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There was a time when completing a 100-mile hike would have been unfathomable for Army veteran John Filipkowski. After all, it took years to recover from the blast. Filipkowski, a Special Forces soldier, was serving in Afghanistan when an IED tore through his vehicle, flinging his body airborne and causing a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Physically, his body was so damaged that he was confined to a wheelchair, eventually using a cane for mobility. Mentally, the post-traumatic stress the former sergeant first class suffered from 11 deployments handcuffed him with anxiety and depression. Yet, there he was, along with a…

President of Ukraine 22 May 2026 – 22:09 In the Rivne region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with heads of regional military administrations and territorial communities from the Rivne, Zhytomyr, and Volyn regions, as well as members of parliament representing these regions. Government officials joined both in person and online. The Head of State discussed with participants the current security situation and the importance of being prepared for any possible threats. “We are looking closely at the north right now based on various intelligence signals. We must be strong. The Russians will achieve nothing, that is certain.…

The Army’s $252.8 billion fiscal 2027 budget proposal contains more than $8.4 billion for barracks improvements and construction, but the plan, which would quadruple the service’s spending for unaccompanied housing, faces an uphill battle in Congress.The service’s fiscal 2027 budget request includes $2.9 billion in discretionary funds — the portion of the budget that supports programs, procurement and other expenses — and $5.8 billion in a special apportion for barracks that would pass under a separate bill, known as reconciliation.Army Budget Director Major Gen. Rebecca McElwain said Thursday the budget would enable the Army to balance current readiness and “future…

Contracts AIR FORCE VIASAT Inc., (FA880726FB004), and INTELSAT General Communications LLC, (FA880726FB005), have been awarded a combined $437,665,005 firm-fixed-price, indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity, delivery contract for the procurement of space vehicles in support of the Protected Tactical Satellite-Global program. Work will be performed at the listed contractors’ locations and is expected to be completed by March 19, 2029. These awards are the result of a competitive Fair Opportunity acquisition solicitation, and five offers were received. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $150,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air…

MMA Fighting has Brand Risk 14 results for the Manziel vs. Menery fight card, live blogs for the top two fights, and more from Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday night.In the main event, former NFL quarterback and college football star Johnny Manziel squares off against Bob Menery, a social media influencer and podcaster, in a middleweight contest. They will compete in an amateur MMA match with six-ounce gloves.Former NBA players Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson also compete in an MMA match on the main card.The Brand Risk 14 event is a mix of MMA and boxing matches and…

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t expecting cage rust to impact Conor McGregor in his return at UFC 329 this summer. UFC superstar Conor McGregor will attempt one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in Mixed Martial Arts history this summer at UFC 329. McGregor will face former BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event to conclude the promotion’s annual International Fight Week event in Las Vegas. Despite the fanfare with McGregor’s return to the Octagon, not many are predicting he’ll come out victorious against Holloway in their rematch. Holloway is a significant favorite weeks out from…

The SENSHI fighter development system is yielding impressive results. The latest example is young Polish athlete Wiktor Kolaja, who, following his triumph at the SENSHI World Cup for Amateurs in 2025, now faces the biggest challenge of his career. On May 30, during the international fight gala SENSHI 31 Gladiators in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, he will make his professional debut in the promotion’s elimination Grand Prix tournament in the lightweight division up to 70 kg. From Kyokushin to Professional Kickboxing Kolaja began his martial arts journey at just five years old. With more than 300 Kyokushin karate bouts behind him, he enters professional kickboxing with an enormous…

It’s been a week where I managed to dedicate a lot of time to the website, and you’ve probably noticed it through the many news posts and overviews that have been published. I realized that being able to work on the TBL project full-time would truly be a dream for me, maybe even bringing back the YouTube channel that’s been inactive for far too long, along with much more I could do. For now, that remains a strong aspiration, one I feel I need to respect and fight to turn into reality. With that brief personal note out of the…

Visceral fat is one of the most dangerous forms of body fat. Unlike the fat that sits just under the skin, visceral fat surrounds internal organs deep inside the abdominal cavity. High levels are strongly linked with heart disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, inflammation, and even cognitive decline. The problem is that you do not need to look overweight to carry dangerous amounts of visceral fat. Many people with a normal body weight still have excessive abdominal fat around their organs. This is why nutrition matters so much. The foods you eat every day can either…

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines— Service members from the U.S. Army, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Australian Defence Force (ADF) participated in a multinational medical exchange during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise on May 19, 2026. “The exchange was born out of the need to understand the capabilities of our partner nations at all levels,” said Maj. Ryan Hollist, the 25th Infantry Division Deputy Surgeon. Hollist served as the lead officer for service members from the U.S. Army Fort Magsaysay Role 2 and the Australian Defence Force 1st Health Battalion, which hosts…