INSANE: 19 - The Real Truth

Army unit dangles Grand Theft Auto VI leave to entice soldiers into reenlisting

At least 20 soldiers in a Georgia battalion have taken up an offer amid re-enlistment challenges and declining morale

The Independent UK · Aug 19

US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report

The U.S. has around 50,000 troops stationed in the region and around 20 bases but the Iran war has come at a cost

The Independent UK · Aug 19

‘Exhaustion, Acute Distress’: JB Pritzker Sounds Alarm Over USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors’ Mental Health After Reports of Overboard Incidents

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers Tuesday over reports that USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted or threatened to go overboard, as concerns grow over the carrier’s prolonged deployment.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Hegseth’s ‘personal’ trip to Iowa sparks speculation he’s eyeing Trump’s office: report

Vulnerable Republicans call in the cavalry, but Trump’s ‘War’ chief is reportedly eyeing his own political future

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Defense Secretary Hegseth Campaigns for Iowa Republican as Trump Officials Flood Unexpected Midterm Battleground

Hegseth used his appearance to emphasize Nunn's alignment with Trump while also defending the administration's military policies, including the Iran war

Latin Times · Aug 18

'39,000 soldiers guarding you from Kim’: Trump reduces military drills with South Korea over Iran

US president Donald Trump has put fresh strain on Washington’s security ties with Seoul, saying South Korean president Lee Jae Myung declined a request to assist the US in its military operation against Iran. Trump also questioned the cost of America’s defence commitments to South Korea.

The Times of India · Aug 18

‘Has always treated me with great respect’: Trump’s fresh praise for Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump said on Monday (local time) that Kim Jong Un has “always treated me with great respect" after citing his "very good" relationship with the North Korean leader to “ substantially reduce ” joint military exercises with South Korea

The Times of India · Aug 18

Trump criticises South Korea, says 'declined request to help US in Iran conflict'

Speaking to reporters, Trump said he called the South Korean President and asked whether he would be willing to "give us a little hand" with Iran, while stressing that the US, however, did not need assistance.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

'Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect': Trump says he 'gets along well' with North Korean leader

Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had met Kim on multiple occasions and that the two leaders understood each other. Trump contrasted his relationship with Kim with the North Korean leader's reported views of previous US presidents.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

After A Year Of Bombing Suspected Drug Boats, Pete Hegseth signals Strikes On Land

Hegseth singled out Honduras and Guatemala for inviting the United States to partake in combined operations against "narco-terrorists" in their countries.

International Business Times · Aug 17