US Vice President JD Vance speaks at an event marking 250 years of the American military at Naval Air Station Oceana on July 1, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (Photo by Ken Cedeno – Pool/Getty Images)
OAN Staff Taylor Tinsley 4:45 PM – Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Vice President JD Vance spoke to troops stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
On Wednesday, Vance traveled to Virginia Beach to address service members. His visit aimed to highlight the Trump administration’s efforts to “support American warfighters and veterans.”
When Vance took the stage, following remarks from Representative Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, he thanked members of every branch of the military for their dedicated service in defending the United States every day.
The vice president emphasized his appreciation amid the conflict with Iran.
“For 250 years, it is people like you who put on the uniform of the United States of America and made sure that our Constitution actually has meaning,” Vance said. “Because of you my friends, the next 250 years of the United States of America are gonna be better than the last 250 years.”
“All of the great things that we’ve accomplished, you guys are the reason we’ve been able to accomplish it. So, thank you, and welcome home. We’re proud to have you guys back,” Vance continued.
Drawing on his own military service from 2003 to 2007, Vance acknowledged that while political leaders made critical mistakes during that era, President Donald Trump has actively learned from those missteps. The vice president expressed pride in his commander-in-chief, praising him for ensuring that today’s military is given clear, well-defined objectives.
“How hard could it be to build a few democracies in the Middle East? Well, almost impossibly hard, it turns out,” Vance said. “And unbelievably costly… The Trump administration has reversed course. No more undefined missions. No more open-ended conflicts… We ought to be cautious in deciding to throw a punch, but when we throw a punch, we throw a punch hard, and we do it decisively.”
These Marines seem to love our @VP — the first USMC veteran to serve as Vice President.
Spain vs. Austria odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 12-5 roll
Spain looks to continue their march towards their second World Cup championship since 2010 when they battle Austria in a 2026 World Cup Round of 32 matchup on Thursday. Spain, who are third in the FIFA rankings, won Group H by outscoring opponents 5-0. Austria, meanwhile, finished second in Group J. They defeated Jordan 3-1, lost to Argentina 2-0 and played to a 3-3 draw with Algeria. Austria is looking for its best World Cup finish since taking third in 1954.
Kickoff for Spain vs. Austria is 3 p.m. ET from Inglewood, Calif. The latest Spain vs. Austria odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Spain at -300 (risk $300 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Austria at +900 and a draw at +425. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Spain are -950 to advance, with Austria at +610. Before locking in any Spain vs. Austria picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, check out the Spain vs. Austria predictions from SportsLine's Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup and is on an 25-15-2 run (63%) on WC picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.
After examining Spain vs. Austria from every angle, Eimer is leaning Under 2.5 total goals (+106). Eimer sees Spain as being the much more talented side, but hasn't played at their best yet. Austria, meanwhile, are taking part in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and have been one of the more exciting teams so far.
"This is one of the harder to predict Round of 32 matches for me," Eimer said. "If Spain was playing how they should be playing it would be easy, but right now it's a coin-flip of which Spain side shows up." With all of the uncertainties entering the match, Eimer is taking the Under. See Eimer's best bets for Spain vs. Austria at SportsLine, and you can bet the Under in Spain vs. Austria at FanDuel here:
Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins carries young fan off field after collapse during national anthem
Story byWalker Jenkins went 3-for-5 with a double, triple and child helped on Tuesday. (Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins via Getty Images)Jack BaerStaff writerThu, July 2, 2026 at 12:37 AM UTC·1 min read
Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Walker Jenkins stepped up before Tuesday's St. Paul Saints game in a way that had nothing to do with his top prospect status.
Jenkins noticed the fan wobbling and was soon carrying him off the field, eventually giving him to a staff member at the dugout.
The Saints, the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, confirmed Wednesday morning that the boy, named Lincoln, is doing well and has received some team merchandise.
After helping Lincoln, Jenkins proceeded to go 3-for-5 with a double, triple and three runs scored in a 12-6 win over the Buffalo Bisons. He was a home run shy of the cycle.
The Twins selected Jenkins fifth overall out of South Brunswick High School in North Carolina in the 2023 MLB Draft. He quickly developed into one of the best prospects in the minors, showcasing five-tool talent while playing well above his age at each level.
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This season, Jenkins, 21, is slashing .273/.394/.436 in 30 games with the Saints.
Jack BaerStaff writerThu, July 2, 2026 at 12:37 AM UTC·1 min read
