Fourteen years after an explosion in an Afghan village took both of his legs and nearly his life, former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper Jon Harmon is preparing to step into the door of a World War II?era C?47 over Normandy, France, and jump again. For Harmon, 32, the moment will mark more than a return to the sky. It will mark a return to himself. “Normandy’s everything,” Harmon said. “That’s where our guys made their history, and to be able to jump in those drop zones, in front of the men who actually dropped there, is the greatest honor of my life.” Joining the Ranks Harmon grew up in Cedarville, California, raised on stories of his grandfather’s service and inspired by the paratroopers of World War II. “‘Band of Brothers’ came out, and then I learned who [Army Maj. Gen. Jim] Gavin was,” he said. “I started reading books and researching. I thought, ‘This is incredible.’” Harmon enlisted in 2011 — a couple of months out of high school — as an airborne infantryman. He arrived at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a teenager with a beret still in the post exchange bag. “I got immediately destroyed by one of…
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A ceasefire to the War in Iran entered its 53rd day on Saturday as Secretary of Defense said that President Donald Trump would be “patient” about signing a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict and open the Strait of Hormuz. “He wanted me to reiterate how patient he is…
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The U.S. State Department announced Thursday the designation of two gangs, the Commando Vermelho (CV) and the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organizations. The announcement came two days after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro—the son of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro and a candidate in October’s presidential election—visited the White…
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President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he is preparing “to make a final determination” on a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran War and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as a ceasefire to the conflict entered its 52nd day on Friday. In a Truth Social post, Trump said…
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A Russian drone struck an apartment building in eastern Romania and exploded during an overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring two people, the Romanian government said Friday. The incident has raised alarms about Russian military activity spilling into NATO countries. Romania’s Defense Ministry said the drone struck the roof of a…
Rampart Range Day 26 – Colt C27 Grenade Launcher In conjunction with the new C25 General Purpose Carbine and C26 Full Spectrum Rifles displayed by Colt Canada at Rampart Range Day, they showed the latest upgrade to their EAGLE 40mm grenade launcher which is to be designated as the C27…
Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo talk about the rising, falling, and rising again hopes of an Iran peace deal. Then, they discuss Ken Paxton’s crushing victory over Texas Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. Finally, they ask whether President Trump really is about to attack Cuba. Recorded…
Ghost Robotics Exhibits Production Manipulator Arm for Vision 60 QUGV Just a year ago I showed you the new Manipulator Arm accessory for the Vision 60 Quadraped Unmanned Ground Vehicle which is often referred to as a “Robotic Dog.” During this week’s visit to Canada I ran across an updated…
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Multimag Rapid-Adjust Pocket The MULTIMAG RAPID-ADJUST™ POCKET was built for those who need gear that adapts on the fly. Thanks to patented retention hardware and the Boa® Fit System, you can quickly dial in precise retention for rifle mags, pistol mags, and other essential items without digging through…
WASHINGTON — District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America’s 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard’s support of key events in the nation’s capital. The historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve reflects the United States’ grounding principles while also reinforcing partnerships with local and federal…
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The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index rose 3.8 percent year-over-year (YOY) in April, the highest since May 2023 and up from 3.5 percent in March. Core PCE, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, saw it rise by 3.3 percent YOY.The PCE is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure…
