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I ran across this great article form the May-June, 1972, issue of Infantry Magazine by Lieutenant Colonel Larry S. Mickel. It concerns the history of the canteen cup, which was near and dear to many a Soldier’s heart from the majority of the 20th century. Here’s the text: The Army’s continuing search for a “better” canteen cup is reminiscent of Sir Gawain’s quest for the Holy Grail. Inthat respect, this chalice of infinite use has once again been modified to meet the fighting man’s standards. But before lauding its most recent modification, we should take a look at the developmental…

President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget is out, laying out the administration’s priorities but setting up a proposal that is likely to change significantly as it moves through Congress toward final approval.Our sister publication Nextgov/FCW breaks down the major highlights below:CybersecurityThe proposed budget sheds around $707 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The move mirrors efforts last year to draw down resources from the nation’s main civilian cyberdefense bureau that is located in the Department of Homeland Security. CISA has drawn the ire of the president and many of his allies over past activities tied to election security.A…

The debate between expensive platforms that deliver exquisite capability and cheap ones that offer volume is not new. Defense analysts have been arguing it for years. Ukraine, however, has proved that you can have cost-effective platforms without sacrificing quality, at least for the kind of war NATO’s eastern flank is preparing to fight. The evidence is not theoretical. It is written in kill ratios, production volumes, and the wreckage of aircraft that cost tens of millions of dollars but did not survive the first serious attempt to contest the sky. Against that backdrop, Poland’s decision to purchase three MQ-9 Reapers…

UFC 327 has taken a hit, but the show must go on. And with one title fight down, opportunity now presents itself for the fighters remaining on the card.So who is going to step up and steal the show this Saturday in Miami?Headliners Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg are unlikely to disappoint, and their vacant light heavyweight championship fight could be just what the division needs to get back on track. But what else will we be buzzing about in the aftermath of this highly anticipated event? Is Azamat Murzakanov next in line to challenge for the title? Can Paulo…

Editor’s note: This article is the fifth in an 11-part series examining how the United States should organize, lead, and integrate economic statecraft into strategy, defense practice, and the broader national security ecosystem. This special series is brought to you by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and War on the Rocks. Prior installments can be found at the War by Other Ledgers page. Debates over defense budgets and economic statecraft are not a distraction from warfighting. They reflect a basic reality: Military power does not exist in isolation. It is built, sustained, and ultimately limited by America’s economic capacity and the system that translates…

Elbit Systems said Monday it has secured a $750 million contract to supply its Precise & Universal Launching System, known as PULS, to the Hellenic Armed Forces under a defense agreement between Israel and Greece. The award, first flagged in a December 2025 announcement, gives Greece a new long-range rocket artillery capability at a time […]

In late March, OPM released its annual call letter, including 2027 policy goals and initiatives for FEHB and PSHB carriers. The theme for next year will be “well care,” defined as “expanding [OPM’s] vision for benefits with a stronger emphasis on the physical and mental wellness of the whole person.”While specific details depend on how carriers implement these initiatives, we’ve identified several items you’ll want to keep track of for next year.Vaccine Access Carriers must continue covering all vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of…

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…

Jon Jones is allegedly making headlines for the wrong reasons again.On Saturday evening, a video circulated on social media that featured a man appearing to be Jones confronting a driver following what the person posting the video claims to have been a road rage incident in Albuquerque, N.M.Watch the footage below, re-uploaded by Championship Rounds.In the video, the driver calls out “What, bro? Trying to get into? You’re almost f*cking hitting me, bro” as the figure alleged to be the former two-division UFC champion exits his vehicle and approaches. Jones then says, “You’ve got to calm down, bro,” to which…

Reverse: 1999 is an immersive journey through an alternate version of the 20th century, filled with intricate mysteries and hidden secrets. As elite temporal observers known as Timekeepers, they possess the unique ability to wield the Arcanum’s mystical power, granting them control over the mechanics of reality. In this article, I have provided information on the currently available redeem codes for Reverse: 1999 and instructions on how to redeem them. If you are starting, feel free to check some guides such as a tier list, beginner tips, reroll strategies, and currency guide, to progress smoothly. Reverse: 1999 redeem codes and rewards As more…