For the first time, two letters written by Japanese Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto — the architect behind the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor — have been made public. Donated by the naval officer’s descendants, the two letters are now on display at the Fukushima Museum in Japan to mark the 80th anniversary of V-J Day this year.While once decried as a villain, postwar investigations of Yamamoto have considerably changed the picture of the Japanese admiral.“It was a peculiar tragedy of Japan’s ultranationalist psychodrama,” writes Ian Toll in his trilogy on the Pacific War, “that the men best qualified to…

TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian navy helicopter confronted a U.S. warship attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, Iranian state TV reported.The incident was the first direct encounter reported between Iranian and U.S. forces since the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, during which U.S. B-52 bombers targeted Iranian nuclear facilities.The report said Iranian forces dispatched the helicopter to confront a U.S. Navy destroyer identified as the Fitzgerald that approached the waters at around 10 a.m. local time.The report said the helicopter flew directly over the U.S. ship and issued a warning to maintain…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog.  You don’t have to convince insurance companies that 2025 has been “the year of the disaster”, because they have been getting pummeled by record-high losses. As you will see below, there have been tens of thousands of wildfires in the U.S. so far this year, and we just keep getting hit by one “1,000-year storm” after another. Nobody can deny that what we have been experiencing is not even close to normal.  Of course, if someone actually did want to try to make the argument that “everything…

The U.S. Army’s head of aviation has changed jobs to become chief of the branch’s enterprise marketing office, a move that comes before the National Transportation Safety Board holds hearings next week on January’s midair collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet that killed 67 people.Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman became chief of the Army Enterprise Marketing Office this month to focus on advertising and boosting recruitment, according to his new bio on an Army website. An Army spokesperson said the plan to move Braman was in place last fall and had nothing to do with the tragedy.The NTSB…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story, “The Moose Hunt That Nearly Killed Me,” appeared in the June 1978 issue of Outdoor Life. The antler tips of the big moose I had crippled wob­bled above the alders. I stopped running, made sure I had a cartridge in the chamber, and stepped out to get a clear view of the swaying bull. I lifted my rifle, planning a neck shot, and was almost ready to touch off the round when I heard loud snorting and blowing behind…

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea will retire after nearly four decades of service, the Navy announced Tuesday.Honea, who became the Navy’s 16th MCPON on Sept. 8, 2022, will retire on Sept. 12, 2025, after 38 years in the Navy. During his tenure as the Navy’s top enlisted sailor, Honea worked alongside sailors and lawmakers to enhance the lives of enlisted personnel, advocating for better education and mental health support, among other subjects, according to a Navy release.“It has been a profound privilege and honor to serve as your MCPON,” Honea said in the release. “I will…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Wild horses and burros have become fixtures in the American West ever since Europeans brought the animals over. They remain an important part of our culture today, which is why federal law protects them from harm and harassment on certain federal lands. That same law also requires the government to maintain a balance on Western rangelands by managing public-land horse and burro populations at sustainable levels. Without management, free-ranging horses compete with native game like deer and elk, contribute to erosion,…

Iran is not only ready for a war with Israel, but it has announced that it will not end its nuclear program to prevent said war either. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country is also not optimistic about the ceasefire between Tehran and Israel, while confirming a commitment to continuing its nuclear program for peaceful purposes. Pexeshkian also said that Iran is ready for a war should Israel decide to start one. Pezeshkian made the comments in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera aired on Wednesday, one of his first since the end of the 12-day conflict with Israel…

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the last three years.The move to the San Diego area does not eliminate a return to Chicago, where NASCAR will still maintain an office and effort an eventual return, perhaps as early as 2027.But the shift next year will allow NASCAR to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy by hosting all three of its national series over a three-day weekend on June 19-21.“As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we…

This article was originally published by Willow Tohi at Natural News.  U.S. Army’s recent display of a grenade-dropping drone highlights its staggering lag in drone warfare technology. Ukraine and non-state groups like ISIS have deployed similar or superior capabilities for years, with Ukraine now leading global advancements. Failed U.S. military tests in Alaska reveal systemic shortcomings in autonomous drone development and countermeasures. Pentagon reforms aim to speed drone acquisition, but bureaucratic hurdles persist. Trump-Zelensky talks propose a drone “mega deal” to piggyback on Ukraine’s battlefield-tested tech. The U.S. Army’s recent announcement showcasing its “first live-grenade drop from an unmanned aircraft…

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A slimmed-down, more nutrient-dense, individual field ration is now available for order for all troops.The Close Combat Assault Ration, or CCAR, has been under development by the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command since 2019.The Army designed the ration to support small units during operations in austere environments where they needed to self-sustain for 7 to 10 days with limited or no resupply, according to an Army release.The standard Meal, Ready to Eat and the First Strike Ration were too large and bulky to meet the need.The CCAR will replace the First Strike Ration and has a 39% reduction in volume…

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The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader said Tuesday that he wants to move more quickly on an agreement that will allow the military to continue using the only large-scale live-fire training range for ground forces in Hawaii.Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said he discussed the issue during a meeting with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Monday. The Army leases a key part of Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island from the state, and its contract to do so expires in 2029. It wants to be able to continue using the land so it can quickly send troops from Hawaii to…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Don’t get it twisted: The classic big-buck destinations are still great. Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois still produce giants every year. Texas deer hunters still kill more whitetails than anyone else. And up in Alberta and Saskatchewan, massive Northwoods whitetails still come to bait piles and rattling horns. But to access these trophy hunting opportunities, all of these states require non-resident hunters to draw tags in a lottery, hire an outfitter, or throw down for a pricey lease — or in some…

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Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. This year CZ-USA released its all-new CZ Shadow 2 Carry, a down-sized version of the classic model CZ-75 that has established itself as an excellent concealed-carry gun. The CZ-75 has been praised for its accuracy, ergonomics, and shootability, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed shooting competition models like the TS 2 Racing Green and hybrid models such as the Dan Wesson/CZ DWX. The new Shadow 2 Carry embodies what we like about the CZ-75 — the sleek ergonomics, low bore axis, and great accuracy — but…

Current United States President Donald Trump has accused Barack Obama of “treason,” promising to “go after” him for it. Trump has also vowed to use his administration to go after both Obama and his intelligence officials over their alleged plot to “rig elections” and stage the Russiagate hoax. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Trump suggested that Obama should be targeted directly by the Department of Justice when asked about the report released by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) last week. That report claims that Obama administration officials “manufactured intelligence” to falsely accuse Trump…

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Republican lawmakers are cracking down on Veterans Affairs employee bonuses, even as Democrats in Congress say administration moves in recent months are hurting critical recruiting and retention work. The conflict is the latest chapter in the ongoing story of VA’s federal workforce, and what it will look like in coming years. After President Joe Biden’s administration heavily emphasized building up the department’s employee base in response to higher demands for health care and benefits, President Donald Trump’s White House has reversed that course, pushing for significant cuts and less aggressive recruiting efforts. On Monday, the House finalized legislation to prohibit…

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