The U.S. Air Force and Space Force revised the length of its transition assistance program for service members moving into the civilian workforce.The Department of the Air Force updated its SkillBridge programs to further “balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians,” according to a Thursday release.SkillBridge is a Department of Defense program that pairs service members with 180 days or less left in service before their discharge with civilian industry partners for training, apprenticeships or internships.Based on the service member’s rank, the new policy inputs the length of program participation into categories that include which commander levels…

An Iranian official said in an interview with RT on Thursday that the “conditions in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the pre-war status quo.” At the moment, transit remains “operational,” however, all vessels are subject to inspection by the Iranian ruling class. “To date, no vessel belonging to the enemy or its partners has been granted permission to pass,” referring to the United States, Israel, and their allies. Ships wanting passage through the Strait of Hormuz are currently required to use “the flag state of the vessel to establish contact with Tehran,” the official declared. The Iranian…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Left-wing commentator Ana Kasparian said this week on an episode of “The Young Turks” that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., responded to her social media criticism with personal attacks, following a public exchange on X centered on U.S. policy toward Israel and a reported plot targeting activist Nerdeen Kiswani. Kasparian framed the response as emblematic of a broader pattern, comparing it to rhetoric often associated with President Donald Trump.”She did respond to me, and she demonstrated that she does have some Trump-like responses to members of the media who dare challenge her,” Kasparian said.Kasparian…

President Donald Trump announced Friday he wants funding in 2027 for twice the number of ships that were requested the previous year.The proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget would include $65.8 billion in shipbuilding capital to manufacture 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships, according to a White House overview of the budget.“As waters around the world become increasingly contested, it is imperative that the United States be able to efficiently deliver the various naval platforms it requires to ensure maritime domain awareness and deterrence,” the overview said.RELATEDThe budget’s maritime resources would be dedicated to building out Trump’s planned…

The RoseCraft 14C28N segment continues to grow – along with their already quite beefy selection of traditional knife patterns – with the new Snake Creek Copperhead. This super slick piece is an ode to the capabilities of the wharncliffe blade. Wharnies are all over the place these days; we all know this. But the reason they’re all over the place can largely be attributed to traditional knives. As this segment of the market grew, so too did knife nerds’ awareness of the wharncliffe blade, which was utilized in all sorts of slipjoints over the centuries (yes – centuries). And while…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kendra Duggar pleaded with husband Joseph Duggar not to trust anyone during a tearful jail call, as the former reality star disclosed she no longer has custody of their four children following their arrests.Kendra, 27, could be heard sobbing in a March 23 phone call obtained by TMZ. In another call, Kendra informed Joseph she had hired her own attorney – not to be shared.”I think Friday has probably been my hardest day, but that’s crazy to say because Wednesday was crazy hard,” she told Joseph on a March 24 call.”But it’s…

This is a developing story. One of two U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle crew members shot down by enemy fire in Iran has been rescued, Israeli media first reported. U.S. officials confirmed the reports in statements to CBS News and Axios. A search for the second crew member is ongoing. A multi-aircraft search-and-rescue effort for survivors was launched on Friday in the immediate aftermath of the engagement, with videos circulating on social media appearing to show a low-flying U.S. Air Force HC-130 refueling a pair of HH-60G Pave Hawks over Iran.Israel’s N12 News first reported the rescue of the one crew…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, struggled in the role because she did not have an open relationship with former President Joe Biden.Leavitt spoke in an interview with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, saying President Donald Trump’s “authentic” approach removes the need for political spin.”I saw my predecessor in this role have a bit of a hard time,” Leavitt said, referring to Jean-Pierre. “I think it’s because she wasn’t able to communicate with her boss in a very open and transparent way.”KARINE JEAN-PIERRE INSISTS…

There is a certain clarity that comes with getting deep into the backcountry. Cell service fades, outside noise disappears, and your focus narrows to terrain, weather, time, and decision-making. That is a big part of why many of us seek it out in the first place. Putting the Garmin inReach Mini 2 through its paces in a harsh desert environment. Remote terrain like this is exactly where its satellite features prove their value. That clarity also comes with responsibility. Once you are far enough out, help is not immediate, mistakes compound quickly, and communication shifts from convenience to capability. That…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi tees up another whirlwind confirmation in the Senate, and some in the upper chamber are already drawing lines in the sand.The Senate confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin last month after a sprint to elevate him from lawmaker to Cabinet official following Kristi Noem’s firing. Lawmakers will again be tasked with confirming Bondi’s replacement in the coming weeks.While Trump has selected Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) on an interim basis, speculation is…