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Secretario de Defensa de EEUU obtiene la renuncia del jefe del Ejército de Tierra

Secretario de Defensa de EEUU obtiene la renuncia del jefe del Ejército de Tierra

El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, obtuvo la renuncia inmediata del jefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército de Tierra, Randy George, en plena guerra contra Irán.
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Department of Defense Updates Casualty Data for Operation Epic Fury, Revealing 365 Wounded and 13 Dead

Department of Defense Updates Casualty Data for Operation Epic Fury, Revealing 365 Wounded and 13 Dead

The Department of Defense has updated its casualty database to include figures from Operation Epic Fury, marking the first time this operation has been officially tracked in the system. As of April 3, the data shows that 365 U.S. troops have been wounded in action, with 13 fatalities. This update provides a clearer picture of the human cost associated with the operation. The U.S. Army has the highest number of wounded, accounting for 247 of the total casualties. The Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps have reported 63, 36, and 19 wounded, respectively. The figures highlight the distribution of casualties across different military branches as the conflict continues.
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Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

NEW YORK, April 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials cast the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday, framing the operation in religious terms that portrayed the war as a just cause and divinely blessed.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Authorizes Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on U.S. Bases

Defense Secretary Hegseth Authorizes Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on U.S. Bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a memorandum allowing uniformed service members to request permission to carry and store personally owned firearms on U.S. military installations. The memo, titled 'Non-Official Personal Protection Arming on Department of War Property,' establishes a presumption of approval for these requests, requiring commanders to provide written justification for any denials. This policy aims to enhance self-protection options for military personnel while on base. Hegseth announced the policy change via a video on X, emphasizing the need to restore Second Amendment rights for service members. The decision is partly in response to recent on-base attacks, such as the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting and a 2025 incident at Fort Stewart. The memo instructs the undersecretary for intelligence and security to update the Department of Defense manual on physical security to reflect these changes.
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Pentagon's Firearm Policy Change Sparks Controversy Amid Military Suicide Report

Pentagon's Firearm Policy Change Sparks Controversy Amid Military Suicide Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on military suicides, revealing that 471 service members died by suicide in 2024, with firearms being the most common method. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo allowing off-duty service members to carry personal firearms on military bases. This policy shift has been met with criticism, as it coincides with the report's findings that firearms are a leading method of suicide among service members. The new policy reverses previous restrictions that limited personal weapons to law enforcement or training purposes. Critics argue that the timing of the memo, just days after the report's release, is problematic and could exacerbate the issue of military suicides.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Authorizes Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on Bases

Defense Secretary Hegseth Authorizes Troops to Carry Personal Firearms on Bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a memo allowing uniformed service members to request permission to carry and store personally owned firearms on U.S. military installations. The policy presumes approval for such requests, aiming to expand off-duty self-protection options for personnel on base. The memo directs the undersecretary for intelligence and security to update the Department of Defense manual governing physical security, outlining how permitting officials should review applications. The policy is intended to restore Second Amendment rights for service members and address vulnerabilities highlighted by recent on-base attacks.
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Pentagon Authorizes Off-Duty Military Personnel to Carry Personal Firearms on Bases

Pentagon Authorizes Off-Duty Military Personnel to Carry Personal Firearms on Bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a new directive allowing off-duty military personnel to carry privately owned firearms on military installations. This policy change, announced on Thursday, is designed to address safety concerns following recent active-shooter incidents on military bases. The directive instructs installation commanders to consider firearm carry requests with a 'presumption of approval,' reversing previous restrictions that made it difficult for service members to carry or store personal firearms in accordance with state laws. The policy builds on the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act and requires Pentagon officials to update regulations to formalize the approval process. The directive also applies to personnel at the Pentagon, although firearms are not permitted inside the building itself.
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El secretario de Defensa de EEUU obtiene la renuncia del jefe del Ejército de Tierra

El secretario de Defensa de EEUU obtiene la renuncia del jefe del Ejército de Tierra

El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, obtuvo la renuncia inmediata del jefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército de Tierra, Randy George, así como la de otros dos altos mandos, en plena guerra contra Irán.
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Pentagon Faces Significant R Budget Cuts Amid Industry's Potential to Compensate

Pentagon Faces Significant R Budget Cuts Amid Industry's Potential to Compensate

The White House has proposed a significant reduction in the Pentagon's research and development (R&D) budget as part of its 2027 defense-spending plan. The proposal suggests a $4.5 billion cut, reducing the R&D budget by about one-third. This reduction echoes a similar cut from the first Trump administration's 2020 proposal. The cuts will primarily affect basic research, with the Space Force bearing the largest share of the reduction. Other branches, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, will also see decreased funding. Despite these cuts, the Department of Defense (DOD) will see some increases in specific areas, such as missile-defense work. The proposal has sparked concerns about the U.S. maintaining its leadership in science and technology, especially as countries like China continue to increase their investments in these areas.
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Nearly a century of wondering: The American UFO saga, in reality and in fiction

Nearly a century of wondering: The American UFO saga, in reality and in fiction

UFOs have intrigued people for decades, with sightings and investigations dating back to the first widely reported one in 1947
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Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot

Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot

By Phil Stewart and Enas Alashray WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 4 (Reuters) - Iran's forces were hunting on Saturday for a missing U.S. pilot from one of two warplanes downed over Iran and the Gulf, officials from both sides said, while two airmen were rescued.
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La Casa Blanca solicita un presupuesto de defensa de 1,5 billones de dólares en plena guerra con Irán

La Casa Blanca solicita un presupuesto de defensa de 1,5 billones de dólares en plena guerra con Irán

La Casa Blanca envió el viernes un proyecto de presupuesto de defensa al Congreso por 1,5 billones de dólares para 2027, en momentos en que Estados Unidos enfrenta importantes gastos por la guerra en Irán.