News broke Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to order the elimination of one-fifth of the U.S. military’s general and flag billets. There is a legitimate case for examining whether the Armed Forces have have become too top-heavy. There is also a legitimate reason to be concerned about…
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If I’m being honest, the whole idea for this article came from something that is totally understandable but also kind of annoying. People love to ask me what it’s like to hunt with Steve Rinella, and I get it. He’s one of the biggest names in the sphere, and he…
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A jailed veteran has accused a veterans affairs coordinator of stealing approximately $65,000 from her while she was incarcerated. The unnamed victim allegedly hired Jessica McVay, a veterans affairs coordinator at the public defender’s office, to handle financial administration like paying her bills while she was in Manatee County Jail,…
A jury has convicted the owner of a Texas mental health clinic for a $26 million TRICARE fraud, kickback and money laundering scheme. Licensed professional counselor Kevin Curry, 64, of Frisco, Texas, was found guilty Sept. 24 in Fort Worth of health care fraud, kickbacks and money laundering, according to…
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii—Some 300 days after leaving Hawaii, the guided-missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. was welcomed home Monday with delighted cheers, jangling cowbells, handmade posters, and fresh flower leis. The ship—part of the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group—did 40 days of combat operations and spent six months in…
The rush to build the next generation of military technology has drawn startups, Silicon Valley investors and former employees of companies such as SpaceX into the defense industry. One longtime investor says some newcomers are entering a field they barely understand. Van Espahbodi, a former Raytheon employee who was a…
New legislation in Congress calls for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide rural veterans with direct loans so they can build their own homes. U.S. House Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) and Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced the Veterans Owner-Buider’s Rights Act on Monday to expand VA home loans…
Four U.S. Navy personnel and two sailors suffered non-life-threatening injuries after the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier suffered an undisclosed “mishap.” The Navy said in an X post Tuesday morning that issues affected the two-seater plane when it was trying to land on the ship off the coast of…
FAIRFORD, England (AP) — A surprise decision by the U.K.’s counterterror police to release five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot targeting a U.S.-operated air force base in England has raised questions and concern from many, including U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of…
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Sharpening a knife to its original performance starts with one thing: using the correct sharpening angle and keeping it consistent. Every knife such as kitchen, pocket, hunting, or tactical, has a manufacturer-specified bevel angle (DPS: degrees per side). Maintaining that angle preserves sharpness, edge retention, and the knife’s intended cutting…
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re taking a look at the Smith & Wesson Model 10 Classic No Lock 38 Special revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model…
Chief Watertender Oscar V. Peterson spent 21 years at sea before May 7, 1942, when Japanese bombs turned the USS Neosho into a burning wreck during the Battle of the Coral Sea. Already wounded from the attack, the 42-year-old sailor crawled alone into several superheated compartments to manually close four…
At the show, guests should visit Dead Air’s booth, #919, to see new products, ask questions, and determine which model best suits their hunting or shooting needs. Among the featured products will be the Nomad Ti XC and the all-new 2025 Sandman X—two of the most advanced suppressors designed for…
Posted on February 4, 2025 (February 13, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell Choosing the right concealed carry gun can feel overwhelming. After all, this isn’t just another purchase—it’s a decision that directly impacts your safety, confidence, and peace of mind. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or new to carrying, finding…
An Army-led task force is looking for one command-and-control system that can run any of the counter-unmanned aerial systems equipment that government agencies can buy through their online marketplace.All of the different military installations running cUAS systems in one region, for example, need to be able to share data, the…
Many shooters still trust only a sealed box from a gun show, waiting for that “perfect deal.” But in today’s ammo market, that mindset is outdated. Real preparedness comes from consistency, convenience, and a system built for real-world reliability—not luck. Don’t be a Fudd. There is a natural skepticism when…
Put Your Optics to Work for You on Your Next Hunting Trip Hunters invest hard work, dedicate valuable time, and go the extra mile to do their part to make a hunt come together. Gear is put to the test, as well as the strength and endurance of a hunter’s body and…
00:00:02 Speaker 1: The crime scene in the murder of Chung Wai Yang didn’t just look wrong. It looked intentional. No warning, no struggle, just a single shot to the back of the head, footprints leading nowhere, and the hunter’s gear stripped away like a trophy. For the Yang family,…
How long to cook a turkey? Use this complete, cross-brand cooking time chart for stuffed and unstuffed birds, based on averaged recommendations from Butterball, Honeysuckle White, Jennie-O, Norbest, Shady Brook Farms, and Foster Farms. How Long to Cook a Turkey? (325°F, Stuffed or Unstuffed) Cooking times vary from oven to…
This is an idea list of gifts for preppers. Practical things. Gifts reflecting common sense preparedness. I would consider gifting any of these to non-preppers too! Most preppers are preparedness-minded individuals who recognize the various risks that we may face while living our lives. The thing is, we can mitigate…
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News broke Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to order the elimination of…