Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Blackburn, Booker, Rosen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Female Veterans
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” to honor the women who have served in the Armed Forces […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Congressional Bill S.160 Signed into Law
Source: US Whitehouse On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the President signed into law: S. 160, which amends the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act of 1996 to reauthorize the sale by the Department of Defense of aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression purposes, and for other purpose MIL OSI USA News –
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Raul Ruiz Speaks Out Against the Forceful Removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raul Ruiz (36th District of California) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement responding to the forceful removal of Senator Padilla from Noem Press Conference: “The assault on Senator Padilla is part of a continuing pattern of authoritarian, dictatorial behavior. “[The authoritarian […]
MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Torres Amendment to Restore Rape Kits for Civilian Employees Overseas Passes Defense Committee Markup
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Norma Torres (35th District of California) June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Norma Torres announced that her crucial amendment ensuring access to rape kits for civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees stationed overseas has passed the Fiscal Year 26 Defense Appropriations Committee markup. This bipartisan, commonsense amendment […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, Bipartisan Group Introduce Resolution Honoring Female Veterans
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Boozman (R-AR), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate June 12, 2025, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day” to honor the women who […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-left”>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose. The devastation of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires shocked the American people and highlighted the catastrophic consequences when State and local governments are unable to […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Empowers Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response
Source: US Whitehouse STRENGTHENING WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order returning common sense to wildfire prevention and response. The Order directs the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture to consolidate their wildland fire programs. The Order supports local wildfire preparedness and response by improving Federal partnerships, […]
MIL-Evening Report: US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacob Ware, Adjunct Professor of Domestic Terrorism, Georgetown University A recruit participates in the Army’s future soldier prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024. AP Photo/Chris Carlson The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a […]
MIL-OSI Global: US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jacob Ware, Adjunct Professor of Domestic Terrorism, Georgetown University A recruit participates in the Army’s future soldier prep course at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., on Sept. 25, 2024. AP Photo/Chris Carlson The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a parade […]
MIL-OSI Security: Essex County Convicted Felon Sentenced to 73 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possession of Firearms, including Two Assault Rifles
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced on June 10, 2025, for his role in distributing cocaine, possessing with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possessing three firearms, including two assault rifles with high-capacity magazines, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba […]
MIL-OSI USA: Secretary Pete Hegseth: “What’s an AST?”
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) Vasquez Exposes Secretary Hegseth’s Shocking Ignorance on Border Issues in House Armed Services Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) confronted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his blatant lack of knowledge about the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the Department of […]
MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Senator Peters Secures Army Corps Commitment to Prioritize Timely Completion of Soo Locks Construction
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured a commitment from key U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials to prioritize the timely completion of the ongoing Soo Locks construction project. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Collins, King Announce USS Gravely to Visit Eastport for Fourth of July Celebrationbl
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Published: June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that Eastport will receive a port visit during the city’s 2025 Fourth of July celebration. The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the guided missile destroyer USS Gravely […]
MIL-OSI USA: DMV Lawmakers Call on Department of Transportation, Army To Investigate Deadly January 29th Plane Crash
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Lawmakers urge DOT and Army Inspectors General to investigate actions leading up to and after the tragic crash Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) joined U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cramer, Alsobrooks Urge Army to Take Action to Keep Outdoor Recreation Sites Open
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the first day of summer approaches, recreation sites across the country managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) face reduced hours or full closures due to a U.S. Department of Defense hiring freeze. The freeze was signed on February […]
MIL-OSI USA: High-ranking U.S. military officials agree: Trump’s takeover of Los Angeles is illegal
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 12, 2025 What you need to know: Former secretaries of the Army and Navy and retired four-star admirals and generals filed an amicus brief in support of the Governor’s motion to block the Trump administration’s illegal militarization of downtown Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO – Veterans of the U.S. Air […]
MIL-OSI USA: Nadler Speech on Situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (10th District of New York) Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), the most senior Jewish Member of the House of Representatives, spoke on the House floor regarding the current situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Israeli security, Palestinian freedom, […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: USA: Deployment of military is a ‘chilling preview’ of more human rights violations to come
Source: Amnesty International – Responding to President Trump’s remarks that protesters will be met with “very heavy force”, Paul O’Brien, Amnesty International USA’s Executive Director, said: “Now is a good moment to remind President Trump that protesting is a human right and that his administration is obligated to respect, protect, and fulfil the human rights […]
MIL-OSI USA: ‘Assault on California continues’: Governor Newsom sues Trump over illegal attempt to revoke state’s clean air policies
Source: US State of California 2 Jun 12, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced California is suing the Trump administration over the President’s approval of illegal resolutions aiming to undo key parts of the state’s clean vehicles program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today the state […]