Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), an Afghanistan veteran, did not mince words this week about the initial design concept for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall: “This proposal is a disgrace.” The lawmaker is among some members of Congress speaking out against the concept of the memorial.…
Allie Delury traded her role as an Air Force combat camera operator for something a little less stressful: a feature film producer. However, speaking days before her short film “Fault” was set to debut at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, Delury was feeling a rush of…
Boating season is officially here, and while the thrill of being on the open water appeals to millions, it can be especially appealing to veterans. Recreationally, the peacefulness and tranquility of boating offer several mental health benefits, along with opportunities for a successful transition out of the service for veterans…
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A PCS move involves lots of moving parts, like housing decisions and relocation logistics. One area that’s easy to overlook is homeowners insurance. While most homeowners assume their coverage remains in place during a move, PCS orders can create insurance gaps that leave your home, personal belongings, and finances at…
A PC gamer was saved by their gaming rig after a stray bullet was accidentally fired from a neighbor’s gun and hit the side of the PC, which damaged some major components beyond repair. Although the PC endured significant damage, no one was injured by the accidental gunshot. The incident…
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The United States still fields the world’s most capable airmen and some of the most advanced aircraft ever built. But according to Rep. August Pfluger, a retired Air Force fighter pilot and former F-22 Raptor pilot, the service is facing a growing challenge that Congress can no longer afford to…
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Organizations representing federal workers and good government advocates were quick to decry President Trump’s move this week to formally strip around 8,000 federal workers of their civil service protections, making them at-will employees, though the exact contours of the initiative’s scope remain unclear.Wednesday’s executive order implements Schedule Policy/Career, a new job…
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a national-security memo aimed at speeding up government use of advanced artificial intelligence across the military and intelligence community, while also trying to harden those systems against foreign theft and manipulation.The National Security Presidential Memorandum reflects a growing view inside the White House that…
President Donald Trump’s choice for acting intelligence director, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s thin background has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans too have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who currently runs the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “No qualifications,” said U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a…
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Lawmakers want to see if the Air Force’s venerable A-10 Thunderbolt IIs can be souped up with artificial intelligence, electronic-warfare gear, or better comms to keep it in the fight.The House Armed Service Committee’s version of the annual defense policy bill included several Warthog-related provisions as part of an en…
More than 50 years after U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert “Bob” Lodge was killed over North Vietnam, lawmakers are backing an effort that supporters hope will ultimately result in the award of the Medal of Honor. Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), a decorated fighter pilot and retired Air Force colonel, introduced…
Exodus has been compared to Mass Effect from the moment it was revealed, and, to be fair, that was probably unavoidable. Archetype Entertainment is made up of several former BioWare developers, after all, Exodus is a choice-driven sci-fi RPG with companions, alien worlds, and a massive universe to explore, and…
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