Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

Getting into fishing is an exhilarating experience that makes you feel more connected to nature. Suddenly you’re part of one of the world’s oldest water sports. But a new hobby also means a lot of new ...

Don’t let the size fool you — Eagle Claw’s 28" Dock Rod packs a punch in a pint-sized frame. Perfect for docks, tight spaces, or spontaneous casts, this mini rod delivers surprising performance. We ...

A plan to free American hostages in Iran ended in disaster on April 24, 1980. The tragedy led to an overhaul of U.S. special operations. By Kyle Gunn Published Jun 17, 2025 5:24 PM EDT The history of ...

For more than a decade, travelers at New Zealand’s Wellington Airport have been greeted by two Hobbit-themed sculptures of giant, hovering eagl es, one of which carried wizard Gandalf. Suspended from ...

Noble objectives of the mission notwithstanding, Eagle Claw, in the words of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 founding commander Richard “Demo Dick” Marcinko, “got too g*ddamn complicated,” a violation of the ...

Operation Eagle Claw, a failed 1980 hostage rescue mission in Iran, was commemorated at Hurlburt Field. The mission's failure led to the creation of U.S. Special Operations Command and AFSOC. Eight ...

The U.S. Embassy staff had been held by Iranian revolutionary students after taking over the Embassy since November 4, 1979, who demanded Washington return the fugitive dictator Mohammad Reza Shah ...

On this day in history, the US military carried out a covert operation in Iran by the order of then president Jimmy Carter. The operation, known as Eagle Claw, failed due to major sand storms in the ...

Hurlburt Field, Fla. (WALA) - Every year, Hurlburt Field pauses to honor Operation Eagle Claw, A mission ordered by President Jimmy Carter after 66 Americans were taken hostage in Iran on November 4th ...

Apr. 2—U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is offering a new perk to members and their furry friends. The New Mexico credit union announced this week it will begin offering a pet insurance benefit to ...