Freshly minted reconnaissance Marines were showing up to their first units less prepared than expected, service leaders said. To fix that, the Corps is overhauling how it trains them. The changes were first rolled out in April, but Marine Corps officials on Monday offered a clearer picture of the problems the restructure is designed to solve and how the new training pipeline will better prepare participants. Maj. J.K. Bender, who commands the service’s Reconnaissance Training Company, said the change reflects long-standing concerns within the reconnaissance community that new Marines were starting their careers without a strong enough infantry foundation. “What…

A fragile truce in the Middle East was under strain on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said in a social media post on Tuesday breaches of the four-week-old ceasefire by the United States and its allies had endangered shipping and energy transit through the vital waterway.“We know well that the continuation of the current situation is unbearable for the United States, while we have not even begun yet,” he said. The fresh volleys of missiles and drones came after…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: The Global Fertilizer Shortage Is Going To Mean The Spring Planting Season In The Northern Hemisphere Will Be A Total Disaster Nobody is going to be able to save the spring planting season in the northern hemisphere now, and that is really bad news because, according to the UN, the number of people in the world experiencing acute hunger was already at an all-time high even before the war began. A historic global food crisis has been escalating for years, and now farmers all…

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There is no doubt about it, we all feel we live in uncertain times. Every day, we see news about economic instability, supply chain disruptions, severe climate-related events, and health threats; that doesn’t even include what’s going on in our own daily lives. In today’s wild world, these pressures may seem more pronounced. Sharing limited space and infrastructure, with fewer safety nets, means any disruption can cause a major hurdle. We know that being prepared with adequate supplies is important, but mental preparedness is often overlooked. Having a resilient mindset allows you to think clearly, adapt to change, and make…

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ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines — The U.S. Army Pacific’s 1st Multi-Domain Task Force and the Philippine Army Artillery Regiment have test-fired a Tomahawk cruise missile from the Typhon launcher in the central Philippines — and it successfully hit a target 995 kilometers away in Nueva Ecija.Col. Dennis Hernandez of the Philippine Marines told Defense News the cruise missile was launched at around 12:20 a.m local time on May 5 and landed at the impact area within Fort Magsaysay, the Army’s main battle camp, in Laur, Nueva Ecija, 61 minutes later.“The missile was very precise. Let’s say if you want to hit…

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The U.S. Air Force approved low-rate initial production of Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, setting the stage for the long-awaited replacement of the service’s 60-year-old T-38 Talon.The April 23 decision authorizes a $219 million contract for the first 14 aircraft, along with spares, support equipment and training, the Air Force announced Monday. The service is targeting initial operational capability in 2027.The approval means the aircraft cleared Milestone C, a point in the defense acquisition process that marks the transition from development to manufacturing.“Reaching Milestone C is a testament to the dedicated government and industry teams who have worked diligently…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics If you ever hear a Midwesterner mention the “fish of 10,000 casts,” you can be sure they’re talking about muskies. Every region in North America has its own fish species that represents the pinnacle of angling prowess, from permit in the Florida Keys to steelhead in the Pacific Northwest. These fish are almost always on the larger and rarer side of the spectrum, which is part of why they’ve become shrouded in mystery and idolized by anglers over the years. This is especially true of muskies,…

A group of Republican lawmakers is pressing the Army to loosen longstanding restrictions on firearms at recreation sites run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, arguing the policy is out of step with other federal land agencies. Led by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), the lawmakers on April 17 sent an open letter to Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll urging the service to finalize a rule that would allow individuals to carry firearms for self-defense on Corps of Engineers-managed lands. According to the Corps’ website, the agency manages more than 400 lake and river projects across 43 states, as well…

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This article was originally published by Garrison Vance at Natural News.  Israel supplied a version of its Iron Beam laser defense system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the war with Iran, according to a report by the Financial Times and two sources familiar with the matter. [1] The lightweight surveillance system Spectro was also provided, the report stated. The deployment was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Axios, which reported that an Iron Dome battery and personnel were also sent. [1] Details of the Transfer The Iron Beam system, first deployed by Israel in December 2025, is designed…

The Qatari-donated 747-8i aircraft slated to become the interim Air Force One finished its modifications and flight testing ahead of launch by this summer.Boeing’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft is currently being painted in the red, white and blue livery that President Donald Trump initially sought after during his first term in 2018, according to a Friday Air Force release.Plans to replace the current Air Force One aging planes with two new VC-25B aircrafts have been in effect for about a decade, but a lack of properly cleared workers and supply chain issues caused the plans that were originally scheduled for a…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. As the National Park Service ramps up for a busy summer season, the Trump administration is proposing cutting hundreds of millions of dollars from park budgets while diverting billions to beautification projects in the Washington D.C. area. The Trump administration’s 2027 budget proposal seeks to reduce NPS’ funding for park operations by more than 25 percent — a reduction of around $736 million, according to the National Parks Conservation Association. Meanwhile, the administration recently offered a $17.4 million no-bid contract to…

Maersk said the Alliance Fairfax, a U.S.-flagged vehicle carrier operated by its Farrell Lines subsidiary, exited the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz accompanied by U.S. military assets on Monday.American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said on the social media site X on Monday.Some 20% of the world’s oil passed through that vital maritime chokepoint prior to its virtual closure following the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran.RELATED“As a first step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said Monday on X,…