Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that the United States is no longer hiding its plans for war with Russia. Putin specifically called out NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the European Union, saying its leaders are using “false claims” about the supposed “Russian threat” to justify rampant militarization. “Now, they are openly saying that they are preparing for war with us, increasing military offensive budgets,” Putin said. He argued that Western governments are using the same playbook that has always been used against Russia. Putin made the remarks Tuesday during a ceremony celebrating graduates of Russia’s military, security, and law…

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The U.S. Navy this month announced a slate of E-6 personnel the service is recognizing as their respective commands’ sailors of the year, with each soon advancing to join the chiefs mess. First class petty officers from each command will take their place in the Goat Locker on Sept. 16, 2026, after each sailor completes their CPO initiation, according to a release from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman. “Recognizing these top performers is incredibly important to us,” a Navy spokesperson said. “These are the exact types of leaders…

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Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics This story, “Smallmouth Boom,” appeared in the July 1962 issue of Outdoor Life. The best smallmouth-bass fishing on this continent, I believe, is where it isn’t thought to be — in the big border lakes of the Superior-Quetico forests of Minnesota and Ontario. That area has a reputation for good northern pike and walleye fishing. But bass, it was thought, were designed for small lakes. The smallmouth has upset this theory. He has invaded the big waters with such a rush that he’s threatening the thrones…

This article was originally published by Lance D. Johnson at Natural News.  The Iran war, a devastating 15-week conflict that ended with an electronic peace deal in June 2026, has already exacted a staggering financial toll on the United States. According to the Iran War Cost Tracker, the direct taxpayer burden stands at $113.3 billion, with Moody’s Analytics estimating total costs to taxpayers and consumers at $132 billion. Yet this figure may be only the beginning: Harvard economist Linda Bilmes projects long-term expenses, including veterans’ care, interest on debt, and broader economic ripple effects, could soar past $1 trillion. Direct…

More than 60% of active-duty families who made moves in the past two years paid more than $1,000 out of pocket for expenses related to their move, according to a new survey.“The data continue to show that military moves create disruption across nearly every aspect of life. … A military-directed move shouldn’t be creating avoidable expenses that military families must absorb,” said Shannon Razsidin, chief executive officer of the Military Family Advisory Network. MFAN, nonprofit advocacy organization that fielded the online survey, has conducted military family surveys periodically over the past decade.More than 10,000 people responded, and 71% were currently…

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The U.S. Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress.The Senate voted 50-48 in favor of the war powers resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month, reflecting growing concern even among some of Trump’s Republicans about the unpopular conflict that began on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran.It was the first time both chambers of Congress had passed a resolution directing a president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities since…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has disclosed 367 artificial intelligence use cases operating across the agency, including 215 classified as high-impact systems supporting healthcare, benefits processing, records management, communications and internal operations. The recently released 2025 VA AI Inventory catalogs cases of AI use across the department, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits, automate records management and support customer service functions. Among the systems identified is Ambient AI Scribe, a clinical documentation tool used during medical appointments. According to VA, the technology listens to clinician-patient conversations and generates clinical notes, reducing administrative workload…

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The Marine Corps will shift to a new AI-enabled reporting platform next month, replacing its manual process for Situational Reports, or SITREPs, and after-action reviews with a system designed to provide commanders with near real-time operational updates.Beginning July 7, all Marine units must use the Operational Data Integration Nexus, or ODIN, to report operations, activities and investments, according to a Marine administrative message.ODIN operates within the Maven Smart System, or MSS, the Pentagon’s flagship artificial intelligence and data platform designed to aggregate, analyze and visualize operational information. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Maven assists officials with…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe path to 2026 isn’t a distant road—we’re already on it. The flashpoints discussed in this article aren’t future hypotheticals; they’re present-day realities gaining momentum. As we head into a critical election year, the rhetoric will intensify, and efforts to control the narrative will accelerate, feeding directly into these emerging risks. Understanding how these seven risks are developing from current events allows you to get ahead of them. This is about us preppers taking the initiative. It’s about practical awareness of the challenges we face right now and some steps to consider for your…

The Space Force’s top-ranked uniformed officer sported the service’s new mess dress uniform ahead of its formal wear testing this fall.Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman donned the first wear-test asset of the mess dress at the Air Force Weapons School graduation on June 13, a Department of the Air Force spokesperson told Military Times.The uniform, as worn by Saltzman during the ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, can be worn for black-tie events. The mess dress is all black with silver buttons along the front of the uniform and contains a silver outline that swirls into a diamond shape…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department notified sportsmen Friday of a “cybersecurity incident” that has potentially affected millions of license-holding hunters and anglers. They are now warning customers that some of their personal information may have been exposed as a result of the hack, which was first detected by Texas Cyber Command. TPWD said the breach involved the vendor that handles the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. In its press release before the weekend, TPWD said that according…

Many preppers keep ready-to-eat foods, such as canned goods, protein bars, and dried fruits, for emergencies. But at some point, you will want a hot meal, especially if the emergency lasts more than a day or two. Without an electric stove or microwave, your options may feel limited to eating the same instant foods day after day. But there are ways to safely cook food without electricity, even in a small space. The key is knowing what you can cook, either indoors or outdoors. During several hurricanes in Houston, many families opted to use their barbecue grills outside, particularly to…