The U.S. Navy unveiled new plans to grow the number of housing units for service members and their families who are stationed in the Western Pacific.In collaboration with Joint Region Marianas, the service will begin an initiative aimed at expanding housing capacity by 2,400 housing units to meet an increase in service members heading to Guam over the next decade, according to Joint Region Marianas.“This effort is not just about meeting housing numbers,” said Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander of Joint Region Marianas. “It’s about ensuring our military members have the quality of life they deserve.”The service expects military personnel…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission say the man who was attacked by a black bear in Franklin County on Sept. 3 has died. The 72-year-old man, identified as Vernon Patton, passed away in the hospital Sunday as a result of his injuries, according to AGFC chief of communications Keith Stephens, who confirmed Patton’s passing with local news outlets on Monday. “It was a pretty severe attack,” Stephens told the Arkansas Times. “It attacked him on his face, his…

LOS ANGELES — A California man who illegally landed his small aircraft on a naval base twice and stole a Navy truck has pled guilty to federal charges, officials said.Andrew Kyle White, 37, pleaded guilty to a felony count of theft of government property and illegal entry into a naval installation.The San Diego man first flew a Glastar airplane — a home-built kit airplane popular among hobbyists — to San Clemente Island in October 2023 and landed on a U.S. Navy airstrip without permission.The wind-swept island, part of Naval Base Coronado, is off the Pacific coast about 65 miles northwest…

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, has declared “Gaza is on fire” after the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reportedly conducted intensive overnight airstrikes on Gaza City. At the same time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Israel must prepare itself to be isolated and sanctioned. The Jewish state “will not relent” until Hamas is defeated, Katz wrote on the social media site X. “Gaza is on fire. The IDF is striking with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure, and Israeli soldiers are fighting bravely to create the conditions for the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas. We…

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Since taking office, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has doubled down on the legacy of his progressive predecessor, pushing forward aggressive gun control measures, supporting controversial criminal justice policies, and leaning heavily into a political playbook that many say has weakened law enforcement and emboldened criminals. His administration’s recent legislative moves have sparked backlash from sheriffs across the state, caused rifts within the Washington National Guard, and alienated a growing segment of law-abiding citizens, especially in rural and eastern parts of the state.Now, one veteran and former law enforcement officer is speaking out.In the open letter below, William D. Foster offers…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics I’ve said and written countless times in the past that every U.S. angler should fish for Florida peacock bass before he or she leaves this world. They may not be native, but they are — in my opinion — the hardest-fighting fish in American freshwater. There are also several perks to a stateside peacock pursuit. For starters, you don’t need any specialty tackle, and if you fish for smallmouth bass, you likely have everything you need already. Second, though there are some fabulous peacock guides from…

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This article was originally published by Finn Andereen at The Mises Institute.  Human conflict is an intrinsic part of human nature; it is as natural as tears. As Leo Strauss wrote, in modern society, “the original conflict between moral demands and desires remains intact.” Individuals and their various enterprises often have conflictual relations with each other. These can take many forms and are often non-violent. However, only state actors engage in war, and only modern states engage in modern war. Not only do states alone have the necessary means for war at their disposal, which are not available to other actors…

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The service started a process to review its existing standards nearly two years ago. A group of Army leaders and stakeholders found many of the rules to be ambiguous and difficult to interpret, Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer said during a Sept. 8 media panel. The updates, which go into effect Oct. 15, seek to keep a conservative appearance for both men and women, Weimer said. “What sets the U.S. Army apart is our professionalism, and that’s a direct reflection of committed Soldiers who adhere to and enforce the standards,” Weimer said in an announcement of the new…