Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
The Pentagon last month held its first “Top Drone” school for drone pilots to demonstrate their skills in a threat-representative environment. Lt. Col. Matt Limeberry, commander of the Pentagon’s Rapid Assessment or Prototype Technology Task Force, told Defense News in an interview Monday that DOD...
DeSantis Presses Florida GOP to Pass Open Carry
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is apparently fed up with Republican state lawmakers who hit the campaign trail touting their love for the Second Amendment, but then won’t act to pass legislation deregulating open carry in the state. Recently, during a press conference kicking off the...
US Air Force, Norway sink ship in maritime strike exercise
The U.S. Air Force and the armed forces of Norway conducted a joint exercise on Sept. 3 which saw both allies cooperate seamlessly to send a ship to the bottom of the Norwegian Sea. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 53rd Wing flew in...
Family keeps 9/11 FDNY hero’s memory alive with annual traditions
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Twenty-four years after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, America continues to reflect on the terror attacks and mourn the loss of nearly 3,000 people, as the enduring pain remains. A new generation is learning about...
Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officer
The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara, the service announced Thursday. Cmdr. Adam Ochs was removed from his position by Capt. Kelley Jones, commander of Task Force 55, on Thursday, “due to a loss of confidence” in Ochs’ ability to...
US marks 9/11 attacks amid drumbeat of political violence
The United States marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Thursday with somber ceremonies at the Pentagon, New York and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Family members and loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed read out their names as politicians honored their...
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals
The comments drew immediate concern from Democratic senators who had pushed for Karen Brazell, the nominee for Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Benefits, to dismiss the idea and support stronger protections for individuals currently receiving payouts for their military-connected injuries. “The [benefits administration’s] core mission...
Illinois’ Suppressor Ban Upheld By Judge
Illinois is the only state with a complete ban on suppressor usage, prompting a recent lawsuit to overturn the unjust law. Unfortunately for the lawful gun owners in the Prairie State, a district judge has ruled that the punitive law can stand. Under current Illinois...
Before he was a hero on 9/11, he was a hero in Vietnam
Rick Rescorla knew his history. The native of England knew how stories of the past, recent or distant, could move people. Be it the English victory at Agincourt in 1415 or the British victory at Rorke’s Drift in the Zulu War of 1879, his tales...
Tunnel to Towers pays off 21 mortgages for fallen heroes’ families
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the nation approaches the solemn anniversary of September 11, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller joined Abby Hornacek to share a message of remembrance and gratitude. This year, the foundation is paying off...
