Defense Department is seeking $835 billion from Congress. The largest, non-inflation-adjusted budget request in history is being submitted to Congress from the Department of Defense for its fiscal…
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Defense Secretary Says Military to Remain in Iraq
He had an unannounced meeting with the Iraqi prime minister. Two days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin interrupted his…
Read MoreFirst Lady Rejects Cognitive Exam for President
She points to her husband’s schedule and activity levels. First Lady Jill Biden was recently asked by an interviewer about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. She replied that…
Read MoreDefense Department Says Most Youth Unfit for Military Service
Armed service recruiting targets have largely been unmet. A recent report from the Department of Defense acknowledges that the U.S. Armed Forces are struggling to meet targets for…
Read MoreU.S. and South Korea to Hold Massive Military Drills
B-52 engaged in preliminary air drills. Joint military drills involving both the United States and South Korea are scheduled to begin on March 13 and last eleven days.…
Read MoreCommittee Submits Suicide Prevention Review to Defense Department
Recommendations include firearm registration and improved promotions. The Department of Defense has announced that the independent review team that researched service member suicide prevention released the final report…
Read MoreU.S. to Expand Troop Numbers in Taiwan
Officials try to determine the “tipping point.” A report from anonymous U.S. officials claims the Pentagon is planning to at least quadruple America’s troop presence in Taiwan for…
Read MoreU.S.-Philippines to Hold Large Joint Military Drill
The annual Balikatan drill taps the most troops since 2015. Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Lt. General Romeo Brawner gave a briefing regarding the annual joint military…
Read MoreDOD Urged to Review Health Care System Issues
The latest system disruption kicked soldiers out of health care enrollment. The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently, calling for Department…
Read MoreU.S. Theorizes Chinese Balloon Originally Meant for Hawaii
Official says trajectory may have been altered by unexpected wind. An anonymous U.S. official recently stated that the Chinese balloon the United States shot down two weeks ago…
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