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US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it The US Army’s image of power and patriotism may be misleading to Gen Z, who are weary of gun violence and its impact on their mental health and sense of safety. The […]
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World’s most powerful ex-New Yorker gets a DC military parade, not a ticker-tape celebration in Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes
World’s most powerful ex-New Yorker gets a DC military parade, not a ticker-tape celebration in Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes Donald Trump has announced plans for a military parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, 2025, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday, which critics say is an attempt to […]
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Trump orders Marines to Los Angeles as protests escalate over immigration raids, demonstrating the president’s power to deploy troops on US soil
Trump orders Marines to Los Angeles as protests escalate over immigration raids, demonstrating the president’s power to deploy troops on US soil President Donald Trump ordered approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles on June 9, 2025, in response to protests over immigration raids, demonstrating his power to deploy troops on US soil. The deployment follows […]
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Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe
Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web successfully destroyed or degraded over 40 strategic bombers, including Tu-95, Tu-160, and Tu-22 M3 aircraft, as well as an A-50 airborne-early-warning jet, in a series of blasts […]
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Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 2 essential reads
Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 2 essential reads President Donald Trump’s speech at West Point included scripted and unscripted segments that showcased his partisan politics, making it unusual for a military setting. The level of partisanship in Trump’s speech was concerning, as it attacked presidential predecessors […]
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Trump’s firings of military leaders pose a crucial question to service members of all ranks
Trump’s firings of military leaders pose a crucial question to service members of all ranks President Donald Trump gave no specific reason for firing Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff less than halfway through Brown’s four-year term in office. Nor did he give an explanation for similarly […]
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