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The U.S. Army plans to cut 6,500 aviation jobs from the active duty ranks, starting in the coming months, service officials confirmed Friday.The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027, according to Army spokesman Maj. Montrell Russell.“The Army is transforming aviation to meet future operational demands — faster, leaner, and more capable,” Russell said in a statement to Military Times. “This initiative ensures Army aviation is integrated across components, modernized in capability, and optimized for global mission requirements.”There are about 30,000…

Commissary officials have taken the first step toward the potential privatization of the military grocery stores, seeking input from the commercial grocery industry on whether they could take over the operation of 178 commissaries across the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.The Defense Commissary Agency released an official Request for Information, or RFI, on sam.gov, the federal government’s contracting site, on Friday. It’s a preliminary step before a Request for Proposals could possibly be issued.“The purpose of this RFI is to determine whether commercial grocery operators and investment firms are both interested in and capable of assuming commissary…

President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.Trump in a social media posting said the strike killed three and was carried out against a vessel “affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility.” He did not provide more precise details about the location of the strike, and the White House and Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.“Intelligence confirmed the vessel was trafficking illicit narcotics, and was transiting along a known narcotrafficking passage enroute to poison Americans,”…

Selecting the best 5.56 suppressor for your rifle isn’t just about noise reduction—it’s about finding the perfect balance of performance, durability, and practicality for your specific needs. The right suppressor will enhance your shooting experience by reducing sound signature, minimizing muzzle flash, and potentially improving accuracy. With demand for suppressors continuing to rise, finding a high-quality suppressor that’s actually available for purchase can be challenging. Modern 5.56 suppressors have evolved significantly from their early predecessors. Today’s designs incorporate advanced materials, innovative baffle configurations, and sophisticated mounting systems that deliver superior performance while maintaining reliability under harsh conditions. Whether you’re building…

The Trump administration has told Congress it plans to sell nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel, a fresh surge of support for the U.S. ally as it faces increasing isolation over its war in Gaza.It includes a $3.8 billion sale for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters, nearly doubling Israel’s current stocks, and a $1.9 billion sale for 3,200 infantry assault vehicles for the Israeli army, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the proposal who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss plans that have not been made public.The weapons would not be delivered for two to…

SEATTLE — Four U.S. Army soldiers who were part of an elite team that does nighttime missions died when the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard crashed earlier this week near a military base in Washington state, Army officials said Friday.The helicopter was on a routine training mission west of Joint Base Lewis-McChord when it crashed at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command said. The soldiers were part of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Airborne, officials said.Recovery efforts are underway, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation, Army officials said.The skies in…

This article was originally published by Cassie B. at Natural News under the title: Israel’s “suicide APCs” flatten Gaza City: Remote-controlled robots loaded with 7 tons of explosives wipe out neighborhoods Israel is deploying seven-ton explosive robots in Gaza City, flattening entire neighborhoods at an unprecedented rate. Witnesses report blasts more devastating than airstrikes, with shockwaves felt 40 kilometers away and 300 homes destroyed daily. Residents describe intentional psychological terror, with explosions timed at dawn to maximize panic and forced displacement. Experts warn Gaza City could be completely erased within two months as part of a deliberate strategy to remove…

The Glassboro Public School District in South New Jersey has teamed up with ZeroEyes, an AI-based firearm detection platform, and Singlewire, an incident management software developer, to design a new approach to emergency communication and countering gun violence on campus. The district, serving approximately 1,950 students and 350 staff members across six buildings, hosts pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade, and will be the first to implement this new strategy in an effort to save valuable time during the moments when every second matters.  “Shootings typically last only five to seven minutes, so every second counts… By integrating ZeroEyes’ AI-based detection…

Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ’s life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale.There’s a blank line on the card where Ali was supposed to sign in 1967 but refused to do so — a polarizing act of defiance as the Vietnam War raged on. It triggered a chain of events that disrupted his storied boxing career but immortalized him outside the ring as a champion for peace and social justice.“Being reminded of my father’s message of courage and conviction…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to spend $30 or $300 on a hunting knife, you can find a good one if you know what to look for. There’s a lot of hype and lore surround knives, and I’m going to cut right through it all with my five criteria for the perfect hunting knife. I didn’t pull the criteria out of thin air. It’s based on my experience making, testing, and collecting knives and using them in the field. I…

The Senate rejected competing measures on Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date.Leaders of the two parties sought to blame the other side for the standoff. Democrats accused Republicans of not negotiating with them to address some of their priorities on health care as part of the funding measure, even though they knew some Democratic votes would be needed to get a bill to the president’s desk.Republicans said Democrats were making demands that would dramatically increase spending and were…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. As Ohio wildlife managers confront an unprecedented disease outbreak impacting the state’s whitetail herds, officials are considering a reduction in tags in a few of the most hard-hit counties. An emergency rule proposed Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources would reduce the current bag limit from three deer to two in Athens, Meigs, and Washington Counties. The ODNR’s Wildlife Division says the rule change is being proposed “due to the unprecedented severity of the Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease outbreak,” and…

The Virginia National Guard mobilized 40 soldiers and airmen this week to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with non-law enforcement duties, Virginia National Guard officials announced Friday.The troops were mobilized Monday and are serving at ICE field offices across Virginia, where they are performing clerical and logistical tasks such as answering phones, appointment scheduling, biometric collection, tracking expenses and vehicle maintenance.An additional 60 Guardsmen drawn from units across Virginia are expected to join the effort later this month, with the mission continuing through Nov. 15, according to a Virginia National Guard release.“VNG [Virginia National Guard] personnel will not conduct…

PSA JAKL Buy Now Some rifles feel like they’re built for war. Others feel like they were built to survive the war and keep on fighting. The PSA JAKL is the latter. This rifle is a beast, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s a cross between an AK-47, a SCAR, and an AR-15. It borrows the gas piston system from the AK, the bolt and stock profile from the SCAR, and all the familiar controls of an AR-15. The result is a monolithic tank of a rifle that blends battlefield ruggedness with modern ergonomics. TL;DR Specs…

The sailor awaiting trial for the murder of fellow U.S. Navy service member Angelina Petra Resendiz allegedly assaulted several other people before taking her life, according to the attorney for Resendiz’s family.Culinary Specialist Seaman Jermiah Taylor Copeland was charged Aug. 22 with premeditated murder in the death of Resendiz, 21, a fellow culinary specialist seaman, who was reported missing May 29 from Naval Station Norfolk. She was found dead nearby nearly two weeks later.Copeland faced a Navy Article 32 preliminary hearing Thursday at Norfolk Region Legal Service Command, Virginia, where new facts in the case came to light.“The government’s [suggested]…

Bianchi was killed on Jan. 9, 1945, after U.S. naval aircraft, unaware that there were prisoners on board, scored a direct hit on the Japanese transport ship (dubbed “hell ships” by American POWs), Enoura Maru, in Takao Harbor. An estimated 431 “unknowns” were killed in the sinking, according to Hegseth. “During one of the most harrowing chapters of World War II, Willibald Bianchi demonstrated remarkable bravery, valor, and selflessness,” National Medal of Honor Museum President and CEO Chris Cassidy said in a press release. “Eighty years after he was killed, we are grateful for the work of the Defense POW/MIA…

United States ruler, Donald Trump, has said that it is “not the right time” for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Trump, who has criticized both Russia and Ukraine, making it unclear which side he’s really on, however, with the recently announced aid package to Ukraine, we could probably guess. US To Deliver “Drone Strike Kits” To Ukraine Trump recently admitted that negotiating an end to the conflict would be harder than he had anticipated, according to a report by RT. Speaking at a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his trip to the United Kingdom on…

GÜIRIA, Venezuela — On Venezuela’s Paria Peninsula, an idyllic stretch of Caribbean coast, it is an open secret that boats departing from its ports transport both drugs and fish.Residents claim not to know who owns the illegal cargo, but they can tell when business is doing well because people eat out, get their hair and nails done and buy expensive meat. They also admit that none of this has happened since the U.S. military struck on one of those boats earlier this month.Few details are known about the deadly Sept. 2 strike on a boat the Trump administration claims departed…

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A Kansas Court of Appeals is being asked to reverse a felony conviction resulting from a vague statute, addressing interference with public business, that is being used to violate First and Second Amendment rights.  The story begins with Earl Ray Harris (78), who, in March of 2019, individually protested against public employees who had breached his property and were digging a ditch without his permission. Harris lodged the initial complaint with a city council member, then followed up by walking out to the site of the incursion, where he sat on a stool holding an unloaded shotgun without making threats…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics You make a lot of enemies in my business. Word on the street was that some guys in Montana had put out a contract on me because of the last job I did there. Sure, the contract was for only $3.98, but times are tough and people will take any work they can get. While I was riding the bus to work, a hit man tried to take me out by tying a plastic bag over my head. He apologized for not being able to afford…

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