Author: Braxton Taylor

A portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in his Confederate uniform with a slave guiding his horse in the background will be rehung in West Point’s library, the Army confirmed to Military.com on Friday.The reinstallation, which was first reported by The New York Times, marks the latest effort by the Trump administration to reverse the work of a congressionally mandated commission charged with scrubbing tributes to the Confederacy from the military.In a brief email Friday, an Army spokesperson confirmed to Military.com that the Times report was accurate. West Point did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while…

U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to Alabama, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep the command in Colorado.“I’m thrilled to report that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama,” Trump said during a televised press event at the White House. The announcement ends a years-long political battle over SPACECOM’s headquarters, which has been operating at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado since 2019. Trump picked Huntsville to house the command at the end of his previous term—a decision the Biden administration reversed in 2023. Since then, Republican…

Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain these two critical types of strength is also an indicator of your overall longevity and quality of life for decades after our tactical and athletic careers end.While blood tests can indicate the presence of conditions long before they become chronic, some assessments can be done without going to a doctor’s office. Grip strength and leg strength are two assessment tools that point to overall health, according to numerous studies on the subjects.Hand and leg strength are also vital for young athletes…

Mesa Tactical, a leader in shotgun accessories and tactical gear, has donated roughly $1,200 in equipment to support the upcoming FBINAA & NV-Sheriffs and Chiefs Conference. The annual gathering is scheduled for October in Las Vegas, NV. The gear will help equip attendees with the tools necessary to stay mission-ready as they protect and serve law-abiding citizens in the state. “As a company founded on serving the tactical needs of officers, it’s an honor to support events like these that bring together decision-makers and field leaders,” said Mitch Barrie, president of Mesa Tactical. “We are committed to giving back where…

Defending America’s borders, not deterring China, tops the list of priorities Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent to senior Pentagon leaders and combatant commanders just a few weeks ago, according to a memo obtained by Defense One’s Meghann Myers. China has long been seen inside the Pentagon as the military’s “pacing challenge,” cutting into U.S. efforts to influence friends and allies across the Indo-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. But before mentioning China, the first priorities in Hegseth’s new guidance are to “seal our borders, repel invasion, counter narcotics and trafficking, and support the Department of Homeland Security mission to deport illegal aliens.”…

Springfield Armory is launching the newly redesigned Saint Victor line of firearms. The lineup consists of 5.56 NATO rifles and pistols with 11.5-, 14- and 16-inch barrels as well as 16- and 20-inch 7.62 NATO rifle variants, all with enhanced components and reliability. “Since its launch in 2019, the Saint Victor line has proven itself as a market leader by providing premium features and impressive performance,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With these enhancements and updates, the new Saint Victors—in 5.56 NATO or 7.62 NATO—stand ready to deliver professional-grade capabilities.” A recipient of the top…

FightLite, a company known for its belt-fed-style, AR-15 pattern upper receivers, has recently unveiled its next generation FightLite DFX upper receiver group. This new complete upper assembly consists of a freefloat, heavy-profile barrel that is shrouded by an M1913 Picatinny quad rail handguard. Additionally, FightLite Industries also offers an M-Lok-compatible option. In addition to feeding from linked ammunition belts, the DFX has a dual-feed system that accepts AR-15 pattern magazines. For added reliability and ruggedness the new FightLite DFX uses a patent pending short stroke piston assembly to cycle rounds compared to the traditional direct gas impingement mechanism found in…

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The Space Force has been working closely with private investment firms to get a leg up on emerging technologies. The result is a “pool” of companies with products the service wants, a senior defense official says.“Another innovation influence for us, which is new, is the introduction of the acquisition for the Space Force to the venture capital community and the investment community—not a community we interacted with in the past. And so this is a whole new community that we’ve been engaging with, learning with, going to their activities and understanding what their thinking is. In turn, we talk about…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light, Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey, everyone, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which is brought to you by First Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today’s episode is all about this time of the year when white tails go hard antlered and everything seems to get a little mixed up out…