Military

Marine shot to death in his barracks room at Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – A 19-year-old Marine, Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk, was tragically killed in his barracks room at the Camp Lejeune military base in North Carolina. Schwenk, who had aspired to emulate his Marine father, was a native of North Carolina but had completed his high school education in Ohio. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, and it is currently under investigation as a homicide by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). A fellow …

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Nine Soldiers Killed in Tragic Helicopter Collision During Training Exercise in Kentucky

A devastating mid-air collision between two Army Blackhawk helicopters during a late-night training exercise in Kentucky resulted in the deaths of all nine soldiers on board. The incident occurred around 10 pm over Trigg County, involving two helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division, according to Fort Campbell officials. During a press conference on Thursday, Brig. Gen. John Lubas, deputy commander of the division known as the “Screaming Eagles,” confirmed the tragic loss of the soldiers. …

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U.S. military shoots down fourth unidentified flying object in just two weeks

In recent weeks, North American airspace has seen a sudden surge in unidentified flying objects. The latest incident occurred on Sunday over Lake Huron. According to a senior administration official, the object was described as an octagonal structure with strings hanging off but with no discernible payload. The three previous objects, which were shot down by North American forces, were similar in size and shape. However, these remain a mystery in comparison to the February …

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Chinese spy balloon found in the U.S- government talks of shooting it down

For several days, the government has been keeping a close eye on a Chinese surveillance balloon that has been floating in the sky above the United States’ northern region, according to NBC News. Discussions have been held about the possibility of shooting down the object. A report stated that on Wednesday, a balloon was seen in Billings, Montana. The suspicious balloon had originated from the Aleutian Islands, going through Canada before arriving in Montana. A …

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Optimism Grows for Military Assault Legislation

(ConservativeStar.com) – Suffering through assault or harassment is difficult at the best of times, but when it affects the most vulnerable part of most people’s psyche — their sexual identity — it can be exponentially worse. The way cases are handled in the United States military has built-in flaws when it comes to these types of cases. That’s why a bipartisan group of lawmakers has come together to make a serious effort to change that. …

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Trump Meets With Slain Soldier’s Family

(ConservativeStar.com) – When Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen went missing in Texas in April, the story made national headlines. Her remains were later found and her family is on a mission to change the military — and President Donald Trump is listening. In a July 30 press conference, Trump pledged to support Vanessa’s family. "It's a terrible story," Pres Trump tells the family of slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. "We're going to look into …

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