Full waivers will not be issued for seven nations. President Biden’s administration has issued a memorandum that identifies seven countries as using child soldiers in their defense forces…
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Military Intercepts Russian Bombers Near Alaska
U.S. Air Force fighters escorted them back toward Russian airspace. The U.S. military spotted two Russian Tu-95 Bear-H bombers near Alaska earlier this week. The North American Aerospace…
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New Report Ranks U.S. Military as “Weak”
The lowest rank the nation’s armed forces has received in 9 years. Each year, the Heritage Foundation puts out its Index of U.S. Military Strength. In their report for…
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Representative Smith Warns Against Freezing Saudi Arms Deal
Chairman of House Armed Services Committee outlines details. This week, Representative Adam Smith of Washington, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke about the increasingly strained…
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GM Financial Settles Justice Department Suit with $3.5 Million
Resolves allegations of improperly repossessing servicemember’s vehicles. The Justice Department announced last week that GM Financial agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against them. The Justice Department alleged…
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Army Activates New Air and Missile Defense Unit in Europe
Headquarters in Germany will control all Army air and missile defense in Europe. The U.S. Army announced the activation of the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade headquarters in…
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White House Releases National Strategy for Arctic Region
The announcement highlights four pillars of stewardship and protection. The White House recently announced the administration’s Arctic Region strategy, stating, “The Arctic—home to more than four million people,…
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Hawaii Fines U.S. Navy for Sewage Release
Navy and EPA working to remediate treatment plant. The U.S. Navy has been fined $8.8 million for the release of partially treated or untreated sewage from Joint Base…
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Defense Policy Expert Looks to Address Climate Change
Assessments include how heat waves and flooding affect defense efforts. The Department of Defense (DOD) published a piece this week covering the leadership goals of Iris A. Ferguson,…
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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Deployed Near South Korea
North Korea flies fighter jets near South in show of force. The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and its strike group deployed off South Korea’s eastern coast…
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