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With August now underway, it’s time for my month’s first recap. The past week brought a solid lineup of new RPGs and strategy games worth keeping on your radar. That said, it’s nothing compared to what’s coming later this month. I’m already working on a roundup covering every major release scheduled for August, and trust me, there are plenty of them. With that out of the way, here’s a look at the best recent releases from the past few days, spanning the transition from late July into early August. Several projects are beginning their Early Access journeys, like Prelude Dark…

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Col. Emily Derry accepted command of the 307th Medical Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony here Aug. 1, 2026. During the ceremony, Col. David Martinez, 307th Bomb Wing commander, passed the unit guidon to Derry, symbolizing the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the squadron. “To lead a squadron with such a critical mission, we need an officer with a proven track record of excellence, strategic vision and a deep commitment to taking care of people,” Martinez said. “She is tested, she is ready, and she is deeply committed to the success…

Bottom lines up front WASHINGTON—Gaza’s reconstruction faces two pressing financial problems. The first is the massive cost, which the United Nations estimated at upwards of seventy billion dollars. The solution to this problem is clear though daunting: Nearly all the reconstruction funds will need to come from international donors, many of whom are beginning to contribute. The second problem is just as important: ensuring funds go to the right individuals. Here a digital identification system in Gaza incorporating distributed-ledger technology—the same kind of technology used in blockchain currencies—could be transformative. By necessity, most financial aid in Gaza will move through…

Still Available, SOFFE Silkies I’ll show my age here and call them Silkies even though I know folks love to call them Ranger panties these days. Also, I don’t want to get caught with a “unsafe for work” tag if I title this entry with the p word. At any rate, no matter what you call them, the iconic SOFFE nylon shorts are still available and offered in a variety of colors. Silkies were unit issued PT gear in Army and Air Force units I was assigned to. Back in my day we wore them as underwear under our BDUs…

Key PointsSaronic Technologies confirmed its Marauder autonomous surface vessel moved from initial design to on-water trials in under 12 months.The company is now running Marauder on the water more than 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to test its autonomy at range.An autonomous warship that didn’t exist a year ago is now running sea trials around the clock, seven days a week, and the company behind it says that grueling schedule is deliberate proof the vessel can survive conditions no engineer would choose. Saronic Technologies said its Marauder medium unmanned surface vessel has entered full on-water testing, with…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. The U.S. Navy has shared details about its vision for a new family of modular surface-to-air missiles that is expected to include a version that will arm future variants of the Virginia class submarine. This would be an all-new capability for the service, at least as far as we know. All of the members of the Naval Modular Missile (NMM) are set to be based around a common Terminal Stage Interceptor (TSI), creating a range of capabilities in very different form factors.…

Trending:Daniel Cormier doubts Dricus du Plessis gets next middleweight title shot due to history with Sean StricklandToday’s UFC Belgrade event is headlined by a welterweight contest featuring Uros Medic taking on Daniel Rodriguez. Medic (13-3 MMA) will enter today’s main event on a three-fight winning streak, this after scoring first-round finishes over Gilbert Urbina, Muslim Salikhov and Geoff Neal in his most recent efforts. The surging Serbian has gone 4-1 over his past five Octagon appearances overall. Meanwhile, Daniel Rodriguez (20-5 MMA) will also enter today’s headliner on a 3-fight winning streak. ‘D-Rod’ most previously competed inside of the cage…

I don’t have to tell you that public service is hard work. The missions before us are vast, almost unending. Meanwhile, budgets and teams are even smaller than they used to be.Faced with doing more with less, the result may sound familiar to federal managers: emails with “[Urgent!]” in the subject line, last-minute meetings put on calendars and having lunch at your desk or skipping a farewell party because there simply isn’t enough time.Urgency can be a form of care. Managers, in particular, feel pressure to keep work on track. It signals that our mission matters and that “good enough…

The chin up is one of the best tests of upper body strength relative to your body weight. Unlike many gym exercises, it requires you to move your entire body through space using your own strength. That makes it an excellent indicator of muscular fitness, coordination, and overall athletic ability. If you can perform multiple strict chin ups with good form, you almost certainly have stronger pulling muscles than the average person. At the same time, the number of chin ups you should be able to perform depends on your age, sex, body weight, training history, and overall fitness level.…

NEW YORK (AP) — A Senate committee on Thursday advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to be director of the nation’s top public health agency, setting aside concerns that she will not stand up to political meddling. If confirmed by the full Senate, the 54-year-old would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats. Her resume includes medical and law degrees, a stint as deputy surgeon general, and a leadership position at the U.S. Coast Guard. Schwartz appeared to be on shaky ground after a hearing…