LAOAG, Philippines—Just off the windswept beach, a camouflage-painted unmanned vessel reminiscent of a Chinese amphibious fighting vehicle advanced through the sapphire waters of the South China Sea.Drones buzzed ahead as American, Filipino, and Japanese soldiers waited nearby. Then two rockets whooshed from HIMARS launchers hidden in the sand dunes, heading…
Magnolia Pictures and the USO are proud to partner in offering free nationwide screenings this week of Bob Odenkirk’s new action-thriller Normal to honor and thank service members, veterans and first responders. The screenings will take place May 5, 6 and 7 at participating theaters across the country. The offer…
Military Appreciation Month is a great time to check out all the commissary discounts available on your nearest base. Because the commissary generally partners with brands to offer specific discounts for this special celebration every year, it’s a great time to visit the store for the biggest grocery discounts possible.…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it. Iran’s powerful parliamentary…
Some lucky deer hunter will eventually shoot a whitetail with antlers bigger than those atop the buck Milo Hanson killed Nov. 23, 1993, near his Saskatchewan farm.With a certified score of 213-5/8 inches, Hanson’s 14-point buck became the world-record “typical” whitetail during the Boone and Crockett Club’s 1995 awards ceremony.…
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to broaden defense ties between the nations, officials said. Koizumi’s meeting in the capital Manila with Marcos and Defense…
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:…
Army veteran Grant Miller believes there is a misconception when it comes to strong military leadership, especially among civilians. It’s not about authority. In fact, the reality is vastly different. Miller, who spent more than five years as an officer, exiting as a captain, feels that success depends on forging…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: Found almost exclusively in America in the western half of the continent. The West rock art remains an enigmatic record of thousands of years of the human presence. 00:00:12 Speaker 2: Here. 00:00:13 Speaker 1: I’m Dan Flores and this is the American West. Messages from the…
About 15 years ago, two former Navy SEALs wanted to commemorate the legacies of friends lost during service. In doing so, they ended up making strong inroads to include hundreds of thousands of the approximate 99% of people who never served. The “Memorial May” campaign organized by Carry the Load…
Air Force veteran Tim Kirk didn’t expect to earn awards helping veterans, but he received a pretty big honor last week. The NFL Hall of Fame named Kirk one of its Awards of Character recipients for 2026 for his work supporting veterans’ needs through the Warrior Healing Center in Sierra…
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Two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria on Saturday by what officials said was a lone ISIS gunman. Part of the Pentagon’s much-reduced yet enduring counterterrorism mission in the country, they were the first troops to die there since the fall of dictator Bashar Al-Assad last…
For many people, the holidays can be a stressful time, but particularly for veterans, the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day can bring about depression, loneliness, anxiety, and isolation. But there are places veterans can turn to for help. Jim Whaley is the CEO of Mission Roll Call, a nonprofit…
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking another look at the Springfield Armory Echelon Compact in 9 mm and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Springfield Armory Echelon Compact (MSRP: $694) We’re taking…
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Developing: U.S. Coast Guard chases third oil tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela. The vessel was reportedly fleeing the Caribbean Sea on Sunday carrying oil from Venezuela as the U.S. Coast Guard worked to intercept it, U.S. officials told multiple media outlets, including Associated Press, CBS News, the New York…
Back in 2007, John Cena stood in the dust of Baghdad, surrounded by service members during a WWE Tribute to the Troops event. He looked them in the eyes and said, “I am surrounded by a group of heroes. I am surrounded by the most elite fighting force on this earth.…
Sons Of Liberty Gun Works recently announced a limited production run of its SOLGW MK1 carbines and rifles in the historic USMC Frog Skin camouflage pattern to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps. The Frog Skin pattern is reminiscent of the Pacific Theater during the Second World…
In the battle over public land access, the sides often seem to have heroic DIY hunters on one side vs villainous landowners scheming to keep us out on the other.But it’s hardly ever that simple. Take, for example, David Faubion, a Wyoming-based big game hunter who has been chartering a…
A new partnership between a European chipmaker and software firm aims to ease the difficult task of creating defense systems with encryption strong enough to withstand attacks by tomorrow’s quantum computers.SEALSQ, which specializes in “quantum-safe” chips, and Airmod, a French company that specializes in secure electronics for aerospace and drones,…
