Author: Braxton Taylor

In a Marine Corps being pulled in a million different directions — from increased focus on the Pacific that has led to a massive restructuring to a surge in domestic operations tied to immigration — Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz has the difficult job of trying to advocate for the daily needs of Marines.The top enlisted leader of the service, who has been shouldering that role since the summer of 2023 and is now midway through his tenure, Ruiz has been vocal about a multibillion-dollar barracks effort meant to fix disintegrating housing, as well as mental health and bonus struggles for…

The Department of Veterans Affairs would have to ensure that its staffing levels can deliver timely care and benefits under a spending bill advanced by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday.The language in the Senate’s version of the fiscal 2026 VA appropriations bill offers a mild, but notable bipartisan rebuke of staffing cuts at the VA, which have been pared down but are still expected to eliminate about 30,000 jobs.The bill “includes important bipartisan provisions to protect the VA workforce to ensure that veterans are never denied care or timely access to care as a result of damaging or arbitrary…

The Trump administration has chosen a Marine officer to replace the first woman to lead the U.S. Naval Academy, trading out one history-making officer for another, well short of the typical three-year tenure for the position.Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, who currently oversees the Marine Corps’ personnel directorate, has been nominated to replace Vice Adm. Yvette Davids as superintendent of the academy, the Pentagon formally announced Friday.Davids was the first woman to head the service’s storied academy. Meanwhile, Borgschulte will be the first Marine to head the academic institution in its 180-year history.Read Next: National Guard Officer’s Promotion Stalled by California…

Much of the outdoor world is dominated by single-species pursuits. On the hunting side, this makes sense. After all, if you draw an antelope tag, you’re not super likely to quickly try to find another big game species to hunt out in the sagebrush.When it comes to fishing, the single-species pursuit is alive and well, too. If muskies or tarpon are your thing, then again, it’s understandable. When it comes to a fishing trip with the family, the idea of tossing giant bucktails for three follows a day while the kids complain nonstop is a bad one.Instead, the goal should…

North Dakota appears to have completely lost one of its most iconic native species: the greater sage grouse. During this year’s annual spring breeding grounds survey, North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGFD) staffers were unable to locate any active leks.“This is the first time ever we were not able to find any male sage grouse at active leks in North Dakota,” NDGFD upland game management supervisor Jesse Kolar told E&E News. Male sage grouse famously pop their chests to attempt to attract mates, and because they do so in the open, scientists rely on them to gauge populations.According to…

Question: I’ve spent hours fine-tuning my post-military resume. I had a resume writer help, ran it through various AI tools and have edited this thing to death. How can I tell if it’s done and should be sent out?Answer: I can hear the apprehension about your resume in your question, which might indicate that you’re not clear on what your resume should do for you. It’s not a “carved in stone” file … It’s more of a fluid document that will carry you forward into your civilian career.Here are some understandings about the role of the resume to help you…

Cardio training is something that not every hunter necessarily wants to do, but needs to do. When addressing your aerobic capacity, you can utilize straightforward, traditional methods like long-distance running or biking, but at Mayhem Hunt, we prefer to incorporate high-intensity training to cater to the demands of hunting.High-intensity training delivers measurable outcomes for hunters. This means we’ll be able to carry heavier loads for longer distances and recover faster in the field. We’ll also notice gains in the gym, along with those in things like heavier lifting numbers, faster workout times, and sustaining higher efforts for longer periods of…

Steelhead Outdoors has recently launched a limited-edition patriotic version of its Fast Access Pistol Box, a portable security container meant for handguns. The purpose of this security container is simple: Create an easy way to secure a handgun while traveling on the road without having to rely on batteries or electronics; for example, from your car to the hotel nightstand and vice-versa. This limited-edition version is finished with in patriotic royale blue and crimson red colors to celebrate America’s founding fathers. Steelhead Outdoors Limited-Edition Founder’s Pistol Lock Box Features Weighs just under 15 pounds 5 inches wide x 12.25 inches…

Clean Shooting. No Compromises.As more states move to restrict traditional lead-based ammunition for hunting, we’re staying ahead of the curve by adding four premium lead-free hunting calibers to the AmmoSquared lineup.Newly Available Lead-Free Calibers:.270 Winchester .30-06 Springfield.308 Winchester6.5 Creedmoor Whether you’re navigating hunting laws in California, heading into sensitive wildlife zones, or simply choosing to go non-toxic for personal or environmental reasons, these new calibers give you clean, effective, ethical performance in the field.Why Go Lead-Free?Lead-free bullets:Help preserve ecosystems and reduce secondary poisoning in scavenger species.Meet legal requirements in many states and hunting zones.Maintain ballistic performance thanks to modern bullet…

It is said that the novice shooter can pull off success now and again whereas the professional can’t get it wrong. The well-known secret to getting it right is deliberate round placement where and when you want it. The only way possible to make this happen is by applying foundational mechanics. We all know the fundamentals of physical mechanics can land a single round somewhere on a target. However, if you’re training for professional-level, repeatable, on-demand performance, this requires commensurate shooting structure and timing. Why not give yourself such an advantage? Professional shooters know the only thing that causes a…