Who benefits the most from the ceasefire in Syria?

The most recent ceasefire in Syria, which was initiated by the Russians and Turks, has temporarily (at least) stopped the bloodshed and the massive humanitarian wave of refugees streaming for the Turkish border. But that ceasefire, while beneficial to both the Turks and Russians, isn’t so for the Iranians, while it leaves the Syrian regime […]

Pentagon is looking to cut outdated missions, it should begin with this one

For the past several months, the United States military has been looking at cutting troop levels in Africa, South America, and other places. This is in an effort to beef up the conventional forces to face the potential threats of the near-peer militaries of China and Russia in a conventional war that will never happen.  […]

The Pic of the Day: Firing a Javelin in the snow

A U.S. Marine with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M98A2 Javelin missile system during a live-fire exercise in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 20 near Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2020. Exercise Cold Response 20 takes place across northern Norway involving […]

After more bloodshed, Turkey and Russia agree to a ceasefire in Syria

In a move that is hoped to curtail the increased violence in the Syrian province of Idlib Turkey and Russia have announced a ceasefire agreement for Idlib, after a six-hour meeting in Moscow. Idlib is the last rebel stronghold in Syria and has been the hub of increased violence and bloodshed since December when a […]

The Future of Bombers: Air Force commits to both B-21 and B-52 aircraft

The Air Force’s future is both moving forward and tied to the past. The bombers of the future have already been decided: they are the B-21 Raider, which is currently under development, and the venerable B-52 Stratofortress, a holdover from the Cold War, the airframes of which are older than the pilots flying them.  The […]

Turkish military attacks Syrian troops in Idlib province

Turkey launched a massive operation in Syria targeting government troops after the recent attack on Turkish troops last week left at least 34 Turkish soldiers dead, the country’s defense chief said on Sunday. “Operation Spring Shield, which was launched following the heinous attack (on Turkish soldiers) on Feb. 27 is successfully being carried out,” Defense […]

Here is what’s going on between Turkey, Russia, and Syria

Some context on the situation in Syria. Earlier this week, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) has recaptured a town in northwestern Syria after heavy fighting with government troops. The Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have retaken the town of Nairab in northwest Syria’s Idlib province with the support of the Turkish military. This was the first […]

Syrian airplanes wipe out Turkish unit, 33 dead and dozens wounded

On Thursday, 33 Turkish soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded during airstrikes conducted by the Syrian Air Force (SAF) in Idlib province. The incident comes at a time where tensions in Northern Syria are sky-high between the Syrian military, Russian forces, and the invading Turkish army and its local proxies. For the past weeks, […]

The Winds of Change Blow in Africa: 101st Paratroopers out, Security Forces in

The Pentagon’s decision to replace elements of an infantry brigade of the 101st Airborne with elements of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) has long been in the works.  This will accomplish two tasks: Firstly, it will provide better continuity in training missions with a unit designed to train foreign troops, thereby freeing up […]

As Syria situation deteriorates, Turkey has the nerve to ask for US missiles

The situation in northwest Syria has reached dangerous levels with the Syrian, Russian, and Turkish armies on a collision course. The United Nations is warning that the deteriorating situation could result in a “bloodbath” unless the sides can agree to a ceasefire. Airstrikes by the Russians, in support of the Syrian government of Bashar Assad, […]

US-Russian road rage incident in Syria incites Massachusetts lawmakers

By now, most of our readers have seen the video of an American military convoy running a Russian military vehicle off the road. It is the latest of a series of disturbing escalations between American and Russian soldiers in Syria.  The video, which is shown below, shows a Russian convoy attempting to pass the American […]