Which military branch has the best retirement benefits? This question has a simple answer that people may not expect — with an exception: No branch pays a better military pension than any other. Retirement pay is governed entirely by federal law and Department of Defense policy, not by the individual…

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Hershel “Woody” Williams and other Medal of Honor recipients are getting their permanent due in Washington. The U.S. House of Representatives, in a rare manner of bipartisanship, unanimously passed S.858, the “Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.” It is named after the last surviving World War…

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the job and months of reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. ​Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the job, the White House confirmed Monday. His departure follows months of reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete…

There’s a path forward now for felons to get their gun rights back. It’s already happened, even. That’s fantastic news for millions of Americans who have had to deal with the ramifications of one mistake keeping them disarmed and put them and their families at risk. …

Many years ago, I worked with a corporate executive who kept a full suit, dress shirt and coordinating tie hanging on the back of his office door. He wasn’t just being fancy; he was prepared. He kept that backup on hand in case he spilled coffee or food on himself…

“A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”That introductory clause has caused a surprising number of problems over the years. Never mind the whole “shall not be infringed” thing, and…

A generation that fought World War II is down to its last few thousand. With each passing year, the country loses another living connection to the men who crossed oceans to fight it. Last Sunday, it lost the oldest of the Marines still among them. Roy Henry Drinkard died Aug.…

The Supreme Court has finally agreed to hear an assault weapon ban case. Considering the long and “storied” history behind these laws, as well as the absolute stupidity behind them, it’s clear a case of it being about time. But better late than never, I…

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ short-term technology training benefit reopened for applications June 15, 2026, under a reauthorized structure the agency is calling VET TEC 2.0, short for Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses 2.0. The relaunch closes a gap that opened in April 2024, when the original pilot program…

I’m not a big fan of the so-called research surrounding firearms in this country. Too much of it is built around trying to justify gun control, and it’s pretty damn obvious once you know what to look for. Then there are those studies we never see because the data…

A VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) is usually the easiest way to lower your interest rate, but it only works if rates have dropped since you got your loan. If today’s rates are higher, or you don’t qualify for an IRRRL right now, you’re not out of options.…

George Orwell’s 1984 was supposed to serve as a warning, not an instruction manual. Still, in a world where Flock exists as a company, including its many other “services,” it’s clear that a lot of people didn’t get the freaking message. And California is, unsurprisingly,…

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “serpent” on Monday, accusing the longtime leader of influencing the United States to partake in a broader war for its own benefit in the Middle East. “In Hebrew, Netanyahu openly crows that he suckered the U.S. Administration into…

A military judge has set a June 2028 trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, and three co-defendants, rejecting prosecutors’ push for a start more than a year earlier. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, a military commissions judge, set the trial for…

The Supreme Court has finally agreed to hear an assault weapon ban case. Considering the long and “storied” history behind these laws, as well as the absolute stupidity behind them, its clear a case of it being about time. But better late than never, I…

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The first of six housing projects at a naval base is complete, part of a broader $12.1 million renovation project. New furnishings were the final touch in completing new living quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton (NBK-Bremerton) as part of the Navy’s six overall sustainment, restoration and modernization projects funded through…

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action is the political, litigation, and lobbying arm of the organization. Managing Director Dan Reid discussed with Bearing Arms some of NRA-ILA’s efforts. While attending the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Reid stopped by to discuss NRA-ILA’s…

Fall is approaching, and that means it’s time for football. Whether you’re hoping to catch some NFL games in person or cheer your favorite team on while streaming games at home, you can take advantage of special military deals to make the wins even sweeter. And don’t forget to use…

The good news is that suppressors are still technically legal for some of us, and can be for others if you join the right group or live in the right state, apparently. The bad news is that there are a lot of unanswered questions. Some…

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