NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! They always ask if I felt something. “Across your foot? Your shin?” My shin? “Yeah. Your ankle. Did you feel it?” Not really. But before I respond, they ask again.What was it like?” they inquired. “Or did you just fall?” Then they speculated I might be clumsy.Hmmph. Clumsy. I truly don’t think so.REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS BRACES FOR POST-ELECTION GAME OF MUSICAL CHAIRS AS LEADERSHIP BATTLES LOOM Oh. I fall like everyone else. I work out daily. I’ve taken a couple of tumbles on predawn runs in Alexandria, Virginia. You never know when one…

New tactical comms system for US ground troops aims to break network silos

General Dynamics revealed a new artificial intelligence-enabled, portable communications system on Thursday called the Vion, a Mission Partner Environment solution. Although its basic purpose is to give ground troops a suitcase-sized platform to exchange messages and files, the company said its real value is how it connects allied systems.  In…

Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military planner on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, over accusations that he leaked classified information to the public, officials said on Thursday. Sylvia’s firing is one of the highest-profile consequences to date from Hegseth’s sweeping hunt for officials…

Air Force again requires flu vaccine for select personnel

The Air Force restored the annual influenza vaccine mandate for select personnel once again, following the service’s exception request from the Pentagon’s optional policy. The flu vaccine is a requirement for all active duty, reserve components and civilian personnel of the Department of the Air Force that fall under certain…

Root cellars are one of the best ways to store food, whether you’re a prepper or a homesteader. They keep a fairly steady temperature year-round, staying cool during the summer and above freezing during the winter. That keeps food fresh for months without using any electricity. The problem is that…

The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific War

It feels, at times, as if the viewer can’t escape. Body clenched, stomach tight — eyes perhaps slanted downward — as the oppressive violence folds around you. At face value, that seems absurd. The viewer isn’t one of the 5,000 Marines landing on Tarawa, facing a maelstrom of mortars, machine…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal law enforcement authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown dubbed, “Operation Ghostbusters,” to dismantle an international student aid scheme that investigators estimate has been operating since 2021, “potentially reaching several hundred million dollars” in taxpayer losses. Announcing the first wave of enforcement actions,…

It’s not hard to see why “Micro Nine” pistols of the Hellcat genre are best-sellers today. Firstly, they’re chambered for 9mm Luger, almost universally recognized as a capable defense caliber with today’s best ammunition.In addition, they are not only compact, but sometimes literally pocket-sized. Flat, to ride comfortably inside the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News Channel maintained its viewership lead among cable news rivals throughout October, according to Nielsen Media Research data.The network reached an average of 1.1 million total day viewers Monday through Sunday, more than 50% of the share of the cable news…

Gone to drop trou and found a gun in a public lavatory? Here are the ins and out of safely addressing the situation.Finding a firearm in a public restroom is unfortunately not as uncommon as you may think and with CCW increasing across the board, it’s something you may come across…

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.The New Guns And Gear:Threaded Barrel Desert EagleEver held a Desert Eagle and wished it was even bigger and…

Marine Corps meets 2026 goal with over 31,000 new recruits

The Marine Corps met its fiscal year 2026 recruitment goal with over 31,000 enlisted Marines, thanks to a high volume of interested applicants and strong retention.According to a recent release, the Corps brought in 31,250 new recruits, along with 1,672 officers and 3,503 prior-service reserve Marines, in what the service…

Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds

Veterans seeking information about federal food assistance may encounter outdated eligibility guidelines from the Agriculture Department, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.The Agriculture Department’s SNAP eligibility information did not accurately reflect changes affecting veterans and the program’s time-limited participation rules as of September 2026, according to a new…

Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology

The Navy selected three defense companies as prize winners of a challenge to advance mine countermeasure technology capable of destroying mine threats from a safe distance.The service’s Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and Defense Innovation Unit selected BeeX, BlackSea Technologies and Vatn Systems after they successfully…

The Department of the Air Force met its fiscal 2026 recruitment goals, with 31,950 airmen and 730 guardians enlisted.The department attributed its success to consistent performance across its recruiting squadrons, and not to a single program or effort, according to a Thursday release.In April, the Air Force announced it hit…

Can you hear me now? 90% of Navy unaccompanied housing now has free Wi-Fi

The U.S. Navy is close to bridging the connectivity gap between its sailors and their families and support networks, bringing new meaning to “Can you hear me now? Good.”Since the rollout began in November 2025, the Navy has sought to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi to all Navy-owned and -operated unaccompanied…

Editor’s Note: For this Check-Mate UHC 9mm magazine review, the author received samples for testing from the company. The handgun used was a 1911 DS Prodigy that was loaned to the author by Springfield Armory.The 1911 is clearly a solid design — it would have to be to still be…

Marine Corps plans new warfighter test for future generals

The Marine Corps said Thursday that it has begun developing plans to add a “demonstrated warfighter ability” test to the screening process for colonels eligible for promotion to brigadier general.The service is adding the evaluation following guidance issued by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who announced the Joint Warfighter Evaluation,…

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