National Guard Will Boost Troops in D.C. to at Least 10,000 for Inauguration
Biden will be inaugurated on January 20, exactly two weeks after a group of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Military
Trump Vetoes National Defense Bill, Setting Up Override Vote
Both the House and Senate passed the NDAA by veto-proof margins.
Chuck Yeager, American Original
Chuck Yeager was an American original who spawned many copies.
Army Fires, Suspends 14 Commanders at Fort Hood after Failure to Rein in Crime, Sexual Harassment
The Army released a report detailing widespread leadership failures that created a ‘permissive environment’ leading to sexual harassment and other crimes.
Lloyd Austin: a Respected General and Awkward Nominee for Democrats
Despite Austin’s sterling resume, he’s likely to face considerable opposition in the Senate.
Bring Our Troops Home — the Right Way
The U.S. Armed Forces can’t stay in Afghanistan indefinitely, but we must be wary of a premature and hasty withdrawal.
Hawley Sends Letter to Def. Sec. Backing Trump’s Afghanistan Drawdown
The senator wrote that the U.S. military's counter-terrorism operations are strong enough to tackle threats without being present.
Pentagon Hires Advocate of Total Withdrawal from Afghanistan ‘As Soon as Possible’
The move signals the administration’s desire to quickly withdraw U.S. troops from the Middle East before the end of the president’s term.
SEAL Team Six Rescues American Hostage in Nigeria
A criminal gang in Northern Nigeria was holding the U.S. citizen, according to reports.
$19 Billion in U.S. Taxpayer Money Lost to ‘Waste, Fraud, and Abuse’ in Afghanistan, Watchdog Finds
SIGAR has identified $3.4 billion lost to "waste, fraud, and abuse" from January 2018 through December 2019 alone.