Author: Braxton Taylor

The dark shapes of seven horses came into view across Section 62 at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday morning, returning to the hallowed grounds the sounds of clopping, huffing and the turn of wheels that had gone virtually unheard there for the last two years.The Army’s Caisson Detachment, a ceremonial horse unit that transports veterans and service members to their final resting places at the cemetery, escorted the remains of a service member who died in 1942 after being captured by the Japanese during World War II.Pvt. Bernard Curran, who was buried alongside other deceased prisoners of war in “Common…

Newly released documents from President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget show the White House has requested less money for the Space Force, a move which experts say doesn’t match up with his rhetoric about the service and its national security importance.An appendix for budget documents released last week shows a total of around $26.3 billion requested for the Space Force in fiscal 2026 for personnel, procurement, operations and maintenance, as well as research and development. It’s a notably lower figure than the $29.4 billion the service requested in fiscal 2025 — which was already lowered from the previous year.The detailed…

A new study of British infantry recruits suggests a recruit’s success in basic training relies not just on physical ability but an often-overlooked psychological profile. In other words, your success as a military recruit may be a trait you were born with.However, you can also develop into a high-performing military recruit and become a successful soldier, Marine, airman or sailor — even if you enlist without being naturally aggressive, outgoing or exceptionally athletic. Some recruits may seem like perfect candidates for the rigors of military life. But those who train diligently and make an effort to learn have an equal chance…

A new Pentagon program is pushing drone makers to continuously improve their systems based on troops’ feedback, hoping to spur innovation that moves as quickly as the war in Ukraine.Launched on Monday, the Defense Innovation Office’s Project GI initiative aims to embed frontline insights into a perpetual loop of design, testing, and deployment. It’s a deliberate effort to mimic how the Ukrainian military has out-innovated Russian forces by rapidly fielding and iterating drone technology under fire. The chaotic pace of Russian electronic warfare tactics necessitates that, a factor that is likely to exist as a backdrop to more future conflict, particularly…

Smuggled Ukrainian drones struck dozens of bombers at airfields across Russia over the weekend. “The spectacular operation, known as Spiderweb, was prepared in secret over 18 months. Ukraine’s agents moved short-range drones and explosives inside Russia before they were launched remotely for a coordinated strike on Sunday that was intended to strike at Moscow’s air superiority,” reported The Guardian, whose “Operation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft” offers video, maps, photos, and diagrams.The operation’s 117 drones hit more than one-third of “the strategic cruise missile carriers stationed at airbases,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told press. Read…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth set a goal in February for the Defense Department: shed 5 to 8 percent of the civilian workforce, or roughly 60,000 employees. To accomplish that goal, the Pentagon first instituted a hiring freeze and attempted to lay off hundreds of probationary employees. Then it offered a deferred resignation program that allowed employees to quit working but still be paid through September, while offering early retirement to longtime employees. Now, the defense secretary’s office refuses to say how much the workforce has shrunk this year, as it moves forward with a comprehensive review aimed at further slashing numbers…

Galco’s Miami Classic II shoulder holster is now available for the SIG Sauer P365 X-Macro pistol, with or without red-dot sight mounted to the slide. The Miami Classic II is a refined and modernized version of Galco’s legendary Miami Classic holster, which was created for a certain, iconic TV show of the 1980s. The Miami Classic II is updated for the 21st century and improves on the original Miami Classic. While this new holster allows you to carry a handgun in the same horizontal position as the Miami Classic, the Miami Classic II orients its spare ammo carrier in a…

At AmmoSquared, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the ammo readiness movement, helping gun owners and firearms enthusiasts stay stocked up with ease. But don’t just take our word for it—some of the biggest and leading names in the industry have recognized what we do and are sharing our mission with their audiences.We’ve been featured on some of the top podcasts, YouTube channels, and media outlets focused on firearms, preparedness, and the Second Amendment. Influencers and broadcasters such as these have helped spread the word about AmmoSquared:Podcasts & Media Outlets:YouTube Channels & Influencers:And we’re just getting started—more influencers…

For lovers of old movies, “A Matter of Life and Death” — a romantic fantasy centered around a British airman during World War II — comes straight out of the Golden Era of Hollywood but with themes that resonate today. Think “Inception” meets “Masters of the Air,” and that’s what you’re likely to find in this 1946 gem that ranked No. 20 among the BBC’s top 100 British films of the 20th century.Starring British army veteran David Niven (“The Pink Panther”), “A Matter of Life and Death” envelops the viewer in a picturesque journey between two worlds — reality and the…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency would lose nearly 1,000 full-time employees under the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, a stark downsizing of the government’s frontline civilian cybersecurity force even as digital threats from nation-states and cybercriminals continue to escalate.According to a detailed budget supplement released Friday evening, CISA’s projected workforce would drop from 3,292 employees to 2,324 for the 2026 fiscal year, which starts at the end of September. The agency’s operational funding obligations would also fall by more than $420 million, from $2.38 billion to $1.96 billion, and a separate agency budget justification document shows its total funding would drop…