length of 6.7 inches, full-tang MagnaCut construction, and Micarta handle scales, it’s…
If you think carrying a firearm into a Texas bar is a simple yes-or-no question, think again. According to Armed Attorneys, some of the state’s carry laws are so tangled that even many lawyers misunderstand them. During a recent deep dive (see below), attorneys Emily Taylor and Richard Hayes unpacked everything from the infamous “51% sign” to what they describe as legislative mistakes that still haven’t been cleaned up. The takeaway? Don’t assume the sign on the door tells the whole story. What Makes a Bar Off-Limits? Texas law prohibits carrying firearms inside businesses that earn 51% or more of…
