Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has recently entered the forefront of American conversation. The activist, who has advocated for Palestinians on Columbia’s campus, was recently detained; the Trump adminstration plans to deport Khalil, who…
As of June 2024, there are 16,751 members of the National Guard and reservists located in Washington state, according to the Department of Defense’s Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). The National Guard represents a…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, was established in 1949 — partially as a check against Soviet expansion in Europe at the outset of the Cold War. Beginning with just 12 member-states —…
Aircraft carriers are considered some of the most powerful military assets on the planet. These ships are capable of housing a lot of fighter jets, among other aircraft, to launch and strike targets practically…
Attack and strike aircraft are some of the most powerful assets in a nation’s military arsenal. Carrying massive payloads of costly bombs and missiles, these aircraft cost a fair amount as well. Some of…
The government agency responsible for the United States military is the Department of Defense, or DoD for short. Since its inception in 1949, it has been tasked with managing our nation’s security. It is…
On the world stage, cash rules almost everything. The countries with the largest military budgets reign supreme. Historically, the United States has been at the top of the list for a long time but…
Although military technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last two decades in the sense of drones and cyber, having a strong ground force is still incredibly important to maintaining a powerful…
The true test of any given nation’s ability to project power over great distances is its fighter jet fleet. Advanced fighter jets, whether fourth or fifth generation, allow for air superiority which is one…
March 25th marks the observance of National Medal of Honor Day. Since 1990, this day has been set aside to honor the extraordinary sacrifices and bravery of those who have received the Medal of…
The United States still has the world’s strongest military, thanks to its high spending, advanced weapons, and a broad number of global partnerships. However, recent moves by President Trump’s foreign policy team have started…
As one of the most advanced military assets on the planet, submarines represent a huge financial commitment from any given nation’s defense budget. These submersibles operate in stealth and some carry enough nuclear arms…
One of the most secretive organizations in the United States, the NSA, or National Security Agency, works under the Department of Defense and plays a critical role in our nation’s defense. While the CIA…
Chris Kyle became famous for his work as a Navy SEAL sniper, but he used only one of many weapons in the U.S. Armed Forces. All branches rely on a variety of standard-issue firearms.…
The battle for air superiority and naval power waged across the Pacific theater during World War II. Especially following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States’ Navy was forced to respond in a…
