Author: Tony Grist
Built for defensive carry, range work and duty applications, the Apollo 11 V2 Full-Size Pistol combines precision machining with updated handling features designed to improve control and reliability. The pistol uses a 4140 steel frame and slide paired with a 416 stainless-steel barrel for durability and long-term performance. A redesigned V2 aluminum grip module with more aggressive texture improves purchase under recoil, while deeper slide serrations enhance manipulation during loading and malfunction clearance. The pistol also features Live Free Armory’s billet trigger system with a crisp 3.5- to 4.5-pound trigger pull aimed at delivering a consistent break and improved practical…
Yesterday, in the early morning dawn, soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” marched into the only two national cemeteries managed by the Army, their rucksacks packed with small American flags. Their mission: to honor America’s fallen heroes by placing a flag in front of each headstone and columbarium column — approximately 250,000 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, and 13,500 at the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery in Washington. This tradition, known as “Flags In,” takes place annually at both cemeteries on the Thursday before Memorial Day. …
President Donald Trump said that a deal to end the Iran War and reopen the Strait of Hormuz had “largely been negotiated” and would “be announced shortly,” as a ceasefire to the conflict entered its 47th day on Sunday. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said after “a very good call” with regional leaders that “an Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries.” In a separate Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump said that “ negotiations are proceeding in an orderly…
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division can once again wear the division’s historic crossed ski insignia on their Army Green Service Uniform garrison caps, restoring a visual link to the unit’s World War II roots and reinforcing the alpine spirit that resonates across the formation. The insignia was first adopted in 1943, when the Army created the 10th Mountain Division as a specialized alpine force. The symbol represented the unit’s ability to fight in harsh winter conditions and rugged mountain terrain. Today, leaders say bringing the emblem back to everyday uniform wear honors that legacy while reminding soldiers of…
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Advancements include common controller with Black Hornet® 4 nano-drone, enabling combined unmanned ground-air operations Rugged UGV serves as operators’ first line of remote engagement, built for the toughest real-world environments TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2026 ? Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced today at SOF Week the official launch of its new FirstLook® 125 throwable personal reconnaissance robot. The FirstLook 125 unmanned ground system delivers real-time visual, thermal, and audio situational awareness across complex terrain, lowering force risk and enabling faster decision-making. Purpose?built for coordinated ground?air missions, FirstLook 125 shares a common controller and operational architecture…
A gunman fired shots near the White House Saturday evening before Secret Service officers shot and fatally wounded him, said the Secret Service in a statement. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox A bystander “was also struck by gunfire,” the statement said. The gunman was at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, just outside the White House complex, when he drew a weapon from a bag and began firing. The incident occurred shortly after 6 PM, triggering a lockdown at the White…
This April marked the beginning of the fourth iteration of Multi-Domain Command – Europe’s premiere exercise, Arcane Thunder, happening simultaneously at Fort Irwin, California, and throughout the European theater. The lessons learned by the Pershing Soldiers in California’s high desert will shape the future of large-scale combat operations. Multi-Domain Command – Europe is one of three units established within the past five years, charged with combining the five fingers of the Army’s air, land, sea, space, and cyber capabilities into a fist, capable of destroying any target. “The opening salvo of the next fight will not be something that comes…
A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its 46th day on Saturday as reports emerged that mediators were closing in on a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran to extend the ceasefire to the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and defer negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program to a later stage. The Financial Times reported Saturday, citing anonymous sources briefed on the talks, that mediators are nearing a deal to extend the U.S.–Iran ceasefire by 60 days, with terms that would include the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, eased restrictions on Iranian ports, phased sanctions relief,…
Minneapolis – May 22, 2026 – The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a sole-source contract to continue production and delivery of the MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded through Program Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE-MC) is valued at up to $98M, with an order period of up to five years. The MRZR Alpha is Polaris’ most advanced light tactical vehicle, engineered to meet the evolving demands of expeditionary forces. Designed for enhanced payload capacity, tactical air transport and off-road performance, the MRZR Alpha enables rapid unit deployment…