All posts tagged "Military"
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Josh Schmidt | August 10, 2017
Russian Plane Surveys Washington as Part of Open Skies Treaty
It was allowed under an international treaty, but some are still skeptical.
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Anneliese Mahoney | August 9, 2017
Transgender Military Members Sue Trump Over Ban
There are five plaintiffs going after Trump's tweet-based directive.
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Gabe Fernandez | July 28, 2017
The Problems with Trump’s Trans Military Announcement
Trump's announcement reflects a larger lack of respect for transgender Americans.
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Alec Siegel | July 16, 2017
House Passes Defense Bill that Calls Climate Change “Direct Threat” to U.S.
The bill sets the Pentagon's budget at $696 billion.
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Gabe Fernandez | June 23, 2017
House Committee Wants to Include a Space Corps in New Defense Bill
The bill is still lightyears away from becoming law.
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Emma Von Zeipel | May 18, 2017
Soldiers Discharged for Misconduct Often Suffer from PTSD, Other Disorders
According to a new GAO report.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 10, 2017
Yale Law Students Help Gay Veteran Gain New Recognition
The man is now 91.
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 4, 2016
Did the U.S. Pay Half a Billion Dollars for Fake Anti Al-Qaeda Propaganda?
A British investigation attempts to answer the question.
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Jacob Atkins | September 21, 2016
A Complicated History: Japanese Court Blocks Bid to Close Down American Military Base in Okinawa
Okinawans continue to protest the U.S. presence on the island.
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Inez Nicholson | June 8, 2016
U.S. Marine Corps Relaxes Tattoo Policy
Are you a Marine thinking about getting a tattoo? If so, you may want to think again.
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Alexandra Simone | May 1, 2016
Women May Be Required to Register for the Draft
There's an amendment in play.
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Mariam Jaffery | April 26, 2016
Is the Russian Military’s Powerful New Weapon a Bunch of Dolphins?
The purchase of 5 new dolphins by the Russian Military brings up a lot of questions.
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Alexandra Simone | February 19, 2016
Bread Cruz for President!
A radical plan to restore the military: carbs.
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Anneliese Mahoney | February 3, 2016
Will Women Start Registering for the Draft?
A discussion that needs to be had as women are integrated into combat roles.
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Emily Dalgo | June 19, 2015
U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Timely or Dangerous?
It's a question our 2016 contenders will have to answer.
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Anneliese Mahoney | May 1, 2015
Governor Greg Abbott is Pandering to Conspiracy Theorists
Count Texas Governor Greg Abbott among the many crazy, Anti-government conspiracy theorists with his latest move.
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Jasmine Shelton | April 19, 2015
South African Mercenaries Fight Boko Haram in Nigeria
Private military companies from outside of Nigeria are now int he country fighting against Boko Haram.
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Jasmine Shelton | April 2, 2015
Looking Back: Lessons From the Intervention in Libya
The Libyan intervention was hailed as a success at first, but how is Libya doing now?
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Jasmine Shelton | March 26, 2015
ISIS Uses Twitter to Publish Hit List of U.S. Military Personnel
ISIS continues its use of social media platforms to wage a global war.
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Jennifer Polish | March 23, 2015
Drone Pilot PTSD is Awful, But Also Beside the Point
Recent coverage of drone pilots suffering from PTSD ignores the physical effects of drone attacks on site.
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Michael Sliwinski | February 27, 2015
The Philippines: A U.S. Ally Grapples with Terrorism
The United States and the Philippines are working together to fight terrorism.
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Anneliese Mahoney | December 8, 2014
With 22 Veteran Suicides Each Day, Where Are Our Priorities?
There are 22 veteran suicides each day; 20 percent of all American suicides each year.
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Michael Sliwinski | November 21, 2014
China as a Military Threat: What Does It Mean for the U.S.?
China is a growing military threat not only throughout Asia, but to the United States.
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Marisa Mostek | October 16, 2014
ISIS: The Mentality of Madness
ISIS is real.
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Anneliese Mahoney | September 26, 2014
The “Latte Salute” is a Latte of Crap
Obama drank a cup of coffee and saluted our troops...with the same hand.
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Hannah Kaye | September 1, 2014
Military Sexual Assault Remains a Major National Embarrassment
If you have seen the eye-opening documentary 'The Invisible War,' then you know that it raised awareness for...
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Natasha Paulmeno | July 29, 2014
The Blue Angels: Harassment Investigation Sparks Changes
The Blue Angels are regarded as some of the most highly talented and well-respected pilots in the Navy...
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Sarah Helden | February 21, 2014
Drone Rules: Are They Enough to Protect Civilians?
Whether you’re for or against drone strikes, it should at least be accepted that regulations should be followed...
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Sarah Helden | February 17, 2014
The U.S. Military & Bangladeshi Factories: Who’s Responsible for Safety?
The U.S. military isn’t doing enough to protect the health and safety of the people who make their...
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Anneliese Mahoney | December 3, 2013
Adultery in the US: Do You Know the Laws?
In my search for a news story today, I came across what looked like an interesting topic. A...