JULY 3, 2025 - Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with nearly $66 billion in security assistance. Much of that assistance involved American military hardware and munitions pulled from U.S. inventory as part of presidential drawdown authority. Now, some assistance provided to Ukraine — as well as assistance to other nations … [Read more...]
Army Using Lethal Unmanned Aerial Systems
JULY 2, 2025 – For many decades, engineers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center executed the critical research, development and engineering activities that have led to the many safe and decisive armaments lethality capabilities employed by our Nation’s warfighters. Today, the Armaments Center is applying those same successful … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Bans Trauma Training on Animals
JULY 2, 2025 — In a letter sent today, PETA thanks the U.S. Coast Guard Acting Commandant Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier for clarifying the service does not, and will not, mutilate and kill animals in live trauma training, euphemistically called “live tissue training,” after PETA questioned a policy document issued by the military branch this year that appeared to allow the … [Read more...]
Army Launches New Retention Website
JULY 2, 2025 - The Army launched a new retention website to empower Soldiers, leaders, and retention personnel with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions about their future in the Army. It's a one-stop shop, offering easy access to the latest policy updates, reenlistment options, benefits information, and eligibility requirements. "Career Counselors … [Read more...]
Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts
Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward visited Ohio County on Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025, surveying flood recovery efforts firsthand while also recognizing the hard work of the approx. 110 service members on ground around the area. Soldiers of the 115th Engineer Vertical Construction Company, 119th Engineer Company (Sapper), 601st Engineer Support Company, 821st Engineer … [Read more...]