Military families testified Wednesday about Ëœslum-like’ conditions in some privatized base housing that they allege contributes to disease and birth defects.
{FD} Behind the scenes of the Mattis bombshell: More resignations expected after ‘protest’ exit
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation, which shocked Washington’s national security establishment and rattled America’s allies, was sealed in a fateful 18-hour period that saw President Trump resolve to withdraw troops from Syria – alarming Pentago… Continue reading →
{FD} Defense Secretary Mattis visits military troops deployed to border
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Texas on Wednesday where he will visit some of the troops deployed to the border. Mattis will spend about an hour with active-duty Army soldiers in McAllen, Texas who are living in what some have called substanda… Continue reading →
{FD} American pilot killed in Ukrainian Air Force fighter jet crash
An American pilot on board a Ukrainian Air Force fighter jet was killed when the aircraft crashed Tuesday in Ukraine, officials said. Continue reading →
{FD} New VA secretary warns Trump’s signature program could collapse without fix
EXCLUSIVE: President Trump’s newly installed Veterans Affairs secretary, in his first interview since taking office earlier this week, sounded the alarm about the need to fix a critical program allowing veterans to see local private doctors instead of … Continue reading →
{FD} Marine vet gets smart home (and independence) from Gary Sinise Foundation
On April 11, 2012, two weeks into his sixth combat deployment, Major Eric Burkett’s V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft crashed in North Africa. Continue reading →
{FD} Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL for controversial mission in Afghanistan
Thursday afternoon at the White House, President Trump presented Slabinski with the Medal of Honor for his actions – getting wounded team members off the mountain and directing devastating close-air-support against the enemy. But not everyone in the mi… Continue reading →
{FD} Paul Ryan: ‘Hollowed out’ US military needs spending boost following recent crashes
With another potential government shutdown looming, the Speaker of the House wants to make sure the U.S. military is not shortchanged after more deadly crashes in the past week killed nine American servicemen, which the Wisconsin Republican blamed on y… Continue reading →
{FD} US ignores China ‘at our peril,’ and lags on missile tech, Pacific commander warns
A warning that the U.S. has fallen so far behind in missile tech compared with China, it may not be able to win a future war against Beijing. Continue reading →
{FD} 81-year-old US citizen ordered back to prison in Iran
The US government is demanding Iran release an 81-year-old American it returned to prison this week– after giving him a 4-day leave for health reasons. Continue reading →
{FD} Nearly 20 American hostages languish around the world
It’s been nearly 11 years since retired FBI agent Robert Levinson disappeared while investigating a cigarette smuggling ring on Kish Island off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. Continue reading →
{FD} Virgin Islands bracing for long recovery after one-two punch from Irma, Maria
Some 1,200 U.S. National Guardsmen are helping residents in St. Croix dig out after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Continue reading →
{FD} US soldiers welcome Afghan translator who saved their life: See the tearful reunion
The soldiers who served with him in Afghanistan call him “Fred.” Continue reading →
