Retired Coast Guard helicopter commander details risks to air crews fighting LA fires
As deadly wildfires spread and thousands of Los Angeles County residents flee for their lives, there are brave Americans who are going toward the danger to fight the flames. John Mixson, a retired U.S. Coast Guard helicopter search and rescue aircraft commander, knows the risks...
CNN management greatly concerned with defamation suit’s outcome as trial heats up, insider says
The defamation suit embroiling CNN and worries it could lead to a big payout to the plaintiff are major concerns of network management, all while rank-and-file staffers already grapple with low ratings and pending cuts, insiders say. CNN is already contending with bottoming-out viewership and...
Adept Armor’s Thunder Plates: The Future of Lightweight Protection
When it comes to cutting-edge body armor, Adept Armor is raising the bar with their Thunder Plates. Lightweight, durable, and designed for real-world combat scenarios, these plates are a game-changer for military personnel, law enforcement, and anyone serious about personal protection. Built for the Modern...
Expecting mothers overseas now have doula coverage in Tricare test
Expectant mothers overseas now have the option to participate in the Tricare Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration, which includes coverage of services from certified labor doulas, certified lactation consultants and certified lactation counselors. The demonstration expanded Jan. 1 to those overseas and in U.S. territories....
Fifth Circuit Panel Questions ATF’s Ban On Forced Reset Triggers
On December 9, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit seemed skeptical regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) classifying forced reset triggers (FRTs) as illegal machine guns. U.S. Circuit Judge Leslie Southwick was seemingly unimpressed by word games and demonstrated unwavering...
CRKT 2025 Lineup is Here, and it’s Huge
We’ve got another big lineup drop today, this time from CRKT. Fixed blades, folders, line expansions, and even another collaboration piece with TOPS Knives are on the docket for 2025. Walker Blade Lock Michael Walker is a legend both for the beauty of his pieces...
Fuel tank from Eglin F-16 falls into Florida neighborhood
The Air Force is investigating how a 300-gallon fuel tank fell from an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a Florida neighborhood Tuesday. The tank belonging to an F-16 assigned to the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base landed in a residential area in nearby...
Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretary
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth heads back to Capitol Hill next week for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, a moment that will serve as a critical decision point on whether he gets the job leading more than 2 million troops and...
Walther PDP Pro-X [HANDS-ON REVIEW]
Since the late 1800s Walther has been one of the most interesting and innovative firearm manufacturers in the world. While some brands with that much time and history behind them are content to take no risks and invent nothing different, Walther doesn’t stop. One of...
TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net says
As the Tricare West Region contract transitions to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the previous contractor, Health Net Federal Services, is receiving a “deluge of misdirected calls” from TriWest beneficiaries and providers, according to a Health Net official, prompting the company to urge beneficiaries to direct their...