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Hasty US exit from Europe could drive allies away from American arms, RAND says
A rapid, uncoordinated U.S. military drawdown from Europe could push key NATO allies further away from American weapons over the long term, according to a new RAND study, a shift the authors say would hurt the U.S. defense industrial base. RAND released the report, “Anticipating Allies’ Responses to U.S. Retrenchment from Europe,” on Wednesday. It examines how France, Germany, Poland…
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Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board
After overseeing a purge of Pentagon advisory committees last year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is adding a new one to the list, focused on homeland security and defense.Announced in the Federal Register Sept. 11, the Homeland Defense Board aims to fill a gap Hegseth sees in providing military guidance to…
Vet wins 2024 Cascadia | CVSA, PrePass to bypass driverless rigs?
Progressive awards truck driver with FreightlinerFahad Al-Kadhim first served the U.S. military as an interpreter and translator during combat operations before becoming a U.S. citizen, joining the National Guard and becoming a truck driver.Progressive InsuranceA U.S. Army National Guard veteran has been awarded a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia as part of…
ICE ramps up raids on truck stops, weigh stations
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed ramped-up raids on interstates, weigh stations and truck stops, resulting in some high-profile arrests and sending shockwaves through trucking. While trucking companies and truck drivers have long dealt with the Department of Transportation and state police partners enforcing rules, those rarely ever touched on…
Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a “military complex” housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition.The president cited national security concerns for the move, echoing the rationale…
Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males
The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.The initiative, first announced in a July memo by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is part of the agency’s Warfighter Performance Optimization program, which Hegseth announced in May.On Sept. 3, the Pentagon temporarily…
Army to promote NCOs who complete drill sergeant, recruiting schools
The Army issued a policy on Friday to promote some noncommissioned officers who complete drill sergeant and recruiting courses. Sergeants who complete the Army Recruiting Course or Drill Sergeant Course will be promoted to staff sergeant. Sergeants serving in drill sergeant positions who meet promotion requirements will also be promoted,…