A new U.S. Army regulation to measure soldiers’ body fat could result in many failing their fitness assessments. Army officials admitted on June 14 that some soldiers who had previously passed under the old regulations may now fail under the new tests. The Army published a new directive called “Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army…
Former Military Chaplain’s Assistant Says, ‘Pen Not Always Mightier Than the Sword’
There were things U.S. Army chaplain’s assistant Arnold Swift wished he could have said to John’s widow as he typed the man’s death notice in Vietnam more than half a century ago. Personal things, like how much John loved his wife and children and was a good man who felt deeply and drank himself to…
US Army Sergeant Found Guilty of Murder in 2020 Shooting of Gun-Wielding Protester
A jury on April 7 convicted a U.S. Army sergeant who shot dead a man wielding a gun at him during a protest in 2020. Sgt. Daniel Perry, working for Uber, traveled to Austin in July 2020 for work. A Black Lives Matter protest was happening the same night. Perry, after turning down a street,…
Almost 10,000 US Army Soldiers Slipped Into Obesity During Pandemic, New Study Finds
Obesity rates surged throughout the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, and the U.S. military was not immune from the impact. According to new research, almost 10,000 U.S. Army soldiers slipped into obesity amid reduced physical training during the pandemic. Researchers from the Center for Health Services Research (CHSR) at the Uniformed Services University…
Facing Recruitment Crisis, US Army Develops Program to Help Aspiring Soldiers Meet Eligibility Requirements
January 15, 2023
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In times of national emergency, the United States military has been far less restrictive in its recruitment policies than it is today. In fact, during World War II, some noncitizen men who could not provide proof of legal entry to the United States were permitted to enlist. Also, during World War II, men ages 18…
The Inextricable Link Between Military Life and Mental Health Issues
Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), we’re told, is building a military to invade Taiwan by the end of the decade. In recent times, however, this building process has hit a rather sizable stumbling block that could derail its plans of “unification” with its iron-willed neighbor. The South China Morning Post’s Amber Wang recently discussed…
Relieved of Command for Vax Refusal, ‘I Still Came Out a Winner’: Former Army Commander
November 25, 2022
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With the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates still in effect for U.S. military personnel, although evidence that the shots do not stop transmission and reports of adverse effects are mounting, many service members are making the decision to resign, giving up their livelihoods and retirement funds. Speaking during a Nov. 21 interview with NTD’s Capitol Report,…
Relieved of Command for Vaccine Refusal, ‘I Still Came Out a Winner’: Former Army Commander
November 25, 2022
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With the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates still in effect for U.S. military personnel, although evidence that the shots do not stop transmission and reports of adverse effects are mounting, many service members are making the decision to resign, giving up their livelihoods and retirement funds. Speaking during a Nov. 21 interview with NTD’s Capitol Report,…
The Pentagon’s Suicide Report Shows How Deep the Army’s Problems Go
The Pentagon’s annual active duty military suicide report shows how the Army continues to lag behind the other services when it comes to military culture, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. While the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force each saw a decline in suicide rates between 2020 and 2021, and rates for the Reserve and…
National Guard Lost 7,500 Service Members in Past Year, Could Lose More Amid COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Service Officials
October 9, 2022
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The National Guard lost about 7,500 members over the past year, and membership could dwindle even more due to potential future discharges of up to 14,000 soldiers amid the U.S. military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to reports. The total annual loss of some 7,500 members is due to higher numbers of soldiers retiring or leaving…
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