On March 16, 1988, the Iraqi government carried out one of the deadliest chemical weapons attacks against civilians in modern history in the Kurdish city of Halabja. Thousands of people, most of them civilians, died within hours, and thousands more were left with lifelong injuries. This is not a hypothetical scenario or a Hollywood plot device. It happened, it was documented by international investigators, and the people responsible were eventually tried for it. This article covers what actually happened at Halabja, the chemical agents involved, the human and political aftermath, and then turns to something directly useful for preppers: what…
Author: Tommy Grant
President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that he was appointing Adam Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, as the acting U.S. Army secretary. The appointment follows the departure of Dan Driscoll, who served as the Army’s civilian leader since February 2025 and tendered his resignation Monday, a source with knowledge of Driscoll’s actions told Military Times. His exit comes amid reports of heightened discord with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.“Huge congrats to Adam,” Hegseth wrote Thursday on X. “Strong and whip smart. He is indeed a great Patriot — and will be…
The U.S. Air Force provided relief supplies and equipment to Nepal following flash floods in the South Asian country that have killed over 1,000 people.The service used two C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Wednesday to provide bobcat front loaders, first aid kits, stretchers and specialized disaster victim recovery supplies, delivering them to Tribhuvan International Airport, a U.S. Pacific Command spokesperson told Military Times on Thursday. “The U.S. military joins U.S. Embassy Nepal, the Government of Nepal, and response partners on the ground to provide urgent life-saving supplies and equipment to areas affected by flash…
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to AeroVironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program (E-HEL), marking the first production contract for a directed energy system in the U.S. military’s history, the company stated in a release Wednesday.Rather than deploying missiles to shoot down unmanned aircraft, the E-HEL fires a laser beam at its targets and can reload its magazine through the system’s power supply, according to the Army.“This first-of-its-kind directed energy program will enable our formations to defeat unmanned systems and dominate from the outset,” Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General Christopher…
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to AeroVironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program (E-HEL), marking the first production contract for a directed energy system in the U.S. military’s history, the company stated in a release Wednesday.Rather than deploying missiles to shoot down unmanned aircraft, the E-HEL fires a laser beam at its targets and can reload its magazine through the system’s power supply, according to the Army.“This first-of-its-kind directed energy program will enable our formations to defeat unmanned systems and dominate from the outset,” Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General Christopher…
A federal appeals court restored Bowe Bergdahl’s conviction on Tuesday, undoing a 2023 decision that wiped away the court-martial of the former U.S. Army soldier who walked off his base in Afghanistan, kicking off an intensive search that wounded other troops.On Tuesday, a three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit ruled that the federal court that overturned Bergdahl’s military conviction did not have the jurisdiction to do so, arguing that only the military justice system could reverse Bergdahl’s judgment.“District courts lack jurisdiction on collateral review to vacate court-martial judgments,” Judge Robert Wilkins wrote on behalf of the panel.The former U.S. Army…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the United States is investigating an airstrike that Iran says struck a wedding party in Iran.“We’re investigating it because obviously we care. We want to know,” Vance told reporters during a White House press briefing.“If we do make mistakes, again, this is a big difference between us and Iran, when our military makes mistakes, they learn from them to try to get better from them,” Vance added.Iranian officials say four people died and nearly 70 were wounded by a strike that hit a home during a wedding. Iranian state TV reported on…
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is currently evaluating the newest entry into the long lineage of its combat utility uniforms.The newest iteration was designed with feedback from service members to provide lightweight material and an updated fit for future field training and military operations.“Equipment must evolve continuously to outpace near-peer technological advancements and deliver peak capabilities to the Fleet Marine Force,” said Todd Towles, clothing and equipment team lead.The next-generation combat utility uniform also incorporates a crotch gusset to increase comfort and durability, as well as more sizing options for a wider variety of body types.The Marine Corps…
If the stores and restaurants shut down, where would you go for food? In a world where modern conveniences vanish, your survival may hinge on your ability to grow your own food. While hunting and foraging can supplement your diet, having a garden full of high-calorie, nutrient-dense crops ensures a steady food supply. Self-sufficiency not only reduces dependence on bartering but also provides peace of mind. The key is choosing crops that are reliable, easy to grow, and packed with nutrition to keep you and your family healthy during tough times. Here are 13 crops you should consider growing to…
The Brief: Sheriff deputies in Spartanburg, South Carolina, determined that a homeowner acted in self-defense when he fatally shot an intruder. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. after an individual forcibly breached an exterior door, prompting the resident to defend his home with a personal firearm. Investigators confirmed that physical evidence corroborated the homeowner’s account. Under South Carolina law, occupants hold a legal presumption of reasonable fear of imminent harm during an unlawful entry, justifying the defensive use of force. SPARTANBURG, SC — Sheriff deputies have concluded their initial investigation into a fatal residential shooting, confirming that an alert homeowner…