Soldiers serving under V Corps in Europe are directed to not visit bars, strip clubs, night clubs as a whole as well as karaoke or hookah lounges, the formation’s leadership said this month.  The Army’s V Corps announced the expanded rules earlier in November, as part of an update to orders covering a sweeping range of prohibitions for soldiers. The directives, which also include rules against buying electronic cigarettes from unauthorized vendors and orders not to disturb wildlife, were done to preserve “good order, discipline, and the safety of our personnel,” a V Corps spokesperson told Task & Purpose. The new order, issued Nov. 5 and effective immediately, replaces an existing version issued August 2024. It was signed by Lt. Gen. Thomas Feltey, who took over command of V Corps this fall. The order applies to soldiers under V Corps, not just in Poland but those assigned to 15 other European nations. Feltey’s order notes that “common sense and good judgment” should be used when evaluating if an establishment is considered off limits. If they aren’t sure, soldiers have a “duty” to get clarity from their leaders. The order takes the time to differentiate each type of establishment. Top Stories…

During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was created as a civilian intelligence agency of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to coordinate espionage activities behind enemy lines for all branches of the U.S. military. Dissolved after the war, OSS operations were later taken up by the Central Intelligence Group which became the modern Central Intelligence Agency. Now, though the CIA isn’t going anywhere, the OSS is back.Also Read: The difference between Special Forces and special operationsOn Nov. 12, 2026, the Department of War publicly announced that the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (ASW SO/LIC) would be elevated to equal footing with the Military Department Secretaries. Along with this, the secretariat has been renamed the Assistant Secretary of War for the Office of Strategic Services (ASW(OSS)) to honor the office’s special operations heritage.The Department press release notes that “active legislative proposals [are] underway to establish a permanent Under Secretary of Strategic Services.” While conventional forces fought on the frontlines of World War II, the OSS operated behind enemy lines. (National Archives) In addition to the press release, the War Department publicly shared the memo directing the action. Dated November 2, 2026, it calls…

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 14th of November 2026 0:00 👋 Introduction: Key Developments of November 14, 2026 1:46 ☠️ BOMBSHELL: Pro-Government Media Report Russia "Lifted Ban" on Eliminating Zelensky 3:21 🏛️ Putin Convenes Security Council After Witkoff–Kushner Talks 3:57 🕵️ Where Is Zelensky? President Reportedly Afraid to Return to Ukraine 4:46 🪤 The TRAP Revealed: Why the US Asked About Donbas-for-NATO 7:27 🚫 Zelensky’s Evasive Answer Exposed — Washington Gets the Real Picture 8:00 📞 Peskov: US Has NOT Shared Zelensky’s Dublin Answer With Moscow 9:12 🚨 US Intel: Massive Russian Missile Strike EXPECTED Within 48 Hours 9:46 🎯 Iskander Accuracy Increased to METERS — Ukraine’s Bridges in Crosshairs 10:21 🛡️ FREYJA vs Iskander: The Duel That Will Decide the Fate of Dnieper Bridges 11:19 🇪🇺 Ex-NATO Chief Demands European Troops Deploy to Ukraine NOW 11:50 💥 Kremenchuk Refinery Down, Oil Tanks Wiped Out in Bandurka 12:58 🚢 Sea Drones Strike 5 Cargo Vessels — One Hit in ROMANIAN Territorial Waters 13:43 🔥 Lozova Hit: Russia Targets Ukraine’s Key Railway Logistics Hub 14:22 🗺️ Map Update: Tersyanka Claimed, Russian Zaporozhye Offensive Continues 15:28 ⚔️ Ukrainian Counterattack: Multiple Villages Recaptured Near Komar 17:19 🔻 Druzhkovka…

SAS troopers of the 2nd SAS Regiment on detachment in Italy, 1944. Photo: Imperial War Museum via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Originally published at Zero Hedge. Britain’s Special Air Service soldiers are shying away from missions where they may have to kill, serving SAS officers say, because they fear being accused of war crimes later by a public inquiry that has hung over the regiment for nearly four years. The officers told the Telegraph that there have been no outright refusals to deploy. But some serving members are now “less inclined” to volunteer for dangerous operations they could be investigated over. Asked what kind of operations, one officer answered: “Jobs where you might end up shooting people.” Serving SAS officers almost never speak to the press, even anonymously. The one quoted by the paper said the regiment feels “permanently and constantly scrutinised, without reprieve” and called it the worst part of the job. The officer still expects troops to act “correctly” on operations and not “hesitate” when they have to shoot. The inquiry in question is the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan, chaired by Lord Justice Sir Charles Haddon-Cave. It is examining allegations that SAS soldiers executed detained men…

The Navy is doing away with its iconic peacoat next year, as part of an overhaul of the uniform items issued to sailors in seabags. The revised uniform options were confirmed in an administrative message released on Friday. Alongside previously announced changes to PT uniforms, the biggest overhaul is the Navy fully getting rid of the peacoat after years of trying. The coat, also known as a “reefer,” is currently authorized an optional item, but that is going away effective Oct. 1, 2027.  The outwear, described by the Navy as a “double-breasted, hip length coat made of dark blue 100% melton wool fabric with a convertible collar,” The Lone Sailor statues, including the original at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and others around the country, show a sailor with his hands tucked into his peacoat’s pockets. News Navy relieves commander of destroyer USS Michael Murphy By David Roza, Nicholas Slayton News Entire command team of USS South Dakota relieved following grounding incident By Nicholas Slayton News Blue Angels aviator removed from team before homecoming show By Nicholas Slayton The Navy reformed its uniform board last year with the intent of reviewing and revising the list of mandatory…

Respiratory illness season. Image: ZeroHedge Originally published at Zero Hedge. Summer is in our rearview mirror and fall is here. Shorter days, cooler temperatures, leaves changing, football back on tv, there is a lot to love about fall. Unfortunately, sweater weather means more than pumpkin spice lattes and the NFL on Sundays, it also means the beginning of respiratory illness season. Unfortunately, it appears this year’s respiratory illness season is off to an early start: Common respiratory illnesses tend to go hand in hand with the end of summer and start of fall, when students are back in the classroom and germs spread from kids to families and colleagues. Before you know it, everyone in your circle is reaching for a tissue. The traditional start of the season for the common cold, influenza and RSV is on the horizon, but cases of COVID-19 are ticking upward. This uptick in COVID cases is the first rise since spring: For the first time since March, cases of coronavirus have seen increases in every state, with the sharpest rises in the South and West, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s National Respiratory and Enteric…

Is MAGA Dead? Republicans Begin to Turn On Trump: President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again movement has been a permanent fixture in American politics since 2015, but after the Republican Party’s historic defeat in the November 3 midterms, those days may finally be ending. Longtime supporters are beginning to question whether the president has become a liability for the conservative movement and the Republican Party. With the GOP preparing to surrender control of Congress to the Democrats in January, the party is now being forced to face questions about its political future, and whether anyone can rebuild the coalition Trump formed to win the White House in 2024—or, indeed, build an entirely new coalition. President Donald J. Trump hosts a Rose Garden Dinner for America’s hunters and fishermen while announcing new Executive Orders, Thursday, September 17, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA World Cup Final soccer match between Chelsea Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) A Washington Post report published on Friday, November 13, also revealed growing…

According to Tehran, at least five tankers have reportedly been struck by Iranian naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, with the latest explosion taking place on Friday, November 13. While such reports are nearly impossible to confirm coming out of Iran, we do know that whatever is happening for sure is having a negative impact on the environment. (Oct. 17, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits the Arabian Gulf, Oct 17, 2017. Nimitz is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Claypool/Released) U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 25, 2025) The executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) renders honors to the USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) aboard the USS Truxtun, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) The Environment Is a Casualty in the Iran War The attacks come as new satellite imagery reveals…

Stymied on the battlefield and suffering enormous losses for little to no gain in Ukraine, the Kremlin hopes to find allies in unlikely places: throughout Europe’s capital cities. With several important European elections on the horizon, Russian strongman Vladimir Putin is betting that war fatigue among European voters and strong backlash against some of the ruling parties at the heart of Europe’s aid to Ukraine will shift support away from Kyiv as the continent turns inward. Putin On June 18, 2023 Russian Federation Photo Putin in 2023. Russian Federation Photo. Peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow, mediated by representatives from Washington and held earlier this week in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, underscored how difficult it would be to forge a peace deal out of the two countries’ incredibly disparate positions. Overtures to Russia to curb its war aims — that is, the complete subjugation of Ukraine — were seemingly unsuccessful. But ensconced inside the Kremlin, Putin thinks he can outlast Ukraine’s supporters in Europe, who, unlike him, face precarious election cycles — and this next cycle could be particularly perilous for Ukraine. Scope of Russian Losses Revealed A recent breach of Russia’s state statistics agency,…

Ukrainian forces struck one of Russia’s major oil refineries in Volgograd, as well as a processing facility in Rostov-on-Don, in another round of strikes on Russian oil and gas refining facilities well inside the Russian heartland. In a social media post, Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed the strikes. “The Volgograd oil refinery is one of the Russian army’s key “fuel stations” in the south. From here, fuel is sent to the front lines and to airfields from which planes take off to carry out strikes against Ukraine,” the General Staff wrote, adding that the refinery “has a capacity of about 15 million metric tons of crude oil per year.” Putin in a Meeting. Russian Federation Photo. Putin in March of 2025 Russian Federation Photo The facility, owned by Lukoil, the second-largest oil producer in Russia, was struck previously and suffered damage in early October following Ukrainian strikes. As a result of the strikes, fuel sales in some of Russia’s regions have been restricted, with Russian authorities rationing sales and forbidding the filling of fuel canisters. Other, similar restrictions have been instituted in Karelia and Buryatia, two of Russia’s republics, as well as Zabaykalsky Krai and Novosibirsk Oblast. “Every hour of downtime…

Trump Privately Signals He May Avoid Iran Strikes After All: President Donald Trump has reportedly told his senior advisers that he is considering avoiding further military strikes against Iran unless Tehran or its proxies launch new attacks against American interests and U.S.-linked infrastructure. The discussions, which reportedly took place over recent days, suggest that President Trump is seriously considering maintaining the existing naval blockade and economic sanctions rather than escalating the conflict again. Reuters reported on Saturday, November 14, that three people familiar with the discussions said that Trump had raised the possibility of refraining from launching new strikes following meetings with national security advisers. The president has not, however, made a final decision, and American forces are still preparing for possible new strikes. Trump Speaking at Turning Point USA Creative Commons President Donald J. Trump prepares to take the stage at Salute to America on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera) The revelations come as regional allies continue to urge Washington to avoid another major military confrontation, and as Israel continues to pressure the U.S. to take more aggressive action against Iran. The Trump administration, meanwhile, faces…

I grieve a life I will never get to live, at least not as a military spouse.Late at night, when the house is finally quiet and my brain has begun to downshift from running in a constant state of fight-or-flight mode all day after solo-parenting two wild toddlers while my oldest daughter is at school, I crash into a king-size bed next to a cold, empty spot and let the doomscrolling commence. Instagram lights up my screen like the toxic mirror she is, and suddenly everyone is overselling a reality I am certainly not living. My feed is flooded with hyper-curated kitchens, idyllic country homesteads, wrap-around porches, and lush perennial flower beds that took five uninterrupted years to bloom. It’s serene landscapes, slow morning coffee overlooking rolling acreage, and an effortless, insufferable domestic peace. They get to cultivate lifelong sanctuaries; we get base rentals where you don’t dare plant anything deeper than a potted patio plant because you’ll just have to uproot your entire life in 24 months.There’s Nara Smith making bubble gum and cereal from scratch in designer silk gowns. There’s Nabela Noor staging soft-lit “pockets of peace” across pristine marble countertops. Millionaire military spouse influencers are showing off sprawling,…

Army medics, soldiers and RAF aircrew came together on Exercise Venture Spirit to practise coordinated casualty evacuation and strengthen lifesaving procedures under pressure⛑️ More💻: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/saving-lives-army-and-raf-practise-coordinated-medical-evacuation-ex-venture-spirit #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #airforce #military #medic #chinook #aircraft

Minna Ålander While some allies are dubious about a separate Nordic ‘club’ within NATO, the region’s know-how is building defensive resilience and deterrence in the far north.

Sandra Roshonda Thomas , Small Wars Journal The Interconnected Crisis No One Is Naming

CDR Salamander, CDR Salamander A Harbinger of Things to Come

Daniel Darling, RealClearDefense Against a backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and uncertainty in its relationship with Washington, Europe is undergoing its most aggressive…

Ben Ollerenshaw, RealClearDefense On November 12, Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the country’s highest clerical body urged the Government to consider withdrawing from the Non Proliferation Treaty…

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 14th of November 2026 0:00 👋 Introduction: Key Events of the Last 12 Hours 1:21 📰 Bild Report: Russia’s Abu Dhabi Demands — Belarus Nukes, Finland Out of NATO 1:39 🗞️ NYT Reveals Russia’s Negotiation Terms for Ukraine Peace 3:06 🇩🇪 Merz: European Security Guaranteed by "Strong, United, European NATO" 3:54 🇫🇮 Finland Rejects Russian Demand to Leave NATO as "Absolutely Outrageous" 4:22 🤝 German Chancellor Ready to Talk — But "From a Position of Strength" 4:59 🗳️ Zelensky on US Proposal: Donbas Withdrawal in Exchange for NATO Membership 5:42 ⚡️ Energy Truce REJECTED, No Neutrality in Constitution, FREYJA Missile Ready 7:08 📉 Record Low: Ukraine Launched Just 29 Drones at Russia Overnight 8:07 ⛽ 13 Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Since Late October — Full List 9:13 🚨 US Intel Warns: Massive Russian Missile & Drone Strike Within 48 Hours 10:12 💣 Russian Glide Bombs Pound Zaporozhye, Dnieper HES Damaged, Bridges Blocked 11:28 🔥 Warehouses Destroyed Near Kyiv, Oil Tanks Wiped Out in Mykolaiv Region 14:13 🚩 Russia Claims Terenivka — Map Changes Analyzed 14:47 🎯 Russia’s Plan: How Moscow Intends to Take Zaporozhye by 2027 17:01 🌊 Kherson…

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported a successful strike on a U.S. early-warning radar installation in Bahrain, marking a renewed escalation in attacks on American military assets in the Persian Gulf. In a statement carried by Iranian state media on November 13, the Corps said its Aerospace Force had targeted the installation in retaliation for a U.S. airstrike on a telecommunications tower in Sirik, in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, on November 12. The Guards described the operation as a serious warning against further attacks on Iranian territory. Following the United States’ invitation of a large scale assault against Iran on February 28, Iranian retaliatory drone and missile strikes have taken a major toll on the American radar network across the Middle East. The Revolutionary Guard quickly achieved the destruction of $2.7 billion worth of high value radar systems, including the sole AN/FPS-132 radar based outside the U.S., which was located in Qatar, and two AN/TPY-2 radars in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Multiple lower value radars have also been destroyed at facilities across the region, such as AN/FPS-117 radars in Saudi Arabia. The destruction of radar systems has complemented successful strikes that have seriously hindered the U.S. Armed Forces’ ability to conduct…

An early-warning radar station in Bahrain belonging to the United States has allegedly been destroyed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on November 13. At least, if you believe Iran. Washington denies that the attack succeeded. A-10 Warthog. Image Credit: Creative Commons. U.S. Air Force Major Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies during the National Cherry Festival Air Show in Traverse City, Mich., June 29, 2024. It took a team of highly skilled individuals to keep the A-10 flying and make Johson’s demonstrations possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop) This incident marked the first publicly claimed Iranian attack against American military assets in a Persian Gulf country since early September. Iran Claims Retaliation Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, claims Sirik came under attack Thursday evening. The IRGC subsequently claimed that its Aerospace Force had destroyed the American radar installation. The Iranians claim the operation was a warning against further aerial attacks and unauthorized oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz (SoH). Tehran also threatened additional military action should such incidents continue. That precise radar system has not been officially identified. Bahrain’s government has not yet commented on the incident.…

Things in Iran remain in a holding pattern, with the U.S. not launching any type of major attack after the midterm elections, but no real progress has been made on peace talks either. However, on Thursday, there was a minor skirmish, although the two sides don’t appear to agree on exactly what happened. (Aug. 1, 2016) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) receives stores while conducting a vertical replenishment at sea, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder) ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 14, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis transits the Arabian sea with the Essex Amphibious Ready…

The IRGC claimed that it had struck and destroyed a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain in response to a recent American airstrike on a communications tower in Sirik, Iran. The incident marks the first direct attack that Iran has made on a U.S. military installation in several months. “This is a serious warning to the aggressor enemy to end its aerial mischief and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz,” the IRGC said to Iranian news outlet IRIB. “In the event of repeated violations and aggression, the IRGC aerospace force is on full alert to confront the enemy without constraint.” A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis to be disarmed after returning from a flight during Combat Archer UK at RAF Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2025. Combat Archer UK was one of six elements in the Combat Weapons Systems Evaluation Program, typically held in the U.S. By hosting Combat Archer UK in Europe, U.S. Air Forces Europe saved millions of dollars, allowing them to enhance the mission in other capacities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel) A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, refuels a Hellenic Air Force…

Air Force Special Warfare teams need a network of communications and command-and-control systems that can integrate with any vehicle rather than being custom-built for disparate platforms, according to a new document.  The request for information, published Thursday, is intended to inform the Mobile Communication System-Universal (MCS-U) program, envisioned as a mobile C2 node that can pass “critical voice, data, and video communications” between Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators while driving or parked. Industry replies are due Dec. 11.  “MCS-U is an evolution of mobile communications and command and control system capabilities in AFSPECWAR vehicles,” the RFI states. “Previous MCS capabilities were designed and customized for specific vehicles.” MCS-U systems would also tap into the Advanced Battle Management System, which builds the DAF Battle Network, the Air Force’s contribution to the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control effort.  The upgraded system would need to be able to mix and match between Air Force Special Warfare vehicles “as much as possible,” the document adds.  TACP operators call in airstrikes from the front lines while typically embedded with Army soldiers and Marines, according to an Air Force webpage. A draft system requirements document and draft request for proposals are tentatively slated to…

Amid attempts to broker peace in the war between the United States and Iran, Tehran has so far refused to give up its nuclear material, claiming to need it for the development of nuclear-powered submarines and ships. Speaking to the Al Mayadeen television channel this week, Mohsen Rezaei — the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council — vowed that not a “single speck” of enriched uranium would leave Iran anytime soon. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing conducts flight operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sept. 28, 2023. The F-22 Raptor is a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, and is designed to project air dominance rapidly and at great distances to defeat threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens) F-22 Raptor Elephant Walk. Image Credit: Creative Commons. “We need the enriched material to design ships and submarines that work on nuclear energy,” he claimed. “We will use it ourselves.” The U.S. and Israel have rejected claims that Iran’s nuclear program is for the development of submarines, ships, or for peaceful purposes, accusing the country of secretly working to develop nuclear weapons. The United Nations is Becoming ‘Increasingly Concerned’ Over…

Since Republicans’ midterm election loss, President Donald Trump has played defense by doubling down on his most hard-core policies, replacing his White House Chief of Staff, attempting to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the elections, and blaming his party’s messaging, as his approval rating remains at a dismal 32%. Where Things Currently Stand President Donald Trump exits the stage after delivering remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Davos Congress Center. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald J. Trump participates in a restricted bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) Many hazard that Trump will be more of a “lame duck” president following the Democrats’ victory, with liberals controlling both chambers of Congress. In the Senate, Democrats gained nine seats during the midterms, bringing their total to 56, including Independents — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Maine Senator Angus King — who caucus with them. The nine-seat gain in a single election is the biggest in US political history since the 1980s. The win is also…

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Even as the Trump administration struggles to wind down the conflict with Iran, the U.S. president has said that he is seriously considering the possibility of launching a military operation against Cuba before he leaves office in January 2029. In comments made during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Thursday, November 12, President Donald Trump said that he was hopeful he could resolve the situation in Cuba before the end of his presidency. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Turner, 40th Flight Test Squadron commander flies 40 FLTS Senior Enlisted Leader, MSgt Tristan McIntire during a test sortie in the F-15EX Eagle II over the Gulf of Mexico on Jun. 14, 2022. Assigned to the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., the F-15EX Eagle II is the Air Force’s newest 4th generation fighter being tested at the 40 FLTS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John McRell) A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, flies near Jacksonville, Florida, Nov. 2, 2024. Airmen from the 40th Flight Test Squadron and 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit supported a flyover for the annual Florida-Georgia college football game. (U.S.…

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President Donald Trump has declared that the United States no longer needs a negotiated settlement with Iran, despite continued disruptions to international shipping, elevated energy prices, and the absence of a permanent agreement ending the nine-month conflict. Per Trump’s Truth Social post, the Americans have already won the war, and we control all of Iran’s money. A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 4, 2020. The B-52 flew the 28-hour mission to demonstrate U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger) A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 15, 2024. The B-52H provides strategic options and flexibility to U.S. and coalition senior leaders with the aircraft’s ability to employ a wide range of weapons with precision and deliver a decisive response to adversaries who threaten peace and security across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo) Further, Trump apparently thinks that it is only the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Iran War…

Ukraine pulled off 41,000 verified strikes on Russian troops in October, the highest total in a single month since the launch of Ukraine’s e-Points program, the Ministry of Defense said, as cited by United24 Media. The previous record was 35,000, in March of this year. Nearly 24,000 Russian troops were killed in October, the report said. Switchblade Drone. Image Credit: Industry Handout. The Ministry of Defense recorded all of the kills on its DELTA battlefield management system and verified them with the Brave1 defense innovation cluster. Ukrainian forces, in 2026, have struck 320,000 Russian troops. Another Record United24 Media also reported that Ukraine’s defense ministry broke a record in October for the most rescues carried out using unmanned ground vehicles, with 598, more than 100 more than the previous month. Earlier this week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russia may have seen 50,000 troops either killed or seriously wounded in the Ukraine conflict in the month of October, which he noted was nearly as many casualties as the United States suffered in the entirety of the Vietnam War. That figure differs from the Ministry of Defense one, mostly because it counts different things. Rutte’s comments came at the Atlantic…

The Navy quietly relieved Cmdr. Caitlin Cunningham, skipper of the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy, on Sept. 27 “due to a loss of confidence to command” a Navy official told Task & Purpose. The relief came nine months into the ship’s 11-month deployment to the Middle East, where the USS Michael Murphy helped enforce a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escort tankers, launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and defend against Iranian drone and missile attacks. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which the Murphy was a part of, was later awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.  USNI News first reported on Cunningham’s removal. No reason was given for Cunningham’s firing. The Navy regularly uses the term “loss of confidence” as a catchall for the many reasons a commander can be relieved. The term is used for everything from mishaps onboard the vessel to personal misconduct by an officer.  Cmdr. David Nicholas has helmed the destroyer since Cunningham was relieved. News Entire command team of USS South Dakota relieved following grounding incident By Nicholas Slayton News An A-10 named ‘Rainbow Warrior’ sports Marilyn Monroe door art in the Middle East By Nicholas Slayton News Blue Angels aviator removed from team…

At least nine people have been killed by Russia’s latest overnight attacks across Ukraine, and a hospital in Kyiv was damaged in the aftermath of a drone attack. Staff at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics in Kyiv evacuated patients after debris from a downed Russian drone sparked a fire early Friday. Putin in 2025 Russian State Media Photo Putin State Media Photo Staff evacuated 30 people, and emergency crews evacuated seven more. Three patients were injured. Across Ukraine, nine people have died, and a further 61 have been injured in Russian attacks. Figures compiled from regional authorities show that over the last 24 hours nine people were killed and 61 injured as a result of attacks by Russia. Further casualties were reported on Friday morning. Kyiv Hospital Evacuated After Explosions The second floor of the hospital was damaged in the explosion in the central Shevchenkivskyi district, which is close to several foreign embassies. “A fire broke out in the building, and the second floor was partially destroyed,” Ukraine’s Health Ministry said. It added: “Three patients at the medical facility were injured and received medical assistance at the scene.” “We were asleep when there was this massive boom,” Oleksandr,…

President Trump’s Justice Department is reportedly preparing for a significant confrontation with the incoming Democratic-controlled Congress in January, with federal prosecutors said to have been told to adopt a “wartime” footing. According to Associated Press reporting published Friday, November 13, a senior aide to Attorney General Todd Blanche has warned federal prosecutors that the department must adopt an aggressive approach to tackling the expected investigations into the administration. President Donald Trump departs the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn, Monday, April 21, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald Trump participates in the swearing-in ceremony for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, Friday, April 18, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley) The warning comes as the Department of Justice handles its own internal turmoil, with senior officials already resigning and Democrats preparing to investigate several controversial criminal cases that were brought against President Donald Trump’s political opponents. And at the same time, the Trump administration is facing backlash over the president’s relationship with wealthy donors, with Democratic lawmakers promising to expand investigations into the fundraising operations behind some of the president’s ongoing construction…

After the disastrous midterm elections earlier this month, President Trump is shifting the administration’s focus away from the Iran war and back toward domestic issues. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump said that he ordered Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus toward the “massive corruption and crime” taking place domestically. After losing the Senate and the House of Representatives, the administration appears to be trying to distance itself from the war, which has been a political disaster for the Republican Party. F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing and 192nd Fighter Wing, participate in a total force exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2019. Both wings partnered with the 633rd Air Base Wing during the Phase I exercise to showcase their readiness and deployability of the F-22s. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlin Leslie) An F-22 Raptor soars over the Pacific Sea Test Range on December 19, 2024. The aircraft is assigned to the 411th Flight Test Squadron, Air Dominance Combined Test Force, at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. (Courtesy photo) The problem, however, is that Iran is not yet ready to give up and remains unwilling to compromise on its steep…

With the GOP suffering one of its worst election losses in decades, many Republicans — and Republican voters — are contemplating the party’s future without President Donald Trump. Recent interviews with Republican voters show growing disillusionment with the president and his policies, many of which have negatively affected Americans, including his voters. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order creating a task force for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) Donald Trump in 2025 at CPAC. Creative Commons Photo. ‘King of the Swamp’ “The MAGA movement, in my opinion, is dead,” Hunter Willmitch, chapter president of the Ohio State University College Republicans, told The Washington Post in an interview. Willmitch, along with many of his colleagues in the organization, expressed weariness with Trump, calling him an “anchor around the elephant’s neck” and likening him to the (almost) undying villain of Star Wars lore. “He’s Palpatine,” 20-year old Young Republican and fellow Ohio State College Republican member Abraham Dixon told the news outlet. In Texas, GOP supporters expressed similar sentiments. “People are…

Russia’s pace of progress in Ukraine has slowed dramatically as high casualty rates have made it difficult for units to sustain attacks, Oleh Apostol, commander of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, said on Friday. “It has slowed down considerably,” he told reporters as quoted by Ukrinform. “If the enemy captures one tree line in a month, that is hardly an operational success,” he added. Tu-95. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Tu-95 Bomber Russian Air Force. Image Credit: Creative Commons. Between October 14 and November 11, Russia gained a net 41 square miles of Ukrainian territory, compared with a net loss of 14 square miles during the preceding four weeks. Its gains fell to just six square miles in the latest week. 175 Recent Clashes The Ukrainian General Staff said there were 175 clashes in the last 24 hours, including 13 Russian attacks in the Kostiantynivka sector. Ukrainian forces also claimed to have repelled 11 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Moscow controls Kostiantynivka, one of Ukraine’s fortified cities in the eastern Donetsk region, during meetings with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday. ISW’s November 12 assessment identifies evidence of at least 41 Ukrainian positions…

This video describes the military situation in Ukraine on the 13th of November 2026 0:00 👋 Intro — the world on November 13, 2026 0:25 🕊️ Recap of 5 rounds of talks: Abu Dhabi, the Kremlin & Dublin 1:16 🤝 Round 3 in Moscow: Putin, Witkoff & Kushner — Russia’s vision for Europe’s security 2:24 📺 Round 5 explained: why failed talks mean media leaks begin 3:40 📰 BILD leak: Russia offers to remove nukes & Oreshnik from Belarus, troops from Transnistria 5:07 🗺️ Moscow’s demands: ALL of Donbas, no NATO bases in the Baltics, Finland out of the alliance 8:02 ⚠️ The Suwalki Gap: why the Baltics are militarizing — and why Russia wants them demilitarized 9:22 🇺🇦 Neutral Ukraine, demilitarized Odesa & Mykolaiv, free navigation in Black & Baltic seas 10:55 🇲🇩 Moldova plan: federal republic with Gagauzia & Transnistria — and future referendums 12:32 🇪🇺 Europe scrambles: Macron vs Kallas — who will represent the EU at the talks? 13:44 ♟️ Putin’s trick? Picking an EU envoy could take months — while the war goes on 14:45 ⚔️ Frontline: Russians take Kotovka and push to cut the Staryi Saltiv–Velykyi Burluk road 16:19 🌉 Kupiansk: video confirms Russian…

Marc A. Thiessen, the man behind such bangers as the Iraqis “will greet us as liberators,” and the overarching rhetorical case for President George W. Bush’s failed Iraq War, has inexplicably become one of the voices that US President Donald J. Trump is listening to on the Middle East. In a more honorable culture, Thiessen’s abysmal track record would have evoked enough shame on his part that he’d at least never again show his face in public–and he’d certainly not offer any advice on topics, notably the Middle East, that he got so catastrophically wrong two decades ago. An F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 103 is parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as the ship operates in the Arabian Sea on Dec. 5, 2006. The Eisenhower is in the Arabian Sea in support of maritime security operations. A U.S. Sailor prepares an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft for launch from the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 25, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern…

Iran says it has attacked a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain, while its navy said a liquefied gas tanker hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, one day after President Donald Trump declared it under U.S. control. These claims have not been independently confirmed. Iran Says it Hit Target in Bahrain as ‘Warning’ Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its forces had “targeted and destroyed” the radar in retaliation for an alleged airstrike on a telecoms tower in Sirik in southern Iran on Friday. A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Oct. 14, 2020. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft that has proven itself in both air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan) A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon based in the Central Command area of operations conducts armed aerial patrols in Somalia in support of Operation Octave Quartz, Jan. 9, 2020. The F-16s support to OOQ demonstrates the U.S. military’s reach and power projection across vast distances to hold adversaries such as al-Shabaab at risk with flexible, precise and lethal force that is capable of…

Preparing for possible war in Europe – in the heat of Kenya. But why?🤔 BFBS Forces News has been with 1 LANCS as they tackle extreme conditions on a vast Kenyan training area, preparing for a potential operational deployment to Nato’s frontline in Estonia💥 More💻: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/why-army-preparing-possible-war-europe-thousands-miles-away-kenya #bfbsforcesnews #forcesnews #news #uk #shorts #army #military #soldier #kenya #drone

The Civil War is full of weird coincidences and odd occurrences, like the War of 1812 veteran who was rejected for service in the Civil War twice but then got his chance when the Battle of Gettysburg broke out within view of his porch. Also Read: The Civil War started and ended at the same guy’s houseFor U.S. Pvt. William Scott, his short Civil War career involved falling asleep on duty, receiving a last-minute pardon from the commanding general after intercession by none other than President Abraham Lincoln, becoming famous for his brush with death, and then being immortalized in the poem “The Sleeping Sentinel” after his actual death.All in less than a year. If this sort of sudden fame happened today, he would’ve at least had the proceeds of a crypto rug pull to send back to his family. But he probably didn’t have that option in 1861. Scott’s Snooze-Filled Slip-Up Results in a Death Sentence It was 1861 and the Civil War was just getting started. The U.S. Army dropped from its pre-war strength of 16,000 as disloyal soldiers headed to the rebel army. The Confederate States’ government authorized an army of 100,000. Then President Lincoln asked the…

The Air Force on Friday named the B-21 Raider a validated weapons platform after successful testing last week as the program advances on pace toward its goal of parking the stealth bombers at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, next year.  A B-21 test aircraft flew from Edwards Air Force Base, California, during the weapons release demonstration, the service announced. The event confirmed the platform’s ability to integrate new weapons and validated its open architecture concept, advancing the program from its flight test phase to a “functional weapons platform.”   “The B-21 is designed to deliver improved combat capability to the warfighter, combining reliability and maintainability to quickly integrate new weapons,” Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said in a statement. “This successful test demonstrates our ability to adapt rapidly and hold any target at risk if deterrence fails.” Last week’s success stemmed from “thousands of hours” of digital twin simulations, according to the announcement, which gave the B-21 Combined Test Force the tools to speed up weapons integration without physically flying the aircraft.  “B-21 is another step closer to giving the U.S. unrivaled deterrence,” Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, said in a statement.  “As…

Marc Thiessen, former White House director of speechwriting for President George W. Bush, praised President Donald Trump’s “courageous” decision to go to war with Iran on Thursday, assuring the president he would be remembered fondly for the conflict despite voters overwhelmingly opposing the war. In an article for The Washington Post titled “The Midterms Won’t Define Trump’s Legacy. Iran Will,” Thiessen rejected the idea that Trump would be remembered in history for overseeing the Republican Party’s defeat in this month’s midterms — pointing out that former President Ronald Reagan also oversaw a Republican loss in the midterms, but is instead remembered for his achievements during the Cold War against the Soviet Union. A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 transfers ammunition between aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), foreground, and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean Feb. 17, 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leonard Adams/Released) Aug. 8, 2017 – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) maneuvers between the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), left, and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77),…

According to a recent assessment by NBC News, the Republican Party is struggling to respond to its horrific (albeit predictable, given how badly things have gone under President Donald Trump’s leadership) performance in the recent Midterm elections. Despite their decisive defeat at the hands of the Democrats, because of the Republicans’ catastrophic inability to deliver peace or prosperity, the Republicans remain fiercely loyal to the forty-seventh president. Trump Speaking in Arizona. Creative Commons Photo. Donald Trump at CPAC in 2022. Creative Commons Photo. In fact, some prominent Republican donors are running around claiming that the Republicans actually won the election and those pesky Democrats stole it. Yes, because exploding inflation and an unpopular war have nothing at all to do with why the Republicans lost so badly. The level of rank delusion is astounding. But it highlights the kind of partisan warfare the country will be subjected to once the Democrats are sworn into power in Congress on January 3. Americans Hate Trumponomics When Donald Trump told audiences throughout the summer to vote as though his name were on the ticket, Americans resoundingly heard his message–and they voted accordingly. That those Americans overwhelmingly voted against Trump was not what Trump…

The Office of Strategic Services, the intelligence and commando arm of the U.S. military during World War II, might live again, at least in name, as part of a reorganization of the Pentagon’s special operations civilian leadership.  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo on Nov. 2 that renames the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict to the Assistant Secretary of War for the Office of Strategic Services, though permanently doing so would require congressional approval.  As part of the renaming, Hegseth wants to move the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict position higher up the leadership ladder, marking the latest in a decades-long effort to put civilian oversight of special operations forces (SOF) on an even footing with the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Top Stories This Week News Entire command team of USS South Dakota relieved following grounding incident By Nicholas Slayton News Vets groups slam House for quietly passing divisive benefits bill on Veterans Day By Patty Nieberg News Soldier receives Bronze Star for Valor for ‘fearless actions’ after drone strike at start of Iran war By Patty Nieberg He also wants to expand the assistant…

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said it is “increasingly concerned” by an underground Iranian uranium-enrichment facility that its inspectors were not permitted to assess. The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said it “does not know” the Isfahan Fuel Enrichment Plant’s [IFEP] “exact location, status for safeguard purposes or whether it contains nuclear material” in a confidential report seen by Reuters. A US. Air Force B-2 Spirt assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard in the sky over northwest Missouri on August 29, 2018. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot Pilots with the 131st Bomb Wing conduct pre-flight checks in a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 6, 2024. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. John E. Hillier) Iran’s nuclear program has been one of the justifications for the conflict for President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said that Tehran must never obtain…

President Donald Trump faces an increasingly difficult path out of the Iran conflict. Negotiations have stalled, blocked by incompatible demands. Months of economic pressure have failed to bring the Iranian regime to the table. Strikes continue in the Strait of Hormuz and across the Middle East. Trump said Thursday that Washington no longer needed an agreement with Tehran, while directing Vice President J.D. Vance to concentrate on alleged corruption in Democratic-led states and cities. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a high speed pass during the 2025 Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at MCBH, Aug. 9, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment, and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations, and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Peter Bannister) A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron sits beneath a hangar as the sun sets in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025, during Talisman Sabre 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between…

Donald Trump just declared the Iran deal unnecessary. Again. “We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed,” the president wrote on Truth Social on Thursday, in a post that moved to allegations of corruption in Democratic-run states. He also pulled Vice President JD Vance off the Iran file and told him to focus on domestic fraud investigations. Trump’s logic is simple. The U.S. already holds Iran’s money and controls the Strait of Hormuz, so why sign anything? A B-52H Stratofortress sit parked on the flight line at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 8, 2022. The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching gravity bombs, cluster bombs, precision-guided missiles and joint direct attack munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alysa Knott) Military service members, veterans, and citizens of Guam gathered for the Memorial Day Commemoration at the Guam Veterans Cemetery. The Ceremony consisted of a fly over from a B-52H Stratofortress, a musical performance from the Guam Territorial Band & Cantate, guest speaking from the honorable Eddie Baza Calvo, a Fallen Soldier Gravesite Tribute, and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Snouffer/Released) Say what you will about…