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Reader M.B. mentioned this Stars & Stripes article: Navy pilot who shot down four Soviet fighter jets during Korean War to receive Medal of Honor. Royce Williams will celebrate his 101st birthday on April 4th, 2026. Here is an excerpt:
“On Nov. 18, 1952, Williams was piloting an F9F-5 Panther when he encountered seven Soviet MiG-15s. Williams, a lieutenant at the time, shot down four of the fighters and survived a 37-millimeter round to his fuselage. Though his plane was badly damaged, he managed to make a safe landing on the deck of the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier off the North Korean coast.
After the mission, he was directed to keep silent about the high-stakes dogfight that pitted him against Soviet aviators at the peak of the Cold War.”
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In a recent video, conservative commentator Nick Freitas had some cogent observations on the rationale for interstate relocation: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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From our blogging friend Tamara K.: Thinking Of Tinkering? Be Honest About Your Reasons.
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Gun Ownership by Political Party: A 2026 Analysis.
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On Moltbook, AI Bots Create Religions, Deal Digital Drugs — But Are Some Really Humans In Disguise?
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An elderly SurvivalBlog reader wrote:
JWR’s Reply:
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Reader Tim J. mentioned this video: Guerrilla Antennas – The radio skill you need to know for SHTF.
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Virginia Senate Advances Gun Bill Mandating Confiscation of Standard Capacity Magazines. JWR’s Comment: Take note that this bill has no grandfather clause.
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Ukraine’s president says 55,000 troops killed so far, as negotiators talk peace.
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