Forgotten Open-World Games That Are Perfect From Start To Finish
At some point during the late 2010s, open-world games started to lose their luster due to overexposure and overreliance on formulas. While a forever fixture in the gaming landscape, the genre doesn’t receive as many experimental mid-budget projects anymore, instead existing solely in the AAA or indie sphere. If you are like me and have […]
Coast Guard Awards $9.8 Million Contract for New Family Housing in Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a new contract for the construction of housing and maintenance support buildings. The USCG awarded the contract, worth $9.8 million, to Orion Construction Inc. of Wasilla, Alaska, to build six housing units and one maintenance support building in Seward, Alaska. These buildings will house Coast Guard personnel and their […]
Army's Secret 'Hammer of the Gods' Test at Sea: What You Need to Know
The Army, Navy and Space Force have completed the first test at sea of an experimental electronic warfare system designed to disrupt navigation data used by enemy precision weapons. The maritime version of “Hammer of the Gods” was tested off Southern California in mid-July during Project Convergence-Capstone 6, the Army’s largest experiment involving emerging battlefield […]
Two Florida Residents Were Caught Conducting an Illegal Health Care Scheme When a Complaint Was Made to a VA Fraud Hotline
Two Florida residents have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pay and receive illegal health care kickbacks and bribes, as part of a scheme involving approximately $14 million in bribes and kickbacks. The Justice Department said in a July 30 press release that Laurent Cassagnol, 43, and Heriberto Rivera, 43, both of Orlando, Fla., conspired to […]
Step-by-Step to a VA Loan: #5 Loan Application and Appraisal
Once you’re done house hunting and you have a signed purchase contract in hand, your lender takes over the next part of the process. This is when your VA loan moves into underwriting and your lender orders the VA loan appraisal, the two milestones that stand between your accepted offer and the closing. Understanding what […]
Indiana's Only Known Boston Tea Party Participant Finally Honored
An honor more than two centuries later for the only known Indiana man who took part in the Boston Tea Party protest. William Tufts is buried at Bonneville Cemetery in Elkhart County, Ind. A graveside ceremony held on July 25, attended by state and local dignitaries, as well as representatives from the Daughters of the […]
Here’s How to Attend One of the VA’s ‘Freedom 250’ Enrollment Events This Summer
If you are a veteran who has never enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care, never filed a disability claim, or simply lost track of what you might be entitled to, VA is running a nationwide push this summer to make that easier. As part of the country’s 250th anniversary, VA hospitals, Vet Centers […]
Former Navy SEAL Named to Top Navy Intelligence Post
The Department of the Navy has appointed a new Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy for Intelligence and Security (DUSN I&S). Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao appointed John Cremins to the role, in which he will serve as the principal civilian advisor to the Under Secretary of the Navy for policy, oversight, and […]
Best Open-World RPGs For Superb Storytelling, Ranked
Open-world RPGs usually occupy a conflicted spot, having to balance the freedom to go almost anywhere with gripping character-driven narratives that keep players hooked and dedicated to their overarching goal. While it’s not unusual for such games to lean more heavily toward one aspect, like Elden Ring trading classic storytelling for something more subtle, there […]
Ohio Pushes to Become America’s Most Military-Friendly State
There’s something special happening in Ohio for members of the military community. The state has been named the number one state for business by the television network CNBC, a rise from 15th place in 2022. But there’s also another number one effort underway to make Ohio the country’s most military-friendly state. JP Nauseef, president and […]