Bronze Star, Purple Heart Recipient Dick Hermann, Sole Survivor of Vietnam River Attack, Dies at 78
From the battlefields of the Vietnam War to wrangling horses at a rodeo, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Dick Hermann was a man who lived outside the box. His death last week at the age of 78 is a loss among Vietnam veterans who are dwindling in numbers, and leaves a void among his […]
2 US Service Members Dead, 1 Missing After Iranian Drone, Missile Attacks
Two U.S. service members in Jordan have been killed and another remains missing following Iranian missile and drone attacks. The announcement, made Saturday afternoon by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated that U.S. military personnel and partner forces worked in cohesion to defend against Iranian attacks in the region. The services and ranks of the individuals […]
US and Iran Trade Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait Suffers Infrastructure Damage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the strait, an essential waterway that used to carry […]
VA Warns Veterans About Free Shoe Scam, Confirms Real Footwear Benefit
A graphic promising veterans free athletic shoes has circulated online since at least mid-June, dressed in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) branding wrapped in the veneer of wellness language. It even carries a working agency phone number. The VA published the image itself, stamped in red with a single word: “scam.” “This message is not […]
Lindsey Graham's Sister Backed by Trump as Washington Experience Questioned
President Donald Trump is urging newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham to seek a full six-year term, providing a pivotal endorsement and giving Lindsey Graham’s sister an immediate advantage in the Republican contest to replace him. Trump said July 17 in a Truth Social post that he discussed the race with Graham at the […]
Games Where You Realize Too Late That You Were The Villain
Games are such a wonderful medium, allowing you to see the perspectives of heroes, villains, and everything in between—all while having your hands on the steering wheel, guiding the action. There is no shortage of games that allow you to play as the villain from the outset, or games that allow players to make “evil” […]
Trump Declassifies CIA Intelligence on Alleged Maduro Election-Rigging Efforts
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly released a previously classified CIA assessment that he said proves that the Venezuelan regime conspired to manipulate election results through electronic voting technology, using the document to renew his criticism of election security both in Venezuela and the United States. “There was a specific plot to greatly favor the […]
Marine Corps Officially Issues New Rules to Prevent Heat and Cold Injuries
During peak summer training and field exercises, heat stress injuries can pull Marines out of action faster than many expect. Cold-weather operations bring their own risks when units train or deploy in far-off northern lands or high terrain. The Marine Corps moved on July 9 to give commanders sharper tools to spot problems early and […]
House Officially Delays 60-Bill Veterans Package as Major VSOs Split Over Benefits
The House on Thursday abruptly delayed a vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA), shelving one of the largest veterans legislative packages in years after Republican leaders apparently failed to secure enough support amid a growing fight over disability compensation that has divided many of the nation’s largest veterans organizations. The legislation […]
Rest or Active Rest? Myth vs. Fact and What’s Best for Exercise Recovery
The recovery process from hard training requires several important factors to be in balance. These are nutrition, sleep, hydration, how your workouts are structured, and how you rest during your non-training time. If any of these is not up to par, the ability to fully recover diminishes, leading to negative results. Overtraining symptoms can even […]