You’re fighting for a new nation
The Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence severed ties with Great Britain and thus receives its due attention. But it was on July 5, 1776, that the former colonials got down to the nuts-and-bolts of governing and winning a war....
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja’s request, the head of U.S. Africa Command said. In May, U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted military...
Shop Talk: Battle Horse Knives Rises from the Ashes
Battle Horse Knives is rapidly approaching its 15th year in the business – and it’s been quite a journey to get to this point, with transformations, highs, and lows all coming together to form the BHK saga. The Battle Horse story actually begins with the...
Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by US in NATO defense plans, source says
European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance’s defense plans, NATO’s top commander said on Thursday, adding the bloc was looking at workarounds to address the remaining shortfalls in a few areas. “In a matter of weeks,...
Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says
Taiwan needs a “hornet’s nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday. The United States, Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, has...
Kyiv military chief salutes outgoing US Army commander as war rages in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s top general has publicly thanked the departing head of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, Gen. Christopher Donahue, for helping build and sustain Washington’s support pipeline to Kyiv as the officer relinquished his post on Thursday after an unexpectedly brief 18 months...
Air Force major arrested on Capitol steps during protest calling for Trump impeachment
A U.S. Air Force major was arrested Wednesday for protesting alone on House steps as he called for the immediate impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump. Maj. Jason Watson was arrested by Capitol Police officers at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time for demonstrating on...
Air Force medical commander removed from post at Virginia base
A U.S. Air Force commander for medical services at a Virginia base was removed from her post this week, according to Air Force officials. Col. Tracy Allen, commander of the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, one of the largest Air Force bases, was...
Hegseth creates powerful new drone office, pulling authority from the military services
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has consolidated nearly all of the Pentagon’s drone and autonomous systems programs under a single new office that reports directly to his deputy and will oversee what Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell called “the most consequential battlefield innovation of this generation.”...
Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquishes command of US Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday after an unexpectedly brief 18 months in the role. The Army has not given a reason for the leadership change. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie will serve as acting...
