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fromTruthout
2 days ago
World politics

Hegseth, Who Wants New US-Led Crusade, Says Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize Every Year

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast, AP sources say

The US is deploying at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
World news

US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific

The US military killed two people in a Pacific vessel strike amid a broader campaign of vessel attacks criticized as illegal under international law.
World politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Hegseth, Who Wants New US-Led Crusade, Says Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize Every Year

Hegseth claims the U.S. military should win the Nobel Peace Prize annually for waging war 'the right way' while advocating for 'maximum violence'.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops

Growing numbers of servicemembers oppose U.S. military actions under Trump, particularly the war on Iran, leading to increased calls for counseling services.
France politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Irish troops take part in intense training exercises to prepare for deployment to Lebanon

Irish peacekeepers are preparing for their final UN mission in Lebanon amid a volatile regional conflict.
#military
Washington DC
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Recruiting is up. Now the US military wants to grow the force by another 44,500 troops.

The military plans to increase troop numbers by 44,500 next year, supported by a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget.
#military-conscription
fromFortune
5 days ago
History

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
History

Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration | Fortune

US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Families Share Pics of Paltry Meals From Soldiers Aboard US Warships

Rationed meals aboard U.S. warships raise concerns about food supplies and sailor morale amid delivery suspensions due to military actions in the region.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

MoD has lost track of 95,000-strong war reserve as defence readiness fears mount - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lord Robertson stated, 'We need to sort of round up those who are available, fit, and willing to be able to do it.' This emphasizes the urgency of engaging former service personnel in the strategic reserve.
UK politics
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them

Narcissistic leaders often emerge due to fragile egos, leading to decisions that prioritize self-preservation over the well-being of others.
#military-culture
#military-service
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Is Trying to Resegregate the Military

Service in wartime has historically helped marginalized groups secure rights, but current Pentagon actions suggest a reversal of this trend.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse

Military members are increasingly seeking discharge options, particularly conscientious objector status, amid rising concerns related to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
#defense
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's armed forces are in a sad state and they have only themselves to blame

George Robertson criticizes Keir Starmer for complacency in defense investment amid growing security threats.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's armed forces are in a sad state and they have only themselves to blame

George Robertson criticizes Keir Starmer for complacency in defense investment amid growing security threats.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

When I brought up the drones that Ukraine has used so effectively against Russian tanks, the company's chairman and CEO, Armin Papperger, was withering in his dismissal. 'This is how to play with Legos,' he told me.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Hegseth's actions reflect a broader agenda to reshape the military's leadership, prioritizing loyalty to his political beliefs over military experience and competence.
Washington DC
#military-education
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Lecture I Couldn't Give

The Air War College canceled a guest lecture due to a revised academic schedule, raising concerns about ideological exclusions in military education.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

The US war economy and the 'threat of peace' - 48 hills

Peace has historically been viewed as a threat to the military-industrial complex and economic stability.
Washington Nationals
fromDefector
1 month ago

Team USA Lost For The Troops | Defector

Venezuela defeated Team USA 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final, winning decisively on merit despite American patriotic expectations and home-field advantage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Let every round find its mark against the enemies of righteousness and our great nation, Hegseth said in the prayer service. Give them wisdom in every decision, endurance for the trial ahead, unbreakable unity, and overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy.
Right-wing politics
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trans service people vindicated by latest research

Research analyzing 58 empirical studies found no evidence supporting claims that transgender military service increases costs, harms unit cohesion, or reduces readiness.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
Media industry
fromFortune
2 months ago

I'm a war gamer for the Navy and I know why you don't trust the media anymore. It's fighting yesterday's battles | Fortune

Journalism struggles to keep pace with real-time war information, causing perceived bias due to temporal lag and eroding public trust.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Chronicles of a Needless War

Israeli and US airstrikes damage Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage Golestan Palace, while DC's Epstein installation highlights accountability, and AI copyright protections remain legally unresolved.
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Lead without authority. You may not have direct reports, yet you shape architecture, quality and the roadmap. Your leverage comes from artifacts, reviews and clear standards, not from title.I started by publishing a lightweight architecture template and a rollout checklist that the team could copy. That reduced ambiguity during design and cut review cycles by nearly 30 percent
DevOps
Women
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Pentagon's "Bad-Faith, BS" Review of Women in Combat Roles

A defense secretary attempted to reverse policies that integrated women into combat despite evidence women had long served on front lines.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The U.S. States That Supplied the Most Service Members in WWII

States contributed varying numbers of troops to WWII based on regional military traditions and economic circumstances, with some states sending disproportionately high numbers relative to their populations.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Top Marine says troops need to be able to lock in jobs before they leave the Corps

Start hiring Marines up to a year before separation to prevent vulnerable gaps and support mental health during civilian transition.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If you haven't served, respect those who have': Nato soldiers on Trump's slurs

US friendly fire in Afghanistan wounded and killed Canadian soldiers, and later presidential remarks disparaging NATO allies provoked diplomatic fury and veteran anger.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fox News uses old clip of Trump after he wore hat while saluting slain US soldiers

Fox News broadcast outdated video of Trump from a December ceremony instead of Saturday's Dover transfer, concealing that he wore a hat while saluting flag-draped cases of fallen troops.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Attitudes Toward War Can Be Predicted by Psychologists

Psychological factors, including childhood maltreatment and social dominance orientation, significantly predict support for military conflict more than political ideology alone.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

An Iraq veteran voted for peace. Her teen starts basic training at wartime.

A combat veteran mother struggles with her son's military enlistment as the U.S. initiates conflict with Iran, forcing her to confront her own trauma and conflicting political beliefs.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Five ways increased militarization could change scientific careers

Rising global military spending and NATO's 5% GDP defence target redirect research funds toward military priorities, helping AI but harming other fields like climate science.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Touts US Can Fight Wars Forever' Thanks to Virtually Unlimited' Weapons Supply

The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better. He added that the US has a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons, insisting, Wars can be fought forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies.
US Elections
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
fromNew City, NY Patch
1 month ago

New York National Guard Soldier Died In Operation 'Spartan Shield'

Major Davius dedicated his life to serving others - as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard, an NYPD officer, and previously as an FDNY paramedic. His commitment to protecting and helping others, both here at home and while serving our nation overseas, is a true testament to his character and courage.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Army unit's moves trigger speculation as U.S. plots next steps in Iran war

The 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg in North Carolina includes a brigade combat team of about 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers ready to deploy on 18 hours notice for missions as varied as seizing airfields and other critical infrastructure, reinforcing U.S. embassies and enabling emergency evacuations.
US politics
#us-military-casualties
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting

The Pentagon is negotiating to maintain its century-long relationship with Scouting America after Defense Secretary Hegseth initially sought to sever ties over concerns about masculine virtues and gender inclusivity policies.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Tells Scouting America to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships

"bring together youth of every race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and economic status in programs to develop character, citizenship, and fitness." "It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible youth ... who are willing to accept Scouting's values and meet any other requirements of membership," the organization says on its website. "Prejudice, intolerance and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of Scouting America."
US politics
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Commander-in-Tired

Though the 83-year-old (who will turn 84 in two weeks) is rarely spotted in the Capitol these days, his vocal opposition to President Donald Trump on a myriad of issues is louder and more present than ever when deemed useful for the motivated liberal press. For instance, McConnell was quoted far and wide last month after he criticized Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, a move the Kentuckian suggested would "incinerate" the threadbare alliance that remains between the United States and NATO.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Opinion: The immorality of betting on war

Prediction markets allow betting on geopolitical events including military strikes and political upheavals, raising ethical concerns about profiting from advance knowledge of violence and human suffering.
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