I mean, Trump wants to use the military for everything, right. The other You're also not supposed to use the military for um running drunk driving checkpoints in Washington DC. You're not supposed to use United States Marines for protecting a federal building in Los Angeles from normal pro levels of protest.I mean, all of these things that he wants to use the military for. I mean, I half believe that the reason he thinks he can get rid of FEMA is because he's heard that the National Guard did some disaster ...

The main reason for the newfound urgency to bulk Western militaries can be found in the trenches of Ukraine. Another is a long-running recruitment crisis that has left many forces unable to fill even their smaller armies https://t.co/FSGudxrlUs ...

Military Legal Matters - The Trump administration's actions, specifically Secretary Hegsath's move to remove top judge advocate generals, effectively weakened the legal advice available within the Pentagon [1] - This created an environment where commanders might not receive proper legal guidance, potentially leading to the execution of illegal orders [1][3] - Members of Congress felt compelled to remind military personnel of their oath to the Constitution and their obligation to disobey illegal orders [1][2] Constitutional Obligations - Military personnel swear an oath to the Constitution, not to a president, and are obligated to disobey illegal orders [2][4] - Reminding military personnel of their constitutional obligations should not be considered seditious [4] Congressional Oversight - Lawmakers are showing concern for the proper functioning of the military by reminding personnel not to obey illegal orders [4]

Phone calls to outside legal counsel for military members are rising, writes @MaryEllenKlas. It's a sign that US troops are struggling with the administration's orders (via @opinion) https://t.co/RNQNoc8fRw ...

Veterans Affairs & Achievements - The administration increased the approval rating for veterans' affairs from 38% to 92% [1] - The administration has cut the backlog of VA benefit claims in half within nine months [14] - The VA processed over 3 million backlog claims, the most in any year in VA history [15] - Over 1 million extra service hours were added across VA centers, and 20 new facilities were opened in 13 states [15] - The VA Choice and VA Accountability programs were brought back, and over 9,000 individuals who were not properly caring for veterans were removed [16][17] - The veterans unemployment rate has fallen by more than 26% since January [19] Military & Defense - The Department of Defense has been renamed to the Department of War [12] - The administration claims to have eliminated Iran's nuclear capability [1][27] - The administration has ordered many more updated versions of B2 bombers [27] Policy & Recognition - The speaker proclaimed that the nation will now celebrate Victory Day for World War I and World War II [9][10][11] - The administration signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act to prevent veterans from being evicted for late payments [19] - The administration established the National Center for Warrior Independence to house up to 6,000 veterans in need [17]

Switzerland is changing the structure of its military as the neutral nation beefs up defense capabilities in response to a more fragile European security situation https://t.co/8Hfw3xQ678 ...

The world’s largest aircraft-carrier is making for the Venezuelan coast. Its military aims are unclear https://t.co/mzGnt5ayuW ...

Qatar Facility at U.S. Air Force Base in Idaho Sparks Controversy https://t.co/0Th7nk1A8x ...

Government Shutdown Impact - Active duty military members could miss their first paycheck if Congress doesn't act, potentially affecting troops deployed globally [1] - Over 13 million (130万) active duty military members across various branches are considered essential employees and required to work without pay during a shutdown [2] - Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to DC, California, and Illinois are also affected by the shutdown [2] Congressional Response - The National Guard Association and other groups are urging Congress to pass a standalone bill to ensure service members are paid during the shutdown [2] - House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated openness to bringing a bill to the floor to ensure troops are paid, referencing past actions [3] - Congress previously passed a similar bill before the 2013 government shutdown to ensure military pay [3]

France’s defense industry needs €15 billion ($17.4 billion) in new funding in the coming years if the country is to honor its commitments to NATO’s military efforts, according to state investment bank Bpifrance https://t.co/4teWlKnT0X ...