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The U.S. Navy held an assumption of command ceremony Saturday to usher in new leadership for the service’s legal branch, according to the Navy.Navy Secretary John Phelan welcomed Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David J. Bligh as the next Judge Advocate General, or JAG, at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington.“He…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. South Lake Tahoe is home to a booming population of black bear activists — so many, in fact, that they’re becoming a public safety concern. California wildlife officials say that last…
United States ruler Donald Trump has said that mainstream media news channels ABC and NBC should have their broadcasting licenses revoked. He claims that they should be punished for their “unfair coverage of Republicans.” In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump blasted ABC and NBC as “two of…
It’s no secret that I’m a Smith & Wesson fan. I’ve enjoyed excellent results with dozens of their revolvers and semi-autos for more than fifty years. While I own several older models that have served me well, my carry choices today lean toward modern designs that outclass their predecessors. For…
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The U.S. Navy confirmed the 34th chief of naval operations during an assumption of office ceremony Monday, according to a Navy release.Adm. Daryl Caudle, who previously led U.S. Fleet Forces Command for nearly four years, replaced acting CNO Adm. James Kilby at an event at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Kilby took over for Adm. Lisa Franchetti, whom President Trump dismissed in February without a stated reason.“The Sailor will be front and center in my vision throughout my tenure as CNO — hands down, no exception,” Caudle said during the ceremony, according to the release. “To ensure that…
Israel has launched air raids and a ground operation in Gaza, targeting Deir al-Balah. The new offensive is said to be “substantial.” Deir al-Balah is the main hub for humanitarian efforts in the devastated Palestinian territory, amid urgent warnings of widening starvation in the coastal strip. This assault comes a day after the Israeli military inflicted the highest death toll in 21 months on Palestinians seeking food aid. At least 85 desperate Palestinians were killed on Sunday in what has become an almost daily slaughter. United Nations infrastructure has been hit, along with mosques, as houses, according to local medics…
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More than 20 million people in the military community, including many Tricare beneficiaries, will be moving to a new online authentication system over the next 18 months. The new myAuth system is replacing the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 Defense Department and Veterans Affairs websites, defense officials announced July 17. Those who use the DS Logon system currently include military personnel, DOD civilians, military and civilian retirees, family member beneficiaries, contractors and vendors. Among other things, myAuth offers enhanced security protections, such as multi-factor authentication, which requires two or more verification methods. When the…
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People with congestive heart failure, undergoing treatment for schizophrenia or who have a history of paraphilic disorders will no longer be eligible for a medical waiver to serve in the military, according to new rules issued by the Pentagon on Tuesday.The guidance signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth updates a list of conditions that disqualify potential recruits from serving in the armed forces. The decision comes after the Pentagon announced earlier this year that it would ban transgender troops and review other medical conditions that are currently eligible for a waiver.“America’s warfighters must be physically and mentally capable of performing…
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This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. President Trump still has an interest in achieving peace and stability in the Middle East, particularly related to the conflicts Israel is still engaged in on several fronts – which is why US administration officials have been voicing frustration at what they see as reckless Netanyahu policies. Axios reported Sunday that senior White House officials are increasingly at odds with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly over Israel’s recent airstrikes in Damascus, which occurred despite reported US efforts to dissuade Israel from targeting Syria. President Trump has made clear he wants…
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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story, “Jaws That Are Real,” appeared in the February 1982 issue of Outdoor Life. The American alligator was delisted from its “threatened” status under the Endangered Species Act in 1987. It was nearly dark. Sixteen-year-old Sharon Holmes dug her toes into the smooth sand of the lake bottom and let the warm water buoy her up. She listened to the frogs peeping in the calm Florida evening. Her father relaxed on shore not far away, enjoying the peace of the…
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The crew of a B-52H Stratofortress that had a near-miss with a civilian airliner near Minot International Airport last Friday told air traffic control they were nearby, but were not informed a passenger jet was in the area, the Air Force said.The passenger jet, flight 3788 from SkyWest Airlines, was on approach to land at the Minot airport the evening of July 18 when it had to veer sharply to avoid the B-52. Both planes ultimately landed safely. A passenger took video of the pilot’s explanation of what happened afterwards, which was widely shared online.“Nobody told us about” the B-52…
PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta has announced that the company will reduce its use of high-fructose corn syrup in its beverages. Instead, cane sugar will be added. This move aligns with consumer preferences and echoes a recent announcement by former President Donald Trump, who stated that Coca-Cola would also take a similar approach. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a type of man-made sugar that is added to foods. It does not occur naturally, and is comprised of fructose and glucose. However, cane sugar is a disaccharide composed of equal parts glucose and fructose, meaning it contains 50% glucose and 50% fructose. So…
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The U.S. Air Force recently conducted an exercise in which AI was used to recommend targets in a high-pressure combat scenario. Called “Experiment 3,” the four-day exercise took place last month and was described in a service release as the debut of “a novel planning and execution methodology, one never before executed” by the Air Force. The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center — Nellis battle lab, saw participants use AI software to accelerate their decision-making and targeting processes over four days in a simulated battle space.“We’re not just testing software, we’re challenging assumptions, validating…
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TOWNSVILLE, Australia — U.S. paratroopers made the most dramatic entrance possible to Australia during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Flying 14.5 hours nonstop from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, they parachuted from the night sky into the Australian countryside on July 14.“We landed right on the X,” Col. Brian Weightman, commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, told Defense News during an interview in Townsville.The commander said he was the first to jump onto the drop zone.In such a parachute operation, casualties of up to 10% are anticipated, he explained.“We’re very comfortable…
This article was originally published by Ryan Wardle at The Mises Institute. Senator Mike Lee has been making waves recently with his support of new potential legislation that would mandate sale of a small amount of land which is currently owned and managed by the federal government. The idea behind the proposal is to free up space for housing development in states where the federal government currently owns large shares of the land. In Senator Lee’s words, “…turning federal liabilities into taxpayer value.” The appeals made in support of this proposed legislation correctly identify a number of key issues. For one, it…
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