Author: Braxton Taylor

Despite the president’s claims of “total obliteration,” an early assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency suggests the U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend did not destroy the main parts of that program and probably only set it back by a few months. CNN first reported the intelligence assessment Tuesday, followed later by other outlets including the New York Times, the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal, and our sister site Nextgov.Recap: Under orders from President Donald Trump, U.S. bombers struck the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities in Iran on Saturday night in an operation called…

5.56 NATO is the most popular intermediate, bottlenecked rifle cartridge in the country. It’s prevalent both as a service and sporting cartridge. Most modern rifles and carbines are chambered for it, so there is a wide variety of suppressor options that work with rifles chambered in this caliber. Here are five suppressors you might want to consider if you are thinking about putting a can on your 5.56 NATO rifle.   Dead Air Lazarus Six (MSRP: $1,059) Although the Dead Air Lazarus Six is technically bored out to a 6mm diameter to accommodate cartridges like Hornady’s 6 mm ARC, the Lazarus…

In the world of professional firearms training—whether for military, law enforcement, protective services, competitive shooting or civilian defense—one concept stands above all others in the pursuit of superior marksmanship: alignment. While marksmanship is often broken down into foundational components like positive grip, hold control, trigger control and follow-through, none of these can yield effective results without proper visual alignment. It is the bedrock upon which precision is built. What is alignment? At its core, alignment refers to the correct geometric positioning of the muzzle (barrel direction) with the point-of-aim aligned with the intended point-of impact on the target. This is…

There are signs all around us in creation that are little tip-offs to the outdoorsman. Being able to attune yourself to these little indicators can make a huge difference in your rate of success. And when the redbud trees begin to bloom, it’s time to fish. Tag along with KC and Tyler as they fish for white bass and crappie in Texas. Presented by OnX Maps Read the full article here

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb travels to Winnebago, Texas and is joined in the Rodeo Time Podcast Studio by “The World’s Greatest Bullrider” himself, Dale Brisby.  Dale talks about what it’s like to be a cowboy and the romance and nostalgia around it, his experience creating Radiator Ranch and his ranch intern program, and the impact that losing his father had on him. Read the full article here

Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here

Iran still has “considerable” abilities to threaten American forces and other interests in the Middle East despite Israeli and U.S. bombardment in recent days, the admiral nominated to lead U.S. forces in the region told lawmakers Tuesday.”At the tactical level, I think they’ve been degraded. I think the degree to which that degradation has taken place, particularly in the last 12 days, is best discussed in a classified forum,” Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, who currently serves as deputy commander of U.S. Central Command and has been nominated to become its commander, said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.Pressed later…

Operation Midnight Hammer, the name of the U.S. military’s coordinated strikes against three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend, marked the longest B-2 Spirit stealth bomber mission since 2001 and the inaugural use of the 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb in combat.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the work of “our boys in those bombers” during a press conference at the Pentagon on Sunday.But female troops also played key roles in the Iran strikes. “Women were incorporated in all aspects of the mission,” a U.S. official told Military.com on Monday on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the operation.Read Next:…

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins skirted questions Tuesday on whether VA employees assigned to carry out Department of Government Efficiency reviews at the department have accessed veterans’ medical records.During a budget hearing before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Collins was quizzed on DOGE activities at the VA by Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, who noted that he and other Senate Democrats had written to Collins in February asking for information on DOGE but had not received a response.Ossoff said his questions Tuesday were an opportunity to “bring transparency to an issue about which there’s been a lot of public controversy and…

An Army officer on Tuesday was sentenced to 53 years in prison on 20 charges related to rape, sexual assault and aggravated assault by strangulation.Maj. Jonathan Batt’s convictions stem from six rape counts and 14 additional violent sexual assault charges tied to eight of 15 women who testified during a three-week court-martial at Fort Meade, Maryland, in one of the most sprawling sexual abuse trials in recent Army history.The jury — comprised of six men and two women — heard accounts from women who said the 40-year-old major choked them into unconsciousness, used ligatures including rope and pillowcases, and in…