The U.S. Air Force and the armed forces of Norway conducted a joint exercise on Sept. 3 which saw both allies cooperate seamlessly to send a ship to the bottom of the Norwegian Sea. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 53rd Wing flew in cohesion with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and Norwegian personnel to sink a surface vessel, using the U.S. Air Force’s QUICKSINK anti-ship weapon. The QUICKSINK is a ship-killing munition that can destroy surface vessels immediately on impact using smart technology. A new 500-pound version tested earlier this year has expanded the targeting capabilities of the…

The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara, the service announced Thursday.Cmdr. Adam Ochs was removed from his position by Capt. Kelley Jones, commander of Task Force 55, on Thursday, “due to a loss of confidence” in Ochs’ ability to command the littoral combat ship, the Navy said in a brief release.“The Navy maintains the highest standards for leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met,” the release said.The release did not provide additional details on what led to Ochs’ dismissal, but the service typically uses “loss of confidence” as a blanket statement…

The division in this country has never been more apparent. Democrats have used the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as an excuse to denounce political and gun violence, while Republicans have been eulogizing him as a patriot and are demanding swift justice. Kirk was shot from 200 yards away while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday. He was 31 years old and left behind a wife and two children. Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent advocate for conservative youth engagement. Utah Governor Spencer Cox said he had spoken with Trump and…

The United States marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Thursday with somber ceremonies at the Pentagon, New York and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.Family members and loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed read out their names as politicians honored their sacrifices.“Today, as one nation, we renew our sacred vow that we will never forget Sept. 11, 2001,” President Donald Trump said during the observance at the Pentagon, which took place in an internal courtyard of the building this year rather than its traditional location outside its walls near the building’s 9/11 memorial.“If you attack the United…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics On Aug. 2, Jared and Brandi Holt went on a date the evening of Aug. 2. And like many couples who love the outdoors, their idea of a date is going fishing. “We launched our 21-foot aluminum jet boat into the Snake River about dusk and just cruised around for a while enjoying the evening,” says Brandi, who lives in Homedale, Idaho with her husband. “When it got dark we anchored our boat near shore in a 14-foot hole that we know pretty well.” The spot…

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, an American nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics, once questioned whether Ukraine would murder him. Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University yesterday. Kirk was known for using direct and blunt language, and he often interrupted those speaking to him. He disparaged women several times, calling them “angry and bitter” if they used birth control and stated that women past the age of 30  were “over their prime.” He also spoke at a Young Women’s Leadership event held by his organization, where he was approached…

Illinois is the only state with a complete ban on suppressor usage, prompting a recent lawsuit to overturn the unjust law. Unfortunately for the lawful gun owners in the Prairie State, a district judge has ruled that the punitive law can stand. Under current Illinois law, it is a felony to own or possess any device that muffles the sound of a firearm. That’s somewhat incredible, given the fact that many foreign countries require the use of suppressors for hearing protection purposes. The plaintiffs in the case had a pretty good argument. They contended that suppressors protect hearing, reduce noise…

The comments drew immediate concern from Democratic senators who had pushed for Karen Brazell, the nominee for Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Benefits, to dismiss the idea and support stronger protections for individuals currently receiving payouts for their military-connected injuries. “The [benefits administration’s] core mission is to provide world-class service and benefits to our nation’s veterans, something they deserve and need,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “You have been a part of this administration, so you’ve been a part of the policies and practices that have undermined the VA’s ability to deliver…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. A hunting influencer who made his reputation hunting big game on public land out West is now facing a slew of charges for a series of alleged wildlife violations in Idaho in December 2024. The criminal complaint against Ryan Lampers was filed in Lemhi County on Aug. 29. It contains two felonies and four misdemeanor charges related to a trophy mule deer buck taken out of season without a tag, a mountain lion taken unlawfully, and a gray wolf that he…

Rick Rescorla knew his history. The native of England knew how stories of the past, recent or distant, could move people. Be it the English victory at Agincourt in 1415 or the British victory at Rorke’s Drift in the Zulu War of 1879, his tales of individuals surmounting incredible odds could lift people that last small bit to keep fighting. To survive. To win. He wrote and sang songs to puff up morale and calm nerves. We know because his singing was captured on a reel-to-reel tape in a ramshackle officers club at the U.S. base at An Khe in…

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Earlier this week, following both the kangaroo court that was RFK Jr. congressional hearing and the news that the Trump admin may crack down on Tylenol (of all things), we wondered if there really wasn’t something more serious for MAHA to be focusing on… like making an actual impact and banning pharma ads on TV. After all, it’s just the US and New Zealand that still allow pharma ads to fund what are largely extremely liberal cable TV stations: why not help US health at the grass roots level by pulling back on the US addiction with, well, drug addiction?…

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Veterans remain more likely to participate in elections and spend more time volunteering with local charities than their civilian peers, but the gap in that civic engagement has decreased in recent years, according to a new study being released Thursday. “We’re seeing, both across veterans and civilians, that there is a slight drop in many civic health measures,” said Chris Marvin, primary author of the report. “And we should be concerned about that.”The report first debuted in 2021 and showed a significant gap in veterans’ willingness to volunteer with community groups, engage with local officials and participate in community activities.…

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