Military issues
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. […]
A US military command suggests that parents are incapable of teaching their children about racism
Training material from the U.S. Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Arkansas, offered views about racism. The training material argued that race is fictional, and is a social construct related to 15th Century economic needs. The document criticizes schools for not providing context on this topic. It further stated that parents, being products of […]
Joe Biden calls for the US Military to lead emergency mission to provide aid into Gaza
One of the things that Joe Biden addressed during the State of the Union was humanitarian assistance for Gaza. In what appeared to be an effort to address the pro Hamas portion of the Democratic electorate, Biden addressed the humanitarian challenges that resulted from Israel’s war with Hamas. Biden stated that he was going to […]
Senate approves bill that provides military aid to foreign countries, but falls short on US border security
The U.S. Senate approved a foreign aid bill that would provide military aid to Israel, Ukraine, and to Taiwan. Contrary to House Republican hopes, the status quo regarding the border remains. Without positive movement towards securing the border, the Senate bill does not appear to have a chance in the House. Joe Biden warned House […]
Authors for ‘far-right terrorism’ book invited by a Department of Defense office
Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware penned a book that centers on “far-right terrorism” in America. Their book follows its history in the U.S. from the Ku Klux Klan to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Pentagon staff overseeing special operations and irregular warfare were invited to hear these individuals talk about their book, “God, Guns, […]
American troops on the ground in Yemen
For a while, the White House refused to admit that there were troops on the ground in Yemen. In January 17, Brigadier General Pat Ryder said that he was not aware of any US forces on the ground in Yemen. The Department of Defense backed his statement and said that it was accurate. However, a […]
British General argues for the need of a citizen army
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced many European countries to reevaluate their defense posture. These countries are taking measures to increase their security. For example, the Baltic states aim to strengthen their defenses along their border with Russia, Poland is strengthening its military, and Sweden entered an agreement with the US that allows US military access […]
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