President Donald Trump saw harsh criticism from leaders on both sides of the political aisle earlier this week when he gave the order to remove U.S. troops from a number of "safe zones" in Northern Syria, opening up Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces to attack from the Turkish military. The president has made a number of statements defending this decision, including the … [Read more...] about ‘We abandoned our Kurdish partners.” SOF General who defeated ISIS speaks out
The Pentagon announced plans to deploy 1,500 more troops to Saudi Arabia on Friday, including two fighter squadrons, one air expeditionary wing, two Patriot missile batteries, and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. This decision comes shortly after President Trump announced the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Northern Syria, a move that has drawn sharp … [Read more...] about Ending the ‘forever wars?’ US to deploy more troops to defend Saudi Arabia from Iran
Last year, the U.S. Army failed to reach its recruiting goals for the first time since 2005, and in 2019, they reached their goal only after reducing it by 8,500 recruits. What's causing this sudden downturn in young Americans eager to sign up for service? According to the Army's new marketing strategy, the failure was in their previous campaign's emphasis on combat as an … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: The Army’s recruitment troubles are a whole lot bigger than a marketing strategy can fix
The Air Force's X-37B is a Boeing-built unmanned spacecraft that bears a striking resemblance to the old Space Shuttle (despite being significantly smaller). Although the program itself is shrouded in secrecy, its long-term orbital missions often make the headlines, thanks in no small part to the decidedly un-secret sonic booms the platform creates over Florida upon reentry. … [Read more...] about This space plane you know about has a mission you don’t
The United States has long possessed the most powerful, technologically advanced, and well-trained military force in the world -- but powerful and invulnerable are very different things. America's broad and diverse fighting force has been at war in multiple theaters for the better part of two decades, not only wearing American troops and equipment thin, but offering the … [Read more...] about Iran’s newest weapon is a perfect example of how to fight the US in the 21st century
Despite decades of development and experimentation, jet packs remain relegated to the same category as flying cars and diet pills that actually work; they're all promises pop-culture made to us about the future that have since been broken by the harsh reality of pragmatism and economics. Flying cars, while possible to build, are hindered by humanity's inability to properly … [Read more...] about This jet pack-mounted rifle turret looks like a great way to burn your face off and go deaf
Back in 2012, police arrived at a Kentucky homeless shelter to arrest a relatively unassuming-looking middle-aged man. Samuel Little was no stranger to run-ins with the law — having been previously arrested for crimes ranging from shoplifting to fraud — so he offered no resistance as local police turned him over to California law enforcement, where his warrant had been … [Read more...] about FBI confirms the most prolific serial killer in US history was likely active until 2005
The White House announced on Thursday that President Trump will present the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor, to Master Sgt. Matthew Williams for his heroism in combat during a raid in the mountains of Afghanistan in 2008. Williams, who was assigned to Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3336 during the operation, has been credited with … [Read more...] about Active duty Green Beret to receive Medal of Honor for 2008 Afghanistan raid
Ever since Russia's military annexation of Crimea in 2014, the United States military has increased its presence and overall readiness throughout Eastern Europe. However, despite the presence of some 17,000 American troops on the continent, defense officials have repeatedly called for additional support, pointing out that NATO forces throughout the region are too sparse to … [Read more...] about Dry run for WWIII: US Army to deploy 20,000 troops to Europe
For decades, earning your way onto an elite special operations unit has largely been about your performance on aptitude tests and during physically challenging assessments, but in the very near future, the Marine Corps' special operations unit known as the Raiders, or MARSOC, may be looking to computers to help identify the best candidates. MARSOC is currently experimenting … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and SOF Selection: How MARSOC is looking for its future operators
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is widely considered to be the most advanced air combat platform ever to take to the skies, but with the increased capabilities allotted by new technologies comes an inherent drawback: the possibility that the technology can fail. That's exactly the situation Captain Robert Larson, a student F-35 pilot assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron, found … [Read more...] about The aircraft’s software crashed mid-flight, what do you do? F-35 pilot speaks out
Last month, the United States Navy confirmed formally that two high profile videos allegedly captured from the nose of an F/A-18 Super Hornet attempting an intercept on an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena were real and notably, weren't meant for release to the public. The Navy did not suggest that the strange craft shown in the videos was alien in origin, but rather did … [Read more...] about The Navy has admitted that UFOs exist – will USOs be next?
