Military issues
Mice, roaches, mold, and brown water in military living and dining areas
Hots & Cots said that they have collected photos from anonymous service members. These photos detail conditions in military housing and dining facilities. Hot & Cots is just one of the advocacy groups operating in the interest of military personnel and their families. These groups complained about unsanitary and dangerous conditions at US military bases […]
Applicants with well-treated HIV cannot be categorically barred from enlisting
A federal judge ruled that applicants for military enlistment, who have well treated HIV, cannot be barred from enlisting in the U.S. military. This is assuming that there are no other disqualifying factors. This ruling removed the last limits that the US military had that prevented individuals with this virus from serving. This same judge […]
Trump-proofing NATO
When Donald Trump threatened to leave NATO, he did so as a negotiation ploy. Trump took issue with many NATO countries not spending the agreed percentage of GDP on their military. Money not spent on the military became available to fund things like subsidizing industry. Thus, not wanting the Europeans to continue to take the […]
Military Housing Woes Continue
Five Sided Wind Tunnel Lawmakers demand answers from Army over squalid barracks conditions, scant progress since damning report Lawmakers are concerned with a lack of progress following a probe into ‘hazardous’ living conditions By Charles Creitz Fox News As Americans celebrate freedom nationwide on July 4, some of those charged with preserving that liberty are […]
What is the Military doing about foreign nationals infiltrating US military installations?
After incidents involving foreign nationals attempting to gain access to military bases, a couple of US Congressmen are looking for answers. They sent a letter to the Department of Defense asking about this activity. The incidents do not just involve military bases. Individual service members, as well as those associated with the military, have found […]
House Bill calls for automatic registration of men, between 18 to 26, for the draft
An amendment was added to the bill for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). If this version of the bill passes into law, men between 18 to 26 would automatically be registered for the draft. The Selective Service would be able to use federal databases to find the information they need to […]
Army helicopter pilots to receive more training hours
In response to aircraft related accidents, the Army is going to have its helicopter pilots conduct additional hours of training. Six hours of training will be added that focuses on spatial awareness and maintenance issues. Active-duty pilots will complete this training by May 10. From Military.com: Now, the service is adding four to six hours […]
Kansas lawmakers pass a bill that bans adversaries from purchasing land near military bases
The Kansas House passed a bill that would prevent Chinese linked companies from purchasing land near military bases. If it becomes law, adversary linked outfits would be prohibited from purchasing land within 150 miles of a military installation. Cnano USA, a part of China’s Cnano Jiangsu Technology Co., Ltd., would be among those immediately impacted. […]
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