FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - U.S. and British forces launched a series of proportionate strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to continuing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. "These strikes are intended to further disrupt and degrade the capabilities of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia to conduct their reckless and destabilizing attacks against U.S. and … [Read more...]
U.S. Strikes Targets in Response to Deadly Drone Attack
A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. William J. Rivers of Willingboro, New Jersey, Feb. 2, 2024, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Rivers was assigned to the 718th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, Fort Moore, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto) FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - U.S. forces conducted a series of strikes … [Read more...]
Ukraine Aid Will Help Deter China in Indo-Pacific
FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the most important things the United States can do to promote peace in the Indo-Pacific is to support Ukraine in its battle against Russia half a world away, Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo told the Senate Armed Services Committee today. President Joe Biden nominated Paparo, currently the commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, … [Read more...]
CMSAF Prioritizes Quality of Life at House Hearing
Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna, bottom right, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich) FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - The highest-ranking enlisted leaders across the Department of Defense told Congress Jan. 31 that ensuring sufficient … [Read more...]
U.S. Can Respond to Cyber Threat Posed by China
FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - The cyber challenge posed by China is unlike any challenge ever faced by the U.S. and its allies, said the commander of United States Cyber Command. Speaking Wednesday before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone told lawmakers that cyber actors in China have used malware to hold at risk critical U.S. … [Read more...]