A portable cyber system that fits in a backpack and can process drone images is currently being used for training by members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.The Agile Cyber Training Environment, or ACTE, was designed by Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow. The project was accepted into the U.S. Air Force’s Spark Tank 2026 initiative. Spark Tank is an annual competition held by the service in which Air Force and U.S. Space Force personnel can pitch their innovations to senior leadership. Gow developed the system to allow airmen to conduct cyber warfare training on the go, rather than be confined…
Author: Tommy Grant
New Mexico gun owners recently dodged a big bullet when the legislative session adjourned before gun-ban advocates could gain approval for a sweeping ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines.” The failure of Senate Bill 17 was cheered by pro-gun advocates and jeered by gun-ban supporters. As background, SB 17 would have banned common gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, .50-caliber rifles virtually never used in crimes and firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the guise of labeling them all “extremely dangerous weapons.” The measure had passed the state Senate by a 21-17 vote, with all Republican senators and three…
As the April 15 tax filing deadline looms, troops and their families should be aware of some tax law changes this year that affect them. The Trump administration’s tax and spending package, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last summer, “was significant tax legislation,” Susan Mitchell, executive director of the Armed Forces Tax Council, told Military Times. “It’s vital that service members understand these tax changes, especially because many deal with the unique circumstances of military life, and there are unique tax rules that apply to them,” she said. Mitchell highlighted some of the changes…
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conducted long-range strikes deep inside Iran on Sunday night, targeting ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control infrastructure as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.“Last night, U.S. B-1 bombers struck deep inside Iran to degrade Iranian ballistic missile capabilities. As the President stated, ‘we’re going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground,’” CENTCOM stated in a post on social media. The announcement was accompanied by declassified footage showing Lancers preparing for takeoff and conducting in-flight operations.Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,…
The Amish first arrived in the United States in the mid 1700’s. Of course it was still a British colony at the time but since that time the Amish population in the U.S. has grown to almost 300,000. They live in communities across the country and are known for their firm commitment to a simpler, pioneer lifestyle.Contrary to some assumptions, the Amish do not shun all technology. They have been known to use diesel powered generators, propane powered refrigerators and freezers, and commonly use solar, wind and water power. The only issues they have with technology are when it is…
President Donald Trump announced on his proprietary social media platform Tuesday that the U.S. military could help shipping vessels travel through an embattled sea passage as the war against Iran rages on.In a Truth Social post, Trump offered the possibility of naval assistance and called upon the United States Development Finance Corporation to provide risk insurance that would guarantee the financial security of maritime trade operating near the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,” Trump said.A high-ranking member of Iran’s primary military…
We’ve been closely watching and reporting on several punitive gun-control proposals in the Minnesota legislature, including several from Gov. Tim Walz. Of course, the worst of them was a proposal that would have banned many semi-automatic firearms in common use by lawful Minnesotans and another that would have banned the normal-capacity magazines that those common firearms use. Following committee votes on February 24 and 25, however, many of the measures have stalled in committee. And there’s a better-than-even chance that they won’t receive further consideration this session. Among those stalled was HF 3433, which would have banned commonly owned gas-operated…
The Pentagon has identified four service members who were killed in action over the weekend during operations against Iran.Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida.; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and Sgt. Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, according to a DOD release. The soldiers, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, were killed during an attack by an unmanned aircraft, the release added.…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. A Prediction of Empire’s End I believe we are witnessing the last, desperate gasp of the American Empire. In the early hours of February 28, 2026, President Donald Trump, in concert with Israel, launched a war he calls ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran [1]. This is not a necessary act of defense. In my view, it is a deliberate, fatal trap that will unravel American global dominance through a perfect storm of economic, military, and geopolitical collapse. As one analysis starkly put it, the move ‘risks American decline’ by exposing…
Images by the author unless otherwise noted As most shooters know, there is an entire cottage industry built around 9mm self-defense loads. It isn’t only civilian shooters who want them. For years, law enforcement agencies from the F.B.I. on down have requested that ammunition companies produce more effective ammunition. We’ve come a long way from the 158-grain lead round nose .38 Special round, for sure. Two Philosophies There are two basic philosophies or schools of thought about making effective defense ammo. One of them believes that a heavy, blunt, slow lead bullet at moderate velocities works best, as its mass…