Veterans and reservists in the Republican Study Committee are sending a letter directly to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) over his party’s refusal to reopen the government, effectively undermining the U.S. military’s combat readiness.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday inspected Taiwan’s first training program for female military reservists. Tsai praised the volunteers for their efforts and said the program would send a message that Taiwan is ready to face any threat.
The German Army reserves are only a fraction of the official size in reality, lack equipment and training, and “largely exists on paper”.
A Swedish NGO has called to allow Russians fleeing mobilization and conscription to be eligible to claim asylum in the European Union.
A record number of people in Finland’s army reserve have switched to civilian service this year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Officials claim the trend does not pose difficulties for the country’s national defence.
Questions over Pennsylvania Senate candidate Kathy Barnette’s military record rose to a crescendo on Wednesday, prompting her to finally release some military records.
