Author: Braxton Taylor

A therapist with deep ties to the military community, Dr. Emma Smith writes a monthly advice column for Military.com to address questions from our readers. This month, she answers a message from a military spouse who is feeling burned out. Want Dr. Emma to answer your question next month? Submit it using the form at the end of the article. Dear Dr. Emma, Lately, I’ve been feeling listlessness and exhaustion I can’t quite explain. It’s more than just being tired from parenting or the demands of military life. It’s constant heaviness, but also life just kind of keeps going?  I…

New amendments added to Congress’ must-pass annual defense policy bill would allow the Space Force to take over certain state-controlled Air National Guard space units — despite protests from every governor in the country and existing legislation to create a Space National Guard instead.Two amendments submitted earlier this month, sponsored by Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., and Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, would allow the planned transfer of Air National Guardsmen with space missions to the active-duty Space Force as soon as October. Notably, Hickenlooper and Crapo introduced the bill earlier this year that would reverse such a move and, instead, establish…

First Lite just unveiled their brand new Forge Waders, and for the past four years, some of the MeatEater crew have been putting them through the ringer as part of testing measures. From setting beaver traps to bear hunting and, of course, good ole late-season duck hunting, the crew threw everything at these waders before landing on a finished product.These waders have been expert-tested and reviewed, and the feedback from die-hard duck hunters helped inform the thoughtful and intuitive design of First Lite’s Forge Waders. Here’s a look at some of those specs.Material: Nylon Weight: 9.5 lbs Boot: 14-in. LaCrosse…

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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, has been appointed to a senior position in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in which she’ll help oversee the nation’s election infrastructure.Honey is a protege of Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who tried to help Trump overturn the 2020 election results. In 2024, ProPublica reported that Honey had played a key role in Mitchell’s behind-the-scenes effort to change Georgia’s election rules to allow Republican officials to contest a potential Trump loss…

Q. I’m 65 and VA-disability-rated at 90%. Do I need to, or should I, stay signed up for Medicare Part B? I’m also on Tricare for Life, which requires me to be enrolled in Medicare Part B.Thanks,CharlesThank you for your great question, Charles. I appreciate your writing in. If you’re 65, disability rated at 90% by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and already enrolled in Tricare for Life (TFL), you’re in a situation in which Medicare Part B isn’t just a “should I.” It’s a “you have to” if you want to keep your TFL coverage. The real…

Unlike pre-orders, backorders, or “virtual” ammo accounts that may or may not exist, your AmmoSquared reserve is fully stocked from the moment you make a contribution. AmmoSquared reserve is fully stocked from the moment you make a contribution. When you contribute to your AmmoSquared reserve, you’re not making a wish and hoping we’ll track down your ammo later. You’re securing it today.Every caliber you choose. Every box you add. Every shipment you schedule. It’s all real, factory-boxed ammunition that’s already in our climate-controlled warehouses—tagged, tracked, insured, and waiting with your name on it.This isn’t speculation. It’s certainty.Real Ammo. Real Security.Unlike…

The KC-46 tanker’s refueling boom has gotten stuck in at least three fighter jets during missions, resulting in three accidents and damage measured in the tens of millions of dollars, the Air Force has found.Two of the accidents took place in 2022 and another last year, according to investigation reports released on Aug. 25. The tanker’s “stiff boom” is just one of the program’s category 1 deficiencies. The boom’s stiffness requires more force to move it in and out of position. Boeing is working on a redesign to the boom’s actuator system and the Air Force has previously said that a…

Zaffiri Precision is now offering its limited edition Multicam Black Cerakote finished aftermarket pistol barrel and aftermarket slide bundles for Glock and SIG Sauer handguns. These pistol parts are all manufactured with Zaffiri Precision’s single billet 17-4 stainless steel slides and are milled at the factory to accept mounted red-dot optics. Additionally, customers can pick between gold-nitrided barrels or black barrels, and customers can also specify whether they want a threaded or flush-fit barrel or barrel porting. This limited run includes three bundles for both Glock and SIG Sauer handguns. The available models are the Zaffiri Precision IBS (Integrated Blowhole…

Henry Repeating Arms recently released the new Mini Bolt Youth G2, an upgraded version of its popular single-shot, .22-caliber, bolt-action rifle designed for youth learning the basics of marksmanship and firearms safety. The key improvement to this rifle is an integrated feed ramp in the receiver, allowing for easier loading and smoother operation. Built with a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel barrel and receiver, the Mini Bolt Youth G2 is designed to withstand the wear and tear of training environments such as outdoor camps, shooting ranges and instructional programs. Weighing just 3.25 pounds, it’s light enough to shoulder comfortably while maintaining both durability…