Women have repeatedly met the same combat standards as men in schools and selections, so the real debate is no longer about capability but about whether some men are willing to accept women in combat anyway.
Staff Sgt. Amanda F. Kelley's family member pins on her Ranger tab during a graduation ceremony for Ranger Class 08-18 at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 31, 2018. (U.S. Army/Patrick A. Albright)
Democracy is eroding worldwide, and the Trump administration exemplifies troubling trends of authoritarianism, polarization, and weakened democratic norms.
Brigadier General (Ret.) Donald C. Bolduc, former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander. Image Credit: US Army
Justin Fuller, a civilian parachute instructor who trained military and rescue personnel, died on Oct. 4, 2025 after deliberately separating from a snagged tandem rig so his first-time student’s reserve could deploy and the student could survive.
Justin Fuller, 35, seen hanging off an airplane. Justin was an experienced skydiver who completed thousands of jumps. (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey )
Left of Bang turns Combat Hunter lessons into a practical guide for building baselines, spotting clustered behavioral anomalies, and acting early on instinct-backed warning signs to prevent violence before the “bang,” making it essential reading for travelers and anyone serious about personal security.
Patrick Van Horne and Jason Riley, co-authors of Left of Bang. Image Credit: Amazon
Walz readies the Minnesota Guard amid ICE violence in Minneapolis, Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada, Nigeria’s military assures farmers amid ongoing chaos, and skate programs in Gaza, Uganda, and Nigeria offer youth a rare lifeline of safety and hope.
National Guard Reaction Force training at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Jan. 9, 2026. This training is designed to enhance sound judgment in high-stress environments. Image Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. N.W. Huertas, DoW
Federal agents killed a man in Minneapolis, the Navy apologizes to vaccine‑discharged troops, the FBI purges experienced agents, captures a cartel-linked Olympian, and charges an Ohio man for threatening to kill ICE agents.
Federal officers deploy tear gas after a shooting, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. Image Credit: Abbie Parr/AP
Project 100,000 lowered enlistment standards during Vietnam, pulling in vulnerable recruits and sending many into high-risk jobs where the human cost showed up in higher deaths and worse outcomes after the war.
The proposed “Board of Peace” exemplifies political posturing and bureaucratic redundancy, reflecting a lack of humility and genuine commitment to collaboration while undermining the proven capabilities of institutions like the United Nations.
The Army is fast-tracking Bell’s MV-75 FLRAA tiltrotor to get prototype aircraft flying by late 2026 and push fielding years ahead of schedule, betting digital engineering and prior V-280 testing can manage weight and payload risks to deliver Indo-Pacific range and speed gains over the UH-60.
The reactivated 11th Airborne Division, Alaska-based and built for Arctic warfighting, was placed on standby for Minnesota because it offers fast-deploying Title 10 combat power with cold-weather mobility and a high-end escalation signal even though many readers know far more about the 82nd and 101st.
Iran’s claim of Israeli‑made bullets in protest killings strains credulity, Ukraine’s air defenses scored a rare success against Kh‑22s, Washington pressures Nigeria to protect Christians, a Chicago carpenter was acquitted in a high‑profile threat‑to‑kill case, and Greenland’s survival‑first culture reveals what true preparedness looks like.
Winter storm batters US, Minnesota protests, Iran unrest, China boosts subs. Here’s what’s making headlines this Friday evening.
For two decades, the war in Afghanistan was fought as a coalition effort. NATO allies deployed to combat zones, took casualties, and shared the risks of a war that ultimately ended in failure.
A first look at the M1E3 Abrams reveals how the U.S. Army is reshaping its iconic tank for a lighter, faster, and more digital future.
The proposed Board of Peace is a power-driven, misguided initiative that undermines institutions and risks the principles needed for lasting peace.
House deadlocks on Venezuela, defense bill passes, ICE protests surge. Here’s your Friday morning brief for January 23, 2026.
House spending clash, massive US storm, Trump’s Gaza peace board launched. Here’s what’s making headlines this Thursday evening.
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