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Trump Says Major Progress Toward US Army Base in Poland — 1dTrump said on Truth Social major progress is being made toward a US Army base in Poland; if it happens, the location will be announced very soon.

Derek Foss This could be a solid step for US-Poland ties but we need to see the actual costs before getting too excited.

USF Defeats Army 28-24 on Late TD — 6dSouth Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. engineered a dramatic 28-24 comeback win over Army, throwing a 38-yard go-ahead TD to Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left and totaling four touchdowns on the day. Van Buren finished 19 of 30 for 239 yards with 45 rushing yards as USF improved to 2-0, while Army remained tough but couldn't hold in the closing moments.

Dana Whitfield Army stayed competitive the whole way but fell short by not containing the final drive.

William Booth Finds Salvation Army VisionGood News — FROM 1844William Booth kneels in a Nottingham chapel and later founds the Salvation Army.

Ukrainian Troops Train U.S. Army on Drone Warfare — 6dThe US Army is intensifying its collaboration with Ukraine to adapt drone warfare, integrating Ukrainian drone tactics and leveraging about 1,900 drones learned from Kyiv’s use in recent Saber Junction drills in Germany, with Ukrainian personnel advising American troops. Military leaders are debating how to structure ground forces for a future where drones are ubiquitous, shifting from a dedicated drone battalion to decentralized, unit-wide drone capabilities amid leadership changes and broader efforts to counter Iranian drone threats.

Tom Gallagher Training together like this should speed up better defenses against cheap drone swarms from places like Iran.

Catherine Mumford Booth's ConsecrationGood News — FROM 1844Young Catherine Booth surrenders fully and becomes co-founder of the Salvation Army.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms — Aug 31, 2026U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump amid months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the Army with no Senate-confirmed leadership as acting officials assume duties. Reports from Reuters, CNN, and others confirm the White House and WSJ have been informing the narrative of a broader leadership shake-up within the Army.

Reader Driscoll is a flunky carry over from the DEI pentagon. To say he was a right hand man is laughable.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid reported friction with Hegseth — Sep 1, 2026

Jared Kim Would like to know the real reason behind the departure, these announcements never tell the full story.

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — 4dThe Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver the verdict in the case against the Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to 1998-99, with a decision expected on September 16. A panel of four international judges will determine guilt or innocence after a lengthy trial, a development with wide implications for Kosovo, the EU, and regional dynamics.

Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Driscoll's clashes with Pentagon — Sep 3, 2026President Donald Trump named Adam Telle acting Secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned amid clashes with Pentagon leadership. Telle, formerly Assistant Secretary for Civil Works, was sworn in in August 2025 and will need Senate confirmation for a permanent replacement.

Nicole Hardy Another Army secretary shuffle already? These clashes with the Pentagon keep piling up under this administration.

Lawmakers press Army to explain order halting drone unit's specialization — Sep 3, 2026A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged the Army to explain why the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe was ordered to stop specializing in drone warfare, warning the move could hinder learning from Ukraine and modernizing drone tactics. They seek a briefing on the data, analysis, and whether Pentagon guidance drove the decision, noting the unit's rapid formation in 2025 amid leadership changes including the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve.

Niger Appoints Military Chief After Mutiny — Sep 12, 2026Niger’s military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in a reshuffle following the August mutiny. The changes also elevate Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief and reflect a shift toward closer ties with Russia while moving away from Western partners.

Maya Lindstrom Appointing a new chief after the mutiny is a logical move to tighten control, though leaning toward Russia risks losing Western support that could aid development.

Deployed D.C. Guardsman Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun — Sep 9, 2026Georgia National Guard Specialist Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on two felonies after allegedly drawing a loaded pistol and pointing it at a fellow Guardswoman during an Aug. 25 dispute over Army hairstyle regulations in a van outside a Popeyes. The incident occurred amid a broader DC crime-suppression deployment tied to President Donald Trump’s mission to crack down on crime in the capital.

Poland nearly quadruples domestic defence spending while building Europe's largest land army — Sep 1, 2026Poland is pivoting its defence procurement toward domestic and Central European suppliers as it builds Europe's largest land army, quadrupling spending to 30.4 billion zlotys and targeting about €53 billion in core defence this year. Officials say this shift strengthens supply-chain resilience, reduces reliance on distant vendors, and prioritizes domestically produced drones, ammunition and other frequently used equipment amid Russia's threat and lessons from the Ukraine war.

Derek Foss Makes sense to build up domestic industry now rather than depend on shipments that might get delayed if things get worse.

Army Says Arlington Employee Was ‘Pushed Aside’ During Trump’s Visit — Aug 29, 2024A U.S. Army spokesperson says an employee at Arlington National Cemetary was “pushed” during former President Donald Trump’s visit. In a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Army said, “Participants in the…

US Army ‘Significantly’ Understated Losses and Thefts of Firearms: ReportReporting — Jun 22, 2021The U.S. Army’s estimation of the number of firearms that have been lost or stolen is far below that of the estimation found in a new report. According to a new Associated Press (AP) report , “The U.S. Army has hidden…

US Army Seeks to Remove ‘Divisive Symbols’ From Military BasesReporting — Jul 16, 2020The U.S. Army wants to remove any sort of divisive symbols from military bases, the Army secretary said on Thursday, suggesting the Pentagon was close to a broader policy barring such symbols from all military…

SDF dissolves after merging with Syrian army — Aug 25, 2026Mazloum Abdi announced that the Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved and merged into the Syrian army, ending its status as an independent force after months of negotiations and territorial losses. The move is framed as a transition to a new phase within the Syrian state, tied to Kurdish rights and the integration of SDF structures into state institutions.

Army Caught Juicing Recruitment Numbers By Enlisting Fatties — Feb 26, 2025The U.S. Army is breaking with its own fitness standards on body fat percentage to gain more recruits, a report from the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General found Feb. 18. The Army Future Soldier Preparatory…

Israeli Army Chef Goes Viral On TikTok With Watermelon Dance Videos‌ — Aug 28, 2024Nissim Mizrachi at his army kitchen with a watermelon. IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT. “> For the past few months, army chef Nissim Mizrachi has been posting videos on social media showing himself chopping up watermelons while…

Army Chief Ousted As Pentagon Shakeup Intensifies — Apr 3, 2026A sudden leadership overhaul at the top of the United States Army unfolded Thursday, with its highest-ranking officer stepping down effective immediately. According to Fox News , Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff…

Army Reportedly Greenlights Plans For Massive Ammo Factory In The Heartland Of America — Aug 20, 2025The Army is launching a massive new artillery ammo factory in the heart of the Midwest, Axios reported on Wednesday. The Future Artillery Complex is set to go up at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, aiming to produce…

Army Hits Recruiting Target Way Ahead Of Schedule — Jun 5, 2025The U.S. Army hit its recruiting goal for fiscal year 2025 several months ahead of schedule and just in time for its upcoming birthday, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal. The…

Victorinox Announces Blades Being Removed from Swiss Army Knife DesignsReporting — May 13, 2024Soon to be found on a shelf near you: the Swiss Army All-Kinds-of-Cool-Things-but-Don’t-You-Dare-Call-It-a-Knife. Victorinox, maker of the famous Swiss Army Knife, said in an email to CBS News that it is in the “early…

Army Unleashes New Assault Vehicle – Firepower of Giant Tanks But a Fraction of the SizeReporting — Jun 20, 2023The United States Army is rolling out a new armored vehicle that could rewrite the battlefield understanding of how tanks are used in combat. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston unveiled the M10 Booker combat…