A viral social media post claiming a dog received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2023 is inaccurate — no such award exists for animals under the relevant legislation.
Tag: Military
India Military Sends 60 Para Field Hospital Unit to Venezuela as Part of HADR Mission
The Indian Army’s specialised medical contingent carrying portable BHISHM Cube hospitals for 200 patients departed on two IAF aircraft for the earthquake zone.
US Forces Conduct Strikes on Iranian Military Sites After Strait of Hormuz Ship Attack
American Central Command executed precision strikes on Iranian drone launch sites and radar installations in response to an attack on a US-flagged commercial vessel.
US Military Rushes Aid to Venezuela After Earthquake Sending Ships and Aircraft
US Southern Command surges forces to bring airlift logistics and lifesaving capabilities to Venezuela at Defense Secretary Hegseth’s direction.
US Southern Command Surges Military Forces to Venezuela for Earthquake Disaster Relief
USS Fort Lauderdale USS Billings and transport aircraft are repositioned closer to Venezuela to support humanitarian assistance.
Haredi Men Arrested in Israel for Military Draft Evasion Amid Large Protests
Israeli security forces arrested ultra-Orthodox Jewish men evading military conscription, triggering major demonstrations that blocked Route 1 near Jerusalem.
Japan Accelerating Military Buildup Despite Shrinking and Reluctant Recruitment Base
Japan’s expanding defence program is colliding with a demographic crisis and public reluctance to enlist, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
EU Proposes Three-Year Military Mission to Advise and Train Lebanese Forces
The European External Action Service circulated a document proposing a civilian and military mission to support Lebanon’s armed forces and internal security after the conflict.
US Strike on Habbaniya Military Base Kills Seven Iraqi Armed Forces Soldiers and Injures 13
The American strike on the Popular Mobilization Forces base in Al Anbar prompted the Iraqi prime minister to summon the US embassy’s charge.
Military Aircraft Used to Transport NEET Exam Papers Sparks Debate on Resource Use
The deployment of Indian Air Force planes to ferry examination documents renewed questions about when civilian alternatives should be exhausted before using defence assets.