The Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccination plan aims to have the entire force vaccinated against COVID-19 by the middle of July. During a press conference, Army Lieutenant General Ronald J. Place, the director of the Defense Health Agency, and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Terry Adirim, said that it is possible […]
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US military launches airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Syria
On DutyOn Thursday, U.S. fighter jets attacked several Iranian-affiliated targets in Eastern Syria. The aircraft dropped seven 500lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) on seven different targets. The Department of Defense stated the airstrikes destroyed several facilities at a border control point that Iranian-backed militant groups, including Kata’ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), have […]
How to ensure space superiority according to the Space Command’s top general
On DutyThe US Space Command is the newest unified combatant command of the US military, having been officially reestablished in 2019. Now, its top general came out with five strategic tasks that will help establish and propel the new command to the future. Before delving into the five tasks, it’s important to distinguish between the US […]
What you need to know about Israel’s inclusion in the US Central Command
Off DutyIn January, a decision from the Pentagon brought Israel under the area of responsibility of the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The decision came after a series of historic reconciliation agreements between Israel and several Arab countries (the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco) that saw the latter recognizing Israel and establishing diplomatic relations with […]
