Secretary of Defense Austin Weighs in on Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
SecDef Austin pointed out that the violence “must decrease now” and that the Taliban must continue peace talks with the Afghan government.
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Bombing of Dresden, Feb. 13-15, 1945, Legitimate Target or Terror?
Historians estimate that the February 13, 1945 Allied bombing of Dresden and resulting firestorm killed some 25,000 people.
Biden Administration Orders Halt to Troop Withdrawals From Germany
“At this very moment…they are all on hold. They will all be reexamined from cradle to grave,” said EUCOM Chief Air Force General Wolters.
Need a Mental Palate Cleanser? Watch This Video of Army Helicopters in the Snow
This strangely poetic video of Army helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division is the 1:47 mediation you didn’t know you needed right now.
NATO Leaders Roast Turkey at Virtual Conference on Tuesday
Pompeo referred to Turkey’s purchase of the Russian anti-missile system S-400 which he characterized as “a gift to Russia.”
Marcario García: First Mexican-American MOH, Nov. 27, 1944
Hurling grenades, Garcia led a one-man assault on the enemy machine gun position and destroyed the gun, killing three with his rifle.
Senators Propose Charleston SC for AFRICOM’s New HQ
Senators propose that AFRICOM’S HQ move to SC. The proposal follows the announcement of AFRICOM’s relocation from Germany.
This MOH Recipient Reenlisted to Avenge His Brother’s Death
Ron Rosser served for three years in the Army in Japan and Germany. Then reenlisted in June of 1951 with a single purpose in mind: revenge.
US demands renewal of sanctions against Iran in UN
The United States requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reinstate the economic sanctions against Iran. Washington’s bid was defeated. Its only support came from the Dominican Republic. China and Russia rejected the motion and all 11 other members of the Security Council abstained. The economic sanctions have crippled the Iranian economy. Secretary of […]
12,000 US troops to leave Germany
After President Trump blasted Germany for not doing its part in supporting NATO, nearly 12,000 U.S. troops will be shifted from Germany. Additionally, the headquarters of the U.S. European Command and Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) will be relocated from Stuttgart, Germany, to Mons, Belgium where the NATO Special Operations Command is located. Defense Secretary […]
A hot summer in Greece: Turkey threatens war
On Tuesday, Turkey announced that it had reserved an area in the Eastern Mediterranean where it would deploy Oruç Reis, a research/survey vessel to conduct underwater seismic surveys for natural gas or oil. At the same time, 18 Turkish warships left their anchorage and sailed near the area, where they still remain. Turkey reserved that […]
History of intelligence gathering: The Cold War
On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of Great Britain rose to give a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, a grim look on his face and an even grimmer message in his heart. His speech began with praise for his staunch ally and friend, President Harry S. Truman and the United […]
