22 November: This Day in Military History
November 22, 2017
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“Gear accountability” is a long-standing maxim in the military, and it was probably on the mind of one Marine attack-helicopter pilot when he made an unorthodox landing on Nov. 18 …
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FeaturedMilitary and Police
Ratko Mladic Sentenced to Life in Prison for Genocide
by Bart Marcoisby Bart MarcoisOne of the worst war criminals in Europe since Hitler and Mussolini was finally sentenced today. Ratko Mladic, commander of the Bosnian Serbian forces during the breakup of the former …
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The world has entered a new era of hybrid warfare. It is a mix of kinetic military actions with elements of psychological operations (PsyOps), propaganda, disinformation and misinformation (fake news), …
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Congress has paid out more than $17 million over the last 20 years to settle complaints. This money, of course, comes directly from the taxpayer.
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FeaturedMilitary and Police
Changes Coming to Military Healthcare System TRICARE
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyOne of the celebrated benefits available to military service members is healthcare coverage that is almost unseen from other employers. Service members and their families are able to receive healthcare …
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FeaturedPolitics
Taxpayers Forking Over Millions to Settle Harassment Charges Against Members of Congress
Over the past 20 years, taxpayers have shelled out roughly $15 million dollars to settle harassment charges against members of Congress and their staffers. Some but not all of the …