Those released due to COVID-19 mandates could get records restored. As U.S. military recruitment levels are down in all branches but the Marine Corps, the Air Force and…
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U.S. Strikes Militant Base in Iraq with AC-130 Gunship
Response to targeted attacks against U.S. bases in the Middle East The U.S. Central Command said that American troops struck a militant base in Iraq with an AC-130…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv
He says the U.S. will continue to stand with Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Ukraine Monday to highlight U.S. support for Ukraine as the world…
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Marine Corps Commandant to Have Heart Surgery
He had a heart attack last month. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith suffered a heart attack, collapsing during a run on October 29. He is now home…
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Bulk Military Confirmations Still on Hold in Senate
Senators Tuberville and Lee maintain block due to Defense Department policy violating the Hyde Amendment. The Senate was unsuccessful in its effort to confirm military promotions this week…
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U.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Exercise
The forces conducted defense drills in the Philippine Sea. Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers recently conducted military exercises with a Japanese helicopter destroyer, strengthening the cooperation between Japanese…
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House and Senate Pass Government Funding Resolution
The legislation was spearheaded by Speaker Johnson, avoiding a government shutdown or a Christmas omnibus. The Senate passed the continuing resolution on Wednesday which avoids both a government…
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U.S. Navy Shoots Down Yemen-Fired Drone
The drone was headed toward a U.S. warship. The Pentagon announced Wednesday that sailors aboard the USS Thomas Hunter engaged a drone that originated from Yemen and was…
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Defense Secretary Reports U.S. Strikes on Iran-Backed Targets in Syria
The move is in response to dozens of attacks against U.S. bases in the region. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. has conducted air attacks on…
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Army Requests Congressional Approval for $3.1 Billion in Artillery Production
Chief weapons buyer says more artillery is needed to support Ukraine and Israel. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Doug Bush, said this past week that the…
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