The U.S. Navy has acknowledged that a request was made to hide the USS John S. McCain during President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to Japan. “A request was made to the U.S. Navy to minimize the visibility of USS John S. McCain, however, all ships remained in their normal configuration during the President’s visit,” […]
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UNCC Hero Awarded Purple Heart For Sacrificing Self To Stop Shooter
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte student who tackled a gunman last month has posthumously been awarded two of the military’s highest honors. Riley Howell, a 21-year-old Army ROTC cadet, earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his actions April 30 when a gunman opened fire in his classroom. Howell and 19-year-old […]
Navy Sailor Pleads Guilty To Espionage After Plans To Defect
Had the information became public, potential U.S. adversaries could have learned the capabilities and limitations of the United States’ nuclear-powered warships, a pre-trial statement said. “This sailor’s attempts to disclose classified Navy nuclear propulsion information posed a significant threat to national security and endangered the lives of American service members,” FBI Special Agent in Charge […]
Taliban Terrorist Still Calling for Violence To Be Released From Early
The Islamic militant who became known as the infamous “American Taliban” member is set to be released from a U.S. federal prison Thursday despite lawmakers’ concerns about the “security and safety implications” of freeing an unrepentant terrorist who officials say continues to “openly call for extremist violence.” John Walker Lindh, who is currently behind bars […]
US Army Going With Retro WWII Uniform Design
The Army is planning to roll out new uniforms, which look very similar to ones members have worn in the past. A spokesperson for the Army told FOX Business that the look – which was worn by soldiers in World War II and the Korean War – is “one of the most admired and recognizable” […]
Iranian Cleric Threatens To Sink US Naval Fleet
It will take patience and deft diplomacy by the Trump administration to resist Iranian and North Korean efforts to put pressure on the U.S., says Michael Singh, former senior director for Middle East affairs at the National Security Council. Tensions escalated in the Middle East on Friday as Iran warned it could easily destroy a naval […]
US Seizes North Korean Merchant Ship Violating Sanctions
A North Korean cargo vessel used to transport coal was seized in violation of international sanctions against the rogue regime, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday, just hours after the hermit kingdom fired two suspected short-range missiles. The 17,061-ton vessel, called the Wise Honest, is one of North Korea’s largest bulk carriers used to illicitly ship coal […]
Trump Pardons Soldier Who Murdered POW After Disobeying Orders
President Trump has pardoned a former Army lieutenant who was convicted in 2009 of killing an Iraqi prisoner suspected of being an Al Qaeda terrorist, the White House announced Monday evening. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders cited “broad support” for Michael Behenna, of Edmond, Okla., “from the military, Oklahoma elected officials, and the public” — including 37 […]
Philippines President Says He Will Declare War On Canada
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to “declare war” on Canada within a week if it doesn’t clean up its act and remove tons of trash shipped to Manila is most likely just garbage. While it’s true the two nations have strained ties, Duterte’s erratic rants and incendiary remarks have become his calling card. He often prefaces his remarks with […]
North Korea Making Key Advances With Missile Program
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un on Wednesday watched as his country test-fired a new tactical guided weapon, state-run media reported. The Academy of Defense Science launched the weapon, The Associated Press reported, citing the Korean Central News Agency. The rogue regime’s leader reportedly spoke about the implication of the test-fire, saying that “the development […]
Pentagon Likely To Send More Troops To The Southern Border
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Friday that he expects the Pentagon will soon send additional troops to the border, though the Defense Department (DOD) has yet to receive a formal request for such support. “It shouldn’t come as a surprise that we’ll provide more support to the border,” Shanahan told reporters prior to meeting with German […]