Congress Eyes New Cyber and Communications Powers for the National Guard
Legislators in the House and Senate are investigating methods to expand the powers of the National Guard in cyber operations and communication resilience as they move on with the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposed clauses would place National Guard units at the forefront of safeguarding crucial infrastructure, enhancing systems for communication, and […]
How a Former Waffen-SS Officer Became an American War Hero Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
A white granite headstone in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery bears a name that sounds American: Larry Allan Thorne. But the man buried there was born Lauri Allan Törni in Viipuri, Finland, on May 28, 1919, fought for three nations across three decades, and remains the only known former Waffen-SS member interred at Arlington […]
Fort Hood Steps In After Shutdown Halts WWII Veteran’s Military Funeral
As the government shutdown creeps along, now in its fourth week, services that have been placed on hold are beginning to affect people in all walks of life. Including deceased veterans. A Final Wish For Florencio Davila of Waco, Texas, his dying wish was to be buried with full military honors. After all, the […]
Shutdown or Not, National Guard Will Stay in Washington D.C.
As most government activities remain shut down in Washington D.C. due to budget gridlock, the National Guard remains on patrol across the nation’s capital. Its deployment has now stretched past 60 days, with about 1,500 guardsmen from nine states continuing to assist D.C. police with public safety—even as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has chastised President […]
Lost for 82 Years, World War II Soldier’s Dog Tag Returns to Family
Karen Finnerty didn’t know much about her late father’s time in World War II. And since his passing, Finnerty has searched for more ways to connect with her dad and his military service. She never thought she would find a key part of who he was as a soldier, and in one of life’s most […]
Company Inks $7M Deal to Provide Satellite Technology to US Army
A satellite technology company with skin in the game for decades has secured a multi-million-dollar contract to supply the U.S. Army with transportable SATCOM terminals over the next two years. The importance of SATCOM, or satellite communication, has expanded in the digital age where more antiquated military strategies have lesser impact in a world full […]
Army Leaders Embrace AI for Command Decisions as Pentagon Accelerates Technology Race With China
The Pentagon is racing to deploy artificial intelligence across military operations before adversaries gain an irreversible edge, driven by lessons from Ukraine, where cheap drones powered by AI are destroying million-dollar tanks as well as China’s push to dominate military AI. The Department of War launched a $100 million AI program in December 2024 to […]
Trump Nominates New Army Vice Chief with Current General Just Two Years into the Role
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to serve as the Army’s second-highest-ranking officer, according to congressional records. Gen. James Mingus is currently vice chief of staff and has not publicly said he plans to step aside. He has been in the job less than two years, and it is typically […]
How Ukraine’s Drone War Is Forcing the U.S. Army to Rewrite Its Battle Doctrine
The Army is overhauling how it fights in combat based on lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, where drones have become the dominant weapon on the battlefield. The service is rethinking tank tactics, procurement systems, and unit structures as inexpensive drones prove more effective than traditional platforms. War Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a directive in July […]
Alaska Storm Damage so Bad Many Evacuees Won’t Go Home for at Least 18 Months, Governor Says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a request to the White House for a major disaster declaration. […]