Forcing Women into the Military Draft – Equal Rights or Bad Idea?
Equal rights across the board for women might soon spell the beginning of women in the United States being required to register for the military draft. While many champions of equality for women are...
View ArticleNew President Nicolas Maduro Begins Solidifying Power in Venezuela
As newly installed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tries to find the right tone to show the Venezuelan people that he is ready and able to continue the policies and grandness of the late President...
View ArticleChina Warns US to Back Off in Pacific Region
As China’s military moves and North Korea’s bluster shifts the Obama administration’s attention to Asia, China issued the U.S. a thinly veiled warning: back off. That message came through in a defense...
View Article7 Great African Military Leaders Who Repelled European and Arab Oppression
African military history is considered one of the oldest in the world. These militaries were led by some of the greatest leaders in time. Here’s a look at seven of the most extraordinary commanders in...
View ArticleUS Military Rolls Back Prohibition on Black Hairstyles
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced the U.S. military has rolled back prohibitions on popular Black hairstyles within its ranks, following months of fierce backlash. Hagel said the military had...
View ArticleGuyana Defense Force and Chinese Military Sign $4.8M Aid Agreement
Source: GINA The bilateral conference between the Guyana Defense Force and the People’s Liberation Army of China began Tuesday, Aug. 19, with the signing of a military aid agreement totaling...
View ArticleSouth Africa Condemns Apparent Coup by Independent Lesotho Army
A member of the Lesotho military stands guard in front of an armed personnel carrier at the entrance of the army barracks in the capital, Maseru. Source: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters/Landov South Africa has...
View ArticleRacism in the U.S. Military: 8 Disturbing Practices You Should Know About...
History of Racism and Discrimination in the Military Black people served in the U.S. military as early as the 18th century, but it wasn’t until after World War II, 1948, that the troops were racially...
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