Pentagon chief Austin embarks on his last Asia visit amid uncertainty
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to the Indo-Pacific Friday, his 12th and final trip to the region America has long said is its top priority and home to its main rival: China. While there, he will visit a bevy of U.S. allies and...
NATO drill sends divers, drones to sneak by underwater alarm sensors
MILAN — NATO has tested a series of alliance-made underwater sensors, meant to protect critical infrastructure in the oceans, by sending divers and drones to sneak past them. The experimentation event took place on Nov. 14 and was co-organized by Allied Special Operations Forces Command,...
Despite Election Loss, Gun-Ban Groups Vow To Continue Fight Against Your 2A Rights
With gun owners pushing former President Donald Trump over the top in last week’s election, gun-ban organizations, still reeling from the loss, are promising to work harder than ever to force more gun control on lawful American gun owners. With Trump winning the presidency and...
What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season starts
It’s that time of year when you can make changes to your military health care plan. The Tricare open season runs through Dec. 10. Some Tricare beneficiaries are also eligible for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP. That program’s open season...
Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as next VA secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his pick to be the next Veterans Affairs Secretary, filling another key Cabinet post with a military veteran. The announcement of Collins, 58, came as a surprise to many within the veterans community,...
HIT THE MARK, NOT YOUR WALLET: Strikeman’s Black Friday Deal is the Perfect Gift for Every Shooter
If you’re looking to improve your marksmanship without draining your wallet—or your ammo—Strikeman’s complete dry-fire training system is a gift that hits the bullseye. This Black Friday, Strikeman is offering its Marksman Gift Bundle for only $149.99 (use code BF30), including a second FREE laser cartridge—everything a...
Wyoming Duck Hunter Says Fatal Shooting Was Accident
20-year-old Gaige Zook is asking a Wyoming Judge to dismiss his case after the fatal shooting of his friend, 19-year-old Maurizio Justiniano, during a duck hunt on January 20, 2024. If tried and convicted, the single count of involuntary manslaughter is punishable by up to...
Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol: This Is My Boomstick [Hands-On Review]
For just a moment, put aside the unpleasant stigma of creepy Uncle Joe associating shotguns with self-defense, or even uttering the word “shotgun” at all. As much as we love rifle-caliber platforms, shotguns are still fantastic and versatile weapon systems. A load of 00 buckshot...
Q&A: How an Illinois Legal Case Can Help the Gun Cause in California
Last week’s ruling in in FFL-IL v. Pritzker represented a significant victory for a 2A community that has fought hard over decades to protect one of the Constitution’s most fundamental rights. The ruling overturned the state’s bans on so-called “assault weapons” and on standard capacity magazines. Bans like...
Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trend
Military suicides increased again in 2023, continuing a steady and concerning rise in self-inflicted deaths among servicemembers over more than a decade, according to statistics released by the Defense Department on Thursday. Pentagon officials downplayed the significance of the 6% rise in suicides from 2022...