Editor’s note: As of Aug. 1, 2026, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance will no longer cover programs provided through high schools. Read more. The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides post-secondary education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ program offers…
Whether you’re buying necessities or splurging on something fun, shopping is so much easier when great deals lower the totals on your receipts. That’s why military families love the following retailers that offer deals and discounts exclusively for them. Keep in mind that some stores offer military discounts online and…
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items to the 10 companies, which include…
00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calian. Here’s cal. We all know that deer tend to do silly things when they’re in front of a car’s headlights. Well, a white tail deer in New Jersey…
When 70-year-old Zenotis Boyd Jr., a one-time cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, heard about the grand opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago, he felt like he had to be there to celebrate the nation’s first African-American president. “It’s like my…
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00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places, and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. And I want to give a big shout out to Onyx Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pipple, and…
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Senior negotiators from the U.S. and Iran on Monday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries. The mediation effort in Switzerland started Sunday and had rocky moments. But it also led to some…
00:00:08 Speaker 1: This is the me Eater podcast coming at you shirtless, severely, bug bitten, and in my case, underwear. Listening toast, you can’t predict that anything brought to you by first Light. When I’m hunting, I need gear that won’t quit. First light builds, no compromise, gear that…
Seol Kyung-chul’s father fought alongside U.S. troops during the Korean War and had his life saved by American Marines. Decades later and in his father’s memory, the renowned artist is giving back to family and his nation’s decades-long ally—all through a gigantic work of art that has found a unique…
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The White House decision to seek about one-quarter of its gargantuan $1.5 trillion defense-spending request as reconciliation funding leaves some of the military’s top priorities—munitions, industrial-base upgrades—up to lawmakers’ appetite for another precedent-breaking budget maneuver.The Army, for example, is asking for $24.5 billion to fund purchases through DOD’s Munitions Acceleration…
After denying rumors last year that suggested they were working on a Lord of the Rings game, Warhorse Studios, the team behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance RPG series, has now confirmed that it is, in fact, currently developing a Middle-earth RPG. For me, this is some of the best news…
Xbox Game Pass has dozens of open-world games, covering RPGs, survival, co-op, fantasy, sci-fi, racing, FPS, and more. Subscribers who are dying to get lost in another universe can turn to classics like Skyrim or GTA, or modern greats such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Outer Worlds 2.…
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Lots of amusement parks offer military tickets on admission, but one of the most popular among military families is the Disney Military Salute. This discount program, which is typically renewed every year in November, allows you to choose between various Park Hopper options at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.…
Sources tell MeatEater that the U.S. Congress will act soon on a proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule, which was enacted in 2001 and safeguards some 58 million acres of public land in 39 states from new road development. H.R. 7695 would nullify the rule and also “require the Secretary…
MOSCOW (AP) — Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, atomic-powered submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the maneuvers in a…
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our newest podcast, Future Wild with Mark Kenyon.No stranger to the MeatEater audience, Mark Kenyon has been on the team since 2018 and hosted the Wired to Hunt podcast since 2014. Future Wild represents an exciting new foray for both MeatEater and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to vote on legislation Thursday to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along with a conflict the president launched over two months ago without congressional approval. The vote is the…
When Bill Roland went missing from Lake Sam Rayburn in 1997, nothing about the case made sense.His truck, boat, and trailer were missing, but there was no sign of a struggle at his lake house. Searches of the surrounding woods turned up empty, and his family and friends said he’d…
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Published May 21, 2026, 9:55 AM EDT Trump honors the ‘unbelievable heroism’ of Coast Guard graduates at his commencement address. Read the full article here
