World War II veteran Dominick Critelli, 105, played a saxophone rendition of the National Anthem during the New York Islanders’ home opener Saturday, and the crowd went nuts.

“105 year old World War II Veteran Dominick Critelli is back to perform the National Anthem on the saxophone at tonight’s home opener!” the team’s official X account read.

105 year old World War II Veteran Dominick Critelli is back to perform the National Anthem on the saxophone at tonight’s home opener! https://t.co/Ka6wD8bhTP

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 3, 2026

The decorated Staff Sergeant is no stranger to the National Hockey League. He is an Islanders favorite who had previously performed the anthem for a 2025 game against the rival New York Rangers.

During his most recent performance, he was sitting down getting ready to play and had to signal for the audience to stop applauding him so he could start the show.

The crowd began to sing the lyrics as Critelli played and exploded into applause when he wrapped up.

Some fans saluted him, others cheered, and he received a standing ovation. He responded by simply tipping his cap to the crowd.

Critelli served in the 95th Infantry Division and was a member of the 378th Infantry Regiment in an Artillery Aviation Unit.

His main job included gathering flying intelligence, surveillance, and carrying out reconnaissance missions. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge under the leadership of Gen. George Patton.

In November 1944, Critelli flew behind enemy lines for a supply drop to help American troops stuck on the enemy side of a bridgehead.

For four days, he flew 14 missions to carry out precision supply drops to aid U.S. troops.

His plane was even hit with dozens of bullets that pierced the wings. His heroism under fire earned him the Air Medal.

Critelli spent a total of 151 days in combat, and was also awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, the American Theater Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal.

During his 2025 performance against the Rangers, Critelli held the last note so long that the crowd broke out into a chant of “USA!”

He saluted his fans before leaving the ice.

“I lost a lot of friends,” he said last season, referring to fellow soldiers who didn’t make it home. “I’m doing this for them.”

“I mean, is there any better song to play than ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’?” the veteran added. “Beautiful, you put your heart in it.”

During both performances, Critelli was given a custom jersey by the team that listed his age of 104 and 105 respectively.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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You can feel it when you bite into something hard.

A little give. A little wobble. That quiet fear that one day the dentist starts talking about dentures.

Receding gums. Bleeding when you floss. Teeth that look longer than they used to. Sensitivity that makes cold water feel like torture.

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In a massive win for the Second Amendment, gun owners across America will no longer be subject to a long, drawn out process in order to purchase rifles with barrel lengths shorter than 16″ known as short-barreled rifles (SBR), short-barreled shotguns, or suppressors for their firearms.  

Previously, purchasing an SBR or suppressor generally required a $200 National Firearms Act (NFA) tax, an application to the ATF, a thorough background check, and a long wait for ATF approval.  Even then, oftentimes gun owners would utilize a gun trust to register the item rather than individually register them.

However, following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025, the NFA’s transfer tax was reduced to $0 for suppressors and SBRs.  In August, a federal district court in Texas ruled that once Congress eliminated that tax, the 1934 NFA’s authority to require additional registration and transfer procedures could no longer be sustained.

Initially, the injunction allowed the purchase of the devices without the extended ATF process but only applied to SilencerShop.com and the Gun-Owners of America, who were plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

As of October 9th, 2026, ATF wrote an open letter to inform the public that they will no longer be requiring the extended ATF approval.  The letter reads:

Consequently, effective October 9, 2026, ATF will no longer require individuals to seek ATF approval under the NFA before making or transferring short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers, and ‘any other weapon[s]’ as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 5845(e).

…

These policies apply uniformly to anyone otherwise subject to these requirements, not just to the plaintiffs in the litigation.

BREAKING: ATF has finally issued guidance following GOA’s historic NFA victory.

The agency says it will NO LONGER enforce federal registration and approval requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms for everyone, nationwide. https://t.co/eEIerqNlvt

— Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) October 9, 2026

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President Trump reacted to the death of Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka on Friday while speaking to reporters and in a statement on Saturday, writing that he “will be missed.”

Ditka passed away at 86 on Friday.

The legendary coach played 12 seasons with the Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Dallas Cowboys before he was head coach of the Bears for ten seasons from 1982 to 1992.

Trump first reacted to the news on Friday while departing the White House en route to New York, telling reporters, “He was a great guy. He was with me all the way. He was tough.”

“That’s a sad one. You’re just telling me that now for the first time,” Trump added. “Wow, he was great. He was great. He was a big supporter of mine… he was a winner, he was a tough cookie, he was great.”

WATCH:

Ditka was also a vocal supporter and friend of President Trump. “He was MAGA all the way, and he will be missed,” Trump said on Truth Social this morning.

Mike Ditka was a great champion, both as a player and a Coach. He was MAGA all the way, and he will be missed. Rest in Peace, Mike! President DONALD J. TRUMP

The Gateway Pundit reported on Ditka’s passing and his legacy as one of the greats.

During the kneeling epidemic in the NFL, Ditka famously blasted the America-haters in the NFL.

“If you can’t respect this country, get the hell out of it,” he said of the political activists like Collin Kaepernick.

Beloved Chicago Bears Legend Mike Ditka Dead at 86

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said this morning that nearly half a million homes are without power after Hurricane Isaias hit land in the Florida Panhandle last night. 

Isaias made landfall in Destin, Florida, last night as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing powerful winds of up to 105 miles per hour and heavy rain. The storm has since been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone as it heads north.

Fox Weather correspondent Robert Ray was seen fighting to stand up as the winds nearly took him down.

“Stand by, guys. I’m just going to catch my breath, and by the way, I’ve got a mouthful of water. That’s another thing that continues to happen when we try to report here,” he told the camera as the high winds pushed him back.

“This is a fight. It’s going to be a fight all night. Isaias, it’s a dragon; it’s got teeth!” he added as another powerful gust came his way.

WATCH:

During a press conference this morning, DeSantis provided an update on the aftermath of Isaias making landfall, revealing that hundreds of thousands are without power.

“448,000 accounts are without power, including 323,000 customers from FPL and 110,000 from various co-ops throughout northwest Florida,” DeSantis said.

WATCH:

FEMA announced on Friday that President Trump has approved an emergency declaration to make federal assistance available for the hurricane response.

More from WESH:

It weakened overnight to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland, but it continues to bring heavy rain to the Florida Panhandle.

As of 5 a.m., Isaias’s center was about 25 miles south-southwest of Montgomery, Alabama, and about 105 miles south of Birmingham.

The system was moving north at 14 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.

Continued weakening is expected, but Isaias is expected to continue producing gusty winds well inland through Saturday even after it becomes post-tropical.

Photos from the storm last night via Fox:

pic.twitter.com/fJDuA0ghRz

— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 10, 2026

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A leftist agitator got thrown out of President Trump’s rally in Syracuse, New York, last night, and Trump roasted her as she made her way through the crowd, embarrassing herself.

Rallygoers began chanting USA as she was escorted out of the building.

Meanwhile, she was seen attempting to taunt supporters, throwing her middle finger around and saying “f*ck you.”

At one point, she even acted like she was going to attack one of the attendees, approaching him and acting like she was going to throw a punch. “F*ck you,” she could be seen telling him after jumping toward him while pumping her fist.

Trump roasted her from the stage as she was taken out by police.

“You know they’re all paid protesters, right? You know, they’re all paid by the radical left scum. They’re all paid,” he said.

“You ever see these people with the signs? They’re all beautiful, like you know, totally professionally made. They’re the same print, the same color.”

“No, those are all paid, political actors. Losers, all! Every one of them is a loser,” he added.

WATCH:

This comes after several protesters were taken out of Trump’s San Antonio, Texas, rally the day before, after interrupting his speech and agitating Trump supporters.

MORE:

Texas Rallygoers Heckle and Pour Water on Leftist Protestors at Trump Rally in San Antonio (VIDEOS)

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