The idea went over like a lead ballon to EVERYONE except Trump probably.... In his first testimony to Congress as acting Pentagon chief, Shanahan called “erroneous” the reports of the proposal to make allies pay more. Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan shot down … [Read more...] about Defense Sec tells Congress forget the reports of Trump doing ‘pay for your America troops’ thing with Allies….
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Republican’s join Democrats in the two US Senate votes against Trump….
Donald Trump will be using his veto pen to keep the American support for the Saudi's effort in Yemen which has become a wasteland.... The second problem for Trump? The Democrats AND Several Republicans will vote AGAINST Donald Trump's effort to steal money from various … [Read more...] about Republican’s join Democrats in the two US Senate votes against Trump….
ISIS Is ‘Waiting for the Right Time to Resurge’…US Army General….
Gen. Joseph Votel is the retiring CENTCOM [ Middle East] commander.... He's retiring.... So? Went he spoke before Congress recently he told it like it IS..... Trump has backed away from completely withdrawing American troops and assist from Syria..... Gen. Joseph … [Read more...] about ISIS Is ‘Waiting for the Right Time to Resurge’…US Army General….
So much for Trump’s North Korea gamble….*Is Trump endangering American National Security?
It appears From satellite image that the North Korea's are moving to resume missile launches of ICBM's capable of carrying nuclear warheads... Donald Trump the 'deal maker' seems to have botched another one.... His countries intelligence people, that he doesn't listen, to … [Read more...] about So much for Trump’s North Korea gamble….*Is Trump endangering American National Security?
Trump budget request is for Domestic Spending cuts and More Defense Money….
No surprise in this..... It's straight from the Republican hand book.... Less food, healthcare and shelter money (Entitlements).... More tanks and fighter jets.... But? This go around things will be different.... Democrats have a majority in the … [Read more...] about Trump budget request is for Domestic Spending cuts and More Defense Money….
Women in the US Military…..
I Was One of Six Female Bomb-Disposal Technicians in the Marines Michelle Kuranishi, Marine Corps, 2000-12 Creditvia Michelle Kuranishi The NY Times does a piece on America women sevring in the US Armed Forces on International Women's Day..... Across the … [Read more...] about Women in the US Military…..
Trump White House looking for Allies to pay for US Military protection…..
Over the years as the vast US military has expanded around the world several American President's have asked countries with American troops to increase their military spending.... That would be done to increase their defense assets , which would lead to less American … [Read more...] about Trump White House looking for Allies to pay for US Military protection…..
US/Mexican Border Crossing’s increase….
I wonder why these figures are dropped in public at THIS time? Hmmmm?.... Well? Trump's efforts to stop people from coming to America is NOT gonna stop them from trying.... And the system needs extra money to handle them.... Building walls ain't the … [Read more...] about US/Mexican Border Crossing’s increase….