The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor. The first, William Henry Harrison Seeley from Topsham, Maine, was driven by a family squabble to go to sea when he was 22 years old....
Smith & Wesson New Volunteer X .308 … A Competition-Ready AR-10
The world of AR-platform rifles continues to steadily expand. You can get an AR in almost any caliber, from .22 LR up through some elephant-stompers. I own a few, ranging in caliber from .22 up through .450 Bushmaster. Some other caliber ARs I own include...
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. and Philippine fighter aircraft staged a joint patrol and training Tuesday over a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese fighter jets fired flares last year to drive away a Philippine aircraft, Philippine officials said. The joint patrol and air-intercept drills...
US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
The U.S. Navy successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance, or HELIOS, system on one of its warships in fiscal 2024, according to a recently released report. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Preble fired its HELIOS system to zap an aerial drone...
US military readies first migrant deportation flight to Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. military will fly a small group of migrants to its base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday, as the Trump administration pledges to use the site as a mass deportation detention center. Ten migrants are on the flight, transported like previous groups on...
Will Maine Governor Derail Red-Flag Push?
Last year, Maine lawmakers passed a sweeping anti-gun measure, which included a three-day waiting period that became law because Gov. Janet Mills neither signed nor vetoed it. Mills’ support for various gun control laws raised concern among gun owners and sportsmen across the state, but...
Best Concealed Carry Guns – Sporting Systems
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Daniel Mitchell Choosing the right concealed carry gun can feel overwhelming. After all, this isn’t just another purchase—it’s a decision that directly impacts your safety, confidence, and peace of mind. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or new to...
One of the last remaining Tuskegee World War II veterans dies at 100
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, Jr., one of World War II’s few remaining members of the original Tuskegee Airmen, died peacefully in his home in Michigan on Sunday, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum confirmed. He was 100. Stewart was one of two surviving combat...
Senate confirms Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Senate confirmed former Rep. Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday. Collins scored one of the widest bipartisan votes of any Trump Cabinet nominee so far: 77 to 23. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confirmed 99-0. The Air Force...
Collins becomes first post-9/11 vet to be confirmed as VA secretary
Senate lawmakers on Tuesday confirmed former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as the next Veterans Affairs Secretary, putting a post-9/11 veteran into the Cabinet post for the first time. Collins, 58, served in both the Navy and Air Force Reserve as a chaplain and deployed to...
