From flying high to kayaking on the water, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Hill has found her calling twice. A decorated pilot and former weapons systems officer for B1 bombers, Hill left military service in 2003, but still had a heart for the lives of active-duty soldiers, veterans and…

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The first-person perspective in video games is often used to make a game more immersive. After all, it mimics the view you would have if you were in your avatar’s shoes, rather than moving them around with a controller. While it’s most commonly used for first-person shooters, this perspective has…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Crews are again draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump’s problem-plagued efforts to revamp the waterway pushes well past his initial goal of having it ready by July 4 to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. The president at first suggested his renovations would last…

The Selective Service System, otherwise known as the military draft or conscription, requires almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants, ages 18 through 25, to register with the government. You may have seen the question “Have you registered for the selective service?” on applications for jobs, driver’s licenses, student aid…

Your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is a required document in the VA loan process. Most borrowers can get their COE in minutes, either online or through a VA-approved lender. Learn how to obtain a COE quickly, who needs one, and how to avoid common delays. Quick Answer: You can…

Did you know that there is a military alphabet? This is a special phonetic alphabet that is used by the military to communicate over radios and other devices. The military alphabet was created in order to improve communication among military members. What is the Military Phonetic Alphabet? The military phonetic…

The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday announced that it awarded a $230 million design-build contract for new operational support facilities at Coast Guard Base Charleston, S.C. It’s the latest phase of a multi-year infrastructure expansion plan at the base, established in October 2015 and comprised of two campuses that, according…

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and sudden U.S. involvement in conflicts in the region, more Americans have started to wonder — both quietly and publicly — “Is there going to be a draft in 2025?” and, “What are the odds of the draft coming back?” Google searches within…

It was one of those Minnesota days that tricks you into forgetting that the icy gales of winter and muggy oppression of summer exist. I lay on a pebble-strewn beach at the edge of Lake Superior, and the sun, cool air, and warm rocks felt divine. In a moment of…

Did you know that, once you join the military, Uncle Sam may keep you there longer than you planned — or that you can be recalled to active duty once you get out or retire? That can happen several ways. Voluntary Extension at Certain Duty Stations As the name suggests,…

There’s a surprising amount of policework that is really just not being dumb. My late father, for example, got an “attaboy” from the chief because of his diligent work solving a theft. What happened was that he simply followed the stolen lawnmower’s tracks in the dirt alley that led…

It’s hot out there! We can’t seem to do much about our overheating planet, so if you want to keep enjoying the outdoors in these infernal summer months, you’ll have to come prepared with ways to stay cool and hydrate. That’s the general theme of this week’s batch of gear,…

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is one of the longer entries among the classic Assassin’s Creed games. While it doesn’t reach the massive scale of the newer open-world titles like Valhalla, Odyssey, or Shadows, its story remains consistently engaging from start to finish. If you’re mainly interested in Edward Kenway’s…

The National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Illinois State Rifle Association, and several gun sellers and gun owners in the state of Illinois have filed a new federal lawsuit taking on the state’s 72-hour waiting period for gun sales.  The lawsuit, known as Pearlstine…

The U.S. Army is organized into three main rank groups: enlisted soldiers (E-1 to E-9), warrant officers (W-1 to W-5) and commissioned officers (O-1 to O-10). Each group reflects a different level of responsibility, expertise, leadership and pay. Enlisted soldiers make up 82% of the Army and get hands-on training,…

I don’t think any of us will ever forget the video of the dreadlocked DEA agent talking about how he was the only one in that room professional enough to handle his “Glock 40” just moments before he shot himself in the leg. In that moment, DEA Special Agent…

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A national restaurant chain is waiving its franchise fees for veterans. Steak ‘n Shake announced an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday to waive the $10,000 fee it normally charges for veterans seeking to run their own Steak ‘n Shake franchise. The longtime U.S. chain is…

I’m typically pretty wordy. But just watch the video. Disclaimer: Matt Addington is a professional. These bears grazed toward him from 100 yards away while he held tight. Do not try this ever, under any circumstances, or you will likely spend the rest of your time on this earth as…

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As a young motoring enthusiast, I was drawn to interior images more than anything else. I remember being completely blown away by the 2001 BMW 7 Series’ interior and iDrive, even though the rest of the car was so ugly it made me want to vomit in the pages of…

The U.S. Virgin Islands is currently embroiled in a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice over some of its laws and practices surrounding gun ownership, and the territory’s Attorney General’s office has had a difficult time in keeping up with the deadlines imposed by the judge when it…