Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
With their Oct. 15 paychecks in doubt, service members have been reaching out for financial assistance in “unprecedented” numbers, multiple military relief societies said this week. Meanwhile, as the government shutdown that could cause the lapse in pay persists, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service has clarified it needs two days’ worth of lead time to process military pay. That means Congr...[Read More]
Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
For troops and veterans, the Battlefield video game franchise has always been more than a shooter. Rather, it’s a test of tactics, communication and chaos management. After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, developer DICE needed a strong comeback. Battlefield 6, which launched Friday, mostly delivers. It restores structure, returns to its roots and brings back the kind of team-based warfare...[Read More]
Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
For troops and veterans, the Battlefield video game franchise has always been more than a shooter. Rather, it’s a test of tactics, communication and chaos management. After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, developer DICE needed a strong comeback. Battlefield 6, which launched Friday, mostly delivers. It restores structure, returns to its roots and brings back the kind of team-based warfare...[Read More]
Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
For troops and veterans, the Battlefield video game franchise has always been more than a shooter. Rather, it’s a test of tactics, communication and chaos management. After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, developer DICE needed a strong comeback. Battlefield 6, which launched Friday, mostly delivers. It restores structure, returns to its roots and brings back the kind of team-based warfare...[Read More]
Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
For troops and veterans, the Battlefield video game franchise has always been more than a shooter. Rather, it’s a test of tactics, communication and chaos management. After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, developer DICE needed a strong comeback. Battlefield 6, which launched Friday, mostly delivers. It restores structure, returns to its roots and brings back the kind of team-based warfare...[Read More]
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois. It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops on the ground in major urban areas. U.S. District Judge April Perry didn’t...[Read More]
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois. It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops on the ground in major urban areas. U.S. District Judge April Perry didn’t...[Read More]
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois. It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops on the ground in major urban areas. U.S. District Judge April Perry didn’t...[Read More]
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not authorized for release, said U.S. Central Command is going to establish a “civ...[Read More]
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not authorized for release, said U.S. Central Command is going to establish a “civ...[Read More]
A Grand Parade of Ships Kicked off the 250th Anniversary of the Marines and Navy
Hundreds of veterans, active service members, families of the lost, and dignitaries came to Mustin Field at the Navy Yard on Thursday for the opening ceremony of Homecoming 250, a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, both founded in Philadelphia in 1775.
WWII Museum podcast explores legacy of America’s first intel agency
From land, sea and air, the Second World War was truly one of the first “total wars” — spanning every continent except Antarctica and affecting nearly all parts of the globe. While covert operations like Operation Mincemeat have recently captured audiences’ attention, much of the covert ops of World War II have lived in the shadows. Until now. Backed by a cornucopia of assets — namely the National...[Read More]