Widows of service members who died while serving our country are often faced with a difficult choice, years after their loss. By federal law, a financial benefit known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation or DIC, equating to about $1,700 per month, ends as soon as a surviving military spouse remarries,…
On July 31, the Bureau of Reclamation released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the future management of the Colorado River through Lake Powell and Lake Mead. This 10-year plan will replace the 2007 operating guidelines currently in effect.This marks the first instance of the federal government stepping in…
U.S. Navy veteran John Donovan is the newest national commander of the nearly 1 million-member DAV (Disabled American Veterans). The Arkansas native, who himself is disabled, was unanimously elected Aug. 5 during the organization’s 104th national convention, held in Orlando, Fla. He was previously elected as national senior vice commander…
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The pressure is on in Montana, where two candidates from different parties and with military backgrounds are attempting to defeat a Donald Trump-backed Republican in a U.S. Senate race. Concerns are rising about potential vote splits come November, with a pivotal deadline fast approaching. Seth Bodnar, an independent, graduated from…
National Purple Heart Day falls on Aug. 7 every year, honoring the men and women wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s an unofficial observance — businesses and government offices don’t close — but it’s marked widely in practice, with states and cities pausing in recognition…
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Spoiler warning: This is a Fallout Season 1 catch-up that talks openly about the entire series, including the finale.Fallout Season 2 is here, with the first episode available with a Prime Video subscription beginning Tuesday, Dec. 16 (6 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. CT / 9 p.m. ET). Here’s the…
Despite a widely publicized “new norm” in gun sales, Naples, FL-based Azimuth Technology recently reached new milestones in the number of major OEM parts it has delivered to the firearm industry. Earlier this month, the company announced it has provided more than 2.5 million AR-15/AR-10 bolt-carrier groups (BCGs) and over…
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Veterans visiting some Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers may notice something different at their next appointment: Their doctor is looking at them instead of typing furiously into a computer.The change comes from a new artificial intelligence tool the VA launched in October that listens to appointments and automatically generates…
TH Holsters is now offering kydex OWB (outside-the-waistband) holsters to fit the Shadow Systems CR920XP with an attached Streamlight TLR7 Sub tactical light. TH Holsters manufactures its OWB Holster with .08 inch thick kydex sheets and uses its own precision molding techniques that differ from traditional vacuum molding. “The CR920XP…
The Trump administration sent shockwaves across the Atlantic last week with its new National Security Strategy. The strategy’s dismissal of the threat from Russia and harsh criticisms of Europe and NATO led the German chancellor to describe elements of the strategy as “unacceptable,” and to call for Europe to become “much more independent…
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For Sae Joon Park, it’s not political. The U.S. Army veteran simply wants Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to acknowledge what’s happening to veterans in her own department. Noem was called into Capitol Hill last Wednesday to testify to members of Congress concerning recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).…
The shotgun’s weakness is twofold: First, it doesn’t hold many rounds; and second, it’s slow to reload. But, with the proper setup, techniques and practice, these weaknesses can be mitigated. Here’s how to do it: As a quick caveat, I realize that there are non-traditional shotguns available these days that…
