The Virginia National Guard will mobilize 60 soldiers and airmen to provide statewide logistics and administrative support to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with training to begin later this month. The Guardsmen will not conduct law enforcement operations nor make arrests, the Virginia National Guard stated in an Aug. 8 release. They will be providing manpower to ICE in terms of answering phones, data entry, basic vehicle maintenance, biometric collection and other clerical duties. “[Virginia National Guard] Soldiers and Airmen will report directly to ICE leadership at their assigned duty locations but remain under the control and direction of the…
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Shadow Systems has just released the CR920XL, a full-size 9mm that offers peak performance for the CR series.Shadow Systems’ latest addition to its catalog is the CR920XL, and the company says that it’s the new pinnacle of performance for the CR series. The improvements should not only make the pistol more shootable, but more concealable as well.Featuring a 4.2-inch match-grade barrel and a 15+1 capacity, the CR920XL has a slimmer profile (width of .86 inches) that fits more hands and is easier to carry concealed. The redesigned internal slide geometry, combined with optimized slide travel, results in an extremely smooth…
New versions of the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie drone will be manufactured for the U.S. Marine Corps after the service made the drone a new program of record, Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco told investors during a phone call last week. The Valkyrie drone, an unmanned aircraft known for its versatility and many warfighting capabilities, has been flying since 2019 and until this point has been used by the U.S. Air Force and Marines for testing and evaluation. “In Kratos’ tactical drone business, it was recently reported that both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Office of the Secretary of Defense stated…
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that “Russia has won the war.” Orban added that the only issue is that Ukraine’s backers are refusing to admit defeat, but once they do, this war is over. Without military aid and weapons, Ukraine would have lost this fight a long time ago. Like Orban, we have been saying the obvious, but quiet part out loud for quite some time now. Orban made these comments on Tuesday, shortly after he snubbed the latest joint European Union statement made in support of Ukraine. That statement was issued ahead of the meeting between United…
As an invasive flesh-eating parasite moves its way closer to Texas, the United States has recognized the threat to cattle. In order to combat the possible impact on the meat supply, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released sterile screwworm flies in order to combat the parasite. Bird Flu May Have Disappeared, But A Parasite “Screwworm” Has Come For The Beef The screwworm lays eggs in open wounds, eyes, and nostrils, usually affecting cows and calves, but pets and humans can also be vulnerable. Once infected, animals can die within three days without treatment. Mexico has started training dogs…
Paratroopers recently tested an autonomous vehicle that featured artificial intelligence during Agile Spirit 25 in Europe.The Army assessed the Overland AI ULTRA Fully Autonomous Tactical Vehicle prototype at the Vaziani Training Area in Georgia on July 29, according to a service release.Agile Spirit 25 is a biennial multinational exercise that aims to maintain security and stability for the Black Sea Region, Col. Will Cox, co-exercise director, said in a statement.“We’re trying to keep soldiers off the front lines and keep our warfighters safe,” Adam Ungar, senior program manager at Overland AI, said in a statement.Ungar said an autonomous vehicle can…
The Ukrainian public is looking for a peace deal of any kind at this, as their support for the war collapses. This new poll data has been released just ahead of this coming Friday’s historic Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. The talk between United States President Donald Trump and RUssian president Vladimir Putin will mainly revolve around attempts to bring the conflict with Ukraine to an end. Gallup released the poll last Thursday, and it demonstrates a dramatic shift in Ukrainian public opinion, with 69% of the population now favoring a negotiated settlement to end the grinding war as soon as possible.…
A new report is claiming that Ukrainian ruler, Volodymyr Zelensky, could have “softened” his stance on the territory he’s claiming. So far, Zelensky has rejected all concessions to cede land to Russia in order to end the ongoing war between the two over contested areas. Zelensky may agree to concede land to Russia and the freezing of the current front lines as part of a potential conflict settlement, according to a report by the Telegraph. A deal, which is currently reportedly under consideration, could see Ukraine cease attempts to take control of Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), Donetsk People’s Republic…
This article was originally published by G. Calder at The Exposé. President Trump has just made one of the most aggressive federal interventions in Washington, DC’s recent past. Described as “liberation day in DC”, the president has seized control of the city’s police force – for the first time in its history – and deployed an additional 800 National Guard troops in order to restore order in the country’s capital. Trump told reporters that he is taking “historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor and worse. This is liberation day in DC and we’re…
The Navy has removed the commanding officer of the Naval Information Force Reserve Readiness Center, or REDCEN, in San Diego, the service announced Tuesday.Capt. Russell A. Herrell was relieved of his duties as REDCEN San Diego’s commanding officer by Adm. Greg Emery, commander of Naval Information Force Reserve, or CNIFR, “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said in a brief release. He has been temporarily reassigned to Navy Reserve Center Denver.The Navy didn’t specify a date for Herrell’s dismissal, noting only a placeholder “Aug. XX” in its release.The service, which did not provide…