Hegseth terminates women’s advisory group, slams ‘divisive agenda’
A Sept. 17 memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs the “formal disestablishment” of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Some Navy families see delays in child care assistance payments
Payments, normally made within 10 days, are taking up to 45 days in some cases.
By Karen Jowers
With a mix of donated weapons, Ukraine’s defenders adapt in war
Gen. James Hecker, the head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, told reporters Sept. 19 that Russia has lost more than 60 fighter jets in the war so far.
Taliban bans popular video game for ‘promoting violence’
The Taliban has banned more than 23 million websites since seizing control of the country in August 2021.
By J.D. Simkins
Ex-Army reservist convicted of illegally acting as Chinese agent
Charges of acting as an illegal agent carry a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
By J.D. Simkins
Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
By Todd South
Soldiers manning HIMARS head to Latvia for exercises
Army officials said the exercise shows they can send soldiers and long-range precision fires at a moment’s notice anywhere in Europe.
By Zamone Perez
US, China lead list of top defense spenders in 2021
The top five spenders accounted for 62 percent of the world’s total military expenditures.
Muslim Americans as likely to join military as other groups, poll says
Despite being less likely to hold U.S. citizenship compared to other groups, answers by Muslim respondents indicated a high willingness to serve.
Use us for combat zone tests, Ukraine minister tells US war industry
Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use.
By Todd South