All U.S. troops in Afghanistan should be “home by Christmas,” President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, just hours after his national security adviser said Washington would reduce its forces in Afghanistan to 2,500 by early next year WASHINGTON (Reuters) – All U.S. troops in Afghanistan should be “home by Christmas,” President Donald Trump said on […]
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China is preparing to field a third aircraft carrier. Here’s why they’re no match for US flattops
Of all the new weapons in China’s modern, ever-growing military arsenal, few have gotten as much attention as its aircraft carriers Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Of all the new weapons in China’s modern, ever-growing military arsenal, few have gotten as much attention as its aircraft carriers. China has two carriers […]
The Marine Corps’ #2 officer just tested positive for COVID-19
The Marine Corps’ second-highest-ranking officer has tested positive for COVID-19, according to defense officials. The Marine Corps’ second-highest-ranking officer has tested positive for COVID-19. Gen. Gary L. Thomas, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday. Thomas, 58, had been in self-quarantine since Tuesday “out of an […]
US moves from conditions-based withdrawal to inelegant bug-out from Afghanistan
The Afghan government has neither been informed nor consulted about any U.S. military plan to draw down to 2,500 troops next year, an Afghan official told Task & Purpose on Wednesday. Remember how U.S. government officials stressed that the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan going forward would be based on conditions on the ground? If […]
A former war refugee lives the American dream as a Reserve airman
As a result of the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, an estimated 40,000 Bosnian refugees immigrated to St. Louis, Missouri, in the 1990s and early 2000s. Tech. Sgt. Muris Secerbegovic, 433rd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector in the 433rd Airlift Wing here, was one of them Tech. Sgt. Muris Secerbegovic, 433rd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, stands […]
Military researchers say flying during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t as terrifying as you think
The head of U.S. Transportation Command offered a sneak preview Wednesday of the results of a Defense Department test of particulate spread on commercial aircraft — and they are surprising Editor’s note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community The head […]
They’re accused of beheading American hostages for ISIS. Now they’re coming to the US to face justice
Two alleged ISIS militants known as the ‘Beatles’ will arrive in the United States on Wednesday to face trial on U.S. charges for their alleged involvement in beheadings of American hostages in Syria, the U.S. Department of Justice said A combination picture shows Alexanda Kotey and Shafee Elsheikh, who the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) claim […]
Soldiers are officially getting a brand new rifle optic
The Army has awarded a contract for a new variable-power rifle optic designed to replace the existing Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) on the M4A1 carbine Get excited: The Army is picking up a new variable-power optic for the M4A1 carbine that’ll let soldiers reach out at further ranges with more accuracy than before. Army Contract Command […]
We’re still fighting in Afghanistan and no one cares
Today, Oct. 7, marks the anniversary of combat operations in Afghanistan, which is now our longest war to date, and other than a select few who bear the brunt of this burden, most people won’t think twice about this somber and embarrassing anniversary. Nothing could be more insulting to the troops currently serving Editor’s Note: […]
Russia just released footage of its new hypersonic anti-ship missile in action
The Russian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday offered a first look at a new hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile being fired from a warship Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Business Insider. The Russian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday offered a first look at a new hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile being fired from a warship. […]
