There’s a new State & Union piece in the wild, a burly fixed blade called EK103. Descended from a lineage of fighting knives, the EK103 interprets classic military knife principles in a fresh modern way. The “EK” in EK103 is not an acronym, but a last name – that of John Ek, a renowned maker of fixed blades. The Ek name is most strongly associate with the Ek Commando, a fighting knife that, in terms of field-provenness, is right up there with the USMC knife. The Ek handle, with its chamfered linear shape and three large bolts, has been carried…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 15 years after surviving several gunshot wounds during a terrorist attack at Fort Hood, retired Staff Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford is preparing to watch the man who shot him be executed.Speaking on “America’s Newsroom,” Lunsford explained why he wants to attend the execution, which President Donald Trump recently approved to be carried out by firing squad.”You live by the sword, you die by the sword,” Lunsford said. “And the way that he went about doing his deed was a coward’s way because we didn’t have any way to defend ourselves that…

The collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year that killed 67 people was the result of several systemic failures, according to a U.S. Army investigative report seen by Reuters.The previously undisclosed report, completed in May, made a series of safety recommendations and said the key factor was two broken radio transmissions resulting in the helicopter crew not receiving critical details from air traffic control. The report also found a number of other issues, including technical issues with the Black Hawk and a pattern of helicopter crews…

Building and sustaining a fire is one of the most valuable survival skills, but it’s challenging when you have to get one going in cold and wet conditions. Things become even worse when it’s actively raining. The good news is that it can be done. As this video by Corporals Corner explains, you can build and sustain a fire in the rain. Here’s a brief summary of his advice… Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! Choose The Right Location You need to be very selective about your location because otherwise, the rain…

Football is one of those games where it really doesn’t matter who plays and who is available; you’re going to watch the game. Tonight we are locked in on the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys, and BetMGM is offering bonus code FOXNEWS to new bettors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia that gives you $150 in bets when you wager $10. On paper, this may seem like it will be a blowout. The Buccaneers are 0-4 and have struggled in every game to really get anything flowing on offense. They have made each game close,…

EPPING, N.H. — Soldier feedback, from the constructive to the blistering, has been instrumental in guiding weapons manufacturer Sig Sauer in its development of the M8 carbine, staff here said this week. The M8, a compact alternative to Sig’s much-criticized M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle, appears poised to take the M7’s place as the new standard weapon for soldiers, with significant weight reduction and key modifications that address troops’ concerns.Among those changes is a 25-round magazine to replace the 20-round mag that shipped with the M7, said Josh Shoemaker, Sig’s product manager for defense. The NGSW program marked a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:America’s multibillion tech boom comes into focus as 7 key states put it to a midterm testJeff Bezos reveals his vision for America’s next frontier — from AI to the moonAmerica’s new blue-collar job boom is one nobody saw coming — and it’s just getting startedPEOPLE DECIDE: The rapid buildout of data centers powering America’s artificial intelligence boom is heading to the ballot box this November, as voters across the country weigh measures that could shape where and…

The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman broke ground on a new assembly line for the production of B-21 Raiders last month.The over one-million-square-foot facility in Palmdale, California, is set to be the final assembly line at Air Force Plant 42, according to a Thursday release. The facility will support the B-21 Raider’s production as the force previously announced the accelerated delivery timeline for the next-generation stealth bomber fleet.“It’s more than construction … we’re moving fast to build B-21s!” Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said in a social media post following the groundbreaking.The service and defense company agreed…

Country music star Shane Smith is setting the internet on fire with a cover of a legendary song.Shane Smith is known for being the lead singer of Shane Smith & The Saints, which is a country band whose music has heavy influences of red dirt and Americana.While they might not have the commercial recognition of someone like Morgan Wallen, there’s no question Shane Smith and his band have an incredibly loyal following and they pump out some of the best music in the genre. COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION ELLA LANGLEY GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK WITH COVER OF CLASSIC SONG, FANS GO…

Defense Health officials are advising Tricare beneficiaries that the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, will be temporarily unavailable this weekend.The planned outage is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, Oct. 9, and end Sunday, Oct. 11. As of Thursday, information was not available about what specific time the outage is expected to end on Sunday.During the outage, beneficiaries won’t be able to make any updates to their DEERS record. Pharmacies and healthcare providers may not be able to check a patient’s Tricare eligibility. Officials note that there are other benefits systems that rely…

You don’t often see full-blown temper tantrums in sports, but when you do, it’s a sight to behold.Given how Terence Atmane reacted on Monday after an unforced error, you would have thought he made the biggest mistake of his career at Wimbledon, not during the opening round of qualifying at the Shanghai Masters. The 24-year-old’s explosive outburst began in the third set, when he hit his forehand shot into the net.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a…

With today’s armored vehicles vulnerable to drones, congressional researchers are raising questions about the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle. In particular, a Congressional Research Service report, released Tuesday, pointed to the war in Ukraine, where armored vehicles have largely been driven from the battlefield by unmanned aerial vehicles and guided munitions. “As ACVs are intended to provide organic, direct fire support to dismounted Marines in the attack, how vulnerable to these threat systems are ACVs during amphibious operations and when operating ashore to support combat operations?” the research service asked in its report. “Are the Marines considering additional…