Kiss the Prince? Military Men Learn the Hard Way.
Ew. Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, 12, of Morocco doesn’t appreciate when old men — some in decked-out military garb — bow down and try to kiss his hand. And really […]
Feds: Iraqi Refugee Wanted to Bomb American Malls
A federal agent has testified that an Iraqi refugee facing charges he “tried” to help ISIS (Islamic State, ISIL, IS, Daesh) wanted to set off explosives and kill people at […]
A-10 Thunderbolt to Fly Another Day
The A-10 Thunderbolt won’t retire until warthogs fly. According to a Defense One report, the U.S. Air Force’s plan to retire the A-10 Thunderbolt has been shelved–again–due to the plane’s […]
Military Bases Will Reject IDs from These Five States
To gain entry to many military bases, visitors have to present a valid ID in order for military officials to verify their identities. This security measure prevents dangerous people from […]
96-Year-Old War Vet’s Scooter Seen as Terrorist Threat
North London native and World War II veteran Frank Curtis is almost a 100 years old. He’s 96. As a young man, he served his country by helping liberate a […]
See Every Candidate’s Stance on Veterans Issues in One Infographic
For a while, we at the SITREP watched every presidential primary debate in the hopes of catching even a whiff of conversation pertaining to veterans issues and the military community. […]
These Generals Reacting to Obama’s Words Is Precious
Were these elite United States military generals not paying attention? Were they distracted? Maybe channeling Will McAvoy and/or Aaron Sorkin? Or thinking about the poor U.S. Navy sailors who had […]
Could This Be the Marine Corps’ First Infantrywoman?
Opening combat military occupational specialties to women is among the most divisive issues in the military today–especially in the Marine Corps. While other services greenlit opening combat roles to women […]
For $200 Million You Can Have This Mansion … & This Army Vet
One-fifth of a billion dollars is a helluva lot of dough to spend on a roof over your head, but in this case it might be intriguing to at least […]
Here’s Video of Iran Capturing Those U.S. Navy Sailors
With America still respiring its collective exhale in the wake of the news this morning that all U.S. Navy sailors being held by the fickle Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps were […]
Airstrikes Cremate Monstrous ISIS Piggy Bank in Iraq
If its true that money is the root of all evil, then it would behoove the United States-led coalition to find wherever ISIS (Islamic State, IS, ISIL, Daesh) keeps its […]
Iran Has a History of Kidnapping Foreign Sailors
Yesterday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two American boats and ten sailors for “snooping” in Iran waters. In truth, the two boats had become stranded during a routine journey from […]
National Guard to Intervene in Michigan Water Crisis
Amid the public health emergency happening in Flint and the soaring prices of clean drinking water, Governor Rick Snyder has activated the Michigan National Guard to help distribute bottled water […]
Obama Discusses Military Leadership at State of the Union
President Obama delivers his eighth and final State of the Union address last night to a roomful of policymakers and special guests–including six military veterans specifically invited by the Obamas. […]
Pentagon: U.S. Navy Boats, Crew in Iranian Custody [UPDATED]
This is all that’s been reported thus far, via the Associated Press: Pentagon: 2 Navy boats in Iranian custody but Iran tells US that crew will be returned ‘promptly’ UPDATE: Latest […]
Watch Mexican Navy Commandos Blitz El Chapo’s Sanctum
The other day we posted on the blog that Mexican security forces had captured the most wanted man in the world, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán — the notorious drug lord […]
Bergdahl’s Lawyers: Our Client Deserves a Purple Heart, POW Medal
Does Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, controversial soldier and accused deserter, qualify for the Purple Heart or Prisoner of War medal? Technically, yes. Whether or not he deserves those medals remains […]
Eric Fanning Steps Aside as Army Secretary to Await Confirmation
In September, President Obama made headlines when he nominated Eric Fanning, an openly gay man, to succeed John McHugh as Army Secretary. Fanning eagerly stepped into his new role over […]
ISIS Bomber Kills at Least 10 Tourists in Turkey
Was this retaliation for Turkey taking part in the coalition’s airstrikes in Syria? Or was it a rogue operator? It’s unclear, but according to Turkish officials, this much is: at least […]
DoD Rejects ‘Nintendo Medal,’ Changes to Army Combat Action Badge
Does piloting an unmanned drone from thousands of miles away count as valor? What about engaging the enemy on the digital battlefield of Twitter? To both questions, the Department of […]