BAGHDAD — Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers steadily unravels. Iraqi foreign minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, made the offer during a … [Read more...]
Shipbuilder lends Navy a hand with rise of robot submarines
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Huntington Ingalls Industries builds ships for sailors, but for the last two years it has supported a newer naval trend: the rise of the robots. The nation's largest military shipbuilder is helping aerospace giant Boeing build the Orca, a large unmanned submarine. Just as … [Read more...]
2 local grads complete basic training
MANSFIELD - Two local high school graduates have completed basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, … [Read more...]
Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions
Newswise — A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital – essentially improving the American workforce. Using a new computer model, the study estimates the economic impact of this … [Read more...]
Who actually supports military strikes against Iran?
The prospect of U.S. military action against Iran has notably little international support. U.S. allies have publicly balked at the idea, and major powers such as Russia and the European Union have called for restraint. There is little support for conflict with Iran among U.S. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn prohibition on military malpractice cases
The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is shown in January 2019. On Monday, the court opted not to hear a case which challenged the legal precedent barring individuals from suing the military for medical malpractice. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP) The Supreme Court again on Monday opted not to hear a … [Read more...]
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