The United States is keeping a close eye on China's scientific research in the Arctic, worried that it could boost China's military capabilities. A letter from the U. S. State Department to Congress highlighted these concerns. The Arctic has become a hot topic in U. S. politics, especially after Pre
You might think the Panama Canal is free from foreign interference, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. While the Panamanian President assures us there are no Chinese soldiers in sight, experts worry about the country’s growing ties with China. It’s not just about troops; it’s about contro
Ever wondered who’s most likely to plan suicide with a firearm? Researchers looked into military members, veterans, and their adult family members to find some clues. They checked out age, gender, race, and past suicide attempts to see what made someone more likely to plan this. First up, let’s tal
Donald Trump is teaming up with top Republicans in Congress to create a single, massive bill that includes all his major goals, like tougher immigration rules, tax cuts, and more military spending. This plan might cause big political fights because some Republicans don’t like it. The House has a ver
For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u
War hero Matthew Livelsberger, 37, ended his life in an intentional explosion. He was a respected Special Forces soldier who served in Afghanistan and helped save lives. But after witnessing death up close, he struggled with mental and physical pain. He even reached out to an ex-girlfriend, an Army
President Joe Biden is set to award the Medal of Honor to seven U. S. Army Soldiers on January 3, 2025. These soldiers, who served in different conflicts, showed extraordinary bravery. Private Bruno R. Orig, Private First Class Wataru Nakamura, Corporal Fred B. McGee, and Private First Class Charles
In a surprising turn of events, a military appeals court has overturned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's order to scrap plea deals made with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants involved in the 9/11 attacks. This decision reinstates the agreements that would see the men plead guilty in ex
You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he
Ever wonder how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the kidneys of young military members? A study spanning from March 2020 to September 2022 looked into this. Out of 831, 780 service members, only a tiny fraction, 0. 2%, experienced kidney issues within a few months of having COVID-19. Interestingly, tho
