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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 responds to a message from a military spouse who is grieving her divorce. Want Dr. Emma to answer your question next month? Submit it using the form at the end of the article. Dr. Emma, My husband and I recently divorced after a separation. It was mutual. We were married for 16 years. We couldn’t survive so many deployments and him being gone so much over his career. He never got used…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Thursday and signaled that the United States might soon lift its hold on sales of advanced fighter jets to Ankara.During Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed Turkey, a NATO ally, from its flagship F-35 fighter jet program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia. U.S. officials worried that Turkey’s use of Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile system could be used to gather data on the capabilities of the F-35 and that the information could end up in Russian hands.Trump started…

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—The Air Force is eager to use AI widely but is still struggling with the infrastructure to make it all work, said the service’s top buyer for battle-network systems.“One of my biggest challenges is the underlying infrastructure that actually makes it all work,” said Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey, the Air Force’s program executive officer for command, control, communications, and battle management, or C3BM, during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber conference. “It’s just the hard network of figuring out: how do you get the right infrastructure where you need it?” Interoperability—whether data sharing or linking…

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Three words have dominated the conversation at the Air & Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference near Washington D.C. in recent years: “China, China, China.”That phrase, frequently repeated by former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, was used to footstomp the need for increased funding and focus on major defense programs. Building drone wingmen, unveiling a long-range nuclear bomber and developing plans for the next-generation fighter jet were viewed as necessities to compete with near-peer threats—namely, China’s rapidly-developing military capabilities. But at the conference this week, past messaging about the yearslong push for great power competition was replaced…

Learn the essentials of mobility preparedness—how to build, equip, and maintain your vehicle so it’s ready to keep you moving in any emergency. Part One of the Three-part Series on Mobility Preparedness A Practical Guide to Mobility PreparednessPart 1: Building Your Vehicle – The Essentials Whether you’re commuting to work or planning for the unexpected, your vehicle should be more than just transportation. It should be a lifeline. Emergencies can strike without warning, and your ability to move, evade, and survive for at least 72 hours might depend entirely on what you’ve packed and how prepared your vehicle is. Start with…

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Special operations airmen are ready for missions in support of President Donald Trump’s controversial campaign against narco-terrorism groups in the Caribbean region, the leader of Air Force Special Operations Command said Wednesday.While Lt. Gen. Michael Conley declined to specifically disclose if they are supporting operations related to Venezuela, a he told reporters that his airmen have strike, surveillance, and mobility assets that “any combatant commander would love.” “We are prepped to go where the nation needs us,” he said during a media roundtable at the Air & Space Force Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference. “We are doing things that…

RCBS is introducing of five new adapters, handloaders even more versatility and precision at the bench. The new .25-, .35-, .408- and .45-caliber and Powder Die Adapters expand the MatchMaster funnel system to accommodate an even broader range of cartridges and reloading setups. “Reloaders continue to tell us how much they love the MatchMaster Funnel,” said Steve Koch, RCBS Product Line Manager. “Adding these five new adapters gives shooters the ability to use the funnel with even more of their favorite cartridges, from the .25-caliber resurgence, to hard-hitting .45s or extreme long-range .408s — plus the powder die adapter gives…

Hornady introduced the 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) in 2018 as a versatile option for competitive shooters and long-range hunters. Designed to deliver a flat trajectory and hard-hitting performance, it surpasses the popular 6.5 Creedmoor in terms of velocity and energy, while avoiding the high recoil and excessive barrel wear associated with magnum cartridges.And since its debut, the 6.5 PRC has more than lived up to the hype, as its combination of precision, power, and extended-range capability has made it a favorite among competitive shooters and long-range enthusiasts alike.Let’s discuss.A Brief History of the 6.5 PRCThe 6.5 Creedmoor is often…

Department of Government Efficiency personnel have jeopardized the security of Americans’ personal information by uploading sensitive data into cloud environments without the necessary safeguards or oversight, a top Senate Democrat alleges in a report released on Thursday. The investigation, spearheaded by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. — the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee — and Democrat staffers on the panel, warned that DOGE “operates outside of, and even counter to, federal law and their purported efficiency and transparency goals.”President Donald Trump set up the unit on his first day in office and directed it to focus…

Reptilia is releasing a G-Plate optics mount for the Glock G19 and a SIG Sauer Romeo X sight. Originally developed for a specialized user group, this purpose-built mounting plate allows shooters to install the SIG Sauer Romeo X optic on their Glock G19 slide without any permanent modifications, offering a streamlined solution for low-visibility carry and mission-ready configurations. The G-Plate replaces the factory rear sight, seating securely in the Glock’s standard dovetail cut. The ROMEO X’s integrated rear sight pairs seamlessly with the G-Plate’s custom front sight post, ensuring reliable backup sight capability even in the harshest conditions. Precision-machined from…