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Let me tell you something about bug out bags: No one gets it exactly right the first time. If you think you can assemble a bug out bag once and then forget about it forever, you are gravely mistaken. There are bound to be a few crucial items missing. That’s why it’s important to regularly look over and update your bug out bag. Most preppers focus on the obvious stuff: a knife, fire starter, first aid kit. But it’s the overlooked items that tend to bite you when things go sideways. The difference between a good bug out bag and…

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For more than 15 years, the Office of Naval Research has explored how video games can affect human cognition. While researchers often found evidence that they can improve cognitive performance, the concept has had limited application into real-world programs.That may be changing.In January, Marine Corps University began using a modified…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Ukrainian long-range strikes are creating fuel supply problems inside Russia, as videos obtained by Fox News Digital show long lines, angry motorists and fights erupting at filling stations across several Russian regions.Speaking at a…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’re hauling freight on America’s highways, safety isn’t optional. It’s the price of admission.That principle is at the heart of Dalilah’s Law, which the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed today.Backed by President Trump during last month’s State of the Union,…

The Army has taken a step toward pilot-optional flight, receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter equipped with autonomy systems that allow it to fly without a human crew. The service received the aircraft, designated H-60Mx, and said the Black Hawk variant will begin rigorous testing of its ability to operate…

The Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commander of the fast response cutter Douglas Denman, based in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Monday. Lt. Edwin Kuster, a 2017 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, was removed “following an investigation leading to a loss of confidence” but was not related to misconduct, according…

Amazon’s week-long Big Spring Sale runs through March 31, with plenty of deals under $25. Shoppers can save up to 50% on reader favorites like power strips, reading glasses and silicone baking mats. READ MORE: Amazon just kicked off its Big Spring Sale – shop the best deals nowLatest deals 10-foot extension cord with…

The Army removed commissioned officers from its credentialing assistance program in a policy update this week.The program, known as credentialing assistance, helps service members pay for professional certifications and licensure that is tied to their military duties or civilian careers. Under the new rules, released March 19, only enlisted soldiers…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced two people were arrested after a U.S. Park Police (USPP) officer was shot Monday night in southeast Washington, D.C.Darren Foster, 21, of southeast D.C., was arrested Monday shortly after the shooting Monday. Asheile Foster, 22, of southeast D.C.,…

Military families and others have the opportunity over the next month to provide input for defense officials on quality of life issues at the state level for service members and their families. Defense officials are specifically interested in issues where state governments are the primary agents for positive change, according…

National Guardsmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-District of Columbia have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies since August 2025, according to a release. In response to an increase of drug-related overdoses in nation’s capital, JTF-DC integrated the administration of naloxone, commonly referred to by its…