Battle begins over Vance and Walz military records
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (Democrat) and Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) both boast impressive military records, but a dispute erupted between them this week over the details of their military service in the running for vice president. Vance, a former Marine, on Wednesday attacked Walz, who served in the National Guard for 24 years. The Republican […]
Venezuelan Military Declares ‘Absolute Loyalty’ to Nicolás Maduro as Repression Wave Grows
The Venezuelan military statement Brazil on Tuesday recognised its “absolute loyalty” to socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro, who claims he was “legitimately re-elected” in a sham July 28 presidential election. statement Released This was in response to a document published on Monday by opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, which called on […]
‘No Evidence’: CNN Reporter Delivers Devastating Fact-Check On Walz’s Claims About Military Service
CNN correspondent Tom Foreman fact-checked Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Tim Walz, on Wednesday after he claimed he was carrying weapons in a “war.” Foreman appeared on CNN News Central with co-host Brianna Keilar to discuss previous allegations that Governor Walz suggested he was carrying weapons to war when speaking about gun control. Foreman said there is […]
Vance Hits Tim Walz for Lying About His Military Service: ‘I’d Be Ashamed’
Senator J.D. Vance (Ohio), a Marine veteran and Republican vice presidential nominee, accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D-Minn.) of lying about his military service and claiming to have owned a gun “during the war.” At the press conference, Vance was asked about Waltz’s suggestion that because he earned a law degree from Yale and grew […]
Fix military recruiting deficits through compulsory national service
With the notable exception of the Marines, the U.S. military is facing a recruiting crisis. The Army’s recruiting numbers fell about 15,000 short of its goal for fiscal year 2022 and 10,000 short of its goal of 65,000 for fiscal year 2023. The Army expects to meet its target this year, but that’s because the […]
JD Vance accuses Tim Walz of ‘lying’ about military service: ‘Stolen valor garbage’
Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio on Wednesday accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of dodging military service and misleading the public about his status as a veteran. Vance made the remarks while answering a reporter’s question at a campaign rally in Detroit about Walz’s efforts to paint him as part of an elite group of […]
Biden Hands over Last U.S. Military Base to Niger Coup Regime
The United States formally handed over its last military base in Niger to the current government on Monday, completing a withdrawal ordered by the Nigerien government in March. About two dozen U.S. troops remain in the country to perform administrative duties but have been told to withdraw by September 15. Niger is President Joe Biden’s […]
US personnel injured in missile attack on US military base in Iraq after Iran vowed to strike at Israel
The injury to a U.S. military member comes at a time when many fear an escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel in the Middle East. The Pentagon Confirmed NewsNation reported that several people were injured in a rocket attack on Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, while Reuters reported that at least two Katyusha […]
Rocket Attack Against Military Base In Iraq Injured ‘Several’ US Personnel, Officials Say
“Several” Americans were injured in a suspected rocket attack on a military base in Iraq on Monday, two U.S. defense officials confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation. The attack struck Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, which hosts U.S. and coalition forces, and an assessment is currently underway to determine the extent of the […]
Tom Kim puts military service theory to rest after video of Olympic tears
South Korean golfer Tom Kim denied that his tears on the golf course on Sunday had anything to do with missing out on a medal or being unable to avoid military service in his home country. Kim was a bronze medal favorite for much of the day, finishing eighth in the Olympic tournament, but a […]