Army Making a Mistake in Cuts to Special Operations Forces
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The Making of a Fake War Hero: An American Who Reinvented Himself as a Social-Media Soldier in Ukraine Is Accused of ‘Stolen Valor’
Read the original article on Business Insider. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a 48-year-old American veteran and building contractor from Connecticut named James Vasquez was one of thousands of volunteers who went to join the fight. He quickly became one of the most recognizable faces of the foreign fighters in Ukraine, often […]
These Soldiers Say Mold in Barracks Isn’t Just Disgusting, It’s Making Them Sick
Difficulty breathing. Nose bleeds. Asthma. The Army has struggled with moldy conditions in its barracks for decades, with reports of infestations blanketing soldiers’ rooms and possessions at some installations becoming a frequent topic in the media. But those conditions aren’t just unsightly, they’re seemingly having a serious impact on the health of America’s front-line troops. […]