In 2025, military retirees and disabled veterans will see their monthly paychecks increase by 2.5%. This raise is lower than recent years but still close to the average increase over the last decade. The Social Security Administration just announced this Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is ti
It's been a year since the war in Gaza started, and the Israeli military is still going strong. Despite their goal to defeat Hamas, they're not there yet. Just the other day, they told people in northern and southern Gaza to leave their homes because of new military operations. In a place called Jab
Over the past year, Gaza has faced unending attacks from Israel. The most recent significant event was an airstrike in Abasan al-Kabira on October 7, 2023, where one family suffered the loss of 18 members, including children and women. The bombing was in response to earlier attacks by Palestinian mi
Lately, Britain's defense sector is grappling with a crucial choice. They need to persuade the government that spending taxpayer money on the military is worthwhile. The war in Ukraine has exposed major flaws in this sector, highlighting that changes are essential. A significant obstacle is bureauc
Ever played a video game? Now imagine using a controller like that to direct some of the world’s most advanced weapons. That’s what’s happening in the US military today. Over the past few years, gaming-like controllers have been popping up all over the place – from Navy ships to Army vehicles and ev
In a big shift, Britain has decided to give up its control over the Chagos Islands. Now, Mauritius will be in charge of these islands. This deal is important because it keeps the Diego Garcia military base running for many years. But some people who were forced to leave these islands long ago feel l
Recently, Iran has been launching missiles at Israel. This has sparked a big debate among Israeli leaders—should they hit back hard and target Iran's nuclear program? Some people think it’s time to put an end to Iran's atomic ambitions once and for all. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett even sug
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for its second test flight of the Vulcan rocket, a versatile launcher that aims to meet various demands in the aerospace industry. With a successful mission on Friday morning, ULA CEO Tory Bruno hopes to prove that his team can reliably transport critic
Former President Donald Trump downplayed the injuries of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries following missile strikes against a U.S. base at the end of his time in office, referring to them as “headaches” at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Tuesday. Pentagon officials have said more than 1
Tensions between Israel and Iran have been rising, and the Biden administration is working hard to keep the situation from getting worse. They've had some time to prepare, but a recent attack by Iran might be the spark that sets off a bigger war in the Middle East. In the past, Iran has attacked Isr
