On the first day of the Army’s most elite combat engineering competition, the winning team made an error that could have knocked them out of running. For a swimming task, the pair forgot to swim the entire length of the lane, skipping out on 100 meters of the event.Despite being upset and confused, 1st Lt. Bryce Sullenger said the duo “knew we had to brush it off our shoulders and move on to the next event.” And move on, they did.Representing the 75th Ranger Regiment, Sullenger and his partner, 1st Lt. Christopher Barrett put aside the setback and won first place out of 42 teams at the Best Sapper Competition, held last week at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The event brings together two-person teams from across the force to compete in a strenuous multi-day assessment of physical fitness, technical skills and grit. Competitors participate in lanes that test their mountaineering, steel cutting, breaching, marksmanship and reconnaissance skills, among others. This year, teams moved up to 65 miles over the course of the competition, which started on April 20th and concluded on April 23. In the Army, combat engineers — often referred to as sappers — support infantry units by clearing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top Democratic strategist for former President Barack Obama is calling on Jimmy Kimmel to apologize for the poorly aged joke about President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump made just days before Saturday’s assassination attempt.Former Obama White House advisor and CNN political analyst David Axelrod weighed in on the controversy after the Trumps on Monday both called for Kimmel’s firing.”I like @jimmykimmel. He’s funny & courageous at a time when there has been too much cowardice. That said, this WAS a tasteless joke,” Axelrod wrote on X.”The WH will use any issue to demand he be fired because his satire touches a nerve, and ABC is right to resist. But he’d be right to apologize,” Axelrod added.MELANIA TRUMP CALLS FOR ABC TO FIRE JIMMY KIMMEL OVER ‘HATEFUL AND VIOLENT RHETORIC’ Disney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.Kimmel quickly went viral in the wake of the attack just outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, where the Trumps and nearly the entire Cabinet were located.On Thursday, Kimmel depicted his own version of the WHCA Dinner where he emceed the annual gala, and leveled several jabs at…

The U.S. Marine Corps announced that established uniform and grooming standards must be met within 12 months, regardless of medical conditions, in accordance with the Department of Defense’s previous guidance.The statement says that temporary uniform or grooming standards exceptions for medical conditions are limited to 12 months and gives guidance on the separation process for Marines unable to comply with the order, according to a Marine Administrative message signed Friday.The release mentions this update includes those who experience Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, commonly known as razor bumps and mainly affects those with tightly curled hair, like Black men. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has consistently sought a clean-shaven force, calling for “no beardos”, pushing for a review of military fitness and grooming standards and tightening the guidelines for those who request exemptions.Marines who require exemptions for more than 12 months will be evaluated for administrative separation, which the Corps say they are revising the timeline for. “This change provides our leaders the necessary time to ensure updated policies, training, and educational materials are fully implemented, and that all affected personnel are properly counseled before any final administrative action is taken,” the message reads.In the statement, commanders are tasked with following specific steps…

Infamous Christian Nationalist and War Chief, Pete Hegseth, has been pushing religion hard within the ranks of the United States military. Since taking up the post of Secretary of Defense, Hegseth has moved to put his personal stamp on all things religious in the military. Many are becoming concerned with the ruling class’s rhetoric on religion and rightfully so. Christian Nationalism Intensifies: US Troops Told War Is “God’s Plan” Since the death of Charile Kirk, Christian nationalism has taken the spotlight in the U.S. It’s becoming a front and center issue in almost every single policy debate and even the current war with Iran, which is an Islamic theocracy. Hegseth, a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, has consistently sought to introduce his evangelical Christian faith into military proceedings. His pastor is Doug Wilson, a known misogynist who publicly stated the U.S. should repeal the nineteenth amendment – the amendment that gave women the right to vote. Christian Nationalism On the Rise: Ruler Reposts Video Saying Women Should Not Be Allowed To Vote Michael Weinstein, The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) founder and president, has previously highlighted concerns among members worried about creeping Christian nationalism in the military.…

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After a few days of awkward deflections and a viral PR shutdown, Paige Bueckers finally addressed the topic everyone has been dancing around — her romantic relationship with Azzi Fudd.In an opening statement at Dallas Wings media day, Bueckers made it clear she wasn’t interested in turning her personal life into a running storyline.”Quite frankly, I believe me and Azzi’s personal relationship is nobody’s business but our own,” the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year told reporters. “And what we choose to share is completely up to us.”CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON OUTKICKAt the same time, Bueckers addressed the on-court concerns that have fueled a lot of the conversation since draft night.”We’ve never let anything that happens off the court carry onto the court, and that’s what we’ll continue to do,” she said.Bueckers also shut down the idea — pushed by plenty of armchair women’s basketball analysts — that Fudd’s draft position had anything to do with their relationship.”Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 draft pick because she earned it, and it had nothing to do with me and everything to do with who she is as a human being, who she is as a basketball player, her…

The U.S. Navy’s premier operational unmanned carrier-based aircraft completed its first test flight on Saturday, the sea service announced. The MQ-25A Stingray launched from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, and flew for about two hours, according to a Navy release.Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots controlled the MQ-25A Stingray during its test flight from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station. The pilots conducted a series of tests to validate the aircraft’s basic flight controls, engine performance and handling features, the release stated.As an aerial refueling tanker, the MQ-25A is designed to assume the refueling mission from crewed fighters with the goal of boosting the combat range and strike capability of the carrier air wing, per the statement.The MQ-25A is “the first step in integrating unmanned aerial refueling onto the carrier deck, directly enabling our manned fighters to fly further and faster,” Rear Adm. Tony Rossi, who oversees the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, said in the release.Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets currently performing the aerial refueling role would, as the Stingray goes operational, be allowed to focus on main tasks as multi-role strike fighters, according to a Boeing release.Boeing…

Yes, it’s still early in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Through Sunday’s games, most teams have played just 17% of the 162-game schedule. But it is getting late in a hurry for two of the teams expected to compete for a World Series this October. The New York Mets have committed $370 million on player payroll this year, with well over $100 million in luxury tax penalties. The Philadelphia Phillies have committed $290 million to player payroll this year, plus luxury tax penalties. Remember, these are the types of payrolls that sports media, small-market teams and fans have used to push for a work stoppage in the 2027 season and the introduction of a salary cap.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEAnd yet, as we reach the end of April, both teams have almost eliminated themselves from the National League East, and put their hopes of a postseason spot in serious jeopardy. This past weekend was supposed to be a turning point for the Mets and Phillies, with key stars returning from injury. Instead, things just got worse. Much worse.  Rockies sweep doubleheader over Mets, Phillies get demolished in AtlantaJuan Soto rejoined the Mets recently, returning from a calf injury and…

The U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft. According to a recent Request for Information, Beyond Adversary’s Reach, Family of Affordable Mass Missiles, or FAMM-BAR, would be a common air-to-surface missile carried in pallets aboard cargo aircraft. The service envisions producing 1,000 to 2,000 missiles per year for five years. The goal is to “streamline the battlespace by developing a single, common, air-to surface munition that is affordable, adaptable, and possesses significant standoff range,” the Air Force’s RIF reads.The initial goal is an anti-ship missile with a range of at least 1,000 nautical missiles, a speed of at least 533 miles per hour and mid-course navigation. The RFI describes the target set as “slow moving maritime.” However, FAMM-BAR seems to be exploring the possibility of a joint missile that can be launched from multiple types of platforms. The RFI mentions “long-range employment on fighter and additional aircraft” using lugged munitions, or weapons attached to an aircraft’s wings or inside a bomb bay. It also asks contractors whether their design is suitable for “surface to surface by Army and Navy systems.” Respondents to the RIF are asked to detail how they…

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave from the football program to seek treatment for an ongoing gambling addiction. The Red Raiders announced on Monday that the transfer QB, who signed a lucrative deal with the Red Raiders this past offseason, would be gone for an unknown period of time. According to sources, this trigger point came after Sorsby was being investigated by the NCAA for a number of bets through an online company. This could also open up the possibility that the organization could punish Sorsby for his gambling actions, given the NCAA has a very strict policy on betting. Pete Thamel was first to report the NCAA’s investigation into Sorsby for gambling.  The school released a statement, which came about 30 minutes after the team was informed of what was transpiring with their starting quarterback, and him seeking professional help for his gambling addiction. “Texas Tech’s primary focus remains on fostering an environment where student-athletes feel empowered to prioritize their mental health and seek professional assistance,” the statement read. “To protect the integrity of the recovery process, Texas Tech will have no further comment on Brendan’s status or treatment progress at this time. We kindly ask the media and…