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Chinese spy balloon derailed, details regarding U.S. military intel released
Device was able to transmit real-time intelligence, unknown what intel Chinese spy balloon obtained
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Drag shows on military bases debate continues
In recent years, the issue of LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity in the military has become increasingly prominent. During a House Armed Services Committee hearing late last month, Rep. Matt Gaetz stumped top military leaders with his question about drag shows on military bases.
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U.S. Army obesity rates rise due to pandemic
According to a new study, almost 10,000 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers became obese during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a long-standing issue with the military’s physical readiness.
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Filipino Staff NCO Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador found dead in Pentagon parking lot
The Joint Staff has confirmed that, Master Sergeant Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador, a highly committed soldier who had served in the Army for over two decades, was found deceased in his car in the Pentagon parking lot earlier this month. The circumstances surrounding Bordador’s death are still unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Veteran Incarceration: one third of all vets polled report having been arrested
Last Tuesday, a think tank formed by the Council of Criminal Justice released a preliminary report stating that approximately one-third of veterans claim to have been arrested at least once.
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VA now offers life insurance to Veterans without medical exam
As of January 1st, 2023, all Veterans with a service-related disability under the age of 80 years old are eligible for the VA’s new life insurance plan, VALife.
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Ospreys quietly removed from military’s wishlist
The lack of new aircraft purchases by three military branches which operate aircraft V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft was evidence that the Pentagon does not prioritize expanding the fleet. The Osprey program acknowledged that neither additional orders are anticipated, the military anticipates using Ospreys “into the 2050s,” and the program office will keep promoting the aircraft “for decades to come.”
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Air Force Decides Not to Collect $2.3 Million in Overpayments from Service Members in South Korea
The United States Air Force has made an administrative error that resulted in overpayments of $2.3 million to approximately 7,800 service members stationed in South Korea. However, the Air Force has decided not to collect the overpayments from the affected service members.
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Legislation protecting transgender service members introduced
House Democrats have introduced legislation aimed at preventing the Department of Defense from discriminating against transgender individuals who want to serve in the military.
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Israeli military leaders hold emergency meeting after Defense Minister’s termination
Israeli military leaders have reportedly convened for an emergency meeting, just hours after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ousted Defense Minister Benny Gantz from his position. The meeting, which is said to be focused on national security concerns, comes amidst heightened tensions in the region and ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
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Air Force relieves Guam Commander for personal conduct
In a surprising move, the United States Air Force has fired Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch, the commander of the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
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Sen. Tom Cotton urges Military to Expand Eligibility Criteria Amid Recruitment Crisis
In a recent press conference, Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas called for changes to military recruiting rules to address what he sees as a growing problem of recruitment shortfalls.
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