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CSM JoAnn Naumann to Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Strategic Command The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, David L. Isom, announced today the following assignment: U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann has been selected to replace U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Howard Kreamer as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Strategic Command.  CSM Naumann currently serves as the Command Sergeant Major for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command and previously served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Special Operations Command, Korea. CSM Naumann brings a wealth of joint and special operations…

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2025 — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently reports a disability claims backlog of more than 190,000 unresolved cases across the country. While this marks progress compared to historic highs, veterans are still facing average wait times of 12 to 18 months — and in many cases, delays stretching two years or morebefore receiving a decision. In recent years, the backlog has swelled dramatically, topping 300,000 cases and even approaching 400,000 at its peak, driven in part by the implementation of the PACT Act and a surge of new claims related to toxic exposure. For veterans…

Primary Arms x Second Amendment Foundation Each month, Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) teams up with an industry partner to host a giveaway that helps raise donations for their mission. This month it is our friends at Primary Arms. Every donation counts as an entry, and these contributions go directly toward SAF’s work defending and advancing the Second Amendment through education, legal action, and grassroots initiatives. The more people who see these giveaways, the bigger the impact—and the more support SAF receives to continue this important work. WIN This Rifle and Great Prize Pack from Primary Arms!  Prize Package Includes:  Rifle: LaRue…

AGM Global Vision has launched the new RattlerV3 series, the latest evolution in the Rattler thermal riflescope family. The RattlerV3 series features shutterless technology, enhanced thermal sensitivity, improved imaging algorithms and long-range precision to tactical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts across the globe. Models in the new RattlerV3 family include: RattlerV3 LRF 35-384 RattlerV3 LRF 35-640 RattlerV3 25-384 (the only model in the series without a built-in laser rangefinder) Also included in the V3 family is the RattlerV3 50-640, which was previously released in January 2025. Both the RattlerV3 LRF 35-384 and RattlerV3 LRF 35-640 integrate a 1,000-meter laser rangefinder and…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Guns While countless shooters spend their time looking for the next new thing to be released, I appreciate stepping back and taking time to examine the weapons that are more than a potential flash in the pan. With this in mind, I’m reviewing the Springfield Armory 5” XD Tactical Model in .45 ACP. Why review a gun that’s been available for almost two decades? Because it’s thrived in the firearms market for almost two decades. That says a lot about its popularity and reliability. I wanted to scrutinize it for myself. Overview Roll…

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2025 — Clear Path for Veterans has received a generous donation from Martin’s Point, a not-for-profit health care organization that provides the greater Syracuse region with US Family Health Plan [TRICARE Prime] insurance plans for eligible military retirees, their families, and certain active-duty family members. The contribution supports the ongoing mission of Clear Path for Veterans to walk alongside and empower service members, veterans, and their families as they navigate their personal journeys, strengthen relationships, and discover a clear, hopeful path to a more fulfilling future. The gift from Martin’s Point will enable Clear Path for…

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — The Space Force is charting a new course for enlisted development, focusing on building “World-Class Master Sergeants” to lead the way. During a recent address at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna outlined a new framework aimed at strengthening leadership and expertise at the core of the service.  Bentivegna emphasized that the future of space operations hinges on empowering exceptional leaders. “Our focus is at the tactical and operational levels, ensuring that our master sergeants are fully prepared to lead across critical mission areas,” he stated. …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – October 3, 2025 – SDS Arms is proud to announce the expansion of its Spandau Arms S2 line with the addition of the 20-gauge caliber. Following the success of the S2 12-gauge, this latest offering is now available in response to the demand for more variety. The Spandau Arms S2 20-gauge delivers the performance seen in the 12-gauge, with the added benefit of reduced recoil that hunters have been seeking in the field. Working with the input from partners at leading hunting and conservation organizations, including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Ducks Unlimited…

By Peter Suciu Posted in #History Along with the UK, France was among the earliest pioneers of tank development. The French Army’s General Jean-Baptiste Eugène Estienne is even considered the “Father of French Tanks” for his contributions that led to the Renault FT during the First World War. Yet, despite being the earliest innovators of tank design, France also faced challenges in keeping pace with the advancements of other nations, notably Germany, before the Second World War, and then the Soviet Union during the Cold War. In an unlikely turn of events, just a few decades earlier,…

The report I read stated that the suspect was engaged in an argument with an unarmed individual. Although no threats were made, the suspect pulled a handgun. He was arrested, probably for assault, and told the arresting officer that he had produced the gun to de-escalate the problem. The other fellow and the police officer saw it the same way that you or I would: as an act of aggression. My guess would be the arrested party saw that they were losing the argument, didn’t have the verbal skills to support their end of the discussion and lost their temper.…