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Watch This Sniper Shoot a Target Across State Lines
Stan Pate is an unmodified rifleman. But with a keen set of senses and the right equipment, he becomes something more: a sharpshooter who can nail a target one mile across a state line. On a rugged plain spanning California into Nevada, Pate positions himself, takes aim, and fires. Bullseye. He nails the metal target…
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How schools can help military children in and out of the classroom
As the summer winds into fall, administrators, teachers and students across the country prepare to go back to school. For many, this is a simple annual routine. But for military-connected children, whose parents often experience order changes that require them to attend new schools in different cities, states or countries, going back to school is…
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The unsung value of the AR-10
The AR-15 is the belle of the proverbial rifle ball and has been since its original manufacturer ArmaLite sold the rights to Colt for mass production. But it has an older brother: the AR-10. The AR-15’s proliferation wouldn’t be if not for the development of the AR-10—the rifle’s slightly larger predecessor. The AR-10 was first…
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4 Tips to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards for Travel
If you’re a frequent traveler, live on-the-go or are booking a vacation, you have everything to gain from taking full advantage of the benefits and rewards of your credit card. Understanding your credit card’s reward system and policies can help you not only rack up points faster along the way, but can also ultimately save…
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3 Must-Have Items for Long-Range Precision Rifle Shooters
Long-range precision shooting has become one of the most popular, fastest-growing segments of the shooting sports market. With the rapidly improving capabilities of new rifles and ammunition, sporting optics have evolved, too. Are you looking to upgrade your elite long-range shooting kit? Here are some items you’ll want to step up your vision, based on…
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4 Must-See Patriotic Cities to Visit this 4th of July
Ah, 4th of July. Is there anything more quintessentially American? From backyard barbeques to spectacular pyrotechnic shows, there’s nothing like celebrating America’s birthday in a big way. Every year, millions of Americans hit the road in search of the best 4th of July celebrations around the country. While nearly every major city has a fantastic…
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4 Beach Destinations Military Families Will Love
Ready for some sun, sand and waves? As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to pack your bags and head to the beach. Depending on which direction you want to travel, both east and west coast beaches offer plenty of activities for military families. Before you head out, check with your installation’s Morale,…
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Veterans find new purpose through IHG
The current veteran unemployment rate was 2.9% as of March 2019 – the lowest it’s been in the month of March since 2000. Still, finding a job and staying at a job are two different things. One thing that keeps individuals at their job is simple: purpose. When transitioning from the fast paced and sometimes…
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Help Protect What Matters Most: Your Family
The prospect of needing long term care may be far from your mind today, but circumstances can change. A long term care event can happen at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that comes with it can have an impact on you and your loved ones. Did you know millions of Americans…
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Showing true hospitality on Joint Base San Antonio
Frederick Sion, Jr. (U.S. Army, Retired) has trouble catching his breath. He’s sitting in his hotel room at the Holiday Inn Express® Powless Guest House on Joint Base San Antonio, with his head in his hands. He looks at the floor and says what’s bothering him: “Sometimes I wonder why bad things happen to good…
