Author: Braxton Taylor
Sometimes you just need someone to cut through the noise and help you think about things clearly. That can be especially true in military life, when friends and family might not understand the nuances of deployment, the strain on relationships and installation living.Enter “Off the Clock with Dr. Emma,” Spouse by Military.com’s brand-new advice column, launching in April.Dr. Emma Smith is a licensed psychotherapist currently serving individuals and couples in four states and Washington, D.C. Her advice has appeared in many publications, including Mashable, Bustle and Women’s Health, and she’s spent more than a decade as a therapist. With years…
Bersa USA has recently launched a new suppressor lineup consisting of five different sound suppressors. These new models all belong to the Bersa WhisperTech family and include different devices for centerfire rifles, handguns and rimfire firearms. The suppressors are built from various metals including aluminum and stainless steel and are finished with a durable black QPQ external coating. Bersa’s new product line has a unique approach to sound suppression with its own patented flow-through technology that relies on a more contemporary approach to vent gas through these suppression devices in comparison to the more traditional Maxim-style scheme which has been…
Henry Repeating Arms announced a firm commitment to establishing 100 percent of its manufacturing operations in the state of Wisconsin early last week. The company’s Bayonne, NJ, manufacturing operations will move to its newly expanded state-of-the-art headquarters in Rice Lake, WI, and two additional facilities in nearby Ladysmith, WI. The company is also closing on a third Ladysmith facility in mid-summer 2025. The strategic transition accommodates the need for increased production capacity and better supports the company’s future growth. Planting its flag firmly in the state of Wisconsin also solidifies Henry Repeating Arms’ commitment to American craftsmanship in the heart…
JP Enterprises (JPE) is no stranger to AR-pattern 9mm firearms. Besides the PCC GMR-15 models, the company also offers the unique JP5 pistol-caliber carbine. This carbine is best described as the marriage between the well-known roller-delayed blowback action of the HK MP5 and the more practical format of an AR-15. In order to pull this concept from abstraction into reality, the engineering team at JPE designed a proprietary AR-pattern upper / lower receiver set along with a unique bolt-carrier that feeds from 9mm Glock magazines. The end-result is one of the most reliable and smooth-shooting 9mm AR-style pistol caliber carbines…
Long winter months force thoughts of warmer weather, green dew-covered grass, early sunrises, and Merriam’s gobbling on the roost. At least for me anyway. If you’re a fellow turkey enthusiast, you’re likely thinking about the upcoming turkey season, pondering what you should do differently this year. The thought of backcountry turkeys often crosses my mind. The idea of pursuing turkeys in a remote, rugged landscape, where turkeys aren’t likely to encounter many hunters, has an undeniable allure. If an adventure turkey hunt is on your radar, this one’s for you.For those of you on the fence, you’re probably thinking, why…
If you consider yourself a conservationist, you’re probably familiar with two of the most cited comeback stories in American wildlife: the white-tailed deer and the wild turkey. In the whitetail world, successful deer restoration quickly evolved into the concept of quality deer management (QDM) when hunters figured out that they could cultivate healthier deer herds and raise bigger bucks to maturity. But despite skyrocketing interest in turkey hunting since their bold return to the big game stage, turkey management has not caught on in quite the same way.This is due to an amalgam of reasons, but the cold truth is…
Dirk gets to talk with one of his favorite podcasters – Brent Reaves. Brent hosts “This Country Life” on the Bear Grease podcast and is an avid sportsman and advocate for hunting. They talk about Brent’s upbringing and his take on hunting turkeys. Connect with Jason, Dirk, and Phelps Game Calls MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Phelps Merch Read the full article here
This week on the show I’m joined by Sam Soholt of the Roost podcast to talk turkey tactics, calling sequences, decoy strategies, and more. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch Read the full article here
Spring is here, and that means it’s time for Major League Baseball.Whether you’re watching the game in person at a packed stadium or from the comfort of your sofa, you can take advantage of military discounts to score some great deals. And don’t forget to use military discounts to show off your team spirit with shirts, hats and other cool merch!Game TicketsThere’s nothing like watching a live baseball game as you cheer on your favorite team from the stands. And to help you save money on tickets for those games, many MLB teams — from the Baltimore Orioles to the…
Any service member who is thinking about leaving the military and doesn’t know where to start, this message is for you: Believe it or not, the government actually is here to help.The Department of Labor has been collecting information on transitioning service members from a handful of sources in the U.S. government to show that one of its key transition programs, the Employment Navigator and Partnership Program (ENPP), is not only working; it’s making life better for those who use it.Using transition information from the Department of Defense, its own data and input from the Department of Health and Human…