Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,”...[Read More]
Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,”...[Read More]
Every Venezuelan drug boat leads to 25,000 deaths, Trump claims
President Donald Trump delivered remarks quantifying the dangers Venezuelan drug-carrying vessels pose to the U.S. during a publicly televised military gathering on Tuesday. At Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Trump provided purported figures for the number of deaths the alleged drug boats are responsible for. “Every boat kills about 25,000 people,” Trump claimed during his speech, noting aft...[Read More]
Every Venezuelan drug boat leads to 25,000 deaths, Trump claims
President Donald Trump delivered remarks quantifying the dangers Venezuelan drug-carrying vessels pose to the U.S. during a publicly televised military gathering on Tuesday. At Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Trump provided purported figures for the number of deaths the alleged drug boats are responsible for. “Every boat kills about 25,000 people,” Trump claimed during his speech, noting aft...[Read More]
Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military
President Donald Trump told a gathering of military leaders Tuesday they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.” “We should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military, National Guard, but military,” Trump told an audience filled with top generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia. He told the commanders tha...[Read More]
Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military
President Donald Trump told a gathering of military leaders Tuesday they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.” “We should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military, National Guard, but military,” Trump told an audience filled with top generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia. He told the commanders tha...[Read More]
Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal
An airman who was demoted and sentenced to hard labor after popping positive for cocaine has had his conviction overturned by an appellate judge who found government prosecutors failed to turn over evidence and did not adequately consider his defense that the flagged substance could have been tainted pre-workout power. A Sept. 15 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ...[Read More]
Here are some financial resources for troops if shutdown stops pay
If the government does shut down tonight, affecting paychecks of service members, federal civilian workers and contractors, there are resources to help those experiencing financial distress. The Oct. 1 paychecks for service members won’t be affected, but the first pay period that could possibly be affected is the Oct. 15 paycheck. While military members must continue to report for duty without pay...[Read More]
Here are some financial resources for troops if shutdown stops pay
If the government does shut down tonight, affecting paychecks of service members, federal civilian workers and contractors, there are resources to help those experiencing financial distress. The Oct. 1 paychecks for service members won’t be affected, but the first pay period that could possibly be affected is the Oct. 15 paycheck. While military members must continue to report for duty without pay...[Read More]
Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lamented against “fat troops” and “woke” policies Tuesday, pledging to create higher physical fitness and grooming standards with gender neutral, age-normed criteria that match the current male fitness standards. “It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” Hegseth told hundreds of top military leaders during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia....[Read More]
Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lamented against “fat troops” and “woke” policies Tuesday, pledging to create higher physical fitness and grooming standards with gender neutral, age-normed criteria that match the current male fitness standards. “It all starts with physical fitness and appearance,” Hegseth told hundreds of top military leaders during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia....[Read More]
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services
In the event of a government shutdown, veterans’ health care won’t be affected, the Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed in an announcement Tuesday. Unless lawmakers reach a funding agreement by a midnight deadline, a government shutdown will be triggered. VA officials outlined the impacts Tuesday to veterans and department operations if a shutdown were to occur. The department estimates that ...[Read More]