Author: Braxton Taylor

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—The F-47 is expected to make its first flight in 2028, the Air Force’s top officer said Monday—advancing the timeline by a year.Officials had previously said the sixth-gen combat aircraft would fly by January 2029.“We got to go fast,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said during his keynote address at the Air-Sea-Cyber Conference here. “It’s almost 2026. The team is committed to getting the first one flying in 2028.”Manufacturing has begun on the first F-47, Allvin addedPublic details about the F-47 have been few. In May, Allvin posted a chart that said the F-47 will…

The Hidaka series knives from SOG combine traditional aesthetic Japanese blade-design cues with Western knife concepts to deliver one-of-a-kind tactical, outdoor, survival and specialty knives. The SOG Hidaka XR The SOG Hidaka XR blade incorporates a modified tanto profile that follows Matsuda’s signature blade shape lines. Hidaka XR blades are manufactured from CPM 3V steel and measure 4 inches in length. CPM 3V steel is a high-performance alloy known for its exceptional toughness and resistance to chipping. CPM 3V steel is also commonly used in knives set up for demanding tasks like chopping and prying. Its durability and resistance to…

Do you ever feel guilty after missing a workout?If you have ever slept through an early morning alarm and missed a workout, you know the thought is intrusive all day. When you skip a workout, the session isn’t just forgotten. Unfinished tasks weigh on your mind, mentally distracting you with feelings of guilt.Most of us have experienced this.Read Next: What Having Stronger Legs Can Do for YouAlmost 100 years ago, Soviet psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik discovered the brain instinctively holds on to unfinished tasks, causing you to mentally juggle these thoughts of missed actions. Postponing an item on your to-do list,…

Savage Arms has unveiled the new RXR22, a .22LR semi-automatic rifle built for versatility and customization. The RXR22 is suitable for plinking, target shooting as well as to small-game hunting and competition. “The new RXR is built for shooters who demand more than just accuracy. They want a platform that adapts to their style, discipline and ambition,” said RJ Contorno, Savage Arms Senior Product Manager. “This rifle offers unmatched versatility and customization straight out of the box. Whether you’re dialing in for competition or building your ideal training rig, this is the rimfire that grows with you.” The RXR22 features…

In international waters around Latin America, Trump says he ordered another “lethal kinetic strike” on a boat allegedly “affiliated with [an unnamed] Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility,” the president posted online Friday. He did not say when this third lethal strike was carried out. Trump said three “narcoterrorists” were killed in the latest attack, and alleged “Intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics, and was transiting along a known narcotrafficking passage enroute to poison Americans.” To our knowledge, neither Trump nor the Pentagon have shared that evidence with the public. “STOP SELLING FENTANYL, NARCOTICS,…

Whenever we announce new live tour dates we get complaints from Canadians and southerners who are mad that we skip them over. Well, you Canadians are getting screwed again. But boy do we got good news for the South! MeatEater Live: The Christmas Tour is headed your way.Janis, Clay, Brent, Randall, and I are hitting the road in December for a 6-stop tour of the Southeast, taking our live theater show to Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas.What should audiences expect? Well, we’ll add holiday flair to our usual takes on hunting, fishing, conservation, and wild foods while bringing the laughs…

What is a Gamma Seal Lid? Gamma Seal Lids, also known simply as “Gamma Lids”. They will effectively create an airtight seal for a typical 5-gallon plastic bucket with the convenience of a screw-on lid. These are a type of screw-on lid system that converts standard 3.5 to 7-gallon buckets into airtight, resealable containers. The name is a brand trademark of Gamma2, a company that makes pet food storage and related products. “Gamma Lids” is sometimes used informally as a shorthand, but the proper name is “Gamma Seal Lid”. Gamma seal lids fit UN Standard 3.5 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 6…

Fixing a new accuracy problem might be solved by tightening mounting screws, checking the bolt or upgrading the trigger. If you spend enough time behind rifles, eventually you’ll encounter one that stops hitting the mark without warning. Whether it happens during a slow range day, in the middle of a competition stage or when accuracy really matters, it’s aggravating, at best. Oftentimes though, the cause is simple enough to remedy yourself. User-fixable problems vary by action type. For example, inconsistent action-screw torque is a bolt-gun issue that can lead to erratic shot placement. Consistently adhering to the manufacturer’s recommended torque…

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 Two Cornell University students found themselves at the center of a campus controversy last week after they processed a bear carcass and a kitchen in one of the student residence halls. The Ithaca Voice reports that the students laid a tarp over a kitchen table, cut up at one hundred and twenty pound black bear, and put the various cuts of meat in ziploc bags before storing it in the freezer. Their good meat handling earned…

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