Military Considers Recruiting Proposal to Enlist College Athletes
A defense contractor has proposed an initiative by which the military would fund athletic college scholarships in exchange for mandatory service, Sportico reported.
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Sen. Ron Johnson to Newsmax: 'Bureaucratic Bumbling' in Mistreatment of Military Families
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Newsmax the “bureaucratic bumbling” following housing manager Balfour Beatty’s first convicted fraud of the U.S. military led to a recent Senate report alleging the company has continued poor business practices.
Biden's $800M Ukrainian Military Aid Package to Include Helicopters
President Joe Biden’s announcement of military aid to Ukraine mentioned that the $800 million package would include helicopters, as well as artillery systems and armored vehicles.
Rep. Greene: Joining Military Under Biden 'Like Throwing Your Life Away'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said in a recent interview that joining the U.S. military is “like throwing your life away” because of President Joe Biden’s policies.
Biden to Nominate First Woman to Lead a Military Branch
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Adm. Linda Fagan to lead the U.S. Coast Guard, a move that would make Fagan the first woman to lead a U.S. military service, USNI News reported.
US Plans to Sanction Firms That Deliver Tech for Russian Military and Intel: Report
The Biden administration is preparing to impose sanctions targeting Russian businesses it says provide goods and services for the Kremlin’s military and intelligence services, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.The Treasury Department sanctions, which…
Defense Secretary Austin Launches Committee to Study Military Suicides
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered on Tuesday that an independent panel conduct a review of military suicides, a Department of Defense memo read.
Gallup Poll: Half of Americans Say US Military Is No. 1 in World
Just over half of American (51%) say the U.S. military is number one in the world, according to the latest Gallup Poll released on Wednesday.
Biden Urged by Lawmakers To Consult Congress Before Sending Military to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of 43 lawmakers sent President Biden a letter Tuesday reminding him that, amid rising tensions in Ukraine, he must seek Congressional approval before launching military attacks or sending troops.
Biden Warns Reaction Will Be Swift, Decisive Against Russian Military Action in Ukraine
President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday the United States would react “swiftly and decisively” to any further Russian military action in Ukraine. In a phone call, Biden reiterated that he stands…
Rep. Brian Mast Introduces Bill to Defend Medical Privacy in Military
Rep Brian Mast, R-Fla., has introduced legislation to defend service members who have been discharged for exercising their right to medical privacy by declining to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden Signs Order Making Sexual Harassment in Military a Crime
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday making sexual harassment a criminal offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Military Equipment and Munitions From US Arrive in Ukraine
A plane with approximately 80 tons of U.S. military equipment landed in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday.This was part of a $200M lethal aid package from the U.S. to empower Ukraine against a possible incursion by…
Traditional Military Recruitment Dramatically Affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on military recruiting, closing enlistment stations and forcing thousands of recruiters to woo potential soldiers online, or even on their front steps, Army Times reported. …
DOD to Screen Military Applicants for Extremism
The Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) is slated to screen military applicants for extremism.