The UK is gearing up for a major military overhaul. This isn't just about buying new toys; it's about getting ready for a world that feels more dangerous than ever. The country is planning to build new submarines, factories for weapons, and even more nuclear warheads. All of this is part of a big plan called the Strategic Defence Review, or SDR for short. The SDR pa...

It was a clear day in May 2025 when a remarkable sight unfolded at Kadena Air Base in Japan. The base, a key U. S. military outpost in the Indo-Pacific region, became the stage for a significant demonstration of military might. This wasn't just any show; it was an elephant walk, a term used when military aircraft line up on a runway to display their readiness and pow...

President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military readiness. Another order is expected to reinstate troops who were remove...

Ever since the 1980s, the US Army has had rules to keep obesity and related health issues in check. These rules are meant to make sure soldiers are at their best. However, over the past 20 years, things have changed. The rise in obesity nationwide, the need for more soldiers during the Iraq surge in 2007, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a loosening of these ...

Imagine this: the Army is preparing for future challenges, and one key group is nursing leaders. They need to be ready for fast-paced, tough situations. How nurses lead can really impact military readiness and keeping talented nurses in the Army Nurse Corps. Both the Army's talent management and the Defense Health Agency agree that understanding emotions, or Emotiona...