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Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia
The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Defense nominee withdraws from consideration over gun control comments
Dean Winslow, a retired Air Force flight surgeon, had been stalled in committee since November after criticizing the legality of civilians owning assault rifles.
How the AK-47 became the ‘weapon of the century’
Conceived as an intermediate rifle for Soviet foot soldiers, the AK became the prototype of the modern assault rifle.
By Stephan Wilkinson
DoD failed to file hundreds of military criminal fingerprints with FBI
Of the 2,502 convictions between 2015 and 2016, the Defense Department failed to provide fingerprints in 601 cases.
By Tara Copp, AP
CIA director: Trump tweets help us
President Donald Trump’s tweetstorm in the wake of the guilty plea by his former national security adviser again raised concerns about the commander in chief’s frequent use of the social media platform.
By Joe Gould
After Texas church shooting, Air Force finds dozens of similar crime reporting lapses
The Air Force on Tuesday said it has found dozens of database reporting lapses of the same kind that may have allowed the Sutherland Springs, Texas, church shooter to buy guns despite his domestic violence conviction.
DoD nominee: It's ‘insane’ Americans can buy high-powered firearms
President Donald Trump's pick for a top Pentagon health post made the comments during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Anti-drone protesters rally at Creech Air Force Base
Anti-drone activists are protesting at an Air Force Base 40 miles north of Las Vegas where two demonstrators were arrested for blocking an entrance gate last week.
Thornberry: US needs Space Corps now to counter Russia, China threats
As lawmakers debate a proposal to launch a new military branch dedicated to space, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry said the time for Congress to act is now.
By Joe Gould
ISIS propaganda showcases US weapons, including an AT-4 rocket
ISIS released its latest propaganda video about the defense of its de facto capital of Raqqa, which showcases several American weapon systems to include an AT-4 anti-tank rocket.
By Shawn Snow
New anti-drone gun ditches the backpack, wires
The newest version of the anti-drone gun offers troops more flexibility.
By Charlsy Panzino