U.S. military to create National Defense Zone near the border close to Yuma
U.S. Military Establishes National Defense Area Near Yuma, Arizona The U.S. military is setting up a National Defense Area (NDA) along the southern border near Yuma, Arizona. This area will cover about 100 miles and will be integrated into the Marine Corps Air Base (MCAS) Yuma. As a result, troops stationed here will have the […]
Lt. Governor Ainsworth praises military support laws approved in the 2025 Alabama legislative session
Gov. Ainsworth expressed appreciation for Alabama lawmakers after concluding his latest legislative session in Montgomery. In a post on X, he commended them for passing a series of bills aimed at supporting service members, veterans, and their families for years ahead. Ainsworth highlighted that the new law would help fulfill Alabama’s “moral obligations” to its […]
New report reveals the hidden challenges faced by military spouses in the U.S.
Philip Morris International (PMI) USA has introduced a new report titled “At Home Front: Addressing the Needs of US Military Spouses,” which sheds light on the often-ignored challenges that military spouses and partners experience. These individuals are the hidden backbone of military families, offering unwavering support to service members and veterans. However, this often comes […]
Auburn Engineering startup XO Armor, inspired by athletics, is growing to assist the military.
Innovative Auburn Project Expands to Military Applications A small initiative that kicked off in Auburn back in 2019 might do more than just help injured football players—it’s poised to assist wounded soldiers return to the battlefield as well. XO Armor, a leader in on-site 3D printing for creating custom-fit protective gear for various sports teams, […]
Democratic resolution to block military action in Iran fails to advance in US Senate
Chief of Staff Dan Kane will discuss details of the strike mission in Iran at a press conference held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on June 22, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The US Senate refused on Friday. 47-53a resolution written by Virginia Democrat Tim Kane stops American troops from hostility towards Iran. But […]
Military eyes 100-mile defense zone near Yuma
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – The US military is expanding its presence along the southern border, and its expansion now includes Arizona. US authorities have confirmed with CNN that 100 miles of land near the Yuma border will be designated as a defense zone and will effectively provide military personnel authority to temporarily detain migrants who […]
Pentagon Establishing 250-Mile Military Buffer Zone Along Southern Border
The Department of Defense is establishing a large military buffer zone in southern Texas in accordance with the presidential order to enhance border security. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses led the creation of a new military buffer zone (officially known as the Defense Region) that covers approximately 250 miles along the Rio Grande River in Hidalgo […]
Military presence arrives to SCC | Local News
The U.S. Army has established a subtle presence in Santa Cruz County over the past few weeks, with uniformed personnel driving armored vehicles remotely on the US-Mexico border. On April 24, an eight-wheeled military vehicle known as the Striker was placed on a steep hill along the boundary wall near Kino Springs. Two weeks later, […]
US Military Footprint In Syria Will Shrink, DOD Announces
The US Department of Defense (DOD) announced on Friday that it has seen a troop down in Syria following the deterioration of Islamic State in Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS). In military drawdowns, the number of US troops in Syria will drop below 1,000 in the coming months, says Pentagon spokesman Chief Shawn Pernel I said. […]
Trump authorizes U.S. military to begin occupation of federal land along southern border
Part of the US-Mexico border wall near El Paso, Texas, on June 6, 2024. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding instructing several agencies to launch military operations in order to begin escalating the use of US military administration amid immigration crackdowns. The move, first reported by the Washington Post last month, […]