SOCOM commander speaks before Congress on the state of Special Operations in modern warfare

Army General Raymond A. Thomas, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, appeared before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on Tuesday to discuss SOCOM’s role in modern warfare 30 years after its inception.  According to the General, SOCOM is more relevant than ever when it comes to addressing the evolving security threats […]

Congress ditches (for now) boneheaded idea to cut GI Bill benefits

In what may have been one of the most head-shakingly and politically stupid ideas in recent memory, a proposal in Congress that was to have come before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on April 26th would have imposed a new $2,400 fee on service-members who wanted to sign up for the GI Bill upon leaving […]

I’m more worried about Comcast than the NSA, and here’s why

In a time full of hacking allegations, cyber investigations, and a media circus revolving around digital efforts to manipulate a presidential election, the U.S. Senate just voted to remove consumer internet privacy protections before they ever began. Intelligence leaks have repeatedly shown that the digital reach of the U.S. government has extended beyond the understanding many […]

Trump’s budget blueprint aims to build defense, curb national debt

The 2018 “America First” Budget Blueprint was released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), indicating in no uncertain terms the Trump administration’s intent to bolster the military and make significant cuts across the federal government. Stressing the promises he made to the American people to place national security and public safety first, President […]

Congress requests Special Operations Forces support report

Washington, D.C. – Congress has asked the Secretary of Defense to submit a written report next year detailing enabling support each service provided to special operations forces. The report is required within 180 days of when the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act becomes law. Congress passed the $619 billion measure Dec. 8, and […]

Congress questions Army’s spending on intelligence network technology

Washington, D.C. – A leading member of the House Armed Services Committee is challenging how the commanding officer of Army Special Operations Command has explained inconsistencies regarding the decision to move forward with the Distributed Common Ground System. The Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) is a computer network used to process and disseminate intelligence, such as […]

Congress authorizes military to assist Middle East countries with securing borders

Washington, D.C. – Congress has approved assistance to countries in the Middle East and North Africa seeking to stem the tide of foreign fighters to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The provision is contained in the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. The Senate approved $619 billion measure by a […]