Which military branch has the best retirement benefits? This question has a simple answer that people may not expect — with an exception: No branch pays a better military pension than any other. Retirement pay is governed entirely by federal law and Department of Defense policy, not by the individual…
If the power is out and cell service is starting to fail, GMRS Channel 20, 462.675 MHz, is one of the first channels worth monitoring. But don’t make the mistake of listening only there. Channel 20 has a long history as a traveler-assistance and calling channel. It is not an…
A VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) is usually the easiest way to lower your interest rate, but it only works if rates have dropped since you got your loan. If today’s rates are higher, or you don’t qualify for an IRRRL right now, you’re not out of options.…
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A U.S. Air Force veteran convicted in a 2001 Oklahoma murder is scheduled to be executed this November. His attorneys plan to raise his military service in an effort to spare his life. James Pavatt, 72, is currently scheduled to die by lethal injection on Nov. 12 at the Oklahoma…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “serpent” on Monday, accusing the longtime leader of influencing the United States to partake in a broader war for its own benefit in the Middle East. “In Hebrew, Netanyahu openly crows that he suckered the U.S. Administration into…
The first of six housing projects at a naval base is complete, part of a broader $12.1 million renovation project. New furnishings were the final touch in completing new living quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (NBK-Bremerton) as part of the Navy’s six overall sustainment, restoration and modernization projects funded through…
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan plans to use drones, artificial intelligence and new methods of warfare as it adapts its defense strategies to suit changing times, according to details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the coming fiscal year disclosed by the Defense Ministry on Monday. The…
The Pentagon has reportedly hired conservative military veterans with large social media followings to unspecified government positions. The Washington Post reported late Sunday that the Pentagon hired two conservative commentators—Rob Maness, a retired Air Force colonel with more than 135,000 X followers, and Kurt Schlichter, a retired Army colonel with…
Question: I’m a new bow hunter who doesn’t have access to private land or a hunting mentor. Where should I start?Answer: Learning to hunt on your own can seem intimidating. From figuring out your effective archery range to picking a spot on opening day, there are a lot of moving…
An overseas deployment can be tough on any relationship between a member of the military and a loved one left behind. That can be especially true for a soldier and ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ who may be separated by the call of duty. That was the plight of U.S. Marine Lance…
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House lawmakers plan to “fight” against a proposal to extend U.S.-Israel military cooperation that was passed in the annual defense spending bill. The House of Representatives approved its version of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on July 21 by a 216-212 vote, authorizing roughly $1.15 trillion…
Reading the tea leaves is a dicey business for automotive industry forecasters, especially over the past two years, as a change in White House administrations signaled a 180-degree turn from supporting battery-electric vehicles to one favoring internal-combustion engines of every size. How can automakers plan for the future while fuel…
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Fundamentals Series — Part 7Over the last six articles, we’ve covered the core fundamentals of shooting: grip, trigger control, and vision.These skills are first learned under ideal conditions. We stand still, eliminate unnecessary variables, and focus on placing rounds exactly where we intend them to go. This is marksmanship.Marksmanship teaches…
Police in the state of Washington have detained 23 people who allegedly threw a party in a veteran’s empty home and caused an estimated $50,000 in damage. Piere County Sheriff’s Deputies detained those in question, aged between 14 and 20, after deputies caught the individuals hosting a party at an…
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Published Jul 23, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT Leading PC gaming platform Steam gets an update that adds brand-new features that its users have been requesting for a long time. Credit: via Valve Originally published by Game Rant A brand-new update to Steam has added new features for gifting games, fulfilling a long-standing…
The agency that keeps lists of draft-eligible men is looking for software to help simulate the personnel needs it would work to fill if a draft were reinstated.While the U.S. military is all-volunteer, the independent Selective Service System still maintains a registration list of men aged 18 to 25 and a…
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