Author: Braxton Taylor

The effort to replace the Minuteman III has gone so badly that the Air Force is now considering operating the already-half-century-old ICBM until 2050, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.“The Air Force reported to Congress in 2021 that Minuteman III would reach the end of its service life in 2036. Now, facing delays to Sentinel, the Air Force is evaluating options to continue operating Minuteman III through 2050,” said the report, which was released Wednesday. “The Minuteman III Program Office concluded that operation of Minuteman III until 2050 is feasible.”Sentinel is the Air Force’s effort to…

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a Democratic effort to put the upper chamber on record opposing the Trump administration’s decision to grant military funeral honors to Air Force veteran and Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt.Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., went to the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon to request what’s known as “unanimous consent” to pass a resolution that would have stated the Senate believes Babbitt is not eligible for military funeral honors.But Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., objected to Gallego’s request, thereby blocking the resolution from passing.Read Next: Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amid Trump Threats“Ashli Babbit was a traitor,”…

A Navy cook has been charged with murder, rape and other violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in a case involving a sailor who was found dead in June in Norfolk, Virginia.Culinary Specialist Jeremiah Copeland, formerly of Oak Harbor, Washington, has been in custody since Seaman Angelina Resendiz, 21, was discovered deceased in a wooded area roughly 10 miles from Naval Station Norfolk.Resendiz, also a culinary specialist, was assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams. She was last seen on May 29; her body was found June 9.Read Next: Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment…

Cyber defenders need AI tools to fend off a new generation of AI-powered attacks, the head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency said Wednesday.“The concept of using AI to combat AI attack or something like that is very real to us. So this, again, is commanders’ business. You need to enable your [chief information security officer] with the tools that he or she needs in order to employ AI to properly handle AI-generated threats,” Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth said at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit Wednesday.Artificial intelligence has reshaped cyber, making it easier for hackers to manipulate data and craft more convincing…

Redding Reloading Equipment is now offering reloading dies and die sets for two boutique rifle cartridges, the 7-6.5 PRCW and 33 XC. Both calibers will be offered with Redding Reloading’s Z Series ⅞-14 standard size dies. Redding Z Series Dies Features: Top-notch concentricity and bullet alignment. Compatible with most standard reloading presses with a bushing or turret change. Enhanced durability for long-term reloading use. Precise case sizing and bullet seating for optimal performance. The 7-6.5 PRCW Rifle Cartridge The 7-6.5 PRCW rifle cartridge was designed by Alex Wheeler, whose specialty lies in long distance precision rifle competitions like F-Class, Benchrest…

The word Defense in the name of the government agency now dubbed the Department of War invited “bureaucratic mission creep”—or so argues a Washington Post editorial that points to the nineteen mentions of “climate” in the 2022 National Defense Strategy. The op-ed suggests that previous administrations made fighting climate change “the military’s job” at the expense of its traditional focus on deterring conflict and, when necessary, winning wars. Nothing could be further from the truth.Both of us worked on strategy and climate security matters in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, so we are well-positioned to articulate how and…

A highly active person requires carbohydrates, proteins and fats to provide energy for and support recovery from physically demanding workdays. Caffeine will help you stay alert, but unlike good carbs and fats, it won’t fuel your workouts properly.Here is a question from a future military member who is planning to endure tough training during the week and be frequently tested in demanding physical events as well.Stew, I am wondering how to fuel for tough testing and training days in future spec ops training. I have heard of carb loading, but I’m not sure how to apply it during training. Would it…

Morakniv makes great knives for the outdoorsman/outdoorswoman. While researching for a good knife (of which there are many excellent brands), you might have come across the Morakniv Garberg and the Morakniv Companion. What’s the difference? One immediately noticeable difference is the price. And there are usually reasons for that. I’m going to summarize the difference between the Morakniv Garberg knife and the Companion. First, let me say this. Both of these knives are excellent choices for their intended uses. In essence, one is light duty while the other is heavy duty. Let me explain: As an Amazon Associate I earn…

NATO officials met in an emergency session after Russian drones were shot down over Poland. The intrusion prompted a rare coordinated shootdown effort by the alliance featuring Polish F-16s, Dutch F-35s, an Italian AWACS aircraft, a NATO aerial tanker, and German Patriot air defense systems, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters Wednesday. Moscow’s military used “more than 10 Russian Shahed drones” in the incident, which European Union Commission President Ursula von der Layen described as “a reckless and unprecedented violation of Poland and Europe’s air[s]pace.” Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy, “In total, at least several dozen Russian drones were moving along the…

I frequently get asked, “is pepper spray easy to carry and where do you put it?” Another one is “how much practice do I really need, and do words matter?” These are all valid questions. Some people can’t wrap their head around putting something in their pocket every time they leave the house and some people put on their shoes, grab their keys, put pepper spray in its spot and head out without skipping a beat. My goal with this article is to encourage you to carry pepper spray (of have it at your fingertips) by simply reading how easy…