Military and Defense
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Dirk Vlug
During World War II, Army Pfc. Dirk John Cornelius Vlug singlehandedly went up against five enemy tanks during the liberation of the Philippines, and miraculously, he won. The modest Midwesterner’s brazen actions allowed his…
Two American Servicemen, Interpreter Killed In Syrian Attack, Pentagon Announces
Two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian interpreter were killed in a Saturday attack in Syria, the Department of War announced.Sean Parnell, chief spokesman for the Pentagon, announced the three deaths in a statement…
US Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast, Trump Confirms
The U.S. seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday.The tanker’s ownership and origin are unknown, however Trump told reporters Wednesday that the vessel was “very large” while…
Hegseth Announces New Military Platform Dubbed ‘Future Of American Warfare’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday the launch of a new military-focused artificial intelligence (AI) platform.Hegseth wrote in a Tuesday morning X post that the platform, dubbed GenAI.mil — which is powered by…
Trump Supports Annual Defense Policy Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is receiving a crucial boost of support as he looks to pass the annual defense policy bill as early as Wednesday afternoon.The White House is urging lawmakers to support the 3,000-plus page bill…
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. Ray McKibben
On his third deployment to Vietnam, Army Sgt. Ray McKibben went after the enemy on numerous occasions when his unit was unable to do so themselves. McKibben didn’t survive his tour of duty, but his courage and dedication to…
Rand Paul Says Trump Boat Strikes ‘Prelude To War’ With Venezuela
Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats is bringing the United States closer to war with Venezuela.Paul, a leading critic of foreign intervention, has…
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Windrich
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Gordon Windrich was only in Korea for a short time, but the skills he’d honed during World War II helped him lead his cold, dirty and disheveled comrades to freedom during one of the most…
Trump Orders Hegseth To Send 500 Additional Troops To DC After National Guard Shooting Near White House
War Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Wednesday that President Donald Trump requested an additional 500 National Guard troops to deploy to Washington, D.C. after two were shot near the White House.Two national guardsman,…
Two National Guardsmen Reportedly Shot Blocks Away From White House
Two National Guardsmen were shot blocks away from the White House on Wednesday, according to officials.The incident, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), occurred at 17th and I Street NW, just before 3 p.m.…
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