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Trump's Election Day Concerns: Focusing on Domestic Threats

October 14, 2024

In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump highlighted his worries about Election Day chaos, but not from his own supporters or foreign actors. Instead, he pointed to what he called "radical left lunatics" within the country. Trump suggested that the National Guard or even the military cou

politics

Israeli Tanks Enter UN Base in Lebanon, Sparking Controversy

October 14, 2024

On Sunday morning, Israeli tanks barged into a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, causing quite a stir. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that two Israeli Merkava tanks smashed through the main gate of the base. After the tanks left, nearby shells explo

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Shaky Ground: Iran and Israel's Recent Showdown

October 13, 2024

Tensions between Iran and Israel are at an all-time high, with no signs of easing up. Recently, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, prompted by Israel's actions against Iran-backed groups. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran would do whatever it takes to protect

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Military Moves in Gaza: A Look at the Recent Wave of Operations

October 12, 2024

The Israeli military has launched a large-scale operation in northern Gaza. This comes after recent reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered a plan to starve out Hamas. Some cabinet members said the latest action is loosely based on this plan. Military flyers warned people in northe

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Trump's Campaign Speeds Up Security Needs

October 12, 2024

As concerns over safety rise, Donald Trump's campaign team has been pushing for greater security measures ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Two attempted assassinations and an ongoing threat from Iran have prompted Trump's team to ask for military aircraft with anti-missile capabilities a

finance

What’s New for Military Pensions in 2025?

October 10, 2024

In 2025, military retirees and disabled veterans will see their monthly paychecks increase by 2.5%. This raise is lower than recent years but still close to the average increase over the last decade. The Social Security Administration just announced this Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is ti

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One Year Later: Gaza War Continues with No End in Sight

October 8, 2024

It's been a year since the war in Gaza started, and the Israeli military is still going strong. Despite their goal to defeat Hamas, they're not there yet. Just the other day, they told people in northern and southern Gaza to leave their homes because of new military operations. In a place called Jab

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Gaza's Relentless Year: A Story of War, Hunger, and Children's Cries

October 7, 2024

Over the past year, Gaza has faced unending attacks from Israel. The most recent significant event was an airstrike in Abasan al-Kabira on October 7, 2023, where one family suffered the loss of 18 members, including children and women. The bombing was in response to earlier attacks by Palestinian mi

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Britain's Defense: The Urgent Need for Change and Modernization

October 5, 2024

Lately, Britain's defense sector is grappling with a crucial choice. They need to persuade the government that spending taxpayer money on the military is worthwhile. The war in Ukraine has exposed major flaws in this sector, highlighting that changes are essential. A significant obstacle is bureauc

technology

"Game Controllers on the Battlefield: The Future is Familiar"

October 4, 2024

Ever played a video game? Now imagine using a controller like that to direct some of the world’s most advanced weapons. That’s what’s happening in the US military today. Over the past few years, gaming-like controllers have been popping up all over the place – from Navy ships to Army vehicles and ev