Congress is seeking to limit the authority of the Navy Secretary when it comes to changing the names of U.S. Navy vessels.The Senate Armed Services Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act includes a section that the notes that the service secretary, a position currently held by Hung Cao, may only change the name of a vessel with the consent of the Senate.Since March 3, 1819, the responsibility of assigning names to the Navy’s ships has lied solely with the Navy secretary. The 1819 act, according to the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, states that…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Most anglers understand that there are size requirements that must be met to keep certain fish. We understand that there are daily bag limits and season dates to follow. Regardless of how many years you’ve been fishing, it’s likely that you quickly check all those rules online or in your state’s compendium every year.  The truth, however, is there are a lot more fishing laws on the books than many people realize. That’s not to say anglers are maliciously choosing to ignore them, but rather that…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog.  When we were told that the ceasefire extension with Iran would include “the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz”, I didn’t realize that this was only for a period of 60 days. As you will see below, once the 60 days are over, the Iranians will be allowed to charge vessels for passing through the Strait of Hormuz on a permanent basis. Any vessels that attempt to pass through the Strait without permission will be subject to attack by the Iranian military. In other words, the nightmare…

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a copy of the text obtained by Military Times. It also paves the way for sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction incentive for the Islamic Republic – contingent upon a final deal being agreed. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance electronically signed the accord Sunday, ahead of a formal ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. Vance is expected to lead the American delegation alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law,…

The U.S. Air Force now requires chaplains to wear the chaplain rank insignia and allows pregnant airmen to sport a maternity wrap dress.The service released the chaplain uniform update in accordance with the March Department of Defense guidance on military chaplain uniform reform, according to a Wednesday release.“Effective immediately, but no later than 30 days from the date of this memorandum, Department of the Air Force Chaplains will wear the chaplain insignia in lieu of officer rank insignia on the chest of the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform,” the memo, dated June 15, reads.The memo first circulated on the unofficial…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. As human-wildlife conflicts continue to grow with sprawling suburban and urban populations, Nevada’s Department of Wildlife is reminding the public that it still has a trick up its sleeve to keep both people and black bears safe: working dogs. The agency published several incredible photos of working Karelian bear dogs Wednesday. The dogs, which are a medium-sized black-and-white hunting breed with Finnish origins, are seen hazing problem black bears during releases back into the wild. The agency explained NDOW’s Karelian bear…

The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that Kiev’s drones are “hunting civilians, especially children.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has made the claim while responding to a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia’s Bryansk Region, which targeted a bus carrying a children’s soccer team from Belarus. Russia has long been accusing Ukraine of using terrorism in the war. Putin: Ukraine Attack On LNG Tanker Was An Act Of Terrorism War Ramps Up: Russia Accuses Ukraine Of a Terrorist Attack “This is yet another terrorist attack by the Kiev regime, which is hunting civilians, especially children,” the spokeswoman stated. Russia’s human rights…

Open this season of the video game “Battlefield 6,” and you might find yourself dropping into a firefight as one of the Strix Raiders, the special operations team at the center of the shooter’s “Nightfall” update. What most players sprinting across the map won’t know is that three of those characters are built from real Marines, and that the men behind the motion capture have spent the years since their service trying to keep other veterans alive. Prime Hall, Don Tran and Rick Briere served together in the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. In the game, they appear as Rob Brooke,…

The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday identified eight people killed in a B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base, California.A B-52 aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff on Monday morning at the air base in California. Initial indications were that the incident was not survivable. On board were military personnel, government civilians and government contractors.Officials confirmed their deaths late Monday evening but held off releasing their names until 24 hours after their families were notified.Boeing, the defense and aerospace company that designed and built the B-52s, announced that two of their employees were among the eight…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Yatir Nitzany of Miami was riding his bike through Everglades National Park on April 1 when he saw a 10-foot-long Burmese python slithering across the path. There were children nearby, which raised safety concerns, but Nitzany was also worried for other reasons. As he explained in a Facebook post last week, he “felt a genuine obligation” to do something about the snake, which still had a bulge in its body from swallowing something — most likely a native critter.  After all,…

Africa’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the current Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain could be the worst one in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC or DR Congo) history. So far, more than 830 cases of the rare strain have been confirmed, and right now, there is no proven treatment or vaccine. Of those cases, 196 proved fatal. This outbreak is likely to be more widespread than reported cases, as conflicts and displacement make it difficult for healthcare officials to track and trace. “People Are Hiding” During Ebola Outbreak, Making Containment Difficult “If we don’t…

The Trump administration’s recent push to buy foreign-built warships is being waylaid by congressional defense committees who are seeking to limit the executive office’s ability to tap overseas construction yards to build out America’s naval fleet.First reported on by the U.S. Naval Institute, the Senate Armed Services Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 defense policy bill seeks to strip the presidential waiver authority granted to the commander-in-chief in Title 10 section 8679, which would allow the president to approve offshore ship construction under a vague description of “national security interest.”Under the language of the markup, the defense secretary may…

For decades, military spouse employment policy has revolved around a single, stubborn statistic: unemployment. It’s the standard that leaders cite, programs are built around and progress is measured against. But a recently published report reveals that the Department of Defense has been calculating unemployment differently from typical benchmarks, overstating unemployment rates and obscuring how many military spouses may have stopped looking for work entirely.A March 2026 report revealed that the DoD calculates unemployment differently than the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics, counting some spouses as unemployed who would typically be seen as out of the workforce. The Pentagon…

Sign up for This Happened to Me News on backcountry adventure and wilderness survival. This story, “Terror of the Packtrain,” appeared in the April 1965 issue of Outdoor Life. Harry Baum, one of our guides, swung himself around in his saddle, took a hurried backward glance up the steep, narrow trail, and shouted, “Get out of the way. Get off the trail!“ His hunter, Joe Knot of New York, took one look and yelled, “Get go’n. Those horns’ll kill you.” Our wrangler plunged his mount over the edge of the trail shouting a dire warning, “Scram, you guys. Dick’s com’n!”…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Fishing can be easy and relaxing. It can also be very technical and challenging. Where it falls for you depends largely on what you want to catch. Species like bass, pike, panfish, and trout can be fooled with a shiner or worm under a bobber, or you can up the game by targeting them with flies and swimbaits. In either case, however, once they bite there’s a good chance they’ll wind up in your net. These species have mouths with plenty of soft tissue for a…

The New World screwworm has spread to the United States, prompting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to partner with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm. Some of these projects include dogs, artificial intelligence drones, and fungi. Twelve animal cases of screwworm have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. The parasite has been confirmed in cattle, sheep, goats, and a dog. Of these 12 cases, 11 are currently active. No cases have been reported in wildlife yet. New…

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The Pentagon has quietly set in motion a yearlong strategy to unify the military services’ approach to boosting human performance and reaching “Total Force Fitness,” emphasizing a data-driven approach to achieving the desired results.Two Pentagon memos released in May and obtained by Military Times offer a roadmap for “Warfighter Performance Optimization,” culminating next year in the rollout of new programming, professional military education and the launch of pilot programs aimed at closing performance gaps.The first memo, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on May 6, directs Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata to deliver a report…

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Another Pentagon-led name change was unveiled Tuesday, when it was announced that the military’s U.S. Indo-Pacific Command would be dropping “Indo” from its name and reverting back to the long used U.S. Pacific Command, or USPACOM.The move, according to a Pentagon release, “honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific.”“From its critical role in establishing the post-WWII regional security architecture to its coordination of joint forces during the Korean War, the Vietnam War and countless humanitarian operations, the USPACOM namesake carries decades of military heritage and enduring…

This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News.  Danish researchers analyzing 45,701 deaths found antidepressant use for 1-5 years increased sudden cardiac death risk by 56%, while 6+ years of use more than doubled the risk Adults aged 30-39 faced a fivefold increase in sudden cardiac death risk after six or more years of antidepressant use A separate Australian review found evidence that the long-term antidepressant benefits are flawed, with withdrawal symptoms routinely misclassified as relapse Antidepressants deplete magnesium and CoQ10, nutrients essential for cardiac electrical stability and heart muscle function Experts urge regular medication reviews every…

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division (25th ID) has undergone a veritable metamorphosis in the past few years, but Maj. Gen. James Bartholomees, its commanding general, explained even more transformation is coming.Speaking to Defense News from the Philippines, Bartholomees confirmed that, as an original Transformation in Contact division, four of his five brigades have changed significantly already. Following his mobile infantry, artillery and sustainment brigades, he revealed the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) is “next on the docket to do some transformation.”“The Gray Eagle company that was in Alaska is going to move to Hawaii –…

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