How the Coast Guard sank a German U-boat off the North Carolina coast
After the Japanese aircraft carrier raid on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, followed by Germany’s and Italy’s declarations of war on the United States on the 11th, the three Axis navies adopted different strategies: Italy, seldom venturing out of the Mediterranean Sea, was primarily...
6MM ARC: Long Range in a Small Package with the Lantac 6ARC
The folks at LANTAC first caught rumor of an exciting new round in development for the AR-15 back in 2018. They were part of a military research project looking for both a new rifle and corresponding intermediate caliber. In January of 2019, they were among...
This pilot sought to avenge his brother’s death over the South Pacific
Of the many aircraft in which airmen fought their way to receive the Medal of Honor, alive or posthumously, only one flew the Consolidated PB4Y-1, a U.S. Navy variant of the B-24 Liberator. In contrast to its U.S. Army cousin, which bombed Axis industrial targets...
Lawmaker looks to ban Chinese-owned GNC from military bases
While much of Congress focuses on banning China from buying land near U.S. military bases, freshman Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., says the Chinese Communist Party already has a direct presence on those installations – through national nutrition chain GNC. A bill released by Harrigan this...
Gunsmithing Screwdrivers: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all seen screws that are for a lack of better terms are buggered, mangled and fubar’d. The screw slot is a mess because someone used the wrong size and wrong type of screwdriver. I see a lot of used guns that show the tell...
FALCO Holsters’ New Leather Gun Belts for EDC
On March 13, 2025, FALCO® Holsters unveiled an updated lineup of four leather gun belts, and they’re here to shake up your everyday carry (EDC) game. Whether you’re the type who’s been strapping up for years or you’re just dipping your toes into the world...
Ammo Prices Are About to Spike – Here’s Why
By Jim Strong Here’s a casual-sounding article based on SG Ammo’s recent statement about tariffs and ammo prices, concluding with their full statement: Ammo buyers might want to brace themselves. SG Ammo, a popular ammunition retailer, just released a detailed update on the recent U.S....
Hegseth to visit Panama as Trump says US is ‘reclaiming’ its canal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week, the second senior U.S. official to visit the country in as many months, as President Donald Trump says America is “reclaiming” the country’s eponymous canal. While there, Hegseth will meet with the country’s president, Jose...
Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops
The Army recently updated rules for soldier participation in training and apprenticeship programs in their final six months of service, cutting down time windows for some in order to prioritize junior service members and maintain unit readiness. The changes, released in a military personnel message...
VA leaders to halt mortgage rescue program launched last year
Veterans Affairs officials next month will end a 10-month-old mortgage rescue program for veterans in danger of losing their homes, following significant Republican criticism over the effort. The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program was launched in late May 2024 to purchase defaulted VA loans...
