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US Warships Steam Toward Venezuela as Trump Escalates Fight Against Cartels

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 21, 2025 17 Comments

Three Aegis guided-missile destroyers (USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham, and USS Sampson) to be deployed off the coast of Venezuela for "several months."...

Trump Admin Planning Test of Golden Dome Missile Defense System in 2028

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 05, 2025 7 Comments

Meanwhile, Space Force is considering novel development tools to speed development of space-based interceptors needed for the ambitious project....

Updated Data Shows Media Grossly Overestimated The Number of U.S. Military Transgender Personnel

Posted by James Nault on August 04, 2025 24 Comments

"some outlets fearmongered that up to 15,000 service members would be booted. But...

Massive Upgrade to DoD: Matthew Lohmeier Confirmed as Under Secretary of the Air Force

Posted by James Nault on July 24, 2025 12 Comments

Former Air/Space Force Lieutenant Colonel F-15 pilot becomes #2 person in the Air Force, and Legal Insurrection couldn’t be happier...

Trump Admin Launches Program to Protect Farms From China

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 09, 2025 24 Comments

"We feed the world. We lead the world. And we’ll never let foreign adversaries control our land, our labs, or our livelihoods."...

UPDATE Judge Denies Newsom Immediate Restraining Order to Block Deployment

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 10, 2025 98 Comments

Newsom also apparently lied about a phone call from Trump....

Trump Defends Sending National Guard to Los Angeles After Newsom Files Lawsuit

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 10, 2025 29 Comments

Well, it's California. I bet a judge will side with Newsom....

Hegseth Sends 700 Active-Duty Marines to Los Angeles

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 09, 2025 40 Comments

Newsom sticks his foot in his mouth...

U.S. Army Reaches 2025 Recruiting Goal Four Months Ahead of Schedule

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 08, 2025 10 Comments

"I want to thank the commander in chief, President Trump, and Secretary of Defense Hegseth for their decisive leadership and support which helped make this feat possible."...

Hegseth Orders Special Panel to Examine Afghanistan Withdrawal

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 20, 2025 24 Comments

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth explained that the department has spent three months reviewing the withdrawal, which led to the deaths of 13 soldiers....

Pentagon, Air Traffic Controller Hotline Disconnected in 2022 During Biden’s Term

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 15, 2025 29 Comments

So many problems when Buttigieg "served" as transportation secretary. Gee, maybe using DEI to pick someone for a high level job is not ideal....

Pentagon Begins Process of Removing Transgender Personnel

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 09, 2025 33 Comments

"The eligibility window to self-identify for voluntary separation is extended to June 6, 2025, for Active Component Service members and July 7, 2025, for Reserve Component Service members."...

Network Coverage of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth Was 100% Negative in Trump’s First 100 Days

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 01, 2025 13 Comments

“I think we’re controversial because we’re OVER the target!”...

Hegseth: Evidence Against Leakers ‘Will be Handed Over to DOJ’

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 22, 2025 38 Comments

"We don't think, based on what we understand, that it's going to be a good day for a number of those individuals because of what was found in the investigation."...

Top Adviser to Hegseth Placed on Leave in Pentagon Leak Probe

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 15, 2025 25 Comments

An official told Reuters that Daniel Caldwell was placed on administrative leave due to "an authorized disclosure."...

STARRS Town Hall: U.S. Military Opposition to the Trump Administration A Matter of Concern

Posted by James Nault on April 12, 2025 30 Comments

"many active duty officers openly and deeply despise the Trump Administration, and they are not at all shy about expressing their opinion both in and out of uniform. One active duty Major I know estimates that it’s 1 in 4 who have this problem"...

Atlantic Editor Claims Trump Admin Accidentally Included Him in Yemen Message Chain

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 24, 2025 103 Comments

On purpose or an accident?...

Trump, Hegseth Announce the New Future Fighter Jet F-47

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 21, 2025 22 Comments

Boeing will build the jets in St. Louis....

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