No injuries reported, but attacks expected to rise. On Wednesday, a rocket struck a base that houses U.S. troops located near Baghdad’s international airport. The Iraqi government began…
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Space Force to Increase 10% by Interservice Transfers
Active duty members of the Army, Navy, and Marines volunteer to be new Guardians. The U.S. Space Force has announced a 10% growth due to interservice transfers from…
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California Lake Tahoe Basin Under Fire Warning
Defense Department sends C-130s to assist firefighting efforts. The entire Lake Tahoe Basin is now under evacuation warnings as the blaze known as the Caldor Fire marches toward…
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Civilian Chosen to Head Criminal Investigation Command
U.S. Army selects Special Agent Greg Ford as director. This week, the U.S. Army announced the first civilian to take the position of Director of the U.S. Army…
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Senate Confirms New Commander of SouthCom
Lt. General Richardson becomes second female combatant command general. This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Lt. General Laura Richardson as the next commander of the U.S. Southern…
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Christine Wormuth Nominated for Army Secretary
She served as Pentagon policy chief during the Obama administration. The White House announced its first military service secretary nomination—Christine Wormuth to serve as Secretary of the Army.…
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Army Working with Industry Partners on Modernization
The U.S. military crafting plans to keep pace with advancements by adversaries. The U.S. Army reported the modernization strategy this week that partners with industry, science and technology.…
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Brazilian Army Joins U.S. Troops in Joint Training
Brazil was the only South American country to support World War II allies. Seventy-five years after contributing troops to support the Allied cause in the Second World War,…
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Annual Wreath-Laying for Military Cemeteries to Proceed
Decision to cancel annual wreath-laying quickly reversed. Arlington National Cemetery had decided to cancel its annual Wreaths Across America program because of the coronavirus. Lawmakers and U.S. military…
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Medal of Honor Awarded to Military Hero
Army soldier rescued 75 hostages from Iraqi prison. Last Friday, President Trump awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Sgt. Major Thomas “Patrick” Payne for the heroism he…
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