The Five Kinds of PTSD

For many years, doctors believed that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder randomly affected some people who went through extremely stressful situations. Although the latest science has clearly debunked that idea, many doctors still cling to the old ways. Extreme stress causes a chemical imbalance in the brain, much like a loud noise, like an explosive blast, causes a traumatic brain injury, …

Syrian Civil War Expands

An Israeli air strike on a residential building in the Damascus countryside injured two civilians, according to a Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) report that cited Syrian military sources. The airstrikes targeted a farm in the town of Sayyidah Zaynab, south of Damascus, where Iranian-affiliated militias were reportedly located. A soldier in the Iran-backed Islamic Revolutionary Guard was killed as …

Reinforcements Arrive at Diego Garcia

B-52 bombers from Louisiana recently landed in Diego Garcia to “showcase our capability for rapid deployment in support of the combatant commander’s objectives,” said Maj. Joshua Dawkins, 96th Bomb Squadron director of operations. Throughout this deployment, the heavy bombers will integrate alongside Allies and partners throughout the region to demonstrate and strengthen a shared commitment to security and stability in …

U.S. Moves to Fill Power Vacuum in Africa

With the demise and departure of Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries, American officials are selling American power, and American private military contractors, to Mali, Niger, and other troubled Sahel countries. “The international community has a responsibility to empower AU (African Union) missions to respond to Africa’s growing security challenges,” remarked U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. “The financing resolution, …

Are Private Military Contractors Headed for Israel?

Israel may hire private military contractors to protect and distribute aid supplies in Gaza, according to several current and former U.S. officials. Israeli officials have broached the idea in recent weeks with senior officials from the Biden administration, which is shipping the components of a floating dock to Gaza so it can deliver aid by sea. Some U.S. officials are …