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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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AOC’s controversial swing in military recruitment
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is facing criticism after co-hosting a military recruitment event at a high school in the Bronx, despite her previous efforts to limit targeted recruitment of low-income students.
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Did the Ukrainian Army kill 1,100 Russians in one day?
The Ukrainian Army is being credited with killing 1,100 Russians in a single day, according to a recent report.
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Army keeps shrinking despite its budget
The US Army continues to decrease in size, according to its most recent budget request. The service has unveiled its part of President Joe Biden’s overall defense budget request to Congress, and it includes a reduction of 21,000 active-duty soldiers from the previous year’s initial request for 473,000 active troops.
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Soldier who hijacked bus found 'not guilty' by reason of insanity
In a shocking turn of events, an Army recruit who hijacked a school bus in South Carolina has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. The verdict was handed down by the jury after a four-day trial, in which the defense presented evidence of the soldier’s severe mental illness.
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Army wants new barracks, asks for $10 billion
The US Army has requested a massive cash boost of $10 billion to construct new barracks to accommodate the rising number of soldiers. The proposal aims to add over 70,000 new beds to existing Army installations in the US and overseas, and replace outdated or inadequate living quarters.
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