Puerto Rico | November 12, 2021
Pierluisi recognizes Puerto Rican veterans and regrets the unequal rights with those who live in the United States
Puerto Rico | November 12, 2021
Gurabo – Although he stressed the heroism and contributions of Puerto Rican veterans, Governor Pedro Pierluisi yesterday regretted that they do not enjoy the same rights and benefits as those who live in the United States. “It is you who we honor today (yesterday) in search of fair treatment, particularly for those who have done for Puerto Rico and for our nation. Generation after generation, from World War I to the present, the American citizens of Puerto Rico have built a rich and honorable history of military service , “ said Pierluisi, addressing the Puerto Rican military who attended the Fernando” Rube “Hernández Coliseum yesterday. de Gurabo to commemorate Veteran’s Day.
The first executive took advantage of the event to anticipate that the Veteran’s Attorney’s Office will be relocated near the Veteran’s Hospital, located in the Río Piedras Medical Center… (Excerpt from El Nuevo Dia)
Wisconsin | November 12, 2021
We live in the land of the free, because of the brave
Wisconsin | November 12, 2021
We live in the land of the free because of the brave. The students, staff, and parents at Christian Life School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reminded me of that again the other day.
Veterans from all over the area were invited to a program filled with patriotic music and the anthems of each branch of the military. I was honored to speak along with a remarkable veteran from Desert Storm. Older students made up the color guard and carried in the American flag — along with each service flag.
The veterans were invited to come on stage at the end for a very special tribute. They came up by decade, with some having served more than 60 years ago. The children then sang an exceptional thank you song for the honored guests. It was a moving ceremony…. (Excerpts from the Washington Times)
District of Columbia | November 9, 2021
Pentagon: China’s navy is now world’s largest with 460 warships by 2030
District of Columbia | November 9, 2021
China‘s navy is now the world’s largest maritime military force and will deploy 460 warships by the end of the decade, according to the Pentagon‘s latest annual report on Chinese military power.
The current warship arsenal for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) includes 355 naval platforms, including major surface ships, submarines, aircraft carriers, amphibious warships and mine warfare craft.
By contrast, the U.S. Navy currently has 296 warships, but that arsenal includes 11 aircraft carriers capable of projecting power at long distances. Other Navy ships include 115 cruisers and destroyers, 68 submarines, 31 amphibious warfare ships and 59 small surface combatants and combat logistics ships…. (Excerpts from the Washington Times)
International | November 5, 2021
Gen. Milley Says China Unlikely to Militarily Seize Taiwan in Near Future
International | November 5, 2021
China is unlikely to use military force to seize Taiwan in the near future, but the country’s communist regime does pose a serious threat not only to the self-ruled island, but also to the United States, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Nov. 3. “Based on my analysis of China, I don’t think that it is likely in the near future—being defined as six, 12, maybe 24 months, that kind of window,” he said in response to a question about it. Milley made the remarks while speaking at the Aspen Security Forum, an annual three-day security and foreign policy conference presented by the Washington-based Aspen Strategy Group…. (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)
District of Columbia | November 4, 2021
Service member investigated for Trump rally appearance will not be disciplined
District of Columbia | November 4, 2021
The Marine who was under investigation for appearing at a Trump rally will not be disciplined, the Washington Examiner has learned.
Lance Cpl. Hunter Clark was investigated for potentially violating the political activities directive within the Department of Defense policy for coming onstage at former President Donald Trump’s Sept. 25 “Save America” rally in Perry, Georgia. The inspector general, II MEF, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, cleared him of wrongdoing…. (Excerpts from the Washington Examiner)
District of Columbia | October 26, 2021
Marine Corps Warns Marines Will Be Kicked Out for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
District of Columbia | October 26, 2021
New guidance from the U.S. Marines has said that Marines who don’t get the COVID-19 vaccine face separation.
A Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) was posted to the Marine Corps’ website over the weekend, saying that “Marines refusing the COVID-19 vaccination, absent an approved administrative or medical exemption, religious accommodation, or pending appeal shall be processed for administrative separation [in accordance with] this MARADMIN and supporting references.”
“General Court-Martial Convening Authorities (GCMCA) retain authority to take any additional adverse administrative or disciplinary action they deem appropriate,” said the message, which was signed Oct. 23. It applies to both active-duty and reservists.
An order handed down by the Department of Defense several months ago stipulates that active-duty Marines face a Nov. 28 deadline to get fully vaccinated, while reservists face a Dec. 28 deadline to do the same…. (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)