APRIL 11, 2025 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi testified before the House Committee on Appropriations, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee, addressing concerns about military quality of life and the impact of budgetary constraints on readiness April 8, 2025. The … [Read more...]
Space Force’s International Partnership Strategy
APRIL 11, 2025 - Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman gave insights into a new, soon-to-be-released International Partnership Strategy to unify like-minded nations’ efforts in the space domain during his keynote at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, April 9. Saltzman described this strategy as a critical evolution in response to growing threats and rapid … [Read more...]
Military Met 2024 Recruiting Goals
APRIL 11, 2025 - The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to do so again this year. At the same time, military personnel leaders said they are undergoing transformations with an eye toward lethality. "Our Army can provide combat power anywhere in the world to protect American and allied … [Read more...]
Largest Africa Exercise Kicks off Across Four Nations
APRIL 11, 2025 – African Lion 25, U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual exercise, officially kicks off April 14, 2025, in Tunisia, with activities in Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco beginning in May. With more than 10,000 troops from over 40 nations—including seven NATO allies—this year’s iteration will be the largest in the exercise’s history. Led by the U.S. Army Southern … [Read more...]
DoD Cuts $5.1 Billion in Wasteful Spending
APRIL 11, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum yesterday announcing the cutting of $5.1 billion in wasteful Defense Department contracts. "That's with a 'B'; $5.1 billion in DOD contracts for ancillary things like consulting and other nonessential services," Hegseth said while recording a video of the announcement from his office. The memo lists some … [Read more...]