The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius announced Wednesday that four U.S. Army Soldiers went missing during training in Lithuania. Both the Lithuanian military and police, as well as the American military, are looking for them. The embassy announced on X that the soldiers were missing near Pabrade, in eastern Lithuania near Belarus. The embassy did not specify when the soldiers went … [Read more...] about Concerns Rise as 4 US Soldiers Vanish in Lithuania—Embassy Investigating
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Will DOJ Motion Dissolve Injunction on Transgender Military Ban?
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to dissolve the preliminary injunction that prevents the Pentagon from enforcing Trump's ban against transgender individuals serving in the military. The Pentagon announced on February 11 that it will no longer permit transgenders to join the military. This is in line with the executive order issued by President Donald Trump on … [Read more...] about Will DOJ Motion Dissolve Injunction on Transgender Military Ban?
Pentagon Deploys Combat Troops to Southern Border Amid Growing Tensions
To increase border sovereignty, the Pentagon ordered as many as 3,000 troops on active duty to be deployed to the Southern border. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the orders Friday, with 2,500 to 3,000 troops set to be deployed. The Pentagon deployed up to 1,500 troops on active duty to the border in January. This was after the National Guard and Reserves of the … [Read more...] about Pentagon Deploys Combat Troops to Southern Border Amid Growing Tensions
President Trump Removes Constraints on U.S. Military Airstrikes and Raids
According to reports, the Trump administration has permitted U.S. military commandants to conduct airstrikes or special operations raids in areas other than conventional battlefields. CBS News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had signed a directive to ease policy constraints and executive supervision on airstrikes and the deployments of American … [Read more...] about President Trump Removes Constraints on U.S. Military Airstrikes and Raids
House Unanimously Passes Bill to Quadruple Pensions for Medal of Honor Heroes
The House passed a bill that quadruples the pensions of Medal of Honor winners on Wednesday with bipartisan approval. This bill was passed by the House with a score of 424-0. The bill, if passed by both the Senate and the President, would increase the pay of those receiving the highest award in the military from $16,880 to $67.500. The bill's supporters, including Reps. … [Read more...] about House Unanimously Passes Bill to Quadruple Pensions for Medal of Honor Heroes
