A U.S. Air Force fighter squadron that played a large role in the Trump administration’s 2025 operations targeting Houthi militants in Yemen was recognized as the top fighter squadron in the whole force.The 338th Fighter Wing’s 34th Fighter Squadron, known as the “Rude Rams” and located at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, have secured the 2025 Raytheon Award, the prize that acknowledges the top fighter squadron across the Air Force, according to a Tuesday release.“The Airmen of the 34th have demonstrated an unwavering resolve to take the fight to the enemy, generating lethal effects under the most demanding conditions,” Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, said in the release. The release notes that the 34th Fighter Squadron and the 34th Fighter Generation Squadron deployed the F-35A Lightning II in support of “combat and contingency operations” for CENTCOM and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.In 2025, the squadron was deployed for 11 out of 12 months, flew thousands of combat hours and contributed to operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, like Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer, according to the release.Operation Rough Rider sought to destroy the capabilities of the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen. The campaign occurred from…

There’s a clarity of purpose when it comes to single-action pistols like the 1911. The single-action was the first type of semi-automatic pistol, and it still remains popular through to today. Sir Winston Churchill claimed such a gun, the Mauser C96, saved his life in the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. On our side of the Atlantic, the 1911 .45 was killing America’s enemies before World War I, and did so through that conflict, as well as World War II, Vietnam, and even into the 21st century’s War on Terror. The Texas Rangers availed themselves of the 1911 as soon as it was adopted in the eponymous year, and it remains a signature gun of that fabled group of lawmen to this day. Modern 1911 variants like the Springfield Operator prove this isn’t just a nostalgic choice. Real-world performance keeps serious shooters coming back to this proven platform. Indeed, in an era of striker-fired service pistols, the 1911 is undergoing a resurgence of popularity through variants like the increased-capacity Springfield Armory Prodigy 9mm series. Of course, 1911’s have been protecting American homes and law-abiding concealed carriers the whole time through today. Additionally, pistols of the 1911 breed continue to rule in…

When speaking about the Strait of Hormuz and its closure to United States and Israeli vessels, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran gave him a “present.” “They’re going to make a deal. They did something [Monday] that was amazing, actually. They gave us a present,” Trump said. Trump said he could not disclose what the gift was, but said it was “oil and gas-related” and was connected to the Strait of Hormuz. Simulation: Extended Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Affect $1.2 Trillion in Global Trade “The present arrived today, and it was a very big present worth a tremendous amount of money,” he said, according to a quote published by Fox News.  While speaking to reporters in the White House Oval Office, Trump said that the Iranian leadership sent him the gift on Monday, and it arrived on Tuesday. The Iranian regime was previously charging some tankers millions of dollars to pass through the global shipping choke point, according to a report from Iran International. Strait of Hormuz Closure Hinders Global Oil Supply Iran has also ordered federal agencies not to cooperate with the regional government and said it “will appoint a committee responsible for facilitating the formation of a new South…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg was rebuked by her fellow co-hosts on Tuesday after saying she had to present her driver’s license to vote during a discussion about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.The SAVE Act, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers, would require proof of citizenship to vote.”I’m sorry, you have to present your ID when you go to vote. I always have to give them my driver’s license so they can make sure that it’s me,” Goldberg said.Co-host Sunny Hostin said, “You don’t have to do that in New York.” TWO DOZEN HOUSE REPUBLICANS GO TO WAR WITH SENATE GOP OVER SAVE AMERICA ACT”I didn’t have to do it,” co-host Sara Haines added.Co-host Joy Behar asked, “You don’t?”But Goldberg continued, “They have all this information in the — in the voter registration.” CONNECTICUT DEMS DEMAND IDS TO RECYCLE CANS BUT REJECT GOP EFFORTS TO VERIFY CITIZENSHIP AT POLLSHostin said the Trump administration was suing states for voter registration information, which she said was “very personal information.””Well, you know what? A lot of information that we have given away ourselves is very personal information, which has allowed them…

The main difference between rimfire and centerfire cartridges lies in where the primer is located and how the firing pin strikes it. Rimfire ammunition has a priming compound distributed around the inside rim of the cartridge base. Centerfire ammo has a separate primer component seated in the center of the case head. The differences between rimfire and centerfire cartridges are significant. Yet, there are many similarities. This article breaks down the differences you should know. This fundamental design difference affects everything from reliability to reloadability to what calibers are even possible to manufacture. How Rimfire Ammunition Works A rimfire cartridge gets its name from the simple fact that the firing pin strikes the rim. The case head has a folded rim that contains priming compound pressed into it during manufacturing. When the firing pin hits anywhere on that rim, it crushes the compound, creating the spark that ignites the powder. Shown is a Springfield Armory Model 2020 chambered for the .22 LR rimfire cartridge. Springfield also offers the rifle chambered for a variety of centerfire cartridges. This design is cheap to manufacture. Really cheap. That’s why .22 LR ammunition costs so little compared to centerfire rounds. The entire case can…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Cincinnati Bengals added key depth behind Joe Burrow on Wednesday.The Bengals announced that they re-signed 41-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year deal. The contract is for $6 million, but is worth up to $9 million with incentives, according to ESPN.”I love the building,” Flacco told the team website. “I enjoyed being there, and I’m excited about being back with the fellas.” The Bengals acquired Flacco after he was benched by the Cleveland Browns after four starts. Burrow was hurt at the time, and Jake Browning, who was the backup before Flacco arrived, had underwhelmed.Flacco made six starts for the Bengals and played well, despite the team having a 1-5 record in that span. He completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,664 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions, and the Bengals offense averaged more than 27 points per game.Making Flacco’s performance more impressive, he played through a sprained AC joint in his shoulder with the Bengals.Flacco was looking to find a starting job in free agency, but after not getting one, he struggled with the reality that he might not play at all.COWBOYS STAR DAK PRESCOTT’S EX POSTS ABOUT ‘GROWTH’…

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Elements from the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters and a brigade combat team will deploy to the Middle East, the Pentagon confirmed in a statement Wednesday. “We can confirm elements of the 82nd Airborne Division HQs, some division enablers and the 1st BCT will be deploying to the CENTCOM AOR,” a Defense Department spokesperson said, adding that “due to operations security we have nothing additional to provide at this time.”The Pentagon did not provide details on the size, duration or mission of the deployment. The deployment comes as the U.S. weighs force posture options in the region amid escalating conflict with Iran.The New York Times reported this week that the Pentagon was sending thousands of Army troops from the division to the Middle East. The Pentagon had already begun reinforcing the region, deploying the USS Boxer and thousands of Marines and sailors. The 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serves as the Army’s rapid-response force and is often among the first units sent to respond to emerging crises. U.S. Central Command oversees military operations across the Middle East, including Iraq, Syria and the Gulf. About Eve SampsonEve Sampson is a reporter and former Army officer. She has covered conflict…

During the Second World War, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Yamato was feared due to its immense size and power. She was the most heavily armed battleship ever built, with nine 18.1-inch (460mm) main guns, the largest ever mounted on a warship. Each shell weighed nearly 1.5 tons and had a range in excess of 26 miles. Yamato was also the heaviest warship ever constructed and the most heavily armored, leading to a belief she might be “unsinkable.” The super-battleship Yamato carrying out sea trials in October 1941. Image: Mr. Kazutoshi Hando/U.S. Navy Still, today, she lies at the bottom of the East China Sea, about 180 miles southwest of Kyushu, Japan. The warship was sunk more than 80 years ago, on April 7, 1945, and is now broken into multiple pieces — proof she was neither unsinkable nor as well-protected as her designers may have believed. Naval historians have noted a design flaw, namely that her armor was riveted instead of welded, creating a point of weakness that allowed damage to propagate after bombs and torpedoes struck. Another notable fact about Yamato is that, due to a shift in naval strategy during the Pacific War, she spent most of her career in naval bases and engaged…