US Army Ranger Hall of Fame Honors 2026 Inductees for Exemplary Service

Columbus, GA – June 15, 2026 – The U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame selected 12 distinguished individuals to be inducted to the Ranger Hall of Fame on June 24, 2026, during a ceremony held at Fort Benning, Georgia. Established in 1992, the Ranger Hall of Fame honors those who have demonstrated e...

By Eric G

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver — The Big-Tailed Beast

In 1937, the Curtiss SBC Helldiver entered service, but even at that point, the carrier-based two-seat scout/dive bomber was on the verge of being obsolete. Interestingly, it was also the second aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright to earn the designation “Helldiver” after the United States Ma...

By Peter Suciu

USS Saratoga: WWII Carrier Sunk by an Atom Bomb

The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was one of just three United States Navy aircraft carriers—along with USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Enterprise (CV-6)—to survive the entirety of the Second World War. Although outdated by 1943, as the newer and more capable Essex-cla...

By Peter Suciu

HK Gives us the SP7 – Maybe

Are we getting an SP7 before GTA 6? Maybe. I don’t know when either will release, but it’ll be funny to see the SP7 hit American shores before I download GTA on the PS5. The SP7 and the rifle variant, the PCC7, are the civilian-legal versions of the famed HK MP7. The 4.6x30mm gun has […...

By Travis Pike

USS Hornet (CV-12): Carrier that Stung Japan

The USS Hornet (CV-12) stands as one of the most storied aircraft carriers in United States naval history, playing a decisive role in World War II as part of the Essex-class fleet. From its origins as a replacement for the lost USS Hornet (CV-8) to its participa...

By Peter Suciu

Mikoyan MiG-29: The Reactive Fulcrum?

Military aircraft design of the Cold War era could be described as akin to physics, or, more specifically, to Newton’s Third Law of motion, which states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” From lessons learned in the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force determi...

By Peter Suciu

America's Oldest Shooting Club: Newport Rifle Club Turns 150

It’s a year of anniversaries in the American shooting world, as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary and gun manufacturers put out commemorative edition rifles to go with that birthday. But in Newport, Rhode Island, local shooters are celebrating a big birthday of their own. The New...

By Zac K

Luger History: World’s Most Recognizable Pistol

Modularity is the holy gospel in military circles these days. Distilled to its essence, a modular weapon system uses a single basic chassis that can then be customized to perform specific missions. Think of it like Barbie dolls for gun guys. By mixing and matching accessories, you can be ready fo...

By Will Dabbs, MD

220 Swift vs. 22 Creedmoor: Which Is King of the .22 Centerfires?

The .220 Swift was the fastest production cartridge for many decades, and it still beats factory 22 Creedmoor speed. But is it really top dog? The post 220 Swift vs. 22 Creedmoor: Which Is King of the .22 Centerfires? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

Evolution Outdoor Lands Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Angler Bill Dance

Evolution Outdoor announces a brand new partnership with none other than Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Angler and legend, Bill Dance. With his standout tournament career, Dance is widely regarded as one of the greatest competitors in bass fishing history. A seasoned veteran on the history of B.A.S.S....

By Adam Scepaniak
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