Mosquitos are the world’s deadliest animal. Experts estimate that mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and West Nile virus kill around 1 million people per year. Bug repellent is one of the best tools available to prevent those deaths, and researchers recently uncovered a new way to keep mosquitoes away: catnip. Scientific…

A woman has pleaded guilty to stealing $160,000 worth of veterans’ and social security benefits that were meant for a family member. Barbara Ferrell, a 63-year-old woman from Seth, W. Va., pleaded guilty this week to theft of government money, admitting she stole some $160,394.02 while serving as the Department…

Talks between the U.S. and Iran over a permanent peace deal are continuing, according to a American official, despite two days of clashes that threatened to shatter an already fragile ceasefire. The U.S. is still committed to finding a diplomatic solution with Iran, the official said Thursday, declining to be…

A federal judge appointed by President Joe Biden has turned down the Justice Department’s motion for a temporary restraining order that would have blocked California’s ban on Glocks and other striker-fired pistols from being enforced, arguing in part that the ban doesn’t amount to a total prohibition on purchasing…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…

The ATF, among the many other rule changes, has been looking at making gun transfers between dealers easier. Basically, what they’re looking to do is update the system with newer technology so that the entire process isn’t rooted in the previous century. Fair enough, right? …

NORFOLK, Va. — The USS Nimitz docked Thursday at Naval Station Norfolk, one of the last steps in its 51 years of commission. The aircraft carrier will remain in Hampton Roads to train Navy sailors and aviators for a year or two before it is officially retired. But its captain…

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In this episode of Reacts or Back, I break down the newly released video footage of an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting that … Watch full video on YouTube

A lot of 2026 has already happened, which means your barracks group chat has probably spent the past six months arguing about Game Pass, storage space, download speeds and whether anyone actually needed another remaster. But the back half of the year still has plenty of games headed for consoles,…

If you’ve been on the homestead long, you probably already have plenty of experience canning food from your garden or orchard. I had heard of dry canning but naively thought it was the same as vacuum sealing the mason jar using the valve attachment. While vacuum sealing does remove the…

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The U.S. Coast Guard has started a $32 million airfield reconstruction project in North Carolina. The service is modernizing Runway 1-19 at Base Elizabeth City, in Northeastern North Carolina. In partnership with the contractor RQ Construction, the efforts involve rebuilding the runway, upgrading the taxiways, and installing new airfield lighting.…

Sony’s plan to stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in 2028 could mean more than the end of a plastic case on a shelf. For service members who game in barracks, on ships, overseas or during deployment, it may have even more negative impact. The move comes…

Texas-based drone manufacturer Hylio is expanding beyond its agricultural roots after one of its flagship aircraft earned a designation that significantly simplifies government procurement. In an interview with Military.com, Hylio CEO Arthur Erickson discussed the company’s ARES HYL-150, a heavy-lift drone recently added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue…

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One of your biggest relocation challenges is managing the cost of your move. Remember, it’s your responsibility to get the full value from your entitlements. The first step in this process is to learn the basics about the core relocation reimbursement programs. Then make a pre-move visit to the relocation…

The Army’s TA benefit pays up to 100% of educational expenses for college courses. The Army’s Tuition Assistance program (TA) provides financial assistance for taking college courses while on active duty. Army Tuition Assistance Eligibility TA requests must be submitted and approved before the start date of the class, without…

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The Army has several education support programs that can help you go to college. Learn more. Like the other military branches, the Army offers its members opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as voluntary education or “vol ed.” The Army Continuing Education System (ACES)…

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