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It’s hard to imagine a 36-year-old active-duty U.S. Army soldier voluntarily calling himself ‘Viva La Vargas’ as a nickname. But Staff Sgt. Johnny Vargas, stationed at Fort Hood, TX, is more than a soldier. He’s a modern-day, social media Robin Hood, problem-solving, sharing good news and important information for military members and veterans on his TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube feeds under his ‘Viva La Vargas’ brand. “I get messages every day from service members, or veterans kicked out of their home, or those with mounting medical bills, or just running into a roadblock,” said Staff Sgt. Vargas, in an…

00:37 6.6.2026 The US military and Iranian forces exchanged tit-for-tat strikes early on June 6, further endangering the shaky cease-fire as peace negotiations appear to be at an impasse. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said ⁠it hit Iranian coastal radar stations in “self-defense” strikes hours after Tehran launched attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s hard-line Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) then retaliated for those strikes by firing at least seven ballistic missiles toward US-linked sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. “Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz,” Central…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The House Armed Services Committee approved its annual defense policy bill June 5 after a marathon markup session that saw scores of amendments added to the bill—including one that would bar the Air Force from retiring any E-3 Sentry aircraft through fiscal 2027. The amendment to the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization bill, introduced by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.), aims to preserve the Air Force’s small but precious airborne battle management…

Gabriel Bonfim picked up the biggest win of his career, and made it look easy. As important as that was for the Brazilian fighter, the conversations and post-fight storylines are more about Belal Muhammad’s downfall since winning the welterweight title, his three-fight losing skid, and where the former champ goes from another defeat inside the octagon.Following UFC Vegas 118, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Bonfim’s victory and his post-fight callout, Muhammad’s third straight loss, and if he should be concerned about his roster spot being in jeopardy. Additionally, they discuss Brendan Allen’s Fight of the Night…

Federal workers who must guard what they think and say will be less open, strategic, and willing to take the initiative. John Yochelson June 5, 2026 3:42 pm 4 min read President Donald Trump took a major step this week toward turning the federal workforce into an arm of partisan governance.  He issued an executive order stripping 8,000 civil servants in policy-related positions of their job security. The order spells out agency-by-agency senior management and advisory positions that will be brought under White House control moving forward. The president’s power play crossed a line that Republicans and Democrats alike had respected…

It’s easily one of the most exciting new announcements to drop in recent days. I’m talking about Calame, a brand-new Strategy RPG developed by Nextale Games, set to launch sometime in 2026. Right after the announcement, a demo was also released; you can already find it on Steam. Calame is an isometric tactical RPG set in Westalia, where rebellion, belief, and warfare are tied to the power of legends. Players lead an uneasy alliance between Kenmare, a force fighting for the people’s freedom, and the Panthers, a rival faction seeking to reclaim the throne from the King of Light. Battles…

The House Armed Services Committee adopted a far-reaching right to repair amendment Thursday over the objections of the committee’s chairman and several Republicans, setting up a major fight with industry over the Pentagon’s access to technical data and software.  The amendment, offered by Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) and Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), would establish government-purpose rights as the default for any technical data, software and software documentation delivered under future Defense Department contracts unless a contractor can demonstrate the need for more restrictive intellectual property rights.  The measure was adopted by voice vote during the committee’s markup of the fiscal…

Gabriel Bonfim launched himself into the welterweight top five with a spectacularly dominant performance against Belal Muhammad in the UFC Vegas 118 headliner. The first two rounds were fairly competitive, but it was Bonfim who appeared to land the more impactful strikes, including a series of brutal leg kicks. Muhammad went to his corner after the second stanza, leaking blood from his nose. When he came back out for the third, he immediately shot for the first takedown of the fight. However, Bonfim saw it coming and fended off the attempt with relative ease. Halfway through the third, Bonfim sent…

Credit: Sgt. Sarah Stegall/ US Marine CorpsDefense Feeds – Ottawa. The Canada Approves $1.9 Billion HIMARS Acquisition Program decision marks a major milestone in the modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces as Ottawa moves to significantly expand its long-range precision strike capabilities.The Canadian government has approved the purchase of 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in a deal valued at approximately $1.9 billion. The acquisition reflects growing recognition among NATO members that long-range precision fires have become essential on modern battlefields, particularly following lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.The HIMARS system has earned a reputation as one…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 10:09, June 06, 2026 WASHINGTON, June 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he wants Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin the process of firing a large number of employees as part of a shake-up of the U.S. intelligence community. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump said he had privately told Pulte that he believes the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is “unnecessary and/or too big.” “I think there are a lot of people in there that shouldn’t be there,” Trump said. Trump on Tuesday…