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Troops and families demand answers after deadly drone strike at Kuwait port
military5 days ago

Troops and families demand answers after deadly drone strike at Kuwait port

US soldiers and families are publicly challenging Army leadership over a March 2026 Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six troops. The attack, which killed six and wounded dozens, occurred at Port Shuaiba, a site commanders chose despite warnings about its vulnerability to drones. While the Army has completed an investigation, it has not released findings, citing the need to brief next of kin first. The incident has sparked debate over whether military planners underestimated drone threats and failed to provide adequate air defense.

via AP News|
#drone-strike#iran#kuwait
US Army Awards $7B in Counter-Drone Contracts to 10 Firms
defense11 days ago

US Army Awards $7B in Counter-Drone Contracts to 10 Firms

The US Army has awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts worth up to $7 billion to ten companies for counter-drone technologies. The contracts, announced by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), cover sensors, effectors, and command-and-control systems. Officials emphasized a 'layered defense' approach rather than relying on a single solution, aiming to support the Pentagon's drone marketplace and the Domestic Shield program for protecting critical infrastructure.

via Breaking Defense|
#counter-drone#defense#defense-acquisition
ESPN Analyst Chris Spatola, Coach K's Son-in-Law, Dies at 47
sports17 days ago

ESPN Analyst Chris Spatola, Coach K's Son-in-Law, Dies at 47

Chris Spatola, a prominent ESPN college basketball analyst and son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, died unexpectedly on Monday at age 47. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Spatola was a former U.S. Army combat veteran, a West Point basketball standout, and a Duke assistant coach who was part of the 2010 national championship team. He leaves behind his wife, Jamie Krzyzewski, and three children. Tributes from colleagues and family highlight his humility, character, and dedication to basketball and his family.

via Los Angeles Times|
#chris-spatola#duke-basketball#espn
ESPN Analyst Chris Spatola Dies at 47; Tributes Pour In for Coach K’s Son-in-Law
sports17 days ago

ESPN Analyst Chris Spatola Dies at 47; Tributes Pour In for Coach K’s Son-in-Law

Chris Spatola, a prominent ESPN college basketball analyst and son-in-law of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, died suddenly at age 47. The network confirmed his passing on Tuesday but did not disclose the cause. Spatola had a distinguished career as a West Point guard, U.S. Army combat veteran, and Duke assistant coach before joining ESPN in 2015. His death has prompted widespread tributes from colleagues, including Jay Bilas and Rece Davis, as well as official statements from Duke and ESPN.

via NBC News|
#chris-spatola#duke-basketball#espn
Hegseth blocks six Army officers from two-star promotions as Pentagon reshapes leadership
us-politics1 month ago

Hegseth blocks six Army officers from two-star promotions as Pentagon reshapes leadership

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked at least six U.S. Army officers from promotion to two-star generals, the latest in a series of interventions as he reshapes the Pentagon; the moves follow earlier reports of blocks on other officers and come as Army Secretary Dan Driscoll departs amid tensions. Pentagon officials say promotions are decided by the President and the Secretary, while observers note that Hegseth has overseen the firing or blocking of more than 80 generals and admirals during his tenure.

via The Independent|
#defense-department#pentagon#pete-hegseth
Congress Questions Army Over Pause in Drone Warfare Push
politics1 month ago

Congress Questions Army Over Pause in Drone Warfare Push

Lawmakers pressed the Army for an explanation after it halted a unit’s emphasis on drone warfare, part of a broader push to speed unmanned aircraft into regular formations. The moves come amid a leadership shakeup tied to the Army Transformation Initiative, with Gen. George and other senior officials stepping down, prompting calls from Congress to maintain momentum on drone modernization.

via AP News|
#army-transformation-initiative#drone-warfare#gen-george
US Army ends Europe drone-warfare unit, returns 173rd to traditional infantry
world1 month ago

US Army ends Europe drone-warfare unit, returns 173rd to traditional infantry

The US Army is dismantling the Europe-based drone-focused unit of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and returning it to its core airborne infantry role, winding down its drone-warfare experiments after a year as part of a broader leadership reshuffle to inform future force design, even as Ukraine-related drone lessons influence strategy.

via The Independent|
#173rd-airborne-brigade#drone-warfare#europe
West Point faces First Amendment clash over new faculty speech rules
national2 months ago

West Point faces First Amendment clash over new faculty speech rules

West Point unveiled a policy requiring faculty to obtain prior approval before publishing or speaking, prompting Tim Bakken, the academy’s longest‑serving law professor, to challenge it as unconstitutional. A judge allowed Bakken’s lawsuit to proceed and temporarily halted enforcement, underscoring a tension between academic freedom and military obedience in the wake of Trump’s order.

via The Washington Post|
#colleges-and-universities#donald-trump#freedom-of-speech
Queens sergeant now believed to be third U.S. service member killed in Jordan base attack
world2 months ago

Queens sergeant now believed to be third U.S. service member killed in Jordan base attack

A 28-year-old Army sergeant from Ozone Park, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, is now believed to be the third U.S. service member killed in the July 17 attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Two other service members, 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, were previously confirmed dead. Rampersad, who enlisted in 2019, served with the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, part of the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade under the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command in Germany. New York officials mourn her loss; neighbors described her as a church-going, family-oriented person who served her country.

via Gothamist|
#defense-department#jordan-attack#ozone-park
Texas and Hawaii Soldiers Identified Among Early U.S. Casualties in Iran Conflict
world2 months ago

Texas and Hawaii Soldiers Identified Among Early U.S. Casualties in Iran Conflict

Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan during Iranian missile and drone attacks were identified as Hawaii resident Tyler James Feehan and Texas resident Isabella Gonzales, marking the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire in the conflict. A third service member was reported missing. Feehan, a first lieutenant assigned to the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command out of Fort Bragg, and Gonzales, a private with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command in Germany, were among several American casualties as fighting escalates in the region.

via Yahoo|
#hawaii#iran#jordan