Author: Braxton Taylor

00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calahan. Here’s cal Over. In Connecticut, East Hartford Animal Control fielded a complaint this week about two squirrels who were discovered painted head to toe, one in red paint, the other in blue. Has the partisan divide in this country gotten so bad that it spread even to our bushy tailed brethren. The department put out a notice calling for any info that could lead to the perpetrator in the case, but so far they have no leads. Although…

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As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just a question of appearance; it is a matter of health, readiness, and credibility. For years, the military has tolerated ambiguity, sometimes enforcing standards and at other times loosening them in order to meet recruiting goals in the midst of an unhealthy society. The new directive seems to be an attempt to put more weight on performance, rather than leaving soldiers always caught in a cycle of shifting rules. A Brief History Of StandardsIn 1986, the Army formally codified body-composition rules in Army…

I Carry: Kahr X9 Pistol in a Crossbreed Holster In this week’s episode of “I Carry,” we have the new Kahr Arms X9 double-stack 9 mm pistol carried in a Crossbreed The Reckoning holster along with a pair of Grayman Tactical Keyhole protective eyewear. Read the full article here

Under the cover of darkness on the night of June 16, 1944, almost 40 tanks of the Japanese 9th Tank Regiment moved into position on Saipan. Their objective was to surprise and overrun the 2nd Marine Division.At 2 a.m. on June 17, the tanks lurched forward, leading hundreds of supporting Japanese infantry. The Marines could hear the loud engines and requested illumination rounds from the U.S. Navy.As the illumination rounds brightened the sky, the Marines caught the Japanese in open ground with little cover. Though facing the largest Japanese tank assault in the Pacific War, the Marines were ready.M4 Shermans of…

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: First responders aren’t actually first responders. Now hear me clearly: I am in no way saying that the law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and the like are anything less than heroes for all they do. But the fact of the matter is the actual first responders to a crime or a fire are the victims of those incidents. What is happening is happening to them, and it is happening in real time. However, the vast majority of people on this planet have no experience dealing with an emergency. That’s why they’re…

The U.S. Navy is moving quickly to bring artificial intelligence and autonomy into the fleet. What was once confined to research projects now shows up in live exercises, Navy contracts, and even high-profile program setbacks. The mix of promise, risk, and accountability is shaping how leaders plan for the fleet of the future.Hard Lessons at SeaAutonomy has already proven its value. In 2021, the Navy ran Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21, pairing an MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone with the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton. The drone identified contacts and passed data for strike missions. Rear Adm. James Aiken said the exercise “provides…

The Navy’s growing concern with sleep is not just about getting enough rest. It is about matching sleep schedules to operational demands, using technology to monitor fatigue, and protecting readiness by reducing mistakes caused by tiredness. Recent programs emphasize wearable devices, circadian rhythms in scheduling, and predictive tools allowing leadership to anticipate when sailors are at a higher risk due to sleep loss. These efforts reflect recognition within the service that sleep is a performance factor just as critical as training, equipment, or strategy. Crew + Owl: Wearables, Data Hubs, And Smarter SchedulingOne of the Navy’s cutting-edge efforts is the CREW System…

While America’s longest war – the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan – ended when American forces hastily fled the country in August 2021, memories from two decades of bloody battles are still lodged firmly in the minds of those who served there. Their feelings, including the emotional and physical toll of fighting in Afghanistan, are starting to come to light. Shortly after the U.S. left Afghanistan, Congress developed a bipartisan commission to collect first-hand stories from soldiers deployed there. The final report won’t be released until August 2026, but some comments from veterans have begun trickling out to the public. In the past few years,…

Military spouses who hold professional licenses used to face significant burdens when relocating but more legislative improvements are being proposed to bring clarity and standardized policies. Military spouses already face challenges associated with frequent relocations and a high unemployment rate of around 21 percent. Their ability to maintain their licenses and professions contributes to financial stability, career satisfaction, and overall military retention and readiness. Common licenses held by military spouses include, but are not limited to, real estate, healthcare, education, and trades such as cosmetology. Spouses have more resources to meet their licensure requirements, which do vary by occupation and state.…