The first-person perspective in video games is often used to make a game more immersive. After all, it mimics the view you would have if you were in your avatar’s shoes, rather than moving them around with a controller. While it’s most commonly used for first-person shooters, this perspective has…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Crews are again draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump’s problem-plagued efforts to revamp the waterway pushes well past his initial goal of having it ready by July 4 to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. The president at first suggested his renovations would last…
The U.S. Army is organized into three main rank groups: enlisted soldiers (E-1 to E-9), warrant officers (W-1 to W-5) and commissioned officers (O-1 to O-10). Each group reflects a different level of responsibility, expertise, leadership and pay. Enlisted soldiers make up 82% of the Army and get hands-on training,…
The Selective Service System, otherwise known as the military draft or conscription, requires almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants, ages 18 through 25, to register with the government. You may have seen the question “Have you registered for the selective service?” on applications for jobs, driver’s licenses, student aid…
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Did you know that, once you join the military, Uncle Sam may keep you there longer than you planned — or that you can be recalled to active duty once you get out or retire? That can happen several ways. Voluntary Extension at Certain Duty Stations As the name suggests,…
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is one of the longer entries among the classic Assassin’s Creed games. While it doesn’t reach the massive scale of the newer open-world titles like Valhalla, Odyssey, or Shadows, its story remains consistently engaging from start to finish. If you’re mainly interested in Edward Kenway’s…
Did you know that there is a military alphabet? This is a special phonetic alphabet that is used by the military to communicate over radios and other devices. The military alphabet was created in order to improve communication among military members. What is the Military Phonetic Alphabet? The military phonetic…
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Gregory Belanger lost his life in 2003 during the Iraq War and his memory had been memorialized in his hometown for over 20 years, until now. Belanger’s family and the broader South Deerfield, Mass., community are speaking out in his defense after his former school district,…
As a young motoring enthusiast, I was drawn to interior images more than anything else. I remember being completely blown away by the 2001 BMW 7 Series’ interior and iDrive, even though the rest of the car was so ugly it made me want to vomit in the pages of…
Sailors whose medical conditions prevent daily shaving now have up to 12 months of treatment options before the Navy evaluates them for continued service and, in some cases, administrative separation. A safety argument has ensued around facial hair, with the service saying it can break the seal on the masks…
Published Jul 10, 2026, 11:40 AM EDT Israel tests new way to clear underwater munitions from coast. Read the full article here
From PCS moves to vacations, military families don’t stay put for very long. That’s why they’re always on the lookout for places to stay that offer special deals and discounts while traveling. Here are some great deals for military families to find cheap lodging on the go: Installation Lodging Most…
To enlist in the military, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test and get a qualifying score. In the Coast Guard, every member is given a rating that describes your job in the Coast Guard. To qualify for that rating, you have to get a…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
