The Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Department of the Navy announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Hunt Military Communities to construct or renovate 8,098 beds in downtown Newport News, Virginia.The agreement, spanning five years and totaling $1.7 billion, will “reshape unaccompanied housing for thousands of sailors across the Hampton Roads region,” according to a Navy release. The development will replace the aging Huntington Hall facility and modernize housing and retail amenities in the area. “This historic contract addresses critical quality-of-life and readiness needs, providing clean, comfortable, and safe housing that supports our hardworking…

Behold, a new Benchmade model has arrived – or rather, a new Benchmade series, because the Slipridge comes in both fixed and folding versions, designed for outdoors use. No company does a drop point quite like Benchmade, and the company has lavished a very good one on the Slipridge knives. In both formats it is well-proportioned, with a nice radial grind around and down from the swedge, and a wear-resistant stonewash finish. The fixed blade Slipridge is the bigger of the two, of course, with a 3.7-inch blade length – but the folder isn’t far behind, measuring 3.5 inches. The…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.Alan Ritchson is sharing an intensely personal account of a period when he says his life began to unravel.The “Reacher” star said a former business partner threatened to accuse him of rape if he refused to meet her at a hotel in Cannes, France – an alleged threat he says left him overwhelmed by uncertainty and depression.”I’m a suicide survivor,” he said during a recent appearance at FAN…

China is devoting enormous efforts — from submarines to ballistic missiles — to destroy America’s aircraft carriers.The strategy prompted a U.S. think tank to ask why America couldn’t do the same and sink China’s growing fleet of carriers.The think tank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, devised a plan to target Chinese carriers by using many of the same tactics that China would use against American flattops.“China’s expanding carrier force presents a strategic vulnerability that the United States and its allies can exploit, rather than merely a challenge to U.S. dominance,” argues a CSIS report, titled “Flip the Script.”“Instead…

Years ago, before the sponsored games and different streaming partners, Thursday Night Football had some of the weaker matchups on a slate. Over the past few years, the games have featured some of the best players and teams. This Thursday is no exception, as we get the Bills against the Lions. Bet365 is offering new users an exceptional promotion: they are giving you $365 in bonus bets when you place a $10 wager on the game, no matter whether you win or lose the bet. No bet365 bonus code is required.There are plenty of options for things to bet on in…

It’s been a problem as long as the existence of modern communications: Despite the need for commands to have accurate contact information for military spouses, some service members, military wives or husbands simply don’t want to be reached.The failure of troops to provide phone numbers for spouses in the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, however, can carry dire consequences. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Scheiss recalled an incident in which he and his wife, Debbie, needed to reach a spouse whose husband had died in Syria. But when they called the number on file, the phone simply…

Bouillon cubes are a dehydrated broth usually preserved and packaged in a small, block form. They are typically wrapped in foil and kept in a jar for storage. They’re sold in every grocery store and usually find themselves in most home pantries. Some flavors include chicken, beef and vegetable. The primary benefit of any bouillon cube is its ability to add an instant, savory flavor to any recipe. But another benefit that is particularly relevant is its long and stable shelf life. This makes it an ideal addition to any long-term food storage as a dependable and instant flavor enhancer…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A college student photographed with a cake mocking Charlie Kirk’s death is at the center of a campus controversy that has prompted the University of Utah to investigate two College Republicans for charges of misconduct after one posted the photo online.On Sept. 10, 2026, the one-year anniversary of the conservative activist’s public murder, a woman approached a group of College Republicans at an event on the school’s campus and presented them with a cake. The words “Happy Kirkiversary” were written in red icing on the white cake.Students Riley Beesley, the chairman of…

The U.S. Navy awarded defense startup Castelion $200 million for the production of its Blackbeard hypersonic missile, a low-cost, scalable weapon that can be fielded across carrier strike groups, the service announced Tuesday.The Navy championed the contract as one of the first successful examples of the Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office and how it “has adapted its acquisition structure to more rapidly meet the needs of the warfighter. … By leveraging advanced commercial manufacturing methods and a vertically integrated production line, this landmark program introduces immediate ‘affordable mass’ to the fleet.”Blackbeard is “an air-launched, hypersonic strike weapon that…

The world of defensive-style shooting has long been filled with controversy and differences of opinion. One point we might all agree on is that the road to success involves putting decisive hits on an adversary in the shortest possible time. But how we achieve this has been open to debate for years. I got interested in shooting handguns some time during the Age of Aquarius, and quickly found out that a great deal of commitment was required in order to be at the top of the game. When I began my career as a law enforcement officer, a significant part…

Atlanta Falcons superstar running back Bijan Robinson knows how much of a blessing it is to play in the NFL.He also understands the blessing of playing home games inside a domed stadium each season.Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Falcons, doesn’t have to worry about the elements outside when it’s time for kickoff. It is one of 10 NFL stadiums with domes or fixed/retractable roofs, as it fits into the latter category. The Falcons are one of 11 teams lucky enough to not have to brave any elements when they see a home game on the schedule, but Robinson believes the…

Netflix’s upcoming movie “Sacrifice” looks absolutely bonkers.Basic info:Streaming platform: NetflixPlot: After the fiery death of their mother, Joan (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her siblings, driven by a mysterious volcanic prophecy, believe it is their duty to cleanse the Earth. Their radical group hijacks a glamorous charity gala and takes three unlikely hostages for a sacrificial ritual: their hero, movie star Mike Tyler (Chris Evans); their villain, pragmatically cold billionaire Ben Bracken (Vincent Cassel); and their lover, an unlucky performer named Katie (Ambika Mod). As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line…