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Matt Gaetz surprises military leaders with inquiry regarding on-post drag shows
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Republican Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida posed a question to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley about drag shows being held on military bases. The two top military leaders were seemingly baffled by the question, with Milley stating that it was the first time he had heard about such shows.
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Myanmar’s military leader vows to crush resistance
Myanmar’s military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, has promised to crush any opposition to his regime in a rare Armed Forces Day speech. Speaking at a lavish military parade on Monday, the general vowed to deal decisively with “acts of terror” by armed resistance groups and called on countries that have condemned the military coup to support his regime.
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What’s the sound of the modern day battlefield… and does it involve tanks?
As the United States continues to modernize its military, the future of the U.S. military tanks has become a topic of great interest. The U.S. Army currently operates a fleet of nearly 6,000 tanks, which has been the backbone of the U.S. tank force for several decades. However, with emerging threats and changing battlefield environments, the U.S. military is looking to upgrade and replace its tank fleet to maintain its combat edge.
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US bases in Syria targeted in airstrikes
Multiple American bases in Syria were targeted by a wave of drone attacks on Friday, just a day after the United States military conducted retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in the country.
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Republicans grill Military on diversity and equity during recruitment hearing
Republicans grill the military on diversity and equity goals at a hearing on recruitment challenges. The hearing was held on Tuesday and focused on the military’s efforts to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Republican lawmakers questioned military officials on whether these efforts are compromising the military’s readiness and effectiveness.
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Pentagon continues to miss recruiting targets
The Pentagon is facing growing pressure to address worsening recruiting shortfalls that are threatening the readiness of the U.S. military. According to recent reports, all branches of the military are struggling to meet recruitment targets, with the Army, Navy, and Air Force all falling short of their goals for the current fiscal year.
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Bill banning transgender service members proposed to Congress
A bill proposing to prohibit transgender people from serving in the military has been introduced in Congress, causing concern amongst members of the community who have already experienced several policy reversals.
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Republican lawmakers blame ‘culture war’ for military recruitment failure
The Senate Armed Services Committee is set to hold a hearing on the military’s recruitment crisis, with Republican senators expected to argue that progressive policies under the Biden administration and the culture war they create are to blame for the shortage of new troops.
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US establishes first permanent military installation in Poland
The United States has established its first permanent military garrison in Poland, marking a significant step forward in the US-Polish strategic partnership. The move is part of the US effort to bolster its military presence in Europe, particularly in response to Russia’s aggressive actions in the region.
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Ben & Jerry’s founder funding campaign against US support in Ukraine
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen has been revealed as the top donor to a group that is running a media campaign against U.S. military support for Ukraine.
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Mexican Cartel ambushes military convoy
A Mexican drug cartel ambushed a military convoy, killing seven soldiers.
The attack took place in the town of El Pescado, which is located in a mountainous area of the state of Guerrero and has often been the site of clashes between Mexican authorities and cartel members.
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Pentagon: pilots and ground crews at higher cancer risk
Military pilots and ground crews are showing high rates of cancer, according to a yearlong study conducted by the Pentagon. The study, which looked at almost 900,000 service members who flew or worked on military aircraft between 1992 and 2017, found that aircrew members had an 87% higher rate of melanoma and a 39% higher rate of thyroid cancer. Meanwhile, men had a 16% higher rate of prostate cancer, and women had a 16% higher rate of breast cancer.
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