Author: Braxton Taylor
JERUSALEM—Agents for Israel’s Mossad intelligence office executed covert operations to sabotage Iranian air defenses and weapons as surprise airstrikes began early Friday morning, an Israeli security official said.The national intelligence agency sent operatives into central Iran and positioned precision-guided weaponry near Iranian surface-to-air missile systems, according to remarks given to reporters on Friday. The Mossad also secretly installed strike systems and other technologies on vehicles that, upon activation, launched weapons that eliminated Iranian air defense targets.An explosive drone base was also set up inside Iran, the official said. Israel stood up the drone systems “that had been infiltrated deep into…
A soldier was killed and another injured during an aviation training mission Wednesday evening at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the service announced.The incident occurred at 7 p.m. local time, according to a statement from the 101st Airborne Division. Emergency responders confirmed one fatality at the scene. The second soldier was evacuated to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee, where they were listed in stable condition.The helicopter involved was carrying only two personnel — the pilot and co-pilot — at the time of the accident, according to the service. Officials did not release the names of those involved or specify which…
More than 200 Israeli jets conducted a series of deadly airstrikes overnight against numerous targets inside Iran, including the country’s top military and paramilitary leaders as well as uranium enrichment sites in Natanz, “which has operated for years to achieve nuclear weapons capability and houses the infrastructure required for enriching uranium to military-grade levels,” the Israeli military announced on social media Friday.Iranian air defenses were sabotaged by Mossad agents who had smuggled drones and other explosives into Iran, then used them to take out missile systems and other sites as the strikes began, Israel officials told Nextgov’s David DiMolfetta in…
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the new Smith & Wesson CSX-E 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this kit: Firearm: Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series (MSRP: $699) Smith & Wesson revamped its CSX pistol line in 2025 with the CSX E-series, adding an RMSc-footprint optics cut to the top of the slide in addition to a version with a slightly longer barrel to the already-excellent micro-9 mm single-action pistol. Magazine choices include a 10-round magazine for restrictive…
Father’s Day is this week, which means it’s time for a celebration of family. In this week’s episode, Brent invites you to be a part of his own family celebration as it involves every This Country Life listener. Then, he celebrates his father’s life by reflecting on some personal journal entries he wrote over the last few months of his father’s life. Brent views the connection of his memories and observations as being a lot closer to each listener than what they may think. This Country Life is all our country lives. 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
1932 was one of the worst years of the Great Depression in America. The unemployment rate ballooned to nearly 24%. Desperate people, pushed by economic and environmental disaster, took to the roads looking for work, food and shelter. For most Americans, there was no relief. For World War I veterans who were owed money from the federal government, they had one more option.In 1924, WWI veterans won a one-time payment from Congress — up to $625 — for their service in the war. It might sound like a pittance, but when adjusted for inflation, that $625 would be worth around…
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally-style appearance at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Tuesday, Army officials raised alarms over a vendor planning to sell Trump-branded merchandise on site.They feared selling the merchandise could undermine the military’s carefully maintained image of political neutrality, according to two officials familiar with the internal pushback. But on Tuesday, the vendor, 365 Campaign, was on the Army base anyway, and soldiers purchased clothing and items like “Make America Great Again” chain necklaces and faux credit cards labeled “White Privilege Card: Trumps Everything.”Trump’s openly partisan speech and the spectacle of uniformed soldiers in the crowd cheering…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to say Thursday whether he would follow a federal district court order if it rules that the Trump administration’s troop deployments to Los Angeles are illegal.”What I can say is that we should not have local judges determining foreign policy or national security policy for the country,” Hegseth said in response to a question from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., during a House Armed Services Committee hearing.Asked again by Khanna whether he would respect a court decision, Hegseth reiterated that, “What I’m saying is local district judges shouldn’t make foreign policy for the United States.”Read Next:…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to take steps to encourage troops to consider being part of the agencies that handle immigration enforcement and border security though a new policy unveiled Thursday.In a memo made public Thursday, Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to “prioritize and broadly advertise” opportunities troops who are nearing separation or retirement from the military have with either Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of its SkillBridge program.SkillBridge is a program that is intended to allow troops to take part in real-world job experience while in their final 180 days of…