A Navy acquisition leader warned congressional members on Thursday that China is meeting the United States on nearly every maritime mark, raising the importance that shipbuilding continue on an upward trajectory. William F. Mahan, performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy (ASN) for research, development and acquisition, made…
Here is a real estate secret that most people don’t know about. VA loans are one of the best house-hacking tools around! They allow eligible veterans and active-duty service members to buy a multi-unit property, live in it, rent out the other units, and turn it into an income-producing venture,…
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Over the last few years, millions of Americans have become first-time firearm owners. According to NSSF estimates, approximately 26 million Americans have purchased their first firearm since 2020. Pew Research also reports that roughly 32% of American adults personally own a firearm, while civilian firearm ownership in the United States…
The VA home loan is one of the most valuable benefits available to service members, veterans and surviving spouses — and one of the least understood. Millions of eligible borrowers have never used it. Many who have used it made decisions that cost them thousands because nobody explained the details…
The fastest way to become unsafe or overwhelmed is to skip training and rely entirely on internet information.Many newer shooters feel pressure to move too quickly. They see competition footage, advanced drills, and experienced shooters performing at speed online, then immediately assume that is where they should start. The problem…
America’s revolutionary Charter of Freedom, the Declaration of Independence is a document upon which our nation’s founding principles were established. The Declaration of Independence set the course for our nation on a journey of freedom, which also led this historic document on its own journey. For example, did you know:…
Often overshadowed by the .44 Magnum for its beefy payload and Hollywood-inspired reputation, the .44 Special is best known for delivering practical, controllable performance.The recoil is manageable, the concussion won’t rattle your fillings loose, and the heavy-for-caliber bullets still get the job done.That is to say, the .44 Special isn’t…
If you have multiple service-connected disabilities, you’ve probably done the mental math: A 50 percent rating plus a 30 percent rating should equal 80 percent. It does not. The VA does not add disability ratings together. It uses a formula many veterans have never had explained to them, and the…
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Summer has always held a special place in the American story and the celebration of democracy and freedom.As the days grow longer and families gather for barbecues, road trips, range days, and other holiday traditions, we’re also reminded of something much bigger than fireworks and backyard cookouts.Independence Day celebrates the…
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with additional context reflecting developments since the report’s publication in October 2025. The report’s $21.7 billion estimate covers U.S. military assistance provided through September 2025. WASHINGTON — The United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in…
Democrats are making a last-ditch effort to persuade Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and in turn the White House, not to confirm a U.S. Coast Guard commander promotion due to past whistleblower complaints. Mullin, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma who took over as secretary after his embattled…
Good friends are hard to find. In military life, they’re both hard to find and hard to keep. What’s not hard is pausing on our own official Military Spouse Day to appreciate the ones we have. Like most aspects of military life, military friendships are unique, life-altering and often subject…
The House is taking up a Senate-passed budget resolution that sets nearly $1 trillion in defense spending—roughly $500 billion below the levels President Donald Trump has publicly pushed—setting up a potential battle within the Republican Party over how far to go on military funding. The framework outlines roughly $5.5 trillion…
It’s been two months since the U.S. began strikes on Iran without authorization from Congress, so the clock is about to run out on the legal amount of time a president has to carry out a military operation without congressional approval. But the administration has given no indications they hope…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is vowing an independent investigation of 10 current and former officials indicted in the U.S. on charges of drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons in connection with the Sinaloa Cartel. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday she wouldn’t let foreign governments meddle in…
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The Marine Corps has long insisted that it needs enough amphibious ships to keep three ready groups deployed at all times, but the demand for those units is much higher than that, the service’s commandant said Thursday.Every combatant commander—from U.S. Central Command to Africa to Southern—has requested an ARG with…
U.S. Space Command Gen. Stephen Whiting said the combatant command’s first operational facility on Redstone Arsenal represents “a critical step forward” in the move of its permanent headquarters to Alabama. Whiting and other Space Command personnel cut the ribbon on the facility on Wednesday in front community leaders and officials…
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Replacing the dozens of U.S. aircraft that have been damaged or destroyed in the Iran war will require more money than the staggering $1.5 trillion defense budget, the Air Force’s top general said. Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, the service’s top uniformed leader, told House lawmakers Thursday that the historic defense…
First-person shooters are everywhere, but only a few manage to earn high scores from both critics and everyday players at the same time. Scores in the high 80s or 90s are not rare in the genre, but reaching that level on multiple platforms at once, and holding it over time,…
The USS Gerald R. Ford is reportedly preparing to leave the Middle East after a record 309-day deployment during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The carrier is expected to return to the United States after more than 10 months at sea, according to The Washington Post on Wednesday. If true,…
