Trump speech prompts considerations about politicization of army

Trump speech prompts considerations about politicization of army

WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials say troops who cheered and jeered Tuesday at President Donald Trump’s political statements at a rally at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, did not violate military regulations, but a former military legal officer said they did just that. During the speech, uniformed soldiers yelled in support of Trump’s political statements and … Read more

U.S. decreasing diplomatic, army presence in Center East as tensions rise – Nationwide

U.S. decreasing diplomatic, army presence in Center East as tensions rise – Nationwide

The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said Wednesday. The State Department said it has ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. … Read more

Followers have fun as BTS stars Jimin, Jung Kook finish obligatory South Korea navy service

Followers have fun as BTS stars Jimin, Jung Kook finish obligatory South Korea navy service

Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The pair wore their military uniforms Wednesday, saluted and addressed fans who had assembled to see the pair after their discharge. Jung Kook … Read more

As U.S. marines land in L.A., protestors — and the governor — say the army is not wanted in any respect

As U.S. marines land in L.A., protestors — and the governor — say the army is not wanted in any respect

For the better part of Tuesday afternoon, yet another protest simmered behind a federal detention centre in downtown Los Angeles, which has been the epicentre for demonstrations against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown since the weekend. Demonstrators gathered, some teenagers and some adults with young children on their shoulders, as organizers regularly reminded them to … Read more

Trump warns that navy parade protesters will face ‘very heavy power’

Trump warns that navy parade protesters will face ‘very heavy power’

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that anyone who protests at the U.S. military parade here on Saturday will be met with “very heavy force.” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that they’re going to be “celebrating big on Saturday,” referring to the parade that will wind its way through downtown Washington, D.C. … Read more