Javier Dela Torre was making plans to join the Army when he learned military service would not provide a pathway to citizenship for his mother. Prior immigration violations meant his mother’s case did not qualify for the immigration benefit he believed military service could provide.He decided not to enlist. Whether cases like Dela Torre’s are isolated — or occur often enough to influence military recruitment — is something the Pentagon does not publicly track.Military Times asked the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness whether the department documents immigration-related concerns during the recruitment process. The department…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. This is a moment in history that we will remember for a long time to come. Even though we were told over and over again that a deal with Iran was almost “finalized”, the truth is that there never was going to be a deal with Iran. It was all smoke and mirrors. The U.S. couldn’t give Iran what it was demanding, and Iran simply refused to give the U.S. what it was demanding. Now negotiations have totally collapsed, and it appears that the war is back…

It started as a routine transfer. Following an asset transfer from Korea, maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, accepted and processed an A-10 Warthog. Soon, staff at the base recognized that they had an opportunity to link past and present. So began the process of transforming the A-10 into a piece of visual history, tracing its lineage to the famous Flying Tigers squadron of World War II.“If the original Flying Tigers hadn’t been successful, we wouldn’t be here today carrying that name and history,” Staff Sgt. Tucker Lee, 23d MXS noncommissioned officer in charge corrosion control, said in a…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Trump lifts off-road vehicle restrictions. A new executive order revokes 50-year-old protections, opening more federal lands to off-road vehicles. Conservation vs. access debate. Conservation groups oppose the move, while off-roading advocates see it as a win for public-land access. Environmental impact. OHV restrictions were originally put in place since OHV use is linked to soil erosion, vegetation decline, and wildlife conflicts. OHV usage surge. Significant growth in off-road vehicle registrations highlights potential for increased land-use conflicts. Bottom line: Trump’s executive order…

Iran continues to field a robust drone arsenal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday, attributing the resilience — despite America’s 38-day bombing campaign — to the low cost and high replaceability of the technology. “They still have a lot of drones because these are easy to make,” Rubio said as he appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time since the United States launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28. “This is a pervasive problem around the world.”The Islamic Republic’s Shahed-136 drones have become emblematic of a new era in warfare defined by cheap,…

Hackers took control of a senior U.S. Space Force official’s Instagram account for an undisclosed number of hours on Sunday, posting images and stories with pro-Iranian and anti-U.S. propaganda.Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna’s Instagram was compromised as the hackers posted multiple artworks and stories depicting anti-American messaging.Before they were taken down, the images and stories posted to Bentivegna’s account circulated unofficial U.S. military social media accounts, including the Reddit page r/AirForce and the Facebook page Air Force amn/nco/snco.One post depicted a figure known as Imam Ali holding the Sword of Zulfiqar, which was given to Ali…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Best Value MSR PocketRocket 2 Best Overall JetBoil Stash Smallest Soto Amicus Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance and the smoothest user experience, I acquired in brand-new canister stoves from MSR, GSI, Primus, Soto, Snow Peak, and JetBoil. They were then put through a series of controlled tests before heading out on Outdoor Life’s annual…

The countries of Brazil and Italy have both officially ruled out Ebola in suspected cases. The bad news is that cases continue to rise as the virus spreads across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Uganda Closes Borders To DRC As Suspected Ebola Cases Are Now Over 1000 There are now more than 1,100 cases of the Bundibugyo strain of the virus suspected in what has quickly become the third-largest Ebola outbreak since the virus was discovered half a century ago. More than 350 deaths are suspected. “Never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon…

VILNIUS — The future presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania is “under review”, the Baltic country’s defense minister said on Tuesday, adding that although Washington had assured him new rotations would arrive, he did not know when and at what strength.The U.S. is withdrawing thousands of troops based in Germany and Poland as the rift between the administration of President Donald Trump and its NATO allies and partners in Europe over the Iran war widens.In Lithuania, U.S. troops presently stationed in the country are now leaving as expected, but the next scheduled group is not arriving, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Gifts for dads can be tricky, but if your dad loves the outdoors then your shopping just got easier. I pulled the best gifts for dads from our in-depth reviews to bring you a comprehensive list with something for any outdoorsy pop.  How to Choose a Gift for Dads Who Like the Outdoors Dads who like the outdoors are extremely easy to shop for once you crack the code. Here’s how you do it.  What Does Dad Enjoy? Narrow down the…

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A drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot-Parris Island was found deceased in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on May 30, the service confirmed.Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, was in Florida to attend a poolee function with U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station-Jacksonville at the time of the incident, a Marine Corps spokesperson told Military Times. The incident is currently under investigation by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Department. Haynes, a native of Austin, Pennsylvania, was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at the time of his death, according to his service record. He enlisted in the Marine…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics On Friday two Kentucky teens were up late into the night (well past curfew for most of their peers), and for good reason. Sixteen-year-old Bradyen Shaw and his buddy Easton were cruising the Ohio River for carp when Brayden arrowed a bighead carp that could be a contender for the youth bowfishing world-record.  The two buddies were almost ready to hang up their bows when they spotted a giant carp in shallow water, according to WPSD Local. By that point in the evening Shaw’s equipment had…

This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News.  Americans owe a record $1.25 trillion on credit cards, up 5.9% from a year ago. 13.12% of credit card balances are at least 90 days delinquent, the highest since the 2008 financial crisis. Average credit card interest rates have reached 21%, up from 14.6% in February 2022. Nonprofit credit counseling agencies report a 24% increase in clients seeking help. More than half of consumers carry balances to cover essential expenses like groceries and utilities. American households now carry a record $1.25 trillion in credit card debt, with delinquency rates…

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A U.S. airman stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, was pronounced dead on May 30 after being discovered unresponsive in an on-base dormitory.Details surrounding the death of Airman 1st Class Sean S. Chase, an aircraft services technician assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron, are under investigation, according to a Tuesday release from the 374th Airlift Wing.“He was loved by those around him, and he loved those around him in return,” Lt. Col. Shawn Cox, 730 AMS commander, said in the release. “He will be remembered for the light that he brought to the world, his dedication to the mission,…

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Ret. Col. Bruce Crandall, who led more than 900 combat missions during two tours in Vietnam and received the Medal of Honor for repeatedly flying his helicopter into intense enemy fire to evacuate dozens of wounded troops, died on May 31. He was 93. Crandall, while recognized for his heroism, will be best remembered for the “warmth of his wit, the depth of his humility and the fierce loyalty he gave to the people and communities he loved,” according to a Congressional Medal of Honor Society release. Born in February 1933, Olympia, Washington, the All-American athlete had dreams of being…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics During Covid-19 lockdowns, there was a significant uptick in the amount of fishing license sales across the country. In some places, that fishing pressure never really subsided. I’ve also seen an increase in the pressure that fishing tournaments have put on the resource as I travel around the country fishing kayak bass tournaments. With so many new anglers coming into the fold, safe, ethical practices on handling fish are paramount. One of the most controversial topics is the act of fizzing fish. Fizzing involves venting the…

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May the best Unmanned Surface Vessel win. The U.S. Navy announced Friday that it selected seven companies to compete for the service’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel contract.At-sea testing of the vessels is slated to begin next month, with companies whose MUSVs successfully complete the trials set to receive $15 million and be eligible for “follow-on production,” according to the Navy.Testing is set to wrap up by October of this year. The companies chosen to for the trials include Sea Machines, Leidos, Saronic Technologies, Galliano Marine Services, PacMar Technologies, Birdon and Huntington Ingalls Industries. This announcement comes as the Navy seeks…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. The U.S. is already experiencing its worst wildfire year in a decade. The news comes in the wake of a massive restructure of the U.S. Forest Service, which spearheads the country’s wildfire response, and ahead of even more proposed budget and staff cuts. About 2.4 million acres have already burned across the U.S., according to a report released Monday by the National Interagency Fire Center. That’s almost double, or 195 percent of, the previous 10-year average.  The number of individual wildfires…