Four soldiers are accused of sexually assaulting a victim in a barracks building at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, the Army confirmed.Pvt. 2nd Class Deron J. Gordon, Pfc. Kallon Curiel, Cpl. Pedro Angel Ruiz and Spc. Jadon Bosarge are accused of assaulting the victim on Oct. 27, 2024, said Michelle McCaskill, spokeswoman for the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel, in an email statement Thursday.Gordon, who faces a general court-martial on two counts of sexual misconduct, 12 counts of rape and one count each of conspiracy and obstruction of justice, pleaded guilty on Aug. 5, according to the Army trial docket.…
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An airman has been arrested by police in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of another airman, the Air Force said Tuesday.Senior Airman Joshua Aragon, a security forces specialist at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, died in the off-base, off-duty shooting incident that took place early on the morning of Aug. 16, the 90th Missile Wing said in a statement. Aragon was assigned to the 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron, part of the 90th Missile Wing, and joined the Air Force in 2022.Airman 1st Class Jadan Orr, who is assigned to the 90th…
The U.S. Coast Guard saved four children stranded on a rock off Lake Superior, Minnesota, on Saturday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.The girls — ages 14, 13, 10, and 8 — were paddleboarding near the Black Beach Trailhead in Silver Bay, Minnesota, and lost their paddles after landing on a small island, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.“This successful rescue highlights the critical importance of interagency coordination and the rapid response capabilities of the U.S. Coast Guard,” said Aircraft Commander Lt. j.g. Patrick Grissler. “We are grateful for the collaboration with Lake County and are…
A terrifying false report of an active shooter disrupted Villanova University’s opening day, prompting a massive police response and campus lockdown. Authorities later confirmed the call was a hoax and are now working to identify and prosecute the individual responsible. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE VILLANOVA, PA (3-minute read) — Villanova University’s campus was thrown into chaos Thursday afternoon when a false report of an active shooter at the Charles Widger School of Law led to a swift and heavy police response. The incident, which occurred during orientation events, turned out to be a hoax that law enforcement now describes as…
If you’ve never used a Swedish torch before, you’re missing out on one of the smartest, most efficient ways to build a fire. Also known as a Swedish log stove, this technique dates back centuries and is still popular because of how easy, compact, and versatile it is.Whether you’re camping, prepping for emergencies, or just enjoying a cozy evening outside, the Swedish torch is a must-know skill. This video from the Youtube channel, Why Wait, shows you exactly how to make it. I also typed up the instructions below.Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It…
While all the military services are experiencing a boom in recruiting dating back to the end of last year, arguably none are doing as well as the U.S. Space Force. The youngest and smallest of the services, the Space Force has hit its recruiting goal every year since its founding in 2019. On the heels of the service exceeding its recruiting target for fiscal 2025 three months ahead of schedule, a top recruiting official describes plans to fine-tune selection processes and consult with organizations — including Major League Baseball team the Washington Nationals — about how to scout for relevant…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. US equity futures dropped, extending the recent selloff into its fifth day, as traders stayed guarded ahead of the Federal Reserve’s gathering at Jackson Hole. As of 8:00 am, S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were flat after a two-day selloff that erased 2% off the index. In premarket trading, Nvidia rose 0.8% while most Magnificent Seven peers posted losses. Retail giant Walmart brought Q2 earnings season to an unofficial close after reporting an EPS miss (68c vs exp. 74c) and even though it lifted guidance (now…
When people talk about “the big one” — grid down, collapse, SHTF, whatever flavor you want to call it — they usually focus on the obvious threats: food, water, security, medical supplies. And rightly so. But there’s a quiet killer that gets overlooked in almost every prepper conversation: the sun. Sounds ridiculous, right? Who worries about sunshine when society is crumbling? But step outside of the climate-controlled bubble most of us live in and you’ll realize how quickly sunlight becomes a survival problem. The environment itself becomes an enemy when you have no protection, and unlike raiders or wild animals,…
A pair of deployed B-1B Lancer bombers conducted a flyover of the capital city of Latvia alongside NATO allies in a show of force on Tuesday.The B-1s flew in formation above the Monument of Freedom in Riga — for Latvians, a symbol of national unity and independence — alongside four JAS 39 Gripen fighters, two from Hungary and two from Sweden. Three B-1s in total deployed from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas to Ørland Air Base in Norway on Aug. 9 as part of a bomber task force mission with the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron.The Air Force said in…
Competition-ready 9mms are all the rage today. Almost every major manufacturer builds at least one 9 with an 18-round minimum capacity, threaded barrel, optics cut, a barrel between 4 and 5 inches, and other custom touches. The PDP Pro-X has all this, in spades. Let’s cut to the chase… if you are in the market for a 9mm to take to competitions, give this one a look. This Walther PDP Pro-X is a very nice pistol. The way it handles, its controls, the way it’s built… very nice. I need to say up front that I tend to gravitate towards…