The Streamlight ProTac HL-X is a very capable tactical flashlight, especially if you value rugged construction and more than one battery option. But there is something confusing about it today. Some listings call it a 1,000-lumen flashlight, while Streamlight now rates it for as much as 1,300 lumens. Both numbers…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 26, 2026, 9:50 AM EDT Low-rate VA loan assumptions have exploded lately. Why? Because recent home loan interest rate hikes have made assumptions very attractive. With interest rates hovering around 6%, there are existing VA loans available with rates under 4%. What does this…
Sitting on the border of Quebec and Vermont, Lake Memphremagog is one of the largest lakes in the Green Mountain State and a true angler’s paradise. With over 20 species of gamefish found in Memphremagog’s glacial waters, anglers flock to its shorelines to catch everything and anything from perch to…
Physical fitness tests are a fact of life for active duty members of the military, no matter which branch they serve. Scoring well can mean weeks or even months of training to get ready, either as an individual, a group or with the help of a personal trainer. Fitness apps…
Over a decade ago, I worked as a line cook in a really fantastic Indian restaurant for a summer. My job included manning the fryers and salad station, but more importantly I was in charge of everything that was cooked in the giant tandoor oven. Slapping naan bread onto the…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honors, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States. Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has become…
If you already have a VA loan, you’ve probably heard that the Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan, or IRRRL, is the fastest, easiest way to refinance. But what happens when current VA IRRRL rates are higher than the rate you’re already paying? Does the math still work, or are you…
Written by Jim Stewart Updated on Aug 20, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT The United States Space Force (USSF) is the sixth, smallest, and newest military service branch, created in 2019 from the Department of the Air Force. It consists of about 9,400 active-duty members, all known as Guardians. The Space Force…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war. U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations…
Written by Jim Stewart Updated on Aug 20, 2026, 12:13 PM EDT Joining the U.S. Marine Corps means becoming part of an elite fighting force of 180,000 active-duty men and women with a unique mission. Part of the Department of the Navy, the Marines operate in close cooperation with U.S. naval…
Written by Jim Stewart Updated on Aug 20, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT If you are interested in joining the nation’s first line of defense against maritime threats, consider the opportunities available to help the US Coast Guard’s 63,000 active-duty and reserve members protect more than 100,000 miles of the nation’s coastline…
Published Aug 20, 2026, 10:10 AM EDT President Trump showed off a new helipad he is building on the lawn before leaning over to autograph a piece of it Read the full article here
Published Aug 20, 2026, 8:29 AM EDT Prince Harry urged communities to better apply service members’ skills when they return to the workforce during an intimate gathering with U.S. veterans. Read the full article here
This is the second of two articles on the haunting disappearance of two Wisconsin hunting/fishing buddies who vanished in February 1961. Their remains weren’t found until July 2006, trapped inside their upside-down car on the bottom of Lake Waubesa near Madison.After two Wisconsin hunting and fishing buddies vanished into the…
The Department of Defense (DOD) must assess the resources needed to monitor its research into military blast exposure.That is the key finding of a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) study published on Tuesday, which investigated the department’s ability to monitor occupational blast exposure—a condition thataccumulates over time when military personnel…
Question: Should I use a mechanical or fixed blade broadhead, and what brands do you recommend?Answer: If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked this question, I could probably start manufacturing my own broadheads. Back when I was more of a fixture on the seminar circuit, I…
Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico has outlined key pledges to support veterans living in the state. Talarico, a state lawmaker, is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a pivotal midterm election. Paxton has been endorsed by President Donald Trump but is locked in a tight…
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