The sometimes strained relationship between The United States and Turkey took another hit as Turkish media revealed ten U.S. outposts and bases in Syria.
Nathan Steelwater
US THAAD Missile Defense Test Successful, But NK Still an Issue
On Tuesday, July 11, the United States Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted a test target with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
Venezuela’s Independence Day Celebration Gets Violent
Venezuela’s independence celebration didn’t go as planned — or very well.
North Korea Test Launch Successful, US Calls It Escalation
North Korea successfully tested an ICBM — what does it mean for the U.S.?
Kurdish Arms Deal May Prove Difficult
In what appears to be a measure to assuage the Turks, Secretary of Defense Mattis has promised the Turkish government that once the fight with ISIS is over, so too is the United States’ arms deal with the Kurds, specifically the People’s Protection Units (YPG).
More Fraud, Waste, And Abuse At The Pentagon
Would it surprise you to know that the Pentagon wasted $28 million on purchasing expensive “forest” patterned camouflage uniforms for the Afghan Army? And it gets worse.
Russia Issues Strong Statement Against US Air Skirmish in Syria
Russia says US and coalition planes operating west of the Euphrates River are fair game.
Analysis: Future Military Strength Is Not Just Numbers
If the United States is to repeat the process of increasing troop numbers, we would be wise to ensure that the Army (and other services if they follow suit) does not fall into the traps of the early 2010s.
Otto Warmbier Returns Home From NK In Coma
Otto Warmbier, the University of Virginia student who was imprisoned in North Korea for over seventeen months, returned home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.