Air Force slashes number of fields eligible for fiscal year 2026 reenlistment bonuses
The U.S. Air Force cut the number of specialties eligible for reenlistment bonuses offered to active-duty airmen by 73% in fiscal year 2026. The Selective Retention Bonus list contains only 24 specialties eligible for reenlistment bonuses, compared to 89 in fiscal year 2025. Last fiscal...
Can You Use WD-40 to Clean a Gun?
Posted on March 24, 2025 by Daniel Mitchell Proper firearm maintenance is essential for ensuring safety, reliability, and longevity. One question that often arises among gun owners is whether WD-40, a common household lubricant and water-displacing spray, can be used to clean and maintain firearms....
Pentagon failed to assess impact of cuts to civilian workforce, watchdog finds
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) probe has found that the Pentagon failed to evaluate the effects of recent civilian personnel reductions, leaving a substantial gap in understanding for key areas such as “readiness, workload, and lethality.” Roughly 78,000 civilian positions were eliminated in 2025...
Guide to the National Firearms Act (NFA)
Posted on March 26, 2025 by Daniel Mitchell The National Firearms Act (NFA), enacted in 1934, stands as one of the most significant pieces of legislation governing firearms in the United States. Born from a desire to curb the violence associated with Prohibition-era organized crime,...
Spyderco Product Reveal 21 Arrives for Blade
Spyderco Product Reveal Numero 21 is here. At the blackjack table that would probably net you some cash; when it comes to Spydero Reveals it means you get special editions of well-known Spydie models as well as some brand new fixed blades. 50th Anniversary Native...
‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors
Some service members and their families have been threatened by foreign adversaries both overseas and in the United States, according to information provided to Military Times. “For folks we’ve heard from, threats began a few weeks after the U.S. strikes against Iran began,” said Sarah...
How Do Gun Locks Work?
Posted on May 7, 2025 (May 30, 2025) by Daniel Mitchell Owning a firearm comes with a truckload of responsibility—safety, legality, and common sense all rolled into one. And a huge part of that? Keeping your gun secure. Gun locks are a fundamental piece of...
National Guardsman arrested for $30 million international fraud scheme
U.S. Marshals arrested a soldier on a Missouri Army base who was wanted internationally for fraud and money-laundering resulting in over $30 million in losses, the service reported this month. Polish authorities asked the U.S. to arrest and extradite the 45-year-old Marcin Pióro, who was...
Testing for Our 9mm 147-Grain Hollow Points
Posted on November 3, 2025 by Daniel Mitchell At Minuteman Ammunition, every load that carries our name goes through a full evaluation, not just a quick range trip. Recently we tested a new 147-grain 9mm hollow point as a potential restock candidate, and we want...
Army develops exoskeleton for lower-limb injuries on the battlefield
Some battlefield wounds are inherently deadly. Others, like tibia or ankle fractures, become deadly when a wounded soldier cannot send firepower downrange. The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is looking to change that with its new Intrepid Battlefield EXoskeleton, or IBEX, system, a...
