Author: Braxton Taylor

For five decades, Bob Hope entertained U.S. service members around the world, offering a break from reality through his iconic USO shows. The beloved comedian and actor brought with him a host of musicians, dancers, singers and famous folks, creating unforgettable star-studded spectacles for young men and women far from home.On stage, Hope interacted with individual service members, sometimes reading letters from home or showing pictures of their brand-new babies to the crowd. Out of the limelight, he made a point to spend time eating, drinking and speaking with regular Joes. As one veteran reminisced: “When [Hope] came, anonymous guys…

Nextorch North America has just launched its new P91 Dual Switch handheld flashlight. This tactical handheld light can throw a 5,000-lumen beam and uses an intuitive dual switch ignition system that consists of the standard tactical light tail cap and a button on the body near the head like a traditional flashlight. The dual switch system onboard the Nextorch P91 also serves to separate mode selection and activation, which gives the end user instant access to both momentary engagement and full power when seconds count. The side switch cycles through five calibrated output levels, while the tactical tail switch provides…

As he plunged toward the unforgiving earth, Army Air Forces Sgt. James Raley was stuck.It was January 1944, and the tail section of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber nicknamed “Skippy” where Raley was positioned as a tail gunner had been severed from the rest of the aircraft in a midair collision. Spiraling from an altitude of more than 19,000 feet with no parachute strapped to his back, he had no means of escape.”If I were going to die, I wanted to get it over with,” Raley recounted in a first-person account of his harrowing experience published on April 14, 1944.…

<![CDATA[Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black Sea. But that war on the waves looks like it could be ending. Under the terms of a deal announced on March 25, 2025, by the U.S. and agreed upon in Saudi Arabia, both sides of the conflict committed to ensuring “safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in…

Tune in as Steven Rinella gives behind the scenes insights to his favorite turkey hunting moments from the past decade. Steve has been racking up some incredible moments in the field chasing these inspiring birds, but a few of the hunts stand alone as he breaks down what made each one of these encounters particularly memorable. Presented by The U.S. Border Patrol Read the full article here

When someone at the Department of Veterans Affairs messes up, it usually makes national news. When the VA is found to be either consistently more efficient than private health care or generally outperforming private hospitals, however, it generally turns fewer heads.Many might ask why it’s important to notice when the VA does what it’s supposed to do. With the VA facing more than 83,000 job cuts this year, it’s important to remind not only veterans, but also lawmakers, health officials and the American population at large just how much the country — and the world — benefits from the work…

The 12-gauge is still the most versatile gun there is. This platform allows you to hunt upland birds, waterfowl, small game, whitetails, hogs, and more. It’s also an ideal gauge for clay shooters. However, in some cases, a sub-gauge is the best option, depending on your experience level and your tolerance for recoil. New turkey hunters would do well to shoot a small-bore shotgun, like the 28-gauge, which is proving to be the optimal gauge for this group.Most 12-gauge turkey shotshells, whether lead or tungsten super shot (TSS), carry heavy payloads that produce heavy recoil. Whether you’re a new or…

XS Sights is adding new options for Smith & Wesson, Colt and Taurus revolvers to provide from sighting choices for revolver owners. These new sights are in addition to the existing products which XS Sights has for revolvers from Kimber and Ruger as well as the manufacturers listed here. White Dot Front Sight with Tritium Center The white dot front sight with a tritium center delivers high visibility in any lighting condition. The bright white dot provides strong contrast in daylight and reflects ambient light for enhanced visibility in low-light environments. While the white portion itself doesn’t glow, it remains…

A Marine Corps staff noncommissioned officer who was accused of being involved in the death of his spouse last year was charged on Friday with premeditated murder — nearly seven months after the alleged incident took place, according to the service.The Marine Corps charged Staff Sgt. Alonzo Alcantara of Cookeville, Tennessee, on March 21 with five total charges “in the death of his spouse, which include not only premeditated murder, but murder with the intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, manslaughter, aggravated assault and obstructing justice,” a spokesperson for his unit said in an emailed statement Tuesday.According to…

What does Blackhawk Down have to do with modern firearms and the .458 SOCOM? It starts with the M4 Carbine and its 5.56 round—lightweight, accurate, and low recoil, but not without controversy. The .458 SOCOM was born out of that need for more stopping power. .458 SOCOM is now available for a limited time for AutoBuy at AmmoSquared What does the infamous Blackhawk Down event have to do with modern firearm’s development and the subject of today’s discussion, the .458 SOCOM? It starts with the M4 Carbine, a gun known for being lightweight, light recoiling, ergonomic, accurate and firing the…