In a move that has shocked many, Israeli forces have taken control of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. This hospital, one of the few still operating in the northern part of Gaza, was forced to evacuate patients and staff. The hospital's director was taken into custody, with Israel alleging ties to Hama
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, recently led a unique exercise. This wasn’t a typical military drill. Instead, it was a “tabletop” simulation. It involved not just the army but also government agencies and local groups. Why? To test how they’d handle potential escalations from China. You might be
The war in Ukraine has taken a new turn, with reports of North Korean troops being deployed in Russia's Kursk region and suffering heavy losses. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, mentioned in a recent video address that these North Korean soldiers are being used as cannon fodder by Russian f
Last week, northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital faced a tough challenge. Israeli troops entered the hospital, forcing staff and patients out in the cold. The hospital had already been hit multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Just a day before this incident, an attack
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
President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong oppositio
You might be wondering, how do female soldiers deal with menopause? Surprisingly, there's not much known about the use of hormone therapy (HT) among active duty military women. This study set out to fill that gap. They looked at women aged 45 to 64 who were serving between 2018 and 2022. The goal? T
The P-8 Poseidon is no ordinary plane. It's a beast of the skies, designed to keep an eye on the seas. Boeing built this jet for the US Navy to tackle submarines and ships with cutting-edge tech. It's got radar and sensors that can spot enemies from far away. The Poseidon can even drop special buoys
On a Sunday morning, a U. S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down by what seemed like friendly fire off the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. Both pilots managed to safely eject. One of the pilots might have minor injuries. The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry
Did you know that noise can mess with your hearing? Well, it's a big deal for military folks. A recent study looked into how much noise soldiers are exposed to each year and how it affects their hearing and ability to focus on sounds. It turns out, loud noises can really do a number on your ears. Y
