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During my junior year at West Point in 2017, I attended a ceremony honoring the namesake of the school’s newest barracks: Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. This was the first building at West Point named after an African American, and I glowed with pride knowing that the academy was finally…
A red, white and blue color scheme championed by President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One, the U.S. military said Thursday.The Air Force said a “red, white, gold and dark blue paint scheme” will be used for the updated jet that is slated to serve…
Editor’s note: This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.The latest rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are going well enough for…
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The U.S. Air Force’s troubled Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces significant risks from software delays and an extended reliance on the aging Minuteman III system. However, a January 2024 Nunn-McCurdy breach has opened a window to address longstanding issues and potentially improve outcomes, according to a Government Accountability Office snapshot released Feb. 18. The report highlights the challenges in replacing the 50-year-old Minuteman III, a cornerstone of the land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, with the more advanced Sentinel system. The program, led by Northrop Grumman, is described as the Air Force’s most complex infrastructure endeavor ever, involving…
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Everyone loves to spend time talking about rifles and cartridges, but when it comes down to it, your rifle scope is probably the most important part of the system. After all, you can’t hit what you can’t see. Quality rifle scopes are notoriously expensive, but rightfully so. These scopes offer excellent light transmission, precise controls, and long-term reliability. Luckily for us, there…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A hunter can run into all kinds of dead battery problems — in their truck, boat, or atv. But these days there are a handful of useful portable jump starters that will get you up and running again quickly. Many of these units are on sale right now during the Black Friday shopping window, and they’re worth checking out. Save $120 on a Dewalt Portable Power Station Jump Starter Save $100 on a Hulkman portable jump starter Save $86 on a…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Hunting gear seems to only be getting more and more expensive — except for over this next week. Amid the biggest shopping holiday of the year, Amazon, Cabela’s, Bass Pro, and many other online retailers are offering hot deals on the hunting gear you want. I’ve had the opportunity to see an advanced list of what’s being offered. I’ve also had the…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Kuiu makes some of the best hunting clothing we’ve tested and their massive Black Friday sale is a great way to get quality clothing at an affordable price. Kuiu Whitetail Gear Save $20 on the Kuiu Wind Pro Fleece Beanie Save $79 on the Kuiu Proximity Insulated Vest Save $19 on the Kuiu Ultra Merino 210 Fingerless Glove Save $49 on the Kuiu Encounter LT Pant Save $69 on the Kuiu Encounter Jacket Save $39 on the Kuiu Encounter LT Shirt…
Scott Einsmann is Outdoor Life’s gear editor. He oversees the gear team’s editors and writers who are subject matter experts in bows, knives, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and more. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two bird dogs. Read the full article here
Sign up for This Happened to Me News on backcountry adventure and wilderness survival. This story, originally titled “A Thanksgiving Hunt,” first appeared in the May 1966 issue of Outdoor Life. As I walked up the rocky beach, my rabbit dog let go with a terrific clamor which told me he had jumped game and it was in sight. In a second, my rifle was at my shoulder and my eye was glaring through the tang peep sight, the hammer was cocked, and my finger was on the trigger. Out of the willows burst a snowshoe rabbit, going like the…
This article was originally published by Jacob Thomas at Natural News. The Federal Reserve is identified as the primary cause of inflation through its policy of “currency debasement,” which systematically destroys the value of Americans’ savings and wages. A “political-inflation doom loop” is described, where the government prints money to fund spending, causing prices to rise, which in turn leads the public to demand more government relief, necessitating even more money printing. There is a deliberate and widespread misunderstanding of inflation’s root cause, with the public blaming supply chains or corporate greed instead of monetary policy. The U.S. has “crossed…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. The Vortex Triumph HD won our Great Buy Award at last year’s optics test and I’ve personally tested it against binoculars costing two to ten times more. It’s without a doubt the best cheap binocular available. They’re on sale now for an incredible price that of $75. I’d buy two pairs if I were you — I already bought mine. See It 10×42…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Optics are among the most expensive gear items that hunters use. We want a crystal clear scope on our rifle, handy binoculars, and a powerful spotter. Oh, and don’t forget the rangefinders, red dots, and thermals. Individually these items can cost a few hundred dollars up to several grand. All combined, they represent a serious investment. Fortunately, there are some incredible optics…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There’s nothing better than spending a crisp fall morning in a treestand or ground blind. If it’s been a few years since your last upgrade, or you’re putting up a stand in a new location for the late season, you’re in luck. There are loads of treestands, ground blinds, saddles, climbing sticks, and accessories on sale during Black Friday, and I tracked down the best deals so you can spend more time hunting and less time searching for a deal. Treestands…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. Hunting seasons may be coming to a close and for those of you in wintery climes it might be a while before range day becomes fun again. But that’s no reason not to treat yourself to a fun new firearm (or two). I’m always on the lookout for a good bargain, and these are some of the Black Friday deals that caught my eye. For…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. I test gear for a living, so it takes a really good deal for me to hit the buy button. Well, I’m also a gear addict so if there’s an OK deal on a cool piece of kit I’ll also buy it. This Black Friday there are some particularly good deals on gear that I like. Here’s what I bought today. Stuff…
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Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival
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