WATM Friday 5: Top military news for the week of 12/16
The military has had a busy week. There have been quite a few top military news headlines making waves within the community but these are the WATM Friday 5 we…
Recent changes with the 2020 NDAA and how they impact you
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual piece of legislation which gives authority and funding to the United States Military. While it is a detailed body of work that doesn’t make for light reading, it should be read. Th…
Retired military officers are urging against a war with Iran
Iran just conducted a massive rapid deployment exercise that consisted of 12,000 coordinated troops – the Islamic Republic was saying to the world that any attackers would face a “crushing blow.” Over two days, Iran’s regular military forces us…
Congress wants misconduct by military’s top brass to be public
A subcommittee markup of the National Defense Authorization Act would require the secretary of defense and military service secretaries to post reports of misconduct by generals and admirals, and those of equivalent civilian rank, so they are access…