NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a new cancer treatment pill Wednesday.Rasonque, manufactured by Revolution Medicines in California, is an inhibitor for the most common type of pancreatic cancer. The tablet, which is taken once daily, targets multiple forms of a protein called RAS that drives tumor growth.In a press release, the FDA called Rasonque a “new treatment option for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer,” noting the agency approved it more than six months ahead of its review deadline.CANCER TREATMENT DELAYS SURGE ACROSS US AS DOCTOR WARNS SYSTEM…

US Army seeks 8,000 new short-range missiles per year

The Army is looking for a weapon that is similar to the existing Hellfire and Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is Sept. 15.The missile should be “capable of integrating with joint manned and unmanned air, ground and waterborne platforms using a M299 launcher…

Marines overhaul infantry, stress stealth in new ground combat strategy

While the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Pacific-based littoral regiments have received outsized attention as they receive new weapons specialized for long-range fires and drone warfare, the ground forces remain at the heart of the fight and are transforming for future war, according to a new strategy document published Wednesday.Ground Combat…

Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four California Highway Patrol officers were shot and killed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods.”We have never used anything artificial,” Sarah Goldberger, New York-based founder and CEO of organic dog…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mike Mazzei, a former Oklahoma state senator and financial planner, won a primary election runoff on Tuesday evening with the backing of President Donald Trump to secure the GOP nomination for governor in Oklahoma.Having beaten out Gentner Drummond, the current Oklahoma attorney…

Marine Corps brings back flu shot mandate for some troops

Under this year’s influenza vaccination guidelines, the Marine Corps will continue to follow Defense Department policy, which requires flu shots for some military personnel while making them optional for most others.The Aug. 21 announcement requires vaccinations for specific groups of Marines, including new recruits, healthcare workers and those deploying or…

The US Navy is eyeing next-gen carrier-based drones. Here’s what they might do.

The U.S. Navy is looking for a family of carrier-based drones that can fulfill a variety of missions, according to a July 14 Request for Information.The sea service “is exploring the industrial base’s capacity to deliver highly capable, autonomous platforms optimized for operations from Ford-class and Nimitz-class Nuclear Aircraft Carriers,”…

20 Most Popular Survival Foods

Stockpiling enough food to keep you and your family alive for a long time can be very challenging. Think about it: However much you spend on your weekly shopping trip is how much a week’s worth of emergency food could cost. And that’s just one week. There’s a reason certain…

Space Force offers K for 8-year enlistments in new pilot

Citing specialized training needs that exceed those of the other services, the Space Force is making its first move toward an eight-year enlistment model by offering a hefty bonus to those who choose a longer commitment.On Monday, the service announced the launch of its Initial Enlisted Bonus Pilot program, running…

4,000 troops lose air conditioning in Hawaii

Mechanical problems with a water treatment plant in Hawaii have left thousands of soldiers without central air conditioning in the barracks, a spokesman for U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii confirmed Tuesday in a statement to Military Times. Four thousand soldiers in Area North Barracks are opening windows, turning on fans or…

Move over, ASVAB? Marines seek better way to predict troop success

The Marine Corps is engaged in a multi-year pilot program to determine whether the standardized test the military has used since 1968 might be swapped out for a more holistic way to capture troops’ experiences and abilities. In a senior enlisted leaders forum hosted last week by Military Officers Association…

I Stick Mini Sticks to What Works, but Shrinks It Down

TOPS has another new knife on the market this month, the I Stick Mini. TOPS historians will know that this one is a shrunk-down version of a popular push dagger model from the fixed blade maker. While their portfolio is lush and diverse, TOPS has always maintained an interest in…

Justice Barrett recounts swatting incident in testimony before Congress

WASHINGTON — Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday recounted a recent ”swatting” incident at her home in testimony before Congress as the Supreme Court seeks additional funds to combat a rise in security threats.Barrett, a member of the court’s conservative majority, appeared alongside liberal Justice Elena Kagan at back-to-back hearings…

Navy awards TOTE .2 billion to manage Medium Landing Ships project

The Navy this week awarded a $2.2 billion Vessel Construction Management contract to the Jacksonville, Florida-based TOTE Services LLC for the service’s new Medium Landing Ships.The Marine Corps commissioned the new Medium Landing Ships, or LSMs, with an eye toward potential conflicts with China in the Indo-Pacific. Measuring around 100…

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