Army general tapped to lead NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA’s surveillance tools.
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Utilities billing resumes for some military housing residents
Mock billing for at least three months will allow residents time to adjust before any charges or rebates start.
Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcry
Flags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.
Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela strays from US goals
Though Rubio said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, he noted the administration would not rule out additional military force if needed.
US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions
Installation commanders are required to submit counter-drone defense plans for their bases within 60 days.
Families of two men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue US government
The case marks the first legal challenge of its kind to President Donald Trump’s policy targeting vessels along narco-trafficking routes.
Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Crytpo scams, romance scams, education scams, job scams. Advocates are pushing authorities to root out scamsters at the source.
Trump’s new national defense strategy downgrades China threat
The Pentagon declared on Friday that the U.S. military’s top priority is to defend the homeland and Western Hemisphere.
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent
The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.
Hegseth puts more muscle into fixing troops’ household goods moves
The Pentagon has stood up a new operation to focus solely on permanent fixes for the decades-old problems of damaged and lost household goods.
Army orders soldiers to stand by for possible Minneapolis deployment
The order comes amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
Amid Greenland tensions, US forces prep for NATO’s ‘Cold Response 26′
The drills are slated to get underway against a backdrop of uncertainty about the future of relations between the U.S. and its longstanding allies.
Danish veterans of US wars say they feel betrayed by Greenland threats
Denmark has been a stalwart ally to America. Forty-four Danish troops were killed in Afghanistan, the highest per capita death toll among coalition forces.
US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela
U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta on Tuesday “without incident.”
Archbishop says it’s ‘morally acceptable’ for troops to defy orders
The Catholic archbishop responsible for U.S. troops said it is “morally acceptable” for them to disobey an order if it is against their own conscience.
US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending bill
The conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.
