All news on the topic: Military And Defense

Lifestyle • Views: 446
The Issue With Saying 'Happy Memorial Day'
Many Americans consider this seemingly innocent holiday expression to be quite inappropriate
Politics • Views: 616
House GOP Weakens Bipartisan Defense Policy Bill Through Abortion Vote
With limitations on the Pentagon funding abortion-related expenses, the typically bipartisan bill has suddenly become a source of controversy
Politics • Views: 862
The cost of the Pentagon's budget is four times higher than Biden's social policy bill. Can you guess which one Congress considers too expensive?
Lawmakers are hurrying to approve a $778 billion defense authorization bill for the coming year, but are hesitating over the $170 billion per year for the Build Back Better Act
World News • Views: 858
Rockets Hit Airbase In Iraq Hosting U.S. Troops, 2 Days Before Pope Visit
The attack targeted the same base where Iran struck in January last year in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani.
Politics • Views: 646
Air Force Initiates Fresh Examination of Racial and Ethnic Inequities
A report published two months ago determined that Black service members in the Air Force are more prone to being investigated, arrested, and discharged due to misconduct
Politics • Views: 1054
New Bill Seeks To Improve Military’s Ability To Keep Out White Nationalist Enlistees
The legislation, introduced by Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), comes after many servicemen and veterans participated in the violent Capitol insurrection.
World News • Views: 1216
Myanmar Security Forces Crack Down On Anti-Coup Protesters
Myanmar’s military leaders extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose freedom is a key demand of the protesters.
World News • Views: 1151
North Korea Is Using Cyberattacks To Finance Updates To Nuclear Program, UN Experts Say
Kim Jong Un’s government has also produced fissile material, an essential ingredient for producing nuclear weapons, the panel said.
Politics • Views: 709
Senate Approves Lloyd Austin as the First Black Defense Secretary
President Biden made a historic move by nominating Austin. However, choosing a retired general challenges the fundamental democratic principle of civilian oversight of the military
US News • Views: 570
Helicopter Accident in New York Claims Lives of 3 National Guard Members During Training
Officials stated that the situation surrounding the fatal crash of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter used for medical evacuation is being investigated
US News • Views: 562
DC On Lockdown And On Edge Before Biden's Inauguration
Law enforcement officials are contending not only with the potential for outside threats but also with rising concerns about an insider attack.
Politics • Views: 632
2 National Guard Members Removed From Biden Inauguration Over Militia Ties
The two service members are connected to right-wing militia groups, according to officials. No plot against the president-elect was found.
Politics • Views: 782
Defense officials are concerned about an internal threat during the inauguration, leading the FBI to screen the Guard
The large-scale effort highlights concerns that some individuals tasked with safeguarding Washington might pose a threat to the new administration
Crime • Views: 756
Among the Capitol rioters were individuals with extensive training, such as former military personnel and law enforcement officers
Many of those who attacked the Capitol seemed to use strategies, protective gear, and technology akin to those used by the police they confronted
World News • Views: 912
North Korea Shows Off New Submarine-Launched Missiles In Military Parade
Kim Jong Un took center stage in celebrating a major ruling party meeting in which he vowed maximum efforts to bolster the nuclear and missile program.
Politics • Views: 576
The Air Force Reports Higher Investigation and Punishment Rates for Black Service Members
A report by the Air Force inspector general stated that "racial disparity exists" for Black members, but the data did not provide an explanation for its occurrence
Politics • Views: 691
Trump Plans to Sell a Dictator $23 Billion Worth of Weapons. Here's Their Potential Destination
U.S. intelligence reveals the ways in which the United Arab Emirates is contributing to the devastating civil wars in Libya and Yemen, and provides evidence of its involvement in at least one possible war crime
Politics • Views: 982
14 Fort Hood Soldiers Fired, Suspended Over Violence At Base
More than two dozen soldiers assigned to the base have died due to suicide, homicide or accidents in recent years.
World News • Views: 773
Thai pro-democracy activists gather outside military base
The demonstrators hold the view that the military threatens democracy in Thailand and that King Maha Vajiralongkorn possesses excessive authority
Politics • Views: 451
The Acting Head of the Pentagon Believes Reducing Troops is 'Full of Risk'
Several members of Congress, including those from the Republican party, have contended that decreasing U.S. troop levels is either unwise or premature
World News • Views: 748
Iraq's Military Reports Rocket Strike in Baghdad Results in Child's Death
A rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy, indicating the conclusion of an unofficial ceasefire declared by militias supported by Iran in October
Politics • Views: 400
Trump To Cut Troop Levels To 2,500 In Afghanistan, Iraq
The plan would run counter to military commanders’ advice, while still falling short of Trump’s much-touted goal to end America’s long wars.
Politics • Views: 941
Military Wary That Trump's Shakeup Could Upend Its Apolitical Nature
The president fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper and installed three staunch loyalists to senior Pentagon policy positions.
Politics • Views: 708
Military Suicides Up As Much As 20% During Coronavirus Era
Army leaders say they can’t directly pin the increase on the pandemic, but the timing coincides.
Politics • Views: 938
Federal Authorities Sought 'Heat Ray' to Disperse D.C. Protesters for Trump Photo Op: Whistleblower
The system creates an intense burning feeling by utilizing a focused energy beam