Author: Braxton Taylor
Two American troops perished in a vehicle crash while deployed near the Mexico border on Tuesday. A third service member is in serious condition after the accident, which occurred near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, just before 9 a.m. local time, officials at Northern Command announced Wednesday evening. All three were Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, which began operating along the border just last month, according to the New York Times.“The accident occurred in a civilian vehicle, but no civilians were harmed in the incident,” a defense official told the Associated Press. The names of the deceased will be…
One of the most important facets of the revolver is its grip shape and the way that grip melds with the shooter’s hand. During the golden age of the revolver, there were many adept craftsmen who knew exactly how to carve and contour revolver stocks to make grips ergonomically efficient and work with the shooting styles of their time. While those days might be gone, several companies still offer aftermarket revolver grip options that fit the industry’s wide selection of wheel guns. LOK Grips Carry Veloce Stocks (MSRP: $89.95) LOK Grips has an extensive catalog of aftermarket grips which caters…
Could whitetails be moving up into Alaska? That’s the question that brought Mark Kenyon to The Last Frontier and ultimately set him off on an exploration for answers and a hunt for Alaska’s native deer, Sitka blacktails. Accompanying Mark is Alaska resident, author, and blacktail deer aficionado, Bjorn Dihle. Presented by Magpul Read the full article here
Hunters often share sacred waypoints with true friends and trusted family, but who surrenders their treasured hotspot to a car salesman while the dealership’s mechanics repair their truck?Hunters protect waypoints like PIN codes, no matter how helpful a person’s nature. Just ask Jaren Larsen at onX Hunt. He said sharing waypoints beyond buddies and brothers typically involves “some ass-hat selling hotspots on Craig’s List or Facebook Marketplace.”But just when you nearly lose all faith in your fellow man, you meet Logan Hyrkas of Dickinson, North Dakota. Hyrkas is one of those neighborly guys you quickly trust to hold your wallet,…
Unless you live in northern Alaska and its summertime, at some point today, the sun is going to set and it’s going to get dark outside. Darkness increases the ability of the bad guy to hide before an attack, which in turn reduces the distance you can see them coming and helps obscure the number of attackers and their position relative to you. Reduced light levels also provides increased security of the bad guy, as there are usually fewer bystanders around, and the darkness provides the bad guy (or gal) with an easier means of escape. We humans rely on…
In this week’s interview episode, Cal and Jordan sit down with Doug Austen, the recently retired Executive Director at American Fisheries Society to talk about how recent actions by the federal government might hamper your ability to cast a line for your favorite species. Read the full article here
In this episode of The Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Oklahoma man Johnny Johnston as he shares the honest, transparent, and nitty-gritty details of his life story and his relationship to wildlife law, but more importantly about the transformation that he underwent that brought him out of this dark time in his life. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to [email protected] Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Read the full article here
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
The explosion in new AI capabilities is driving a related competition for more electrical power, including nuclear power. But practical and regulatory obstacles have inhibited investors. Now, the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has chosen a new slew of companies that are eligible to build small, or “microreactors” at Defense Department installations. The potential reactors could provide bases with reliable power in the event of a major attack on U.S. infrastructure, or a power collapse due to a national disaster. But the move could also lay the foundation for a microreactor industry, with broad applications for the commercial world. The companies selected include General…
A court-martial is underway this week for a former commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, who is accused of adultery and fraternization.Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, was removed from his leadership position in late December 2023. In December 2024, it was announced that he was facing three violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.The charges include “one charge and one specification under Article 90, Willfully Disobeying Superior Commissioned Officer; and another charge and two specifications under Article 134, Extramarital Sexual Conduct and Fraternization,” Wright-Patterson announced at the time in…