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On this episode, Tony explains the not-so-fun stuff that hunters can do in the off-season to give themselves a real advantage over bucks come fall. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Read the full article here

“Some things die and some things have to be killed,” Carl, a transitioning senior leader, said in a recent coaching call. No need to call the cops, the guy was reading a quote from a book he had just finished, “Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships that All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward.” (A great read for transitioning service members.)”Everyone always says you will know when it is time to go,” Carl continued. “I know in my head this is probably the ‘necessary ending’ to my career. Yeah, it can limp along for…

Disabled veterans with “marked and severe” functional limitations may not realize they qualify for tax-free savings or investment accounts — or that many more veterans and others will qualify starting in 2026.In a webinar in February presented by the Military Officers Association of America, Navy veteran and tax pro Kevin Matthews highlighted ABLE accounts — short for Achieving a Better Life Experience — among the “often overlooked” tax benefits that some veterans and military families may qualify to receive.ABLE accounts are a way that people with disabilities can save money on taxes, or even invest money for tax-free gains, to…

The bodies of three American soldiers who had been missing since last week after their armored vehicle became trapped in deep mud during a military exercise in Lithuania have been recovered, the U.S. Army said Monday. A search for the fourth soldier remained underway.The soldiers were aboard an M88A2 Hercules, a hulking armored recovery vehicle designed to tow tanks and other heavy machinery, when it became submerged in a bog last Tuesday, military officials said. The troops were believed to have been unable to escape as the vehicle was swallowed by the mire.Following an arduous multinational recovery operation involving some…

Two military retirees have sued the Department of Veterans Affairs for allegedly denying them GI Bill benefits in accordance with a Supreme Court decision last year that extended eligibility for an estimated 1.7 million veterans.Attorneys for retired Army Lt. Col. Paul Yoon of Virginia and retired Air Force Col. Toby Doran of Oregon say the case, Rudisill v. McDonough, “unequivocally affirmed the rights of veterans” who accrued benefits under both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills to receive up to 48 months of benefits instead of the 36-month cap provided under the individual programs.The VA argues that, under the ruling,…

Nearly 300 alumni from across the military service academies are offering their support to transgender cadets and Midshipmen amid the Trump administration’s attempts to ban transgender people from the military — efforts that have gotten tied up in an increasingly complicated legal battle.Alumni representing every academy and a broad spectrum of generations have signed onto an open letter aimed at providing transgender and other gender-nonconforming students with encouragement as the administration disparages transgender service members, according to a copy of the letter shared with Military.com ahead of its wider release.”As you know, our academies hold dear and promote specific virtues…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday ordered a sweeping review of military fitness standards for combat roles — but before the Pentagon can tighten requirements, he wants clarity on which jobs to raise the bar for.It’s a move that underscores Hegseth’s broader push for higher standards in the military, but also one that reflects the long-running debate over gender integration in the ranks.Before the Pentagon can raise the bar, he argues, the military must first define what, exactly, constitutes a combat role — a question that has long defied simple answers. On Sunday, he directed the services to effectively inventory…

Federal law requiring agencies to preserve electronic messages—and a lawsuit in the wake of the infamous group chat about strikes in Yemen—have officials with Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security reaching out to at least one company about its chat-archiving services.Whiterock Technologies has fielded inquiries from all three agencies about preserving chats conducted over encrypted messaging apps on work devices, fueled by a lawsuit filed last week and a consequent judicial order that directed messages from the Signalgate chat to be preserved, according to people familiar with the discussions.In the past week, some two dozen conversations with the company were facilitated by…

A deal last year to transfer an F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron from the District of Columbia Air National Guard to Maryland, which emerged amid talks last year to redevelop the city’s RFK Stadium is off the table, the White House said.”The F-16s will stay with the DC ANG,” the White House said in an unsigned email statement to Military.com. “The Trump administration will continue to prioritize readiness and warfighting to achieve peace through strength for the United States.”A military official familiar with the situation, who spoke with Military.com on condition of anonymity to provide insight into the discussions, said the…

It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, Clay Newcomb beat out Brent Reaves to become MeatEater’s best turkey caller (at least, until next year’s competition).In this championship round, the contestants were asked to deliver their best turkey gobble. Brent gave it his best shot, but Clay’s effort proved to be the most authentic, which won him a whopping 65% of the final vote.Huge thanks to everyone who voted and commented in this year’s contest! To check out each contestant’s entry for all three rounds, click here. Read the full article here