Biden was hellbent on leaving Afghanistan – ignoring military advice, NATO objections and Afghan pleas: House report
WASHINGTON — President Biden has stuck to his guns and rejected any advice to the contrary, ignoring the pleas of the Afghan government and ignoring objections from U.S. allies. That was one of the main conclusions from a more than two-year House Foreign Affairs Committee investigation into the chaotic and deadly Afghanistan withdrawal, according to […]
Cape Hatteras beaches close as erosion unearths toxic remains of old military base
Officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore expanded beach closures this week as a precaution against the “strong” smell of oil at the former military installation, according to the National Park Service. The beach closure is approximately 0.25 miles long and runs from the coastal homes at the end of Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton, North […]
Zelensky Hits Western Allies with Demands for More Military Weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking on Friday with U.S. military officials and 50 friendly nations, called for more weapons even as the Biden administration confirmed it would rush another $250 million in security aid to Kyiv. Zelenskiy added that already promised systems were arriving too late, and reiterated his desire to directly attack Russia deep […]
The military robot protecting soldiers from chemical, biological dangers
Have you ever wondered how our brave soldiers deal with nasties like chemical and biological weapons? Currently, it's a dangerous and time-consuming job. Soldiers must wear cumbersome NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protective suits and spend about an hour decontaminating one vehicle. Not only is it uncomfortable, it's a very dangerous job that puts the soldiers […]
Mexican Military Arrests Dangerous Border City Cartel Boss
Mexican authorities have arrested a top leader of the Los Zetas faction of the Cartel del Noreste, a crime organization that they say has been linked to a number of disappearances and mass murders with considerable impunity. Alberto Monsivais Trevino, known in the underworld as “La Bola,” was one of the current highest-ranking members of […]
Harris, Trump clash over patriotism and the military
The battle between Harris' and Trump's campaigns over patriotism and military service has intensified, marking the latest controversial attack during the election cycle. Democrats have slammed former President Trump over reported clashes between campaign staff and cemetery officials at Arlington National Cemetery last week, while Republicans continue to raise questions about the military service of […]
Retired Military Leaders Slam Tim Walz for Dodging Iraq Deployment
In television interviews, veteran leaders who served in the Minnesota National Guard with Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) criticized Walz for leaving the military knowing his troops would be deployed to Iraq. The Megyn Kelly Show It aired on Monday. Army Command Sergeant Major Paul Hare (retired) said Waltz's departure from the […]
Retired Military Leaders Slam Walz for Lying About Rank
Four veterans leaders blasted Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) in interviews, saying he exaggerated his military record to avoid serving in Iraq. The Megyn Kelly Show It aired on Monday. Minnesota National Guard Command Sergeant Major Paul Hare (retired) called Waltz a “habitual liar.” “He's a habitual liar. He lies about everything! He […]
Two US soldiers assaulted by nationalist youth group in Turkey, authorities say | US military
Two U.S. soldiers were “physically attacked” by members of an anti-American youth group in Turkey's western port city of Izmir on Monday, authorities said. Fifteen suspects were arrested after attacking two U.S. soldiers who were wearing civilian clothes at the time, and five other U.S. soldiers witnessed the violent encounter and joined in, officials said. […]
Tim Walz’s military misrepresentations dishonor those who truly served
As a proud military veteran who dedicated more than 20 years to serving our great country, I am deeply disturbed and outraged by the recent revelations. Tim Waltz's misrepresentation The honor, integrity and truth of military service are the foundation of our nation's military. When public figures like Waltz distort these sacred principles for personal […]