TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
A bag belonging to a traveler tripped TSA alarms on July 18 after officers discovered Civil War-era cannonballs in the individual’s luggage, the first cannon-related mishap since JPMorgan’s polarizing legal proceedings. Roll Tide. The inert cannonballs, which were — naturally — wrapped in paper towels,...
Navy orders commands to submit monthly facial hair waiver accountability reports
The Navy last week announced its latest round of guidance regarding facial hair grooming requirements and religious and medical accommodations. Commands are now instructed to produce monthly facial hair accountability reports, specifically for those service members diagnosed with skin conditions such as Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, or...
Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production
The Defense Department on Monday announced framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin aimed at expanding production of critical Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptor components as the military seeks to replenish missile inventories through expanded, long-term production capacity. The...
Meet Drone Round, the company supplying Marines with anti-drone ammo
Logic suggests that a shotgun would be the best firearm to use to take out an enemy drone as it has long been the weapon of choice to shoot down small aerial targets. That’s because inside a shotshell contains pellets that spread as they fly...
We Knife Co. Muster Must Appeal to Fans of Beefy Knives
Last month we wrote about the We Knife Co. Hull, a military-themed folder that was part of a family of limited edition models. Now that the full suite has arrived we’re looking at the Muster, a large, tank-like (both literally and figuratively) folder. Like the...
Navy offering up to $150,000 retention bonuses for select aviation billets
The U.S. Navy is rolling out retention bonuses for select active-duty aviation billets in an effort to retain skilled personnel in certain mission-critical roles, the service announced. “The AC Aviation Command Retention Bonus (ACRB) program incentivizes highly talented, hardworking Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers...
Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota completes first deployment
The nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29, completing its first deployment as the Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class boat. The successful deployment amplified the Navy’s ability to operate and employ advanced capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, a service release...
Senate Democrats press Pentagon over medical care for troops wounded in Kuwait drone strike
Senate Democrats are pressing the Pentagon for answers about medical care provided to service members wounded in the March 1 drone strike at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, saying the Defense Department has yet to fully answer an earlier congressional inquiry or provide the results of the...
B-52 modernization faces delays, cost increases, watchdog says
Most of the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to modernize its B-52s are experiencing significant challenges, a government watchdog said in a Friday report. As the service projects to spend $21 billion in modernizations for 76 active long-range strategic bombers, the Government Accountability Office argues that...
Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump’s goals, poll finds
Just one in three Americans support the war on Iran, the lowest reading in a Reuters/Ipsos poll since the five-month-old conflict’s early days, with most respondents saying that President Donald Trump has failed to explain his goals. The poll, conducted Friday through Sunday, also showed...
