Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to rule out an assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the clash between the two nations continues to escalate. Israel’s ruler has claimed that taking out Khamenei would end the war. In an interview with ABC News on Monday, Netanyahu was asked to comment on recent media reports claiming that United States President Donald Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate the Iranian leader out of concern over further escalation. “It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” the Israeli prime minister replied. Israel and Iran have…
Author: Tommy Grant
If you’ve ever spent time off-grid, you already know ticks aren’t just a summer nuisance, they’re a serious health threat. With diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on the rise, it’s no wonder many of us breathe a sigh of relief when cold weather hits. But don’t get too comfortable just yet. Do ticks die in the winter? The short answer: not really. Ticks Don’t Die! They Hide! Ticks are survivors. While extreme cold can kill them, most don’t simply drop dead at the first frost. Instead, they do what many survival-minded creatures do: adapt. Here’s what happens…
I’ve spent years studying survival tactics, home defense, and disaster prep—and if there’s one question, I hear more than any other, it’s this: What is the safest place in your home when things go sideways? Whether it’s a tornado, home invasion, wildfire, or civil unrest, knowing where to go inside your own house could mean the difference between survival and catastrophe. So, let’s break it down in simple, practical terms. Start With the Basics The safest place in your home depends on three things: Your home’s layout: Consider the structure of your home. Do you have a basement? Are there…
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Ranger mindset is simple: don’t quit, even when quitting feels like the only option. That same mindset isn’t just for elite soldiers—it’s a tool anyone can use to push through life’s toughest moments, from disasters to daily struggles. It’s about staying in the fight—mentally—even when your body, your circumstances, or the world is screaming at you to quit. It’s not locked away behind military service or extreme toughness—it’s available to everyone. You just have to be willing to buckle down and use it when the time comes. There was a lot that went…
For over 30 years, Homer J. Simpson has been America’s most visible — and unbothered — federal employee. He’s been responsible for near meltdowns, mishandled hazardous materials, slept through security drills and once caused a total plant evacuation because he was trying to eat a sandwich stuck in the control console. And yet, he’s still employed. While fans of The Simpsons have long treated Homer as a symbol of blue-collar chaos, what often gets overlooked is that Springfield’s nuclear power plant is a federally regulated facility. And that means Homer isn’t just a bumbling dad — he’s a career federal…
The future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said at a June 10 hearing.While the Navy is prioritizing the revitalization of the U.S. shipbuilding industry, its proposed budget for fiscal 2026 would trim shipbuilding costs in the apparent expectation of additional funding from congressional reconciliation funds.“I must say I am deeply disappointed with the administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget request for the Navy. In particular, I am disturbed about the shipbuilding account, which plummeted to $20.8 billion from last year’s $37 billion,”…
The U.S. Navy is moving the aircraft carrier Nimitz from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East as regional tensions continue to boil between Israel and Iran, a defense official confirmed to Navy Times.The carrier, previously conducting routine operations in the South China Sea, made its way through the Strait of Malacca to begin its deployment in the Middle East over the weekend.The official said the move is not in direct response to escalating tensions in the area — with Israel and Iran exchanging missile fire since an Israeli strike on June 13 — and comes amid a scheduled deployment to…
The Army has identified the soldier who died in an AH-64 Apache helicopter training accident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on June 11 as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright.Wright was declared dead on the scene the night of the accident, according to a 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) release. The 40-year-old AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot was assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).Another pilot involved in the accident sustained minor injuries. He was evacuated to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and released the night of the incident, according to the release, which did not identify…
A quick look at the new Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills, a rifle designed to deliver utmost precision in harsh environments.Named after the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota, the new Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills rifle was built with tough environments in mind. If you require precision on difficult hunts, this model seems quite worthy of consideration.Featuring a cold hammer-forged barrel with either a #2 or #3 contour, a Vanguard action and a match-grade two-stage trigger, Weatherby guarantees that the Vanguard Black Hills is capable of sub-MOA accuracy out of the box (.99” or less 3-shot group at 100 yards with…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. Are other nations going to get involved in the war between Iran and Israel? Will we soon see the U.S. military get directly involved in attacking Iran? Those are very important questions that all of us should be considering right now. As I discussed on Friday, we really have reached one of the most critical points in our period of human history. If additional countries are drawn into the conflict, we really could be facing a World War III scenario. And if someone actually decides to…