The Air Force has cleared the crew of a C-17 aircraft for departing Afghanistan during the U.S.’s withdrawal from the country even though human remains were found in the wheel well of plane. In an emailed statement issued Monday, Air Force spokesperson Anne Stefanek said an internal investigation found that the crew “acted appropriately and…
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Senate poised to pass bill helping soldiers exposed to toxic substances
Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson deployed to Iraq and Kosovo with the Ohio National Guard, but the battle didn’t end when he returned home. After returning to Ohio, Robinson experienced gushy nosebleeds and bleeding from his ear caused by a rare autoimmune disease. In 2017, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that his…
Defense & National Security — The road ahead for Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol held its first public hearing in months last night and left viewers with a roadmap of what’s to come. We’ll recap the hearing and look at what to expect. Plus, we’ll talk about Defense Secretary Lloyd’s Austin warning to his Chinese counterpart…
Austin warns Chinese counterpart against actions on Taiwan in first meeting
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned his Chinese counterpart that Beijing must “refrain from further destabilizing actions toward Taiwan” during their first face-to-face meeting on Friday. Austin met with China’s Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, according to a statement from the Pentagon. Austin reiterated…
Defense & National Security — Gearing up for prime-time Jan. 6 hearing
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold its first public hearing in months tonight at 8 p.m. EST. We’ll look ahead to what to expect. Plus, we’ll talk about the Senate’s vote to advance legislation expanding care to veterans who were exposed to toxins during their military…
Defense & National Security — Veterans offer bright spot in Washington
Veterans are in the spotlight in Washington this week as the Senate considers legislation helping those exposed to toxins and President Biden signs bills aimed at supporting Americans who have served. We’ll have more on the legislation plus the Department of Homeland Security’s grim warning on the threats of domestic extremists. This is Defense &…
Navy identifies fighter pilot killed in California crash
The Navy has identified the fighter pilot who died after his jet crashed near Trona, Calif., last week. In a statement on Sunday, the service identified the pilot as Lt. Richard Bullock, who was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 113 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. Bullock was flying a routine training mission…
Biden administration planning to sell armed drones to Ukraine: report
The Biden administration is reportedly planning to sell armed drones that can carry Hellfire missiles to Ukraine, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The U.S. is looking to sell four MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones made by General Atomics, sources told the outlet. The drones can be armed with Hellfire missiles. The administration plans to notify Congress of…
US sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send long-range rocket systems as part of a $700 million weapons package to Ukraine, senior administration officials told reporters on Tuesday night. The new package is set to include High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and munitions to allow Ukrainians to more precisely strike targets from a greater distance inside of…
Defense & National Security — Austin eyes meeting with Chinese counterpart
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is reportedly planning to meet face-to-face with his Chinese counterpart in the coming weeks. We’ll break down the reported meeting, plus why former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro is suing the Justice Department and House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This is Defense &…