LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Jonah Bennett The Army has discharged a soldier after it learned he once fought side-by-side with Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine. An Army spokeswoman confirmed to The Washington Post that Pfc. Guillaume Cuvelier is no longer in the service, but it’s not clear the exact reason why Cuvelier was discharged. Lt. Col….
Jonah Bennett Displayed with permission from Daily Caller News Foundation An unknown number of U.S. Army troops are heading to northern Iraq to participate in the fight against the Islamic State, sources told Military Times. The troops are from the 82nd Airborne Division, specifically the 2nd Brigade Combat Team from Fort Bragg in North Carolina. These…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By The Libertarian Republic Editorial Board When Austin Petersen, or as Reason’s Nick Gillespie referred to him, the “Freedom Ninja,” ran for the Libertarian Party’s nomination for President of the United States, he inspired thousands of everyday Americans to get active in the fight for liberty. Out of his campaign came a group of freedom…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By: Elias J. Atienza President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Army, businessman Vincent Viola, has withdrawn his name from consideration due to Defense Department rules concerning family businesses. The Military Times reports that “he had planned to transfer ownership to other family members but turn over operations responsibilities…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Thomas Phippen The Army has selected the Sig Sauer P320 to replace the 9mm pistol the service has used since the Cold War, ending a nearly 3-year search for a suitable replacement. The contract is worth a maximum of $580 million, including ammunition and and accessories for an undisclosed number of…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: UPDATE: Subsequent reports beyond the initial story source have clarified some initially omitted details. The article has since been amended to reflect this new information. by Micah J. Fleck Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz, Army general, D.C. National Guard commander, and integral overseer of the presidential inauguration, will be removed…
by Saagar Enjeti The Navy is investigating a sailor who refused to salute during the national anthem, in a likely Kaepernick inspired protest. A Navy spokesman told Navy Times punishment for the female sailor remains up to her commander. The incident is the second time a sailor faces scrutiny for not saluting the flag in protest. In early…
by Jonah Bennett Soldiers in Alaska are officially banned from attending marijuana fairs, even though the drug is legal in the state, the Army stated Thursday. This ban applies to fairs and conventions and also extends to “hemp” products, as well, the Associated Press reports. The reason that 11,000 Alaska-based soldiers are banned from these sorts of events…
by Jonah Bennett A majority of active-duty troops stringently oppose nation-building efforts abroad, according to a new poll, preferring instead that the military focus on doing what it does best: killing terrorists and keeping the homeland safe. Commissioned by Military Times and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, the poll found that…
The U.S. Army is developing brigades designed to quickly train new volunteer recruits in the event of a national emergency.