400 nominees were confirmed hours after the announcement. Senator Tommy Tuberville ended his 10-month blockade on the mass confirmation of most military promotions on Tuesday after increasing pressure…
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Pentagon Claims PFAS Use Necessary for National Security
Officials say the attempt to restrict “forever chemicals” would impact the production of weapons, uniforms, and other defense items. Officials with the Department of Defense recently informed Congress…
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General Paul Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command
Read MoreMissiles Fired at U.S. Warship in the Gulf of Aden
The missiles were fired from the direction of Yemen. The Pentagon announced that two ballistic missiles were fired in the direction of the USS Mason, a Navy warship,…
Read MoreMilitary Invites Former Service Members to Return
Those released due to COVID-19 mandates could get records restored. As U.S. military recruitment levels are down in all branches but the Marine Corps, the Air Force and…
Read MoreU.S. Strikes Militant Base in Iraq with AC-130 Gunship
Response to targeted attacks against U.S. bases in the Middle East The U.S. Central Command said that American troops struck a militant base in Iraq with an AC-130…
Read MoreU.S. Defense Secretary Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv
He says the U.S. will continue to stand with Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Ukraine Monday to highlight U.S. support for Ukraine as the world…
Read MoreMarine Corps Commandant to Have Heart Surgery
He had a heart attack last month. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith suffered a heart attack, collapsing during a run on October 29. He is now home…
Read MoreBulk Military Confirmations Still on Hold in Senate
Senators Tuberville and Lee maintain block due to Defense Department policy violating the Hyde Amendment. The Senate was unsuccessful in its effort to confirm military promotions this week…
Read MoreU.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Exercise
The forces conducted defense drills in the Philippine Sea. Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers recently conducted military exercises with a Japanese helicopter destroyer, strengthening the cooperation between Japanese…
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