Shares of warship builder Huntington Ingalls Industries rose in premarket trading and are on track for the largest annual gain in 12 years, driven by news of President Trump’s continued push to rebuild the U.S. Navy. HII gained 5% on Monday and another 5% in premarket trading early Tuesday after President Trump announced a plan on Monday evening to build two new “Trump-class” battleships, to acquire 20-25 of these ships in the coming years. Here are critical details about Trump’s major announcement Monday evening (courtesy of Goldman analyst Noah Poponak): Trump-class battleships. On December 22, 2025 President Trump announced that he had…

On a snowy night in December 1955 at the height of the Cold War, a red hotline rang ominously in the combat operations center at Continental Air Command, predecessor of North American Aerospace Defense Command, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The private phone to Washington, D.C., was only to be used in the event of a national emergency — think DEFCON 1 with nuclear missiles and Soviet bombers flying over the North Pole.The watch commander that night, Air Force Col. Harry Shoup, answered the phone with appropriate gravitas. Expecting to hear unspeakable news of pending global annihilation from a four-star general,…

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Charles Appleton Longfellow was the oldest child of American poet and writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A dramatized version of Charley’s story was recently made into the movie “I Heard the Bells,” but the true story behind the origins of the Christmastime poem-turned-song is just as, if not more, interesting.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow vehemently objected to his son’s desire to enlist in the Union Army. But in 1863, at the age of 18, Charley ran away from home and enlisted in the 1st Massachusetts Artillery. He informed his father of his decision in a letter mailed from Portland, Maine. “I have tried…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. In the past couple years suppressors, or silencers, have boomed in popularity, and more people than ever are experiencing their benefits. The market has exploded with both consumer knowledge and product quality growing by leaps and bounds. However, lots of folks, maybe you, are shopping for your first suppressor now. That’s in part because the elimination of the $200 NFA tax on January 1, 2026 has softened the relatively intimidating red tape for silencer ownership. If you’re among those planning to take the plunge,…

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This article was originally published by Cassie B. at Natural News under the title: China Warns Japan Nuclear Weapons Pursuit Would “Bring Disaster to the World” After Official Floats Acquiring Nukes A senior Japanese official’s suggestion of acquiring nuclear weapons sparked regional condemnation. China warned this would bring disaster and accused Japan of failing to reflect on its wartime past. Other neighbors like North Korea and Russia also issued sharp warnings against Japanese nuclear armament. The Japanese government quickly reaffirmed its commitment to its non-nuclear principles domestically. The incident reveals a growing undercurrent of debate in Japan over its security…

The Trump administration is deploying 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans ahead of the New Year, launching another federal deployment in the city at the same time that an immigration crackdown led by Border Patrol is underway.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday that Guard members, as they have in other deployments in large cities, will be tasked with supporting federal law enforcement partners, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. Parnell added that the National Guard troops will be deployed through February.Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, praised President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete…

A Pentagon inspector general report released last week concluded that the Department of Defense did not properly track significant portions of the $13.4 billion in military aid sent to support Israel following Hamas’ deadly attack on Oct. 7, 2023.As of November 2024, the Pentagon maintained records for only 44% of the defense articles subject to enhanced monitoring, the report found, down from 69% before the war in Gaza began. Investigators said the oversight gaps were driven by staffing constraints and changes in the operational environment in Israel, and warned that such lapses increase the risk of sensitive U.S. weapons technology…

The rumor began as an ember. But such scuttlebutt, spread among the dense fog blanketing smoke pits and fanned by whispers of the E-4 Mafia and Lance Corporal Underground, is prone to sparking. In mere moments, the falsehood became a conflagration of indisputable fact: Beloved pop icon Jennifer Lopez had passed away. Marines deployed to far-flung theaters during the early years of the global war on terror were crushed. Forget the anxiety of imminent combat, the heat, the intestinal issues stemming from MREs and the ammo crate toilets bearing the brunt of the fallout. To hell with the micromanagement of…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. With the ongoing tariff uncertainty and scarcity of some materials, the duck load world is in a bit of turmoil. Sure, you can still grab a box of cheap steel loads anywhere you like. But for a lot of smaller ammo makers who are turning out denser-than-steel loads, availability has become an issue.  Then there’s the matter of price, which is wildly variable based on the brand and pellet material. For example, a cheap steel load will cost about $20 per box, while the…

Russia has reaffirmed that it will provide full support and stands in solidarity with Venezuela as the country faces a United States military blockade in the Caribbean. Moscow’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart, Yvan Gil, during which he expressed “serious concern over Washington’s increasingly escalatory actions in the Caribbean Sea,” according to a ministry statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin sided with Lavron. Earlier, Putin expressed “solidarity with the people of Venezuela and reaffirmed his support for the [Nicolas] Maduro government’s resolve to defend national interests and sovereignty against foreign pressure.” Washington has deployed multiple naval…

Wargaming has become an essential tool for the military. It is also for anyone trying to grasp the nature of warfare in the past, present and what it might become in the future. Some of these simulations are not available to the public. Fortunately, there are games out there that can be obtained without needing a security clearance. Just in time for the holidays, here are six wargames that belong in your collection.Command: Modern Operations: Published by Matrix Games, this wargame is probably the most successful example of one that bridges the gap between commercial and defense wargaming. What began…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen the mercury drops, keeping your body warm and functional isn’t just about comfort—it’s a necessary form of preparedness that everyone needs to address. Overexposure to cold goes beyond shivering; it can become dangerous if you aren’t equipped with the right knowledge and resources. The reality is that for the underprepared, cold injuries can occur quickly. Preventing and dealing with these injuries requires pairing layered clothing systems with actionable, effective know-how. This article provides simple, step-by-step actions to prevent cold injuries and handle first aid if things go sideways. Whether you’re prepping for daily…

Whether a service member is single or married, deployed or otherwise living thousands of miles away, it’s difficult being away from family.Troops and families are often involved in formal or informal activities to make the holidays better for the military community; whether it’s spouse clubs baking cookies for troops living in barracks, parties for military families to provide food or toys for children. However, plenty of others are at work during the holidays — and some, all year long — to bring some extra cheer to troops and families. Here is a curated list of activities that have been happening…

United States ruler Donald Trump has issued a veiled threat to the ruler of Venezuela. Trump said that Nicolas Maduro would be “smart” to get out of his position of power. Maduro has stood up to the U.S. and its increasingly hostile aggressions, saying previously that if the “gringos” attack, Venezuela’s military would respond. Venezuela: “If The Gringos Attack, We Will Respond” The U.S. has assembled a naval force that Trump calls “by far the biggest we ever had in South America” off Venezuela’s coast and is enforcing a blockade on its oil tanker traffic, citing unilateral sanctions. Since September,…

By 1942, as the United States plunged headlong into a world war, many men found themselves in far-flung places with names soon to enter the American lexicon: Guadalcanal, Anzio, Bastogne.The logistics for transporting troops and war materiel was a dizzying hurdle to overcome for Allied leaders. So too was the ability bring the tastes and smells of home to millions of servicemen shivering in foxholes in Europe and sweating in the sands of the Pacific. Today, the National WWII Museum is home to a myriad of ephemera showcasing the logistical feat of Christmas abroad, with special hand-printed and illustrated menus…

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