As others send units to southern border, Illinois sends National Guard to Mideast
(The Center Square) – With the recent deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to the Middle East, some are asking why they weren't...
Lawmakers, veterans say ‘woke diversity initiatives’ cost taxpayers, hurt military
(The Center Square) – A growing concern about progressive ideology on race and gender at all levels of the U.S. military has sparked outrage...
Military recruitment falls short after decades of war, withdrawal from Afghanistan
(The Center Square) – The Pentagon came up short on its recruitment goals, raising fresh questions about the challenges of maintaining an all-volunteer force.
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Lawmakers to hold hearing on ‘woke ideologies’ influencing the military
(The Center Square) – U.S. lawmakers will hold a hearing Thursday on “woke ideologies” influencing the military and how that may be negatively impacting...
Year in Review: Support and protection key military developments
(The Center Square) – Fiscal support, forward-thinking protection, and assistance to veterans were key stories around the military footprint in North Carolina in 2023.
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