In a crisis, refrigeration becomes a luxury. What about your fresh meat? It’ll rot fast. Without a reliable way to preserve food, you’re one power outage away from losing the most reliable source of protein. Most people have no clue how to make food last when the grid fails. That ignorance could cost you more than just a meal. Still, there’s a way to fight back. Smoking meat isn’t just for flavor, but also an ancient survival tactic. It helps slow bacterial growth and extends the life of your meat when there’s no electricity, no freezer, and no second chances.…
Author: Tommy Grant
The head of the U.S. Space Force is moving ahead with plans to pull talent from Air National Guard units to help build up the still new military service — but several governors remain opposed and argue it tramples on their rights to retain control over their state units. Overall, the plan would affect only 578 service members across six states and the Air National Guard headquarters and augment the Space Force without creating a separate Space Force National Guard — something the service has said would not be efficient because it would be so small. “We are actively pursuing…
The Department of Homeland Security wants to spend about $50 million to buy a new long-range Gulfstream jet to replace an aging one used by Secretary Kristi Noem and top Coast Guard and DHS officials.The request for funding, to come from the Coast Guard’s 2025 fiscal year budget, came up during a House appropriations subcommittee meeting on Wednesday. Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood of Illinois said she was “horrified” to receive a “last-minute addition” to the service’s budget proposal for the jet, noting Noem has another Gulfstream to use.“We should be investing in our national security and improving the lives of…
Emergency preparation can be very overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started. There’s so much to learn, so many supplies to buy, and so many scenarios to think about that a lot of people give up before they really begin.That’s why I put together this list of practical prepping tips. These emergency preparation tips will save you time, money, and aggravation—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned prepper. These aren’t theoretical ideas or expensive gear suggestions. These are real-world hacks that I’ve used (or learned the hard way) that actually make a difference.Some of these tips are about getting better…
The Air Force is shutting down this year’s selective retention bonus program, and airmen who want to reenlist and get a bonus have less than five days to do so.The service launched the fiscal 2025 bonus program last December. In a statement Thursday, the service said retention rates have been high, and the service is already projected to fully run through the budgeted amount of bonuses.Airmen whose jobs are on the list of Air Force specialty codes eligible for bonuses have until May 20 to reenlist or extend their enlistment. They will get their full bonus, the service said.“Air Force-wide…
A team of Russian negotiators is in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in more than three years. Russia’s Foreign Ministry officials say the delegation is “ready for serious work.” President Putin, who, as expected, is not there in person, tapped his aide and former culture minister, Vladimir Medinsky, to lead the talks, which many Western analysts have claimed is an ‘insult’ given it’s not someone more senior. Medinsky, it should be remembered, oversaw the failed 2022 peace talks with Kiev in the weeks after the February invasion. Alongside Medinsky are Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin, and Igor…
A DoorDash delivery driver was seriously injured after being shot by John Reilly III, a town official and licensed firearms dealer in Chester, NY. Reilly is facing multiple felony charges in connection with the incident. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHESTER, NY (3-minute read) — A disturbing incident unfolded in Chester, New York, on the night of May 2, 2025, when a DoorDash delivery run turned into a violent confrontation. A delivery driver, attempting to drop off an order, became disoriented in the Valerie Drive neighborhood and sought help navigating the area. His search for directions ended in tragedy when he…
Top generals in the Pacific are aiming to create “positional advantage” using a combination of land forces and maritime assets to counter Chinese military aggression in the region.Some units, such as the Japanese Self-Defense Force, are positioned inside the first island chain around China. While others, such as the Australian Defence Force and Armed Forces of the Philippines, are farther out but plan to use terrain as they monitor Chinese military maneuvers.Leaders from those three militaries discussed their respective roles alongside the head of U.S. Army Pacific, Gen. Ronald Clark, on Wednesday at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual…
The public seems unfazed by the bird flu, and egg prices are falling to show it. The lack of fear-mongering or its inability to convince people to be afraid has been falling along with the cost of eggs. According to Dr. J. J. Goicoechea, the director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the ruling class of the state of Nevada is doing a great job at mitigating the bird flu outbreak, which has played a major factor in the recent spike in egg prices across the country. The biggest role is likely the culling at the hands of the rulers…
In testimony before Congress, Veterans Affairs leaders praised the milestone as evidence that new leadership is producing results at the department, noting a drop of more than 50,000 overdue cases since Trump’s second inauguration. But the numbers have decreased by more than 200,0000 cases over the last 18 months, with most of that improvement coming during the final year of President Joe Biden’s term in office. The disability claims backlog counts the total number of first-time benefits cases that have taken more than four months to complete. Over the years, the figure has become shorthand for how well or poorly…