Kate Rainey

The Bloomington-Normal area will be hosting various events for those in the community looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Galentine’s Throwback Fat Jacks Bar will be hosting from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. This event is for women who are looking to relive their favorite throwback jams. Songs from Cyndi Lauper, The Bangles and Destiny’s Child will be played. The event will include a room to dance in as well as a playlist of throwback anthems. Door prizes will be raffled throughout the night.

By Kate Rainey, TacticalGear.com As the Army begins to roll out its new Joint Lightweight Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), many of the details about this new combat vehicle are still classified. At least one thing is certain: the JLTV is a huge step up from the Humvee. After over 30 years of service, it’s time for the venerable AM General Humvee to retire from the frontlines (though it will likely continue to play a role stateside).

Steyr Arms and Glock have stepped forward with legal challenges against Sig Sauer Inc, the winner of the U.S Army’s Modular Handgun System competition. Despite attempts to slow down the adoption of the Sig Sauer M17, the Army hasn’t lost momentum in its mission to upgrade to a more modern pistol. Steyr Arms Inc. filed a lawsuit against Sig Sauer on May 3, claiming the interchangeable trigger group contained by a polymer housing infringes on its patented design.