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military

Drones Are Getting Bigger and Smarter in Ukraine's Skies

December 20, 2024

Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R

politics

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Attack in Yemen

December 19, 2024

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch

health

Empowering Army Nurses: The Power of Emotional Leadership

December 19, 2024

Imagine this: the Army is preparing for future challenges, and one key group is nursing leaders. They need to be ready for fast-paced, tough situations. How nurses lead can really impact military readiness and keeping talented nurses in the Army Nurse Corps. Both the Army's talent management and the

crime

Mystery Bombing: Top Russian General Killed in Moscow

December 19, 2024

On a Tuesday morning, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking Russian military officer, was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter outside his apartment in Moscow. The explosion, which also took the life of his assistant, was caught on camera. Kirillov was known for his role in protecting the

politics

Biden's China Tech Deal: A Risky Move?

December 17, 2024

President Joe Biden's team has just agreed to a five-year extension of a science and technology sharing agreement with China, originally set up by President Jimmy Carter. The problem? China has a history of using this knowledge to boost its military power. While the State Department claims new safeg

crime

Milestone Case: Army Officer Convicted of Sexual Harassment

December 16, 2024

In a significant ruling, a military court found a former Army battalion commander, Herman West, guilty of sexually harassing a female officer. This case comes after recent changes in the military's legal system that now classify sexual harassment as a crime. Colonel West, based at Joint Base Lewis-M

health

Rescuing Lives Together: Civilian-Military MEDEVAC Collaboration in Romania

December 16, 2024

In 2010, Romania's Ministry of National Defense developed a special service called the Military Emergency Medical Service (SMMU). Its main goal? To save the lives of military personnel during operations using specially equipped MEDEVAC aircraft. But what about the rest of the population? That's wher

technology

UK's New Anti-Drone Laser: A Game Changer in Modern Warfare?

December 16, 2024

This week, the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD) announced a significant breakthrough. The British Army successfully tested a high-energy laser weapon, integrated on an armored vehicle for the first time. The laser effectively took down flying drones during the trial at Radnor Range in Wales. This laser

technology

Strange Drones Spotted Above US Base in Germany

December 16, 2024

In recent weeks, something unusual has been happening above a U. S. military base and other spots in Germany. Unknown drones have been spotted flying over the Ramstein Air Base, as well as the companies Rheinmetall and BASF. The drones appeared in the evening of December 3 and 4, causing some concer

sports

Discovering the Spirit of Army-Navy: A Game Beyond Winning

December 16, 2024

When it comes to a game like Army-Navy, it's not just about winning. It's about tradition, pride, and history. For over a century, these two institutions have faced off on the football field, and every year, the buildup starts early. Really early. At the 125th Army-Navy Game, fans and teams gathered