Every industry uses a shorthand. It’s efficient, impresses friends and becomes part of the vernacular. Gun enthusiasts have their own jargon, an alphabet soup of acronyms so confusing that we maintain a list for reference when editing stories. Here are a few explanations that might be helpful to the uninitiated. …
While millions of Americans can name Western Front battles like Belleau Wood or the Meuse-Argonne, almost no one remembers the 332nd Infantry Regiment. These Ohio doughboys were the only American combat unit to fight against the Central Powers in a WWI theater outside of France and helped end the war…
For more than a decade, a nonprofit organization in Paris, Kentucky has worked with hundreds of severely disabled veterans to provide recreational activities and make life a bit easier for those who’ve sacrificed so much. Now, Jason’s Box is gaining national recognition for supporting veterans in need. The organization was recently honored…
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Federal agencies and private groups are keeping their eyes peeled for hacking and information-warfare efforts launched in response to the wake of the United States’ Jan. 3 attack on Venezuela to capture leader Nicolás Maduro. The unilateral attack has raised concerns that countries aligned with Venezuela, such as China or Russia, may…
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken on environmental oversight of deepwater port licensing from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), which officials say will streamline environmental reviews, accelerate license approvals, and lower domestic energy costs.The change, announced on Monday, means that MARAD will oversee National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and environmental…
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Military pay deductions are an important part of your total pay situation. They are one of the two types of money withheld from your pay before it is paid to you. Deductions are shown in the middle column of your monthly Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), and sometimes there are…
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January used to be a quiet month for streaming. Not anymore.In 2026, the year kicks off with a surprisingly strong slate of movies across the best streaming services, including Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and niche genre streamers. From prestige dramas and buzzy documentaries to franchise rewatches, cult…
ZeroTech Optics recently showcased its new 1-8 x 24 mm Vengeance LPVO scope. Low-power, variable optics (LPVO) are a specialized class of riflescope that can combine the quickness of shooting with a red-dot sight in addition with ability to zoom in on targets that lie further away like a traditional…
A Vietnam veteran returned home after two years as a combat medic. He’d treated gunshot wounds, performed emergency procedures and saved lives under fire. Civilian hospitals wouldn’t hire him. His military training didn’t translate to any civilian medical credential. He ended up pumping gas at a service station.This waste of…
It’s a mystery that’s stymied investigators in East Hartford, Connecticut, for more than seven years – who killed disabled Air Force veteran Dominic Marino? What’s KnownHere’s what local police do know. On Nov. 18, 2018, an intruder kicked in the front door of Marino’s house along Suffolk Drive, subdued him by…
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